4x4 Action Group

So this weekend I was supposed to go on the Barberton trip but unfortunately I could not. I purchased a lot of items to stock my overland/4x4 Prado 120 for this trip and I had the weekend to pack them in their place in the back of the vehicle. The Prado is equipped with a Frontrunner drawer system with 6 ammo boxes and a fridge slide on top.

Which items are needed to keep a 4x4 overland ready for at least 4 nights with minimal additional packing (excl food)? Yes I know it is not wise to keep all your kit in your vehicle, but i’ll take the risk. Here is my list so far: Post 2 is the total list after everyones’ input

Reserved for list:

dual battery
- small solar panel with Victron inverter installed in the vehicle
- 20L water container
- plastic shower
- head lamp
- dome tent light
- Oztent Rv3 (this stays at home though)
- Oztent stretcher
- proper sleeping bag
- jumper cables
- knives, forkes, spoons, butcher knife
- 56L Fridge/freezer
- Cadac twin gas stove
- 2kg gas bottle
- small foldable chair
- small foldable table
- small fir extinguisher
- 2-way radio
- tire repair kit
- recovery kit with GLOVES
- cable box which includes BH-plugs, DC clamps etc.
- coffee mug and a tall glass
- small kettle
- paper plates
- compressor
- mosquito repellant and sun screen
- hammer
- spade
- Medi-Kit
- Refuse bags
- Collapsible bucket
- Braai Grid, foldable stand, fire starters
- High Lift Jack (optional and something I will not leave on the vehicle)


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LesseW wrote: ↑

Sun May 30, 2021 4:41 pm

- dual battery
- small solar panel with Victron inverter installed in the vehicle
- 20L water container
- plastic shower
- head lamp
- dome tent light
- Oztent Rv3 (this stays at home though)
- Oztent stretcher
- proper sleeping bag
- jumper cables
- knives, forkes, spoons, butcher knife
- 56L Fridge/freezer ???
- Cadac twin gas stove
- 2kg gas bottle
- small foldable chair
- small foldable table
- small fir extinguisher
- 2-way radio ****
- jumper cables
- tire repair kit
- recovery gear
- cable box which includes BH-plugs, DC clamps etc.
- coffee mug and a tall glass
- small kettle
- paper plates
- compressor
- mosquito repellant and sun screen
- Hammer

I think two sets of Jumper Cables is excessive.

Why does the fridge have to be 56L ?

I'd rather carry a ORRA authorised VHF Radio than a two way radio.

BTW, I have done numerous 'vehicle only' trips of 2 or 3 nights with my Snomaster in the back of Fearless.
I don't have a Dual battery, I just run it off the vehicles battery. But then that is on trips where we drive a few hours a day...

Collapsible bucket.
A bit more water than 20l. (If you want to be self sufficient for 4 nights)
Small tool kit.
Braai grid and stand. And Tongs.

There will be more, no doubt.

Mad Manny wrote:
I think two sets of Jumper Cables is excessive.

Why does the fridge have to be 56L ?

I'd rather carry a ORRA authorised VHF Radio than a two way radio.

BTW, I have done numerous 'vehicle only' trips of 2 or 3 nights with my Snomaster in the back of Fearless.
I don't have a Dual battery, I just run it off the vehicles battery. But then that is on trips where we drive a few hours a day...

Such valuable insights Manny, jeez you helped me a lot! I owe you big time!

Mad Manny wrote:Stuff to make a fire - but that Cadac two burner stove sounds like he prefers stove top cooking to braai'ing...

There we go, you restrained yourself and added valuable input, thanks.


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Kakpaper.

Garbage/refuse bags.

Spade to dig No 2 hole.

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Wessel jy moet seker n mediese kit ook in sit

I always have welding gloves
Fold up braai grid to make fire on the ground and use the foldable grid
Fire starter lighters
Lighter if you don't smoke


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As daar meer as een voertuig is kan hulle sekere items deel? Soos jumper kabels, HiLift jacks, recovery gear, kompressors en selfs 'n noodhulp kit?
Nie so nie?

Chris Stoffel wrote: ↑

Sun May 30, 2021 10:00 pm

As daar meer as een voertuig is kan hulle sekere items deel? Soos jumper kabels, HiLift jacks, recovery gear, kompressors en selfs 'n noodhulp kit?
Nie so nie?

Jy is reg Chris, my idee is om n veortuig te he wat op sy eie enige tyd kan uitgaan. Ek dink iets soos n HiLift jack is goed om altyd op n voertuig te hou.

LesseW wrote: ↑

Mon May 31, 2021 8:22 am

Chris Stoffel wrote: ↑

Sun May 30, 2021 10:00 pm

As daar meer as een voertuig is kan hulle sekere items deel? Soos jumper kabels, HiLift jacks, recovery gear, kompressors en selfs 'n noodhulp kit?
Nie so nie?

Jy is reg Chris, my idee is om n veortuig te he wat op sy eie enige tyd kan uitgaan. Ek dink iets soos n HiLift jack is goed om altyd op n voertuig te hou.

Ek besit nou al vir 11 jaar 'n HLJ en het dit nog net een keer gebruik op my wa. In elke ander opsig was die standaard jack voldoende.

HLJ maak vir 'n moerse projektiel in tyd van 'n ongeluk.

Ek sou twee keer dink voordat ek een saamvat.

Bugger wrote: ↑

Sun May 30, 2021 9:53 pm

I always have welding gloves
Fold up braai grid to make fire on the ground and use the foldable grid
Fire starter lighters
Lighter if you don't smoke


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A fold-up braai grid I have no issues with - it takes up very little space but is something that can rattle and drive one insane.

In most countries you will always be able to find two or three rocks to rest your braai grid on. As to firelighters, candles also work brilliantly.