Mark Couzyn
2. Birthday and Age:
2 May, 50
3. Town & Country Of Residence:
Randburg, RSA
4. Home Language:
Engels
5. Occupation/Business:
Sparky
6. Family Status:
Married with 2x 20_something kids that are running around other parts of the planet [Peru and British Virgin Islands]. So the Mrs and I can get out and about a bit now.
7. Membership Of Other 4X4 Clubs & Forums:
4x4 Community [fresh member like here].
8. Current 4x4:
2006 Pajero 3.2 Di-D LWB [160,000km]
9. Current Modifications: None completed but several on the go;
A. I have removed the 3rd Row seat and am busy installing 160L compressor, 100ah deep cycle batt with basic home made charging system off the alternator, 1200w inverter/charger - I will also put day to day emergency gear in here. Put the cover back on and it's like it's not there at all.
B. I have purchased spacer kit from Stofpad and RideRite air helpers from Air Spring Supply Co, I will be installing these together with new Monroe shocks in the next week or two [the original shocks are completely shot].
C. I have designed a slider system using the full rear space that I will build and install over December [the system will be removed and 2nd row reinstalled when not in use]. Includes space for 2x ammo box and 3x small Big Jim crate on the slider - 80L fridge on a platform in front of slider between the passenger doors [where 2nd row would be].
10. Modifications On The Wish List:
A. Roof rack from Front Runner on which I will mount my existing RTT, gas bottles, spare fuel and water. The RTT it is a lekker big one from Tentco at 1600 wide and I sleep like a baby in it.
B. Replacement front and rear bumpers from Maniac, but I have to get the vehicle to Slaapstad for 10 days to get it installed so that will have to go on the back burner for now
11. Vehicle(s) On The Wish List:
When I am finished with my Paj mods I will have everything that I could wish for.
12. Previous 4x4s:
2003 Mazda Drifter 2.5TD DC,
1995 Isuzu 2.6 LWB [still using in my business with 450,000km on the clock! Very thirsty but impossible to break]
13. Last 3 Offroad Trips:
Did the odd Moz and Namibia trip, then in 2009 my wife and I spent a year travelling Africa in the Isuzu mentioned above - visited Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanz, Zanzibar, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Lamu Island, then all the way down hugging the coast of Kenya, Tanz, Moz - it was a blast. Camped the whole way except for 10 day hotel break in Malindi (Kenya).
14. Favourite Destination:
Namibia - because the awesome scenery and stunning colours makes you think you are a great photographer!
Uganda - cause the people are friendly, Murchison Falls is one of the nicest parks I have ever been to, and the [beef/goat/surprise] sosaties that they sell on the side of the road for R2 are GREAT!
15. Other Hobbies:
Some flying, messing around with PC's, dozing on the lazybooi.
16. GPSr & Map Data Used:
Garmin Nuvi 760, T4A, Garmap SSA
17. Rate Your 4X4 & Overlanding Experience:
Beginner
18. Photos Of Yourself & Your Vehicle:
Sorry, the cops may be looking for me!
