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by Haboob
Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: ADVICE NEEDED
Replies: 9
Views: 2265

Re: ADVICE NEEDED

The Namibian law is the same as ours, which makes them illegal, whether that is stupid or not. Another bit of free advice, do not drive in MOST parts of Africa after sunset. It is not safe. This is also the best time to camp and wind down after a day out in the bush or on back roads. If you stick to...
by Haboob
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Beplan trip vir 2017 suide van Namibia
Replies: 21
Views: 6958

Re: Beplan trip vir 2017 suide van Namibia

By Karasburg weet ek van niks nie, maar noord daarvan met die C11 is Oas Guest Farm at about R 100 pppn en daar is ook een op die D201of D612 of so iets, maar die was bietjie te ver uit my pad uit gewees. Ek dink die plekke is op Trax4Africa. By Grunau is daar mooi kamplekke met privaat ablusies net...
by Haboob
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: Helllooooo
Replies: 8
Views: 3161

Re: Helllooooo

Welcome to the forum Tony...
by Haboob
Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: En so... Ry ons deur Zimbabwe
Replies: 105
Views: 27476

Re: En so... Ry ons deur Zimbabwe

Hennie, Weereens uit die boonsre rakke. Was in 2012 in Zim. Het die powerlines pad na Kariba geneem, wat ook bietjie korter is as Karoi. Pad in na Matusadonna het ons net voor die park in geboskamp. Die selfde gedoen met die rit uit. Wag in spanne om te sien of jul Chitaki Spring gedoen het of nie. ...
by Haboob
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: 1/2 bench seat in a 2011 s/c
Replies: 2
Views: 3014

Re: 1/2 bench seat in a 2011 s/c

Your vehicle licence would probably be against you doing this as I think that it is specified as a two seater and not the three seater that you intend making it...
by Haboob
Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Khama rhino sanctuary.
Replies: 5
Views: 3955

Re: Khama rhino sanctuary.

Very few facilities. We just pitch and find z place to park.
by Haboob
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Recovery Equipment
Topic: Advice on recovery tracks.
Replies: 20
Views: 9922

Re: Advice on recovery tracks.

Have a set of tracks from Piet. They are fastened under the rocksliders between the wheels, where they are out of the way, maybe not in the best position when you need them, but they are there. Will be doing the Hoarusib 4WD Trail Solo in ten days time and those tracks may be my only eacape out of a...
by Haboob
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CT to Mabua and back in 10 days
Replies: 31
Views: 8873

Re: CT to Mabua and back in 10 days

Lovely pictures and well written Thys.
Thanks for sharing.
by Haboob
Fri May 27, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Southern Namibia Advice Please
Replies: 4
Views: 3516

Re: Southern Namibia Advice Please

Plenty of campsites covering that whole area. Drive carefully and take your time. You will see a lot and get information as you go iro campsites, just ask the locals and check camping on tracks4africa. Camping around the Soussasvlei area can be expensive. Bethesda was not too bad, but the wind was v...
by Haboob
Mon May 16, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 7
Views: 1978

Re: New member

Welkom op die forum Jan...
by Haboob
Mon May 16, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new member
Replies: 28
Views: 4628

Re: new member

Welkom Christo,
Hoop maar vir jou part dat boesman nie gesteel is nie.
Gaan maar moeilik om te registreer sonder papiere.
by Haboob
Mon May 16, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Member
Replies: 7
Views: 1565

Re: New Member

Welkom op die forum Roelf...
by Haboob
Mon May 16, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Member
Replies: 17
Views: 3768

Re: New Member

Welcome to the forum Rich.
Do post pitchas of your rides as most of us cannot read...
by Haboob
Sun May 08, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hi all!
Replies: 6
Views: 2031

Re: Hi all!

Welcome Gary
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Long overdue project.
Replies: 309
Views: 138262

Re: Long overdue project.

Doing well Roger, you will really appreciate the end result.
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Membership renewal
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Membership renewal

Hi Andy My membership is also comming up soon, so am awaiting my notification. I however cannot remember my new HC number for my radio's. I also must have missed the colours and size of the HC call sign for the radio's. Last I heard from Eric you people were still deciding on that. Please fix this o...
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new hilux owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1793

Re: new hilux owner

Remember the bigger the wheels the less power you will have available.
Ask before doing something, it can work out cheaper in the longrun and you can remain upright.
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Hobbies
Topic: Noag se Ark
Replies: 10
Views: 4987

Re: Noag se Ark

Hennie,
You are a man of many talents...
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new to this forum
Replies: 7
Views: 2416

Re: new to this forum

Hi Antony, welcome to the forum. There is a lot of knowledge around this forum, so by reading up on previous posts will help. If you do not have the time for this, just ask and you sure to get your questions answered. Do post pictures of your rides to give members on the forum an idea on how pimped ...
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Spoilt myself a little......
Replies: 6
Views: 4522

Re: Spoilt myself a little......

No better person to spoil than yourself...
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Camping in Kasane -Botswana
Replies: 14
Views: 3264

Re: Camping in Kasane -Botswana

Senyati about 5 clicks south on the road to Gabarone. Lovely, well lit waterhole with a lot of activity.
by Haboob
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: FUTURE HILUX 4x4 CLUB MEMBER
Replies: 12
Views: 3446

Re: FUTURE HILUX 4x4 CLUB MEMBER

Congrats to you both on a heirloom who will change your lives forever.
by Haboob
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: braai solution/ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 4755

Re: braai solution/ideas

I use a washing machine drum with a SS grid on top. It travels in the back of my vehicle in a weber cover to keep everything around it clean. My left over wood gets stored inside the drum when travelling. I even use it on the existing built braai in a campsite. The sides keep the heat in and you hav...
by Haboob
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Member
Replies: 5
Views: 1827

Re: New Member

Welcome Stephan, how about a picture of your ride?
by Haboob
Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Greetings from the South of Namibia
Replies: 9
Views: 2478

Re: Greetings from the South of Namibia

Welcome Duan...
by Haboob
Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Aluminium canopies purpose
Replies: 31
Views: 4437

Re: Aluminium canopies purpose

Remember that the more windows you have to let light in the hotter the inside of the canopy will be.
Less windows less heat.
Read camping/overlanding tips in members articles.
Look at ChrisF 's idea of having removeable doors for your pets comfort and no windows.
My 2c worth.
by Haboob
Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: Pappa Se Hart
Replies: 9
Views: 5030

Re: Pappa Se Hart

Very nice & I like the colour...
by Haboob
Thu Mar 03, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new member's hello
Replies: 6
Views: 1994

Re: new member's hello

Welcome Rick...
by Haboob
Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 8
Views: 2353

Re: New member

Welcome Hardy...
by Haboob
Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY-Hilux Daytime Running Light
Replies: 7
Views: 3417

Re: DIY-Hilux Daytime Running Light

Looks good Rick...
by Haboob
Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Newby from Montagu
Replies: 4
Views: 2243

Re: Newby from Montagu

Welkom Morne'...
by Haboob
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New bie Intro
Replies: 4
Views: 1762

Re: New bie Intro

Welcome on board Marc
by Haboob
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New bie Intro
Replies: 4
Views: 1762

Re: New bie Intro

Welcome on board Marc
by Haboob
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: newbie
Replies: 8
Views: 2526

Re: newbie

Welkom Andre...
by Haboob
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 11
Views: 3158

Re: New member

Welcome Mohammed
by Haboob
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 12
Views: 3035

Re: Hello all

Welcome to the forum...
by Haboob
Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:54 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Nog n nuweling
Replies: 9
Views: 2764

Re: Nog n nuweling

Welkom Eddie
by Haboob
Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Rigidek
Replies: 9
Views: 3547

Re: Rigidek

Very nice and practical...
by Haboob
Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new
Replies: 13
Views: 3801

Re: new

Welcome John...
by Haboob
Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895175

Re: Joke of the day

Ring...ring Boss: Hallo how can I be of assistance? Hallo boss, it is Sipho speaking. Hi Sipho, how can I help you? Hey boss, I will not be able to come to work today. Why Sipho, what is the problem? Hey boss, I have a problem with my eyes. Wow, sorry to hear that, but what is the problem with your ...
by Haboob
Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: I need some advice on Auto Fortuner
Replies: 12
Views: 7394

Re: I need some advice on Auto Fortuner

There are no bad report of the auto box that I know about except maybe 1km/l heavier on the juice, comparing it to the manual. There have been reports where the auto box jump between 2 gears on uphills when towing a heavy load, causing the gearoil to get hot, but this can be sorted by locking into t...
by Haboob
Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: RTT pryse HELP
Replies: 22
Views: 2926

Re: RTT pryse HELP

Hennie, Is daai RTT uit canvas, ripstop of nylon? Canvas can lek in die reen indien jy dit raak of daarteen le. Ripstop is water dig en lig, sekerlik die beste materiaal vir die RTT. Nylon is die ligste maar is nie bekend daarvoor om te lank te hou nie. Vir die nylon offer R1000, indien jy gelukkig ...
by Haboob
Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Nuweling.
Replies: 18
Views: 4176

Re: Nuweling.

Welkom...
by Haboob
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Know your fellow members
Topic: New member : 4ePikanini (Marius Fourie)
Replies: 34
Views: 7580

Re: New member : 4ePikanini (Marius Fourie)

Hi Marius, lank laas van jou gehoor...
Loop die Beetle nog?
by Haboob
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: new member
Replies: 8
Views: 2602

Re: new member

Welcome...
by Haboob
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Nog 'n Nuweling
Replies: 10
Views: 2765

Re: Nog 'n Nuweling

Welkom Kobus, en geniet die forum.
by Haboob
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: RTT pryse HELP
Replies: 22
Views: 2926

Re: RTT pryse HELP

Offer a grand, it will probably cost you another two to get a new zip, mattress & window stays. For that you get a RTT with a changing room which you will probably seldom use.
Neil would b able to organise the complete revamp...
by Haboob
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: So where is it raining??
Replies: 9
Views: 5353

Re: So where is it raining??

Looks great, hope w/transvaal & freestate have had some drought relief...
by Haboob
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: My rig!
Replies: 22
Views: 8686

Re: My rig!

Very nice Luke.
by Haboob
Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Savuti channel.
Replies: 7
Views: 3050

Re: Savuti channel.

Not without rain, it won't...
by Haboob
Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: KZ Crazy
Replies: 9
Views: 2121

Re: KZ Crazy

Hi Jaco
Welcome to the Forum.
Nice wheels you have, all round...
Where the pitchas of the other two? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
by Haboob
Sat Jan 02, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello from Malta :D
Replies: 9
Views: 2381

Re: Hello from Malta :D

Welcome to the forum and do post some pics of your projects for the elderly who struggle to read...
by Haboob
Sat Jan 02, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Handy Worklight for Garage
Replies: 12
Views: 2956

Re: Handy Worklight for Garage

Hi Andy, How you guys doing. We are just vegetating in the heat. Can, t wait to do something soon to get out of this rut. Did you spend xmas & New year with the family? I.e. Did your son come down from Jozie? Hope you have a great 2016... No news from us, but hoping to see you guys soon. Edge &a...
by Haboob
Wed Dec 30, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Trail Reports
Topic: Sani pas, Lesotho en Bergkwagga NP
Replies: 15
Views: 5714

Re: Sani pas, Lesotho en Bergkwagga NP

Mooi kikkies Hennie, dankie vir die deel.
by Haboob
Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Greetings and best wishes
Replies: 12
Views: 2404

Re: Greetings and best wishes

Andy,
May you & your family have a Merry Xmas & a prosperous new year.
This is also for all forum members...
by Haboob
Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY Rocksliders en lightbar mounting
Replies: 5
Views: 1974

Re: DIY Rocksliders en lightbar mounting

Very nice...
by Haboob
Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: ARB Fridge freezer idle time
Replies: 7
Views: 5228

Re: ARB Fridge freezer idle time

Just check that it is not on the boost mode...
by Haboob
Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: HI
Replies: 6
Views: 1538

Re: HI

Welkom Gert...
by Haboob
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: E/Cape Year end - Bathurst/Mansfield - 21 Nov
Replies: 43
Views: 9396

Re: E/Cape Year end - Bathurst/Mansfield - 21 Nov

Hi to Andy & 4x4 direct, (I think you mean to say "Thanks to the Club and 4x4Direct for the gift vouchers". ) :winkx: Thanks for the most enjoyable week-end for those that took the effort to join us. It was really enjoyable & myself, Tony & Wade have indicated that we would ret...
by Haboob
Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

Re: Hello there!

Welcome Dan, sure you will get answered by those in the know pretty soon

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