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- Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:49 am
- Forum: Out in Nature
- Topic: Don't litter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3778
Re: Don't litter
Now how about that
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:44 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Help with suspension choices.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2280
Re: Help with suspension choices.
Mikem is your first stop!
And last
And last
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:06 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Problems with insurers...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2637
Re: Problems with insurers...
Nee, dis Standard Bank. Maar die storie word nou teveel vir my. In tussen sit ek sonder 'n alarm :( Beste van als, ekt so bitjie gekyk. Ek het op Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) dit is wet dat enige besigheid wat 'n bestaan maak uit om sekuriteit dienste te verskaf in enige v...
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: shocks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 663
Re: shocks
Hans dit hang maar af wat jy wil spandeer. Ek glo Gabriel Safaries is die beste koop teen daai prys Ek het Bilstein in gesit, maar daan ek het die Fortuner, en dis maar in 'n poging om te verhoed dat die gat hang as ek sleep
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:38 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Problems with insurers...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2637
Re: Problems with insurers...
Wayne... klink vir my soos Outsurance. Anyway... lang storie kort. Kry daai eerste ouens wat jy uit gekry het om te bevestig dat dit weerligskade is. Gaan polisie toe en kry 'n beëdigde verklaring dat jy nie met die stelsel gepeuter het nie. Gaan dan na die versekering toe en dring daarop aan dat h...
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Problems with insurers...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2637
Problems with insurers...
Perhaps someone can give me some advise on what to do? In mid January my wife showed me that the alarm system is "off", now we did have lightning storms every other day then so I just assumed that was the problem, I called my security company to come have a look. The technician said lightn...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:05 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Minus 40 yskas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 952
Re: Minus 40 yskas
Jy kan vir Johann Prinsloo bel by Samtoria.
Hy herstel al wat 'n 12v yskas is. 012 361 7823 Hoor wat hy se, dalk kan hy jou help
Hy herstel al wat 'n 12v yskas is. 012 361 7823 Hoor wat hy se, dalk kan hy jou help
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:07 am
- Forum: Out in Nature
- Topic: Thandi's calf - the rhino that should never have been born
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4534
Thandi's calf - the rhino that should never have been born
Just one of those stories that I have to share. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotions, hats off to all involved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=84411374&feature=player_embedded&v=oGDQPOJ9Luw&x-yt-ts=1421828030 Three years after a brutal poaching attack, Thandi the rhino gav...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Solar to 220V … what happens ?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6450
Re: Solar to 220V … what happens ?
It puts it all in perspective :? I got my inverter, 4000w pure sign wave, and at least 2 x 102Ahr to start with. I will be running my lights, all LED. And a coupe of dedicated plugs for the TV, fridge, alarm and electric fence. I'll do the math and total cost once all is done. I'd better get going t...
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:44 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Rolling black-outs - Eskom
- Replies: 98
- Views: 8430
Re: Rolling black-outs - Eskom
I have a 4000w puresignwave inverter, and 3 x 100ahr batteries. Looks like I will have to get that installed very fast
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:06 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Effect if RTTs on trial driving
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1860
Re: Effect if RTTs on trial driving
Pieter, I am as lazy as you. keep them on but have a look at each obstacle if there is someone who can drive in front of you, if it looks to difficult just bail out.
You don't want to damage the tents or worse before your trip....
You don't want to damage the tents or worse before your trip....
- Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:31 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Best dirt road sign
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2240
Re: Best dirt road sign
I liked this one at Ngepi
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:39 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
En toe het die Mazda so paar keer gebreek, maar niks wat duct tape nie kan reg maak nie
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:37 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Nog so paar.
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:35 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Die was op die boot by Walvis
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:24 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Nog so paar van Swakop, daarna het ons na Walvisbaai gery om op 'n boot uit tek gaan vir die oggend, en toe by duin 7 'n bier gaan drink, hulle het op die dag klomp 4x4's daar gehaad en leker speelgoed.
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:21 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Ok hier gaan ons weer, steeds in Swakop.
See was koud maar ek sien hom seker net 1 keer 'n jaar so ons moes vir 'n swem gaan
See was koud maar ek sien hom seker net 1 keer 'n jaar so ons moes vir 'n swem gaan
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 2:31 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Daar is. Sal hulle laai. Jamer net besig by die werkHangover wrote:Eks seker daars nog paar fotos! Ek love Namibia... Het al daai Torra en Terrace vrot gevang...
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:30 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
So after our stay at Torra we headed down to Swakop for a couple of days, we managed to find a camping spot at Tiger Reef.
Here is some pics of the Southwest Seal shipwreck.
Here is some pics of the Southwest Seal shipwreck.
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:19 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
En toe vang my pa 2 kabeljoutjies, en toe braai ons
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:11 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
My buddy Johan het toe sy eerste vis gevang , 'n Steenbras, soos gewoonlik vang ek niks...
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:04 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Nog so paar.
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:01 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Welcome back, kan nie wag vir jul trip report nieChaber Canvas wrote:Wayne, ons was ook by Ngepi. Dit is n awesome camp, wens ek kon daar langer bly. Neil en ek het self lekker gekuier saam met Shaun en sy vrou. Sal definitief weer soon toe gaan.
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:00 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
The next day we moved on, we where heading to Torra Bay :yahoo: , so down to Opuwo to get supplies, and then we got on to the C43 gravel road that would take us through Otjomatemba Pass, Palmwag and into Skeleton Coast National Park via Springbokwasser Gate. Here I lost a tire with a sidewall cut :(...
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:33 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
From Ruacana Falls we attempted to go up to Kunene River lodge and up to Epupa Falls via the Cunene 4wd trail but the rain made it impossible. We could not even make it to Kunene River Lodge and ended up turning around and settling in at another lodge, I forgot the name but will find it.
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:17 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
And so it was time to move on, we hit the road to Ruakana, it was a long day so we checked in at Ruacana Eha Lodge for the night, and on to the falls,
Apparently they had a fault on one of the turbines so they we got to see the falls in flood.
Apparently they had a fault on one of the turbines so they we got to see the falls in flood.
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:09 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Sorry for the slow progress on the trip report, I am the only one in office
Here is that last ones of Ngepi, the showers is quite something.
I will definitely give Ngepi 10 out of 10, the people is very friendly and they have a very nice setup
Here is that last ones of Ngepi, the showers is quite something.
I will definitely give Ngepi 10 out of 10, the people is very friendly and they have a very nice setup
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:05 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Captain Morgan......4x4BEES wrote:That really looked beautiful and I loved the sense of humor on some of the signs
Croc hunting at 01:00 is probably not fueled by beer, but by BRANNAS
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:32 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Nog 'n paar van Ngepi,
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:23 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
So still at Ngepi, we met up with some local guys that worked at the lodge, had a couple of drinks and the next moment one of the guys mentioned there is a 1meter crock in a dam that they had to remove, so off we went crock hunting @ 1:00 in the morning...
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:48 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Will post some more tomotrow. Miss it already...
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:05 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Ja daar bo by Cunene was dit so 37 gewees, maar solank die bier koud is is als regHangover wrote:Daai lyk kwaai lekker hoor... Julle het seker bietjie gesweet daar bo?
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:43 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Re: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Ngepi was quite something
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:40 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:38 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4975
Bots/Namibia December 2014 Trip Report
Welcome back everyone! Can not believe is is over :( , but 2015 will be bigger and better!!!! Here is our trip report, we left home on the 13th December, first stop was Khama Rhino Sanctuary just one night and then up to Audi Camp in Maun for the 2nd night, up to here the road was not bad but that c...
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:03 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 3 Weeks!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2593
Re: 3 Weeks!!!
Jis tyd stap nou mooi aan!
Hier is 'n map van waar ons gaan ry. Maar soos ek se, dinge kan verander soos ons lus het
Hier is 'n map van waar ons gaan ry. Maar soos ek se, dinge kan verander soos ons lus het
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:57 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: iJzer kry rock sliders
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2102
Re: iJzer kry rock sliders
Bakgat
- Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:47 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cutlery and Crockery
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2451
Re: Cutlery and Crockery
That is always the idea, but does not always work out like thatThabogrobler wrote:Travel ligter!
It would be easier for me to lose weight then packing less things.... Angela has a secret stash that she brings out after everything is packed, so the less I pack the more she packs
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:28 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Fortuner kitting
- Replies: 69
- Views: 17873
Re: Fortuner kitting
Here is the photo of the "multy plug" I put together, had it for a while. Just had to get it back from my toppie.
It has got 4 Hella plugs, and the Volt/Amp meter. It is only for the fridge, and some LED lights.
It has got 4 Hella plugs, and the Volt/Amp meter. It is only for the fridge, and some LED lights.
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:08 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cutlery and Crockery
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2451
Re: Cutlery and Crockery
Het hom op die dak ek het ook 'n plat bodem pot en brood pot.Bulletjie-3 wrote:3 poot potjie?
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cutlery and Crockery
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2451
Cutlery and Crockery
Lets talk cutlery and crockery, what do you use on a camping trip? I am specifically interested in pots and pans, but want to know all of it. 1. Cups, I don't mind melamine, cannot do steel mugs, they get too hot. 2. Plates and bowls I also use melamine and bowls Ithe ones that fit into each other. ...
- Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:49 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 3 Weeks!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2593
Re: 5 Weeks!!!
Wayne, do you to a trip planner which includes your route and campsites. Would really enjoy a copy of that, If you do not mind... If not you can PM me the Trip Report. Thanking you in anticipation... No problem, I will do it. 1st day back at work from the cruse ship, so I just have to get back up t...
- Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:11 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 3 Weeks!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2593
Re: 5 Weeks!!!
Ja ek het deur Namibia Wildlife Resorts bespreek, N$990 per nag kamp, tot op 6 menseHangover wrote:Klink my jy werk by n baie lekker plek met al die gejollerye.... Kan Suidafrikaners nou al self by torra boek? Ons moes in die verlede deur n nabier boek daar... Hoe is hulle pryse? Jaloers op julle trip hoor!!
- Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:15 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 3 Weeks!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2593
Re: 5 Weeks!!!
Sjoe now thats some thing to look forward to :!: :!: You guys must enjoy :!: Quicky whats with the jack under the tow hitch :? :? hahah, with all the weight in the back and my weight, the tuna was at an angle where it was standing, so instead of closing the tent and awning I jacked it up to level i...
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:30 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: 3 Weeks!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2593
3 Weeks!!!
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: 5 Weeks to go to our Bots/Namibia trip, :celebrate: dit voel so lekker om te weet dit kom neer op so 25 werks dae vir my daan is ek op die lang pad! 6 mense in 3 karre, een sleepwa en 6000km om te toer :yahoo: Getting the tuna "ready"...
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:07 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Deep cycle batteries
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2168
Re: Deep cycle batteries
HI-JACK time(this is RSA remember) And could we have the same info i.e. a good but cheap (read affordable) battery of the same spec for the guys (i.e. me) in Gauteng Thanks Ek het vandag op bushpower.co.za se website afgekom. Hulle is in Midrand (dink ek) en hulle pryse is nie sleg nie. Sent from m...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:21 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Roofrack tracks
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4295
Re: Vigo Roofrack tracks
Hi Wayne, I did the Pajero myself but there were instructions from Frontrunner. So I do have an idea what I am letting myself into!! [FLUSHED FACE] The main reason I do these type of jobs myself is that I believe I take better care and am more careful than a fitment center. How will I know that the...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:26 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Roofrack tracks
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4295
Re: Vigo Roofrack tracks
Thanks Roderick. I found the video and am sure it will help. I modified my old Pajero's roofrack to a size that will look good on the XtraCab. Now just to gather the courage to fit the rails!! Derik, If it was me, I would take it to a reputable fitment center, ie. Frontrunner. They do it all day ev...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: EK het my moer gestrip....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2266
Re: EK het my moer gestrip....
Diameter? Want as hy sê maar 6mm is gaat jy sukkel om gaatjie in sy middel geboor te kry sonder om watookal om hom is raak te boor met 'n rond-glyende boor. As jy hom kan groef sal jy hom dalk kan uitskroef, maar die probleem is dat jy hom 10 teen 1 met 'n spanner so vas gedraai het dat jy die kop ...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 3:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: EK het my moer gestrip....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2266
Re: EK het my moer gestrip....
Hy vat 'n 10 spanner, so ek hoop ek kry hom uit, dit pla my verskriklikMud Dog wrote:Hoe dik is daai skroef? As jy baie versigtig werk kan jy hom dalk met 'n "easy-out" uit kry. Andersins kan jy hom miskien van onder die roof lining beet kry.
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:22 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: EK het my moer gestrip....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2266
EK het my moer gestrip....
So, lekker gemors aangejaag, EK het die naweek die roof rails van die tuna af gehaal en die roofrack op gesit. Voor ek myself kon kry draai ek een van die skroewe se kop af :wacko:
Hoe nou manne? wat maak ek?
Hoe nou manne? wat maak ek?
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:13 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Brakkenjan is dead!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5509
Re: Brakkenjan is dead!
Ag nee
dis nie lekker nie
dis nie lekker nie
- Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:18 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Pipe bending JHB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 511
Re: Pipe bending JHB
I am a BIG fan of pipe bull bars
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:48 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Fortuner kitting
- Replies: 69
- Views: 17873
Re: Fortuner kitting
En sommer die Fortuner 'n Hybrid gemaak
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:46 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Fortuner kitting
- Replies: 69
- Views: 17873
Re: Fortuner kitting
So toe het ek uit eindelik die drawer klaar gemaak
- Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:36 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: DIY Battery box
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1185
Re: DIY Battery box
yepThabogrobler wrote:Nice UPS battery!
If only we can get more.....
- Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:33 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Pressure build up in fuel tank - 4.0 V6
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1010
Re: Pressure build up in fuel tank - 4.0 V6
I had this on my Land Cruiser, the cap has a breather, but I changed mine and made no difference, the OEM tank does have another breather on top and that could get blocked, perhaps the air sits in the long range tank and I don't know if that has a breather. Come to think of it, mine had a negative p...
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:55 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4735
Re: Botswana 2015
Just keep an eye on rain fall closer to time, Hunters can become a real nightmare, becomes a flood plane. We are planning a very similar trip (just in reverse and including Vic falls) for January... Is that a bad idea with the rain in picture?? You will have to have a plan B, when you are up there ...
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 9:07 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4735
Re: Botswana 2015
September is dry. The rain starts December.
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 3:03 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 40 000km dealer service
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1487
Re: 40 000km dealer service
Airfilter is replaced at 30 000 km. on 20 000 km I got my bakkie back with MUD in the air filter box .... NOT happy ... on the flip side - check the gearbox and transfer case - they replaced these fluids on the 40 000km service. jip, all oils including diff oil was changed, and even the aircon air ...