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HINT:25 Tips to do before going Off road or on an Expedition

Last post by PiersUO Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:28 am
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Fielies Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:01 am

25 Tips to do before going Off road or on an Expedition

1. Check the Basics
Check all your fluids -coolant, oil, windshield washer fluid, power...

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Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:28 am
HINT: Safety and Survival

Last post by 4x4 Outthere Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:02 pm
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Fielies Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:57 am

The First Aid Kit

First aid kits come in many shapes and sizes. You can buy them, or you can make your own kit. Whether you buy a first aid kit or...

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Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:02 pm
Shock absorbers

Last post by hend Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:34 am
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Ochac Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:29 pm

I have a 2015 LWB exceed with a 40 mm lift. It has done 87000 km. It wallows a bit and I would like to have a firmer ride.

Any suggestions and who...

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:34 am
Dual Wheel versus Single Wheel caravan

Last post by Ochac Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:32 am

Ochac Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:32 am

Which is better for off-roading.

Is a dual wheel Off-road van easier to manoeuvre and reverse especially in soft sand and a 2 spore with a high...

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Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:32 am
Replacement side steps for the plastic ones on a Pagero LWB

Last post by Ochac Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:01 pm
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Ochac Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:25 am

My Plastic ones were bent. What are the alternatives

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:01 pm
Nyela Okapi compare to Mobilidge Caravan

Last post by Ochac Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:24 pm
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Ochac Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:53 am

Who has any info

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Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:24 pm
Morning

Last post by KurtG Thu May 20, 2021 8:09 pm
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Ochac Thu May 20, 2021 10:31 am

Comparison between Okapi and Mobilodge
Or what else to look at
My wife will be a first timer
We are retired

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Thu May 20, 2021 8:09 pm
PajeroSport Automatic Towing Tips

Last post by CleRoux Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:06 am
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CleRoux Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:36 pm

Hi All,

I will be towing ( Gypsey Regal caravan ) with my 2014 PS 2.5 automatic 4x2 for the first time this December. I'm used to the manual...

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Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:06 am
Namaqua 4x4 Eco Trail

Last post by Henk_A Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:29 am
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Henk_A Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:38 am

I'm planning to do the Namaqua 4x4 Eco trail in September. It runs from Pella to Vioolsdrift, then from there to Alexander Bay.

The information...

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Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:29 am
Towing in 4H

Last post by CATS Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:27 am
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Arnie Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:52 pm

for those who tow trailers or caravans, do you tow in 4H? i noted that my owners manual recommends this. I have not done so on the open road...

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Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:27 am
Legal tow. Gen4 plus Explorer?

Last post by mplester Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:39 am
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Gryskoos Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:47 pm

Guys

I am as confused as a fox terrier in a chicken coop.

Question 1.
May I legally tow an empty Xplorer with an empty Gen 4 with a EB license?...

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Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:39 am
General heavy towing advice

Last post by Gryskoos Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:10 pm
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Gemaskerde Tuinvurk Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:42 pm

I'd like to ask the gents who have been towing big caravans Offroad for some advice...

I will be pulling a friends bushlapa miskruier through the...
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Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:10 pm
Deep Cycle Batteries

Last post by Tabatwa Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:39 am
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4x4 Outthere Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:41 pm

Hi Guys
I had to buy a new Battery for my Pajero last week. While there I raised the question to the guy regarding the Deep Cycle Batteries in our...

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Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:39 am
Camping in Kgalagadi - Advice needed

Last post by andrew.ashton Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:35 pm
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hroos Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:10 am

Hi all,

I am the proud new owner of a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DID LWB. I have been looking at getting a second hand Pajero for the past year and...
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Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:35 pm
fuel consumption with roofrack

Last post by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk Mon May 27, 2013 7:21 pm
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sixmaniac Wed May 15, 2013 11:41 am

I get about 9.5km/l on my Gen 4 DiD on the open road. We are planning a 4000km trip to Nam in June, but I have no idea how the newly fitted roofrack...
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Mon May 27, 2013 7:21 pm
Meat restrictions when exiting Etosha

Last post by sixmaniac Fri May 17, 2013 8:44 am
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Bennvdm Tue May 14, 2013 2:34 pm

Hi all.

There are now meat restrictions in place when exiting Etosha.

I just came back from a long weekend trip to Etosha, and to my surprise they...

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Fri May 17, 2013 8:44 am
Zim Parks Crazy Costs

Last post by Chris Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:10 pm
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Attachment(s) paw_by_paw Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:16 pm

We are exploring Botswana in September and thought we will also sommer take a draai through Zim's going to Hwange, Mana and Gonarezhou.
BUT :evil:...

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Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:10 pm
Advice required- where to leave caravan near twee rivieren

Last post by jkak Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:24 pm
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jkak Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:33 am

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We will be travelling to Kgaligadi early March and will be towing a caravan and I believe towing is not allowed in the Park.

So I am looking to...

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Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:24 pm
Botswana Trip: Nxai Pans, Moremi, Caprivi & Kasane

Last post by Gemaskerde Tuinvurk Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:39 pm
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Gemaskerde Tuinvurk Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:45 pm

We've got the following trip planned in March:

Day 1: Khama Rhino Sactuary
Day 2: Khama Rhino Sactuary
Day 3: Nxai Pan - South Camp
Day 4: Nxai Pan...

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Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:39 pm
Road condition from Gobabis (Namibia) to Etosha

Last post by Jonosav Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:05 pm
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Wilddog Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:49 pm

Hey guys,
Planning a trip up to Etosha at the end of April. :D yay!

Ive done a lot of travel through Nam but never got to Etosha. I decided to head...

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Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:05 pm
Fuel Guide

Last post by CJJD Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:19 am
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maccarron Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:30 pm

Just a thought :idea: , but something that could be useful if kept up to date - a rough idea of fuel prices in surrounding countries and far flung...

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Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:19 am
Cross border travelling tips, tricks, advice and suggestions

Last post by CptPie Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:29 pm
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Davidvan Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:20 am

Hi All,

I was just thinking about all the tips and tricks that we all may have when travelling into neighbouring countries, which can be anything...

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Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:29 pm
Richtersveld Planned Trip In 2012

Last post by paw_by_paw Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:32 pm
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Attachment(s) paw_by_paw Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:58 pm

Hi Guys,
Anyone familiar with the camping sites in and around the Richtersveld as we are planning the following:
Visit to and camp at Riemvasmaak Hot...
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Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:32 pm
Pak van 'n Dakrak

Last post by 4ePikanini Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:52 pm
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Roelof Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:04 pm

Hallo alle fundi’s daar buite

My groot vraag vandag is hoe om die dakrak te pak?

Ek sien die mode is om die brandstof en water kanne heel agter op...

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Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:52 pm
Richtersveld and Kgalagadi - Tyre needs/choice

Last post by Davidvan Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:46 am
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malan Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:42 am

I will be visiting the above two parks in May 2012. I have a SWB diesel Pajero and would like to get some advice on tyre choice for this terrain. I...
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:46 am

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