4x4 Action Group

I have just join the forum. My age qualifies me to be a pensioner and have hence lost some of my co-4x4ers... but I am still up and running and driving fairly well. I would never venture on my own into the wilderness. Are there any old timers who would like to travel with me e.g. Namaqua Eco, Richtersveld, Groen/Spoeg area or anywhere else. I am good at making arrangements if pensioners with their own vehicles would like to join me. I manage my own time and is hence flexible. I promise to behave!!!

We still do. But we are way down in the civilized South Cape
We still want to do Tankwa and the Cedarberg areas.
We missed out on the Ben10 passes, having joined the club shortly after. Want to add it to the list.

Old Man Jimny wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:56 pm

I promise to behave!!!

Well now you wont get much takers

Mad Manny wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:45 am

Are you overlanding in a Jimny?

He is alone and has a spare pair of underpants and a toothbrush. That might fit a Jimny.

It’s always a difficult one planning trips, especially with others.

One always has to consider the pure logistics. Do they want to go where you want to go, when you want to go and how long they have available for the trip? Then there are other things to consider like what is one’s comfortable cruising speed, is one an early riser, is one a late night party animal.

Finances of the entire party also play a role. Are fellow travellers prepared to eat out at some stops or for lunches along the way? Are they prepared to pay extra for better camp sites? Are they prepared to take the long way around or are they hell bent on using the minimum of fuel?

Then my favourite one. Are they as prepared for the trip as you are? Do they have enough supplies, water, tools and equipment for the trip or will they be counting on you to pull them through. Is their vehicle able to do the trip in terms of capability and is it properly maintained? If they have a trailer, is it maintained properly or will you spend your trip nursing it through? Do they have proper insurance for recovery?

Unfortunately most of the above will only be answered once you have been on a trip or two with the prospective travel partner.

Venturing on your own is not in itself dangerous. It’s all in the planning and letting people know where you are going what route you are taking and letting them know when you will be in touch again. There are some reasonably priced communication tools available as well. Be prepared for mechanical or other trouble along the way by ensuring you have the required tools and spares to do basic repairs and/or recoveries. Always make sure you have enough food and water with you for a few days until help arrives if needed.

Travelling alone can be boring if you are not happy with your own company but it would not stop me from travelling alone. It hands down beats travelling with a bunch of muppets counting every penny, getting pissed every night, driving a car that last saw a mechanic 30000Km ago with worn road tyres hoping to make it home.

Just my 2cw.

I see the Namibia Trip PTSD is still raging.

I’ve done many trips before and after that one. Like I say just my 2cw. I’m a difficult old codger.

AndreasR wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:08 pm

I’ve done many trips before and after that one. Like I say just my 2cw. I’m a difficult old codger.

Difficult old Experienced codger!

HenriSteyn wrote:

AndreasR wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:08 pm

I’ve done many trips before and after that one. Like I say just my 2cw. I’m a difficult old codger.

Difficult old Experienced codger!

Can’t argue with the first statement but may need to question the experience part [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]


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Surprising then why I don’t solo travel more often. Could it be I, like many others, can’t tolerate my sparkling personality.