Hello Off Roaders,
just want to let interested drivers know, if you need information about the trail from Porto Velho to Manaus, I made this trip twice. One time in September 2006 and last time in May 2007! I also made a video from the trail, day and night!
http://guycom.gu.funpic.de/index.htm...-Action-61.jpg
One fact is, this trail is bad, and even worst then that!!
Without 4x4 impossible, winch is needed too, if possible 2-3 strong passengers could help as well. I made the trip one time on my own and one time with my wife!
http://guycom.gu.funpic.de/index.htm...-Action-21.jpg
Our car was a Mitsubishi L200, year 1999 with 4x4 and winch (on the last trip winch gone bad as well as my 4x4 give up and last but not least the alternator did not charge the batterie no more !!
http://guycom.gu.funpic.de/index.htm...00-Action1.jpg
I enjoyed it, but trust me, it's not easy at all .

Regards
Ralph