'Introduce Yourself' Superthread
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RoshRox
- Location: Umhlanga / KZN
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- Joined: Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:37 pm
Howzit people. Joined yesterday and looking forward to reading the posts and getting out there with some new information. KZN North Coast local that likes to get to new places when possible. Cheers!
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Martin de Jager
- Location: Ekurhuleni
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- Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:29 pm
Welcome Rosh,
2011 Toyota Prado 3.0 VX,
2013 Suzuki Jimny, Ratel (larger than life),
2023 Toyota Starlet xr auto,
2019 Invader Duo.
2013 Suzuki Jimny, Ratel (larger than life),
2023 Toyota Starlet xr auto,
2019 Invader Duo.
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Redone
- Location: Johannesburg
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:56 pm
Hi everybody,
Thank you for approving my application.
I am now retired and expect to do a lot of gravel road road touring once I have settled my finances
Am thinking of buying an XLT with a OKTO gravellor
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank you for approving my application.
I am now retired and expect to do a lot of gravel road road touring once I have settled my finances
Am thinking of buying an XLT with a OKTO gravellor
Any advice would be appreciated
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Mad Manny
- Location: Johannesburg
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Welcome Redone!
A Ford is great for retired travellers - you have the time to wait for the flatbed...
Only joking, let's see what Overlanders like Andreas and Iandvl say....
A Ford is great for retired travellers - you have the time to wait for the flatbed...
Only joking, let's see what Overlanders like Andreas and Iandvl say....
"No one ever got stuck - in mid air!"
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
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iandvl
- Location: Garsfontein
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Welcome Redone. Sure the Ford will be fine.
I don't know the OKTO Gravellor and cannot really comment on that. Gravel road touring sounds all goodly. But I guess it all depends on where you want to go. When touring, I prefer not towing. Yes - I've seen people tow offroad trailers down the Kamgab river bed etc. I just prefer not having to worry about towing in circumstances like that.
Any advice will depend on where you're planning to go...
I don't know the OKTO Gravellor and cannot really comment on that. Gravel road touring sounds all goodly. But I guess it all depends on where you want to go. When touring, I prefer not towing. Yes - I've seen people tow offroad trailers down the Kamgab river bed etc. I just prefer not having to worry about towing in circumstances like that.
Any advice will depend on where you're planning to go...
Ian de Villiers
Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
ORRA: H80
Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
ORRA: H80
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AndreasR
- Location: Ekurhuleni
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Welcome Redone. Only advice I can give about an off road trailer setup is take your time before you buy. Try to rent one or two for a weekend away and you will soon see what your requirements will be. It could save you money in the long term.
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Paul#25
- Location: Ekurhuleni
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You already have some very good advice from Andreas. I have seen a selection of trailers and vans available for hire at Kempton Caravans. I've always found them to be very helpful.
The humble person makes room for progress; the arrogant person believes they’re already there.
2004 Disco 2 Td5
2004 Disco 2 Td5
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Disco Nic
- Location: Swakopmund, Namibia
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Welcome Redone!
Some forum advice… never listen to Manny. Always listen to Andreas.
Some forum advice… never listen to Manny. Always listen to Andreas.
2019 Renault Duster - Prestige
2023 GWM P-Series LS - Wuhan Warrior
2009 Echo 4 Off-Roader - Glamper
2023 GWM P-Series LS - Wuhan Warrior
2009 Echo 4 Off-Roader - Glamper