16th June 2012 Outrekpad 4x4 trail

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:02 pm

NUGGET wrote:I arranged another friend to join us.

1. Val
2. Johannes van die See
3. Truckin
4. Gideon
5. Zepplin
6. Roofer
7. Tertius(so far so good)
8. Dirk(friend of Tertius in a Triton)
9. Shaunmeizter
10. Ismail
11. 3 Blind Monkeys
12.Jamiel
13. Stubsie !!!
14.Andrew (Nugget) friend has confirmed and added to list.
15. Carlo Swanepoel (First timer)
16. Hoppy
17. Stekel (Estiaan) possibly..
18. Mr B (maybe)
19. Jacques (First Timer) no 7 too

Gideonvanzyl · Post by **Gideonvanzyl** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:50 pm

Buff wrote:Ou Trek pad is a great route, maybe just a bit too easy in winter because the sand is so compact. Just be careful of the larger water crossing, the warning signs are there for a reason I ended up on my belly there last time and need a small recovery... by a friend in a GW *cough* M

Yes, the water could be a problem with all the rain. Hope everyone have diff breathers on, I am putting mine in today. I have seen photos of guys passing on the left next to the fench, not that deep water. I don't like water, get see sick.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:49 pm

I will miss out on this one, will be in Montagu that weekend, the Sunday is father's day

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:16 pm

pietpetoors wrote:I will miss out on this one, will be in Montagu that weekend, the Sunday is father's day

Sorry you will miss it, but hope we see you at the next one Pieter... we have a nice group going, so I think it is going to be a cracking day.... Sooooo looking forward to it... Enjoy Montagu... Thanks for all your support anyway.. really appreciate it...

Post by **pietpetoors** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:30 pm

Ja you got quite a group there, cannot remember when last were there so many names on the list
Hope you enjoy it.

ROOFER · Post by **ROOFER** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:15 pm

Hi Val my brother inlaw might join us, I am waiting for confirmation from him he drives a ford everest though & he is a newbie.

will let you know when he confirms

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:45 pm

ROOFER wrote:Hi Val my brother inlaw might join us, I am waiting for confirmation from him he drives a ford everest though & he is a newbie.

will let you know when he confirms

He is welcome.. We have a couple of newbies on the trail and some really experienced drivers to assist, so will be a good team effort on the day...

ROOFER · Post by **ROOFER** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:48 pm

thanks Val :!: :!:

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:40 am

do i need to install longer diff breathers? or can i stay with the standard? and will Hyflo or someone like that have what i need

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:51 am

Hilux 1 wrote:do i need to install longer diff breathers? or can i stay with the standard? and will Hyflo or someone like that have what i need

Tertius are you anticipating some serious river crossings on Saturday

.. Am going to the workshop today and will speak to Hoppy... So far no predictions for rain for the next week or weekend, so most of the water may have subsided by then... I will phone outrekpad in the week to find out about the water and rivers....

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:02 am

Have just spoken to Nico from Outrekpad... He reckons no problem about water... Their trail is mostly sand, there are a few small river crossings, but they have good runoff so the levels are low, and the one river that is a bit deeper, there is an alternate route if you choose not to drive through it... So all is good...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:11 am

LEKKER LEKKER

Stubs · Post by **Stubs** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:23 am

well its got me motivated, have been meaning to put my diff breather kits on but just been a bit Swak....so will crack on this week.....hehehe.... So Val...wot you say about a potjie ????

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:26 am

Stubs wrote:So Val...wot you say about a potjie ????

No need for that, they have proper ablution facilities...

Post by **george** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:43 am

ThysdJ wrote:
Stubs wrote:So Val...wot you say about a potjie ????
No need for that, they have proper ablution facilities...

Jys weer pittig vanoggend

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:16 pm

so do you need the inline petrol filters or can the pnuematic brass filter work just as good?

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:21 pm

sorry i'm going off the topic here, bit this is my diff breather right?

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:25 pm

Hilux 1 wrote:sorry i'm going off the topic here, bit this is my diff breather right?

I believe so

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:42 pm

Hilux 1 wrote:sorry i'm going off the topic here, bit this is my diff breather right?

That is your Hilux's diff breather... a picture of your diff breather will not be permitted on this family orientated forum...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:54 pm

Ja ja Thys, skerp soos gewoonlik. kom ons doop jou sommer Minora

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:59 pm

soos ek se Minora

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:22 pm

Stubs think a potjie may take a bit long to cook... Quite a few of us on the trail so it will take a bit longer, and I think most of us want to find a TV in the afternoon to watch the rugby... maybe some suggestions of a good place to go to watch the game nearby..

Thys see you are on form again.... still not prepared to share any info on the trail yet?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:37 pm

GI Jane wrote: still not prepared to share any info on the trail yet?

mmmm lemme think about that for a second... mmmmmmm No..

Not going to spoil the surprise...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:04 pm

mmmm, the bush pub close to melkbos 4x4.

Stubs · Post by **Stubs** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:25 pm

DOODLES - blouberg on the seafront... cant go wrong, good beer, great food, big screens and good service.. !!!!

zepplin · Post by **zepplin** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:28 pm

And close to home!!!!!!!

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:15 pm

OK we'll see whose keen to watch the game and select a spot...am staying in Blouberg the weekend, so it will be close to home..

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:56 am

Just want to remind you that there is NO drinking water at Outrekpad... so please remember to bring your own drinking water...There are ablutions at the lapa where we will be holding the braai.... Please don't forget to bring your meat to braai and whatever to eat and drink along with that...

Weather forecast for the weekend still looks good...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:40 am

yeah, i'm sitting on eggs so exited.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:58 am

Hilux 1 wrote:yeah, i'm sitting on eggs so exited.

EINA!!

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:31 am

ThysdJ wrote:
Hilux 1 wrote:yeah, i'm sitting on (chicken)eggs so exited.
EINA!!

bietjie koud om op hulle te sit

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:35 am

Just remember when the eggs hatch you need to feed those little suckers worms....

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:40 am

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:30 pm

We will meet at 8.00 am at Outrekpad. They have braai facilities and lapa so after completing the trail we will have a braai. If we have a large enough group we can have the trail and facilities for our sole use.... Please have a look at the website and add your name to the list if you would like to join us..

1. Val
2. Johannes van die See
3. Truckin
4. Gideon
5. Zepplin
6. Roofer
7. Tertius(so far so good)
8. Dirk(friend of Tertius in a Triton)
9 Shaunmeizter
10. Ismail
11.3 Blind Monkeys
12. Jamiel
13. Stubs
14. Andrew
15. Carlo Swanepoel
16. Hoppy
17. Stekel (Estiaan) possibly..
18. Mr B (maybe)
19. Jacques (First Timer) no 7 too
20. Koos
21.
22.
23.
24.

Tertius may be accompanied by a couple of chickens if they eggs have hatched...

Mr B, and Estiaan it will be really good to see you guys again... Really hope you can make it.. Mr B it is a family friendly trail so the family will enjoy it...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:42 pm

as long as the chicks are cool

jamiel · Post by **jamiel** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:44 pm

Excited
Wanna play properly this time!

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:50 pm

jamiel wrote: Excited
Wanna play properly this time!

Just chatted to a guy who did the trail last weekend and is joining us again this weekend.. and it sounds really fun.. So am sure you are going to have tons of fun

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:53 pm

Hey Aunty Val... As things stand now we'll be there... I've done this trail a few times... not very demanding, but if there's enough water in the crossing and odd hole or 2, it can become very entertaining! There's a nice play hole right in front of the lapa, think the likes of Tiaan, Alan and Big Wheels

Stu will love... visible from the braai place nogals!

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:10 pm

Hi Val,
one more question, what time must i be in bed Friday? just so i know what time i must get up on Saturday to be at the entrance? i do not want to miss any beauty sleep. so if we meet at the gates at 9am, i will leave hom 8am so on and so on. so if you can please schedule a time for us mam. THANK YOU

shaunmeizter · Post by **shaunmeizter** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:15 pm

Ek moet ongelukkig ontrek

. Daar ietsie voor geval

. Julle moet dit geniet.

ismail · Post by **ismail** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:38 pm

@ Tertius 8.00am at the gates

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:05 pm

Tertius you need to be out of bed by about 6.30... have shave and shower, get dressed, start preparing breakfast for the family, and then give your wife coffee in bed so she can get up, get the kids dressed, sit down to breakfast, leave home by 7.30, so that you can reach us by 8.00 at the latest 8.30... Does that sound about right? Don't forget to feed the chicks :!: :!: :!:

Believe there is a sudden rush for diff breathers before the weekend

Okay also having some fitted...

Shaunmeizter... sorry you won't be able to make it, hope we see you at the next event...

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:26 pm

Just for the record the Vigo's front diff does have a diff breather, it's a metal pipe that exits at the top of the housing, the metal pipe ends just above the diff and a rubber pipe connects on, the rubber pipe travels up behind the engine, where it terminates with one of those 1 way valves. The Vigo's rear diff is similar to the SFA and IFS.

BTW... Kim's going throttle me when she hears 8am at the gates! Oh %@#$... I'm dead!

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:47 pm

Mr_B wrote:Just for the record the Vigo's front diff does have a diff breather, it's a metal pipe that exits at the top of the housing, the metal pipe ends just above the diff and a rubber pipe connects on, the rubber pipe travels up behind the engine, where it terminates with one of those 1 way valves. The Vigo's rear diff is similar to the SFA and IFS.

BTW... Kim's going throttle me when she hears 8am at the gates! Oh %@#$... I'm dead!

Man, Mr. B... a beautiful frozen WC morning, watching the sun rise through the mist.... c'mon that's not bad, A cup of warm coffe, wrapped in warm woolies.... that's all good....

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:48 pm

GI Jane wrote:Believe there is a sudden rush for diff breathers before the weekend Okay also having some fitted...

Who is fitting where? i thought there is good run off?

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:52 pm

GI Jane wrote:[Man, Mr. B... a beautiful frozen WC morning, watching the sun rise through the mist.... c'mon that's not bad, A cup of warm coffe, wrapped in warm woolies.... that's all good....

how about a bottie of "os bloed"

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:55 pm

That's what I've been told

Been meaning to fit them anyway..... os bloed!!!... yech, dit klink sleg soos medisyne...

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:07 pm

so who is the lucky installers getting all the work?
"os bloed" lekker Merlot or Shiraz

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:38 pm

Tertius, got started with mine last night, only to find out I got the wrong BSP fittings and pipe... oops!

It's definitely a DIY jobby!

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:41 pm

I'll take the escape route

, no time for fitment. will source the goods etc next month

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:12 pm

Tertius, will cost around R100 to buy the parts and fit... if you want to attempt let me know and I'll do it for you!

Hilux 1 · Post by **Hilux 1** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:31 pm

JEEZ, where you buy the parts? die 2 lotte ouens(Festo & Hyflo paaerden EIland) sou my amper R400 gekos het. of die ouens het nie geweet waarvan ek praat nie.
anyway, dankie vir die aanbod. sal maar ry sonder dit, het al en nog niks gebeur nie.(touch wood)

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:36 pm

Hilux 1 wrote:so who is the lucky installers getting all the work?
"os bloed" lekker Merlot or Shiraz

oh that 'os bloed', that sounds good for after the trail and with a tjoppie of steak,
and as for the diff breathers, um Mr. B..... was that a universal offer?

I believe the farmer, if he says he has good runoff, he has good runoff...

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:54 pm

GI Jane wrote:
Hilux 1 wrote:so who is the lucky installers getting all the work?
"os bloed" lekker Merlot or Shiraz
oh that 'os bloed', that sounds good for after the trail and with a tjoppie of steak,
and as for the diff breathers, um Mr. B..... was that a universal offer? I believe the farmer, if he says he has good runoff, he has good runoff...

Val, for you anytime! I've bought the parts I need, cost me R100... these being:

- 2 x 3/8 BSP threaded pipe connector (actually only need 1 on the Vigo)
- 2 x 8mm inline fuel filters
- 6 metres(maybe less) PVC transparent hose
- a handful of cable ties

Did it exactly the same on my SFA, never a days problems!

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:31 pm

Thanks for the offer Mr. B... Have made some arrangements to get it sorted, but if I don't come right will definitely have to pay you a visit..

SideKick · Post by **SideKick** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:38 am

Hi Tertius

Remember my thread. We discussed it there:

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SideKick wrote:OK. On my way to Fluidco, I notice Hyflo and decide to pop in there first.

They quote me, but also tell me to go to HoseFit across the street.

Go there and they're even cheaper.

8m 6mm reinforced clear hose R70.31
2 x Brass Hose Barb (1/8th BSP thread connector) R21.89
2 x Oetiker 2 ear hose clamp R13.11
Roll Thread Tape R3.42
2 x 6mm inline fuel filter (Midas) R30.00

Total for complete kit: R139.76

I put two of those kits together. One for me and the other one for Stubs that he is fitting now a year later

boerbakkie · Post by **boerbakkie** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:42 am

GI Jane wrote:We will meet at 8.00 am at Outrekpad. They have braai facilities and lapa so after completing the trail we will have a braai. If we have a large enough group we can have the trail and facilities for our sole use.... Please have a look at the website and add your name to the list if you would like to join us..

1. Val
2. Johannes van die See
3. Truckin
4. Gideon
5. Zepplin
6. Roofer
7. Tertius(so far so good)
8. Dirk(friend of Tertius in a Triton)
9 Shaunmeizter
10. Ismail
11.3 Blind Monkeys
12. Jamiel
13. Stubs
14. Andrew
15. Carlo Swanepoel
16. Hoppy
17. Stekel (Estiaan) possibly..
18. Mr B (maybe)
19. Jacques (First Timer) no 7 too
20. Koos
21. Wilko Visagie (Boerbakkie)
22.
23.
24.

Tertius may be accompanied by a couple of chickens if they eggs have hatched...

Mr B, and Estiaan it will be really good to see you guys again... Really hope you can make it.. Mr B it is a family friendly trail so the family will enjoy it...

boerbakkie · Post by **boerbakkie** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:44 am

GI Jane wrote:Thanks for the offer Mr. B... Have made some arrangements to get it sorted, but if I don't come right will definitely have to pay you a visit..

Hi! Ek en my vrou sal kom maar ons gaan nie kan bly vir die braai nie! Ek kan die tripie darm nie mis loop nie! Ek sal eerder die rugby en braai mis maar nie die trip nie! Hoop dis reg!

Johannes van die See · Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:53 am

So wie gaan vas sit, ek wil my nuwe winch inbreuk.

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:11 am

Johannes... me thinks that trail is a little tame for your beastie!