4WheelingSA

[Bogaards]

I have a 4x4 related YouTube Channel.

The main aim was to drive 4x4 trails in order to show people what to expect when they go and drive them.
Also for those who cannot go and drive trails to be able to watch them.
I have started to include some product reviews and will see how I can build on it further.
I also want to show the lifestyle around the vehicle.

Link to the channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSl8d ... CTHYGM0now

Everything is self taught, so hopefully the content will keep on improving.

Here are the videos I have made this year (there are older ones as well):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc62T9rdQ6U&t=353s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4sxs4DcIyw&t=15s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puaLrUJucUI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSzoZAzbViE&t=592s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4at73uemaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zKr1M8N0wE&t=279s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsG6joBqt6w&t=5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kvRLWICW24&t=179s

Have a look and I am open for suggestions of what I can add or improve on.

[Crips]

Nice Henk, I watched the Alemga video earlier today.
Would love to see Storms River Mouth, on our list as well

[Bogaards]

Nice Henk, I watched the Alemga video earlier today.
Would love to see Storms River Mouth, on our list as well

Thank you!

The Almega one was a bit of an experiment - doing surprisingly well... Will definitely do Stormsriver.

Will also be doing Moolmanshoek end of October.

[Mad Manny]

I expect to see 4WheelingSA at Carnage Canyon next year...

[Bogaards]

I expect to see 4WheelingSA at Carnage Canyon next year...

Not sure the Fortuner is build for that? Maybe I can get a lift?

[Bogaards]

My last 2 videos:

A bit of 4x4 History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohtpNvOUBWQ&t=33s

Playing at a River Crossing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVCzd_Q3_KM

[Bogaards]

Videos coming up:
De Wildt 4x4
Moolmanshoek

[Bogaards]

My latest video is now on YouTube. It was a group outing with Halfway Toyota Fourways. It focused more on the better known part of the trail. In a way I am glad it worked out like that. The other recent videos focused more on the new part of the trail. What I am trying to show is that you can take your stock standard 4x4 and also have a great outing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex_87-adwLs&t=2s

[Bogaards]

I have recently done Moolmanshoek.
Excellent trail and offered something for everyone.
Was a lot of fun. The first part is now on YouTube.
This focuses on the Eco Part of the trail.
Part 2 will be about the section they call "Nature's Gerotek"!

Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
My videos are for all the 4x4 enthusiast and hopefully they can add value.
It is not only about the numbers and just driving to the Kruger etc.
I want to share what I have learned over the years and if you look at the videos it can give you a good idea of what to expect from a 4x4 point of view.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1dDSSlt6J8&t=2s

[CornellMans]

Moolmanshoek looks like an awesome place for a breakaway. The eco route looks easy enough for a stock standard vehicle?

[Flipside]

Yes, the eco route is a dirt trail trip around their “mini Serengeti” valley.
A beautiful ring of mountains, a water hole for swimming about halfway around the trail.
Lots of game and amazing mountain vistas and rock formations to be seen.

[Mad Manny]

The 4x4 Action Group did Moolmanshoek many years ago.
It was great re-living it on your video.

The fact that they have horseback riders guiding you is actually fantastic.

Nice video Henk, thanks!

[Mad Manny]

Henk, some tips, comments & suggestions from me.

Disclaimer: This is input on things I like about your videos & things I think you could improve on.
No, I don't think I can do better, I'm just giving input as an Off Road User & viewer of 4x4 Youtube channels.

I will, unfairly, compare you to what is probably the premier 4x4 Youtube channel; 4WD Action Australia/4WD 24/7
Please take this comparison as a compliment - we appreciate you do not have the time, finances & backup those Aussies have.

What I LIKE about your videos:
Your 'pitch' is perfect - you aim them at the normal, average 4x4 owner.
Others, like Off Course 4x4 are more focused on the hard core stuff.
I like that you found a niche & are not competing with many others.

Your production (the professionalism & polish of the product) is surprisingly good.

Your video length is perfect, 7 to 10 mins on average. Love that.
Most guys producing longer videos either are lazy editors, or pad to get to 30 mins.
30 mins is too long.

Your are humble & down to earth - there is no ego. I feel like you are chatting to me - not the legions you command.

You are very positive. Most South African YouTubers are very dour & negative.
I don't like Roam Overlanding, but I did like that he kept it upbeat & positive.
Just that him saying 'This is a stunning, stunning, stunning place, it really is just wonderful' got on my tits.
The overseas guys get that positivity right. So well done.

You largely choose interesting venues & you leave the viewer with a 'I want to go to' feeling.

I'll put the 'negative' critique in the next post - so you have one great complimentary post!

[Mad Manny]

Where I think you can improve:
* You need a drone.

* A little less 'selfie' time - as drop dead gorgeous as you are (you make women & Kurt moist) I'd rather you faced the camera to the view than to you a little more.
Not that the 'Selfie' talking into the camera stuff is bad, just a little less of it.
Example: I was looking at your handsome chiseled face as you were saying there is a herd of Eland (I think?) nearby.
I'd rather the camera was facing them rather than you at that point.

It's nowhere near as bad as Andre Agter Ewenaar Slot's 4x4 Routes where the cameraman is so enthralled with Andre (who he clearly loves & adores) that he NEVER takes the camera off Andre - even when Andre is pointing to & describing a cross axle just off screen.
That cameraman keeps the camera firmly on Andre & only Andre all the time. It's why I stopped watching.

* Windows 3/4 up when doing an obstacle, most drivers (especially on the Moolmanshoek video) had theirs fully open - as an 'influencer' you can't be seen to be promoting bad behaviour.

Well done Henk, you are definitely in the Top 5 SA 4x4 Youtube Video producers...

[Shane]

Manny I think you nailed it! And I hope that Henk sees this in the positive manner that you intended.

Yes he is good looking (sadly not my type)- but if he feels the need to show someone let it rather be a younger, better looking (female) cousin - or something of the sort . Not too young or too good looking or else the 4x4 might not be the action us guys are focusing on.

As for the rest - I think it's good. I can't even do this - never mind better.

And I watch his channel because if I can't be out there wheeling - at least I can watch someone that is.

Light entertainment.

Good job.