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- Fri May 31, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: The Bostoe group is 10 years old
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1594
Re: The Bostoe group is 10 years old
Good stuff guys. May you have many more.
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:06 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Towing in Bots.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4830
Re: Towing in Bots.
Thanks Moagi.
- Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:21 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Towing in Bots.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4830
Towing in Bots.
Been to Bots many times but never towed a trailer there before. Apart from the original reg cert, what other requirements are there? Moz likes the yellow triangle, are the any such markings required in Bots?
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Sticky gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1407
Re: Sticky gearbox
Thanks for the input guys. I will check out the video and price the Castrol synthetic oil. Thanks again.
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Sticky gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1407
Re: Sticky gearbox
Shell Spirax 80w-90 GL4
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:41 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Sticky gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1407
Sticky gearbox
My Son recently purchased a 2010 Fortuner 3.0 D-4D 4x4 with 120 000km on the clock. Drove like a new car. We then did a lubrication service. All oils to spec including volumes. Now all of a sudden the gearbox is sticky. Sorry but a clutch and or synchro rings don't wear out over night. Any suggestio...
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:05 pm
- Forum: Botswana
- Topic: Campsite en route to CKGR.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5622
Re: Campsite en route to CKGR.
Thanks Edge, Appreciate your input, will contact them.
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:04 pm
- Forum: Botswana
- Topic: Campsite en route to CKGR.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5622
Campsite en route to CKGR.
Hi Guys, Looking for a decent campsite or B/B in the Letlkhane / Orapa / Mopipi area. Going to CKGR for the first time. Passage pan for the first night. Don't know the road conditions and want to have plenty of time to get there. Couldn't stomach Khama Rhino sanctuary again. Biggest ripoff ever if o...
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:33 am
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Botswana Jan 2017
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5112
Re: Botswana Jan 2017
Brilliant report, Tony. Sounds like it was all action. Have wanted to do that route for a long time. What sort of costs are involved? Park fees etc. Chobe obviously. Any others. Are you running these trips as a commercial venture or are u just guiding a bunch of like minded individuals? We would be ...
- Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2008 Toyota Hilux SRX 2.5 D4D D/C 4x4 - Lift, suspension, wheels, etc.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5568
Re: 2008 Toyota Hilux SRX 2.5 D4D D/C 4x4 - Lift, suspension, wheels, etc.
Eish George, been through the same dilemma. Use the bakkie every day as a work vehicle and yes, it is by far the slowest vehicle between robots. However when off road the motor comes into it's own. Been to Chobe, Moremi, Mabua, Hwange and many more. Standard 16" wheels and 245/70/16 AT tyres an...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:58 pm
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: 1907 V8 Motorcycle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5081
Re: 1907 V8 Motorcycle
AND those beaded edge tyres would have pumped to about 50 Psi. Scary indeed.
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 2:45 pm
- Forum: South Africa
- Topic: West Coast Flowers
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11621
Re: West Coast Flowers
Thank you Eric. I will certainly check it out.
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:02 pm
- Forum: South Africa
- Topic: West Coast Flowers
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11621
Re: West Coast Flowers
we are keen on visiting the flowers next year. (2017) Where does one camp in the Springbok, Port Nolloth, Garies, Namaqua Nat Park area. I have numerous maps and charts of Bots and Nam but nothing on the Northern cape. If you've camped there before or know a farmer that will allow camping, please sh...
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:05 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Zim: Reflective tape on bumpers.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5208
Zim: Reflective tape on bumpers.
I think I read somewhere that the reflective strips on front and rear bumpers now has to run the full width of the vehicle. Is this true? Thanks guys.
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:21 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: CKGR campsites,
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3354
CKGR campsites,
CKGR is one of the few places in Bots that we have not visited. Which sites would you recommend we visit? Short trip, only 5 or 6 nights in the park.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Any advise would be appreciated.
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:17 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Accommodation in Kasane.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4793
Re: Accommodation in Kasane.
As it turns out Savuti was horrible. We left a day early and headed north towards Kasane. Came across Muchenji Chalets and Camping. What a find. Beautiful shaded campsites most with views over the Chobe flood plain. Top class ablutions plus a swimming pool. Bronwyn, the proprietor, produces the most...
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:51 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Delta Deli, Maun.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4170
Re: Delta Deli, Maun.
Just a quick update. They are still very much in business. The website doesn't work but the telephone number still does. Fellows name is Heindrich if I remember correctly. Portions are insanely big. All properly prepared, vacuum packed and frozen. Prices are very reasonable. Going back in December a...
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:49 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Delta Deli, Maun.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4170
Delta Deli, Maun.
Hi Guys,
Has anyone ordered meat from Delta Deli recently? I've been trying to order by email and online. No response. The number on their website appears not to work.
Leaving tomorrow morning and am desperate.
Thanks,
Brian.
Has anyone ordered meat from Delta Deli recently? I've been trying to order by email and online. No response. The number on their website appears not to work.
Leaving tomorrow morning and am desperate.
Thanks,
Brian.
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:27 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: CT to Mabua and back in 10 days
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9648
Re: CT to Mabua and back in 10 days
Brilliant trip report Thys, thank you. After a report like this I'm going to have trouble getting a booking for a couple of years, at least. Seriously, it is a beautiful part of the world and the lions make it that little bit more interesting. A lion sleeping against your front wheel livens things u...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:44 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Hwange in the wet season.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Re: Hwange in the wet season.
Brilliant, thanks.
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:12 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Hwange in the wet season.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Re: Hwange in the wet season.
Hi Vian,
Can you remember where Deteema dam is located? I've got a really dodgey map from them and it's not shown.
Can you remember where Deteema dam is located? I've got a really dodgey map from them and it's not shown.
- Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:28 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Hwange in the wet season.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Re: Hwange in the wet season.
Thanks Vian, I will look at those sites. They sound like just what I'm looking for.
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 5:51 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Hwange in the wet season.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Re: Hwange in the wet season.
Which waterholes did you camp at? Mandavu dam was quite nice when we there.
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:42 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Hwange in the wet season.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Re: Hwange in the wet season.
Thanks Vian, We visited there a few years back, also in the dry season. Yes, game is sparse but so are tourists. Not like in its heyday in the early 70s.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:16 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Hwange in the wet season.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4820
Hwange in the wet season.
We are in the initial phase of planning a trip to Hwange in Dec. Emailed Zimparks and they suggested we avoid Robin's camp in the wet season due to excessively muddy roads. Read an article about a couple that got stuck and spent the night in the vehicle before being recovered by staff the next morni...
- Mon May 30, 2016 12:50 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Hunting in Bots.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4813
Re: Hunting in Bots.
Thanks guys. Must be loosing millions.
- Sun May 29, 2016 6:20 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Hunting in Bots.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4813
Hunting in Bots.
I was just chatting to a buddy of mine in Aus who happens to be a keen hunter. The topic of hunting in Botswana came up and I had to admit that I don't know if the hunting ban is still in place.If so I feel for the hunting concession operators.
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:51 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camping in Kasane -Botswana
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3323
Re: Camping in Kasane -Botswana
What are you going to do in Kasane for five nights? Toooooo long. Having said that I love it there.
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:49 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camping in Kasane -Botswana
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3323
Re: Camping in Kasane -Botswana
A friend has campsites with ablutions at Mechunje. A couple km south of Ngoma gate. I can dig out contact details, if this works for you.
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:16 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
- Replies: 127
- Views: 68783
Re: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
Quinton. Are you following me? First my gold Fortuner in the early hours of the morning now my Silver Hilux, on a Sunday nogal. Seems I can run but I can't hide. Lol.
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: angola 2015 quito Cuanevale
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8215
Re: angola 2015 quito Cuanevale
By the time Ops Modular happened I was finished with the army but I still get a lump in my throat when I see pics like this. Again, thank you for honoring our SADF boys.
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:11 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Bots Maart tot April 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2865
Re: Bots Maart tot April 2016
Hey Stephan, That looks like a great trip. Proud of your (both of you) Vasbyt after your setback earlier. Water in the delta should be high so should be interesting. Just a pity the Savuti channel has dried up. Used to be the best game viewing ever. Enjoy the trip and be safe.
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:40 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Savuti channel.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3115
Re: Savuti channel.
Thanks guys,
That's a huge disappointment. Been there a couple of times and it was spectacular. Now taking some friends from the UK in Sept. Doubt it will be anything like before.
That's a huge disappointment. Been there a couple of times and it was spectacular. Now taking some friends from the UK in Sept. Doubt it will be anything like before.
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:18 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Savuti channel.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3115
Savuti channel.
Has anyone been to Savuti lately? I heard that the Savuti channel has dried up again. Any truth to the rumor?
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:09 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Accommodation in Kasane.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4793
Accommodation in Kasane.
I've stayed in the Kasane area 4 or 5 times before. First at Chobe river lodge (Camping) and lately at Senyati. Looking for an alternative where: 1) Chalet. 2) They don't charge dollar rates. 3) I can park my vehicle close by to clean out and re-supply after a bit of camping. Senyati was always a go...
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Lexus Rat Trike
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5519
Re: Lexus Rat Trike
I've always said "there are three things in life that I just don't understand. Jazz, Harleys and Tatoos." Now there's four.
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:51 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Overland/Multi Day Trip Help
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6415
Re: Overland/Multi Day Trip Help
Giovann. Namibia is the easiest "foreign country" to travel in. It's easy, same as visiting the Northern Cape. Every thing works, the few locals or friendly and there's fuel and food available everywhere. Roads are generally very good. Most of their dirt roads are better than the Free Stat...
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:05 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: N4 highway heading to Botswana.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 960
N4 highway heading to Botswana.
We are leaving for Nam on Saturday morning. Going up the Trans Kalahari highway. Have heard that there are major roadworks in the Zeerust area. Can anyone confirm this and would it be advisable to go via Koster and Swartruggens?
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:20 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: BF Goodrich AT tread depth.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 577
BF Goodrich AT tread depth.
Can anyone tell me the tread depth of the above tyre, new?
- Tue Jun 16, 2015 12:48 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Recovery points.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2097
Re: Recovery points.
Hi Johno,
I've looked at the problem a bit and it seems that any recovery point will be behind the Tupper bumper. Don't know how one gets past that ugly piece of plastic without cutting it away. Maybe not a bad idea.
I've looked at the problem a bit and it seems that any recovery point will be behind the Tupper bumper. Don't know how one gets past that ugly piece of plastic without cutting it away. Maybe not a bad idea.
- Sun Jun 14, 2015 12:37 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Worn gaslift mounts.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4152
Worn gaslift mounts.
The mounting brackets on my Fortuner's rear door gas lifts appear to be badly worn. I haven't disassembled one yet but it appears that the gaslift is riveted to the bracket. Anyone had this problem? The vehicle has only done 118000km. Admittedly a lot of it on corrugated roads in Nam and Bots.
- Wed May 27, 2015 2:03 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Vaaldam. Ons nuwe septic tank
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1501
Re: Vaaldam. Ons nuwe septic tank
The mind boggles. Not at the complete stupidity of the ruling party but at the apathy of the Witwatersrand population. 67 members of this forum have opened the thread and not a single comment. People! This is the source of the drinking water for almost all of Gauteng. The filtration and chlorination...
- Wed May 06, 2015 1:37 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Waar was jy in die weermag?
- Replies: 176
- Views: 16789
Re: Waar was jy in die weermag?
74 Kimberley 11 Commando. 75/76 Ops Savanah. Later Ondangwa, Ruacana and Etengwa. Will nie weer nie. These days I go there in my own car, not in a Flossie.
- Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:24 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Air helpers; do they help??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9453
Re: Air helpers; do they help??
Wimpie. I would have thought that any vehicle with increased spring tension would behave like that. If one increases the spring tension buy adding extra leafs or air helpers then the damping of the shocks should be increased. Problem then is driving without a load when the damping will be to severe,...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:15 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Jerry can history
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1262
Re: Jerry can history
Brilliant Allan! Thanks for posting this article. Makes very interesting reading.
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:02 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4779
Re: Botswana 2015
Book at least one night at Third Bridge or Xakanaka in Moremi. Savuti is an absolute must. 2 nights minimum. Campsite #1 if possible. Rushing through there is a sin. It's also a very long haul from Kwaai to Kasane. No point in going that route if you're not going to stop over in Moremi and Savuti. L...
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:41 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bostoe angola 2015- Operasie 53
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1910
Re: Bostoe angola 2015- Operasie 53
Thank you Andre and team for honoring our lost brothers. Never will they be forgotten.
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:00 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Immaculate Prado 90 V6
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2067
Re: Immaculate Prado 90 V6
Any idea if it's petrol or diesel?
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:21 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Mercedes pickup on way by 2017
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2788
Re: Mercedes pickup on way by 2017
Not your average entry level pickup, for sure.
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:23 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Diff, Gearbox, Transfercase breather Extensions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3325
Re: Diff, Gearbox, Transfercase breather Extensions
My 2007 Fortuner certainly did not. Diffs and transfer box are very easy. Unscrew the existing breather, screw in a swaged / hose nipple and connect the pipe. There are a number of threads on this forum. Gearbox breather however, is another saga. The standard breather is pressed in to the top cover ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:00 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana & Kgalagadi trip
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4652
Re: Botswana & Kgalagadi trip
Ben I agree with Edge. Rather do Chobe, Savuti and Moremi than Caprivi. Far more offroad driving but doubt weather you'll get booking at this late stage. Also maybe you want to see Caprivi and not Botswana, again. :thumbup: We were at Elephant sands in November. Ellies were spectacular but there was...
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:32 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana in August
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1801
Re: Botswana in August
You should have no problems in August. Correct tyre pressures on cars and trailers should do it. The river crossing before Kwaai can vary. Take the short detour and avoid the crossing on the main road. In November last year it was dry. Bookings are essential. August is high season in that part of th...
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:42 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5051
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Lekker Wayne. Keep it coming. Ngepi sure is a lot of fun.
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Diesel in Tshabong.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1199
Diesel in Tshabong.
We are going to Mabuasehube for the first time. How reliable is the fuel supply at Tshabong?
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:43 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: LM Radio Petition - Please Sign!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3099
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:19 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Upcoming Dec trips (Sien jou dalk oppad)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3369
Re: Upcoming Dec trips (Sien jou dalk oppad)
There you go Steve, telling it like it is. Enjoy, especially the builders Warehouse part.
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: broken name tag help?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1993
Re: broken name tag help?
Before you do anything radical try hot/boiling water. Softens most sticker adhesives.
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:24 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: I've learned..................
- Replies: 3
- Views: 840
Re: I've learned..................
Certainly not drafted by a teenager.
- Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Zambia Kwachas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1486
Re: Zambia Kwachas
Thanks guys. Yes, I also heard that buying forex at the border is the easiest. We need Kwachas to cross the border so will have buy some or all on the Bots side. Thanks again for the input.
- Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Zambia Kwachas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1486
Zambia Kwachas
We are off to Liuwa plains in two weeks. Went to our local bank to buy forex only to be told that S. A. banks don't trade Kwachas. They suggested that we take US Dollars and buy Kwachas in Botswana. It would be most unfortunate if we arrived in Francistown and the banks there do not have Kwachas. Bu...