Very nice practical rig. Did you build the camper yourself as a DIY project?
@misadventures-sa6 ай бұрын
Hi, the camper was a custom build by Alu-cab in 2006. We purchased it from the original owners in 2014 and have added a lot to it since then.
@lemkiwoz6 ай бұрын
so how does the head unit work if the pipes are not connected?
@misadventures-sa6 ай бұрын
Hi, the pipes and wires run from the outside unit, down the right side (inside the camper on the side of the bed) to the hinge on the poptop. There they cross over to the left side and run along the roof section to the inside unit. We use copper pipes in insulation and trunking to keep it neat.
@graememurdoch90966 ай бұрын
How long does this battery system run the aircon after the sun has gone?
@spiritlevelstudios6 ай бұрын
600 million years.
@misadventures-sa6 ай бұрын
Hi there. We usually set the AC to 24 degrees C. With all the flaps closed, it cools the interior very quickly. Once it has reached 24 degrees, it uses very little power to maintain the temperature - it only uses 1,5 amps to run the inside unit. We run the AC all night long and the 200ah battery is usually on about 60% in the morning.
@graememurdoch90966 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very interesting
@seymourwrasse33216 ай бұрын
what sun, the whole video is in the shade
@graememurdoch90966 ай бұрын
Just wanted to ask where the split section of the aircon unit was positioned?
@misadventures-sa6 ай бұрын
Hello Graeme, the inside unit is mounted on the ceiling of our pop-top, about 1m from the back, so that when the top is popped, it blows directly onto our bed. We will be releasing a video soon that shows the inside unit.
@graememurdoch90966 ай бұрын
Thank you for responding. Look forward to the video release
@MovingPicturesAfrica7 ай бұрын
Very cool 😋. I would love aircon in my tent.
@misadventures-sa7 ай бұрын
It has definitely changed our camping experience!
@shneor52347 ай бұрын
You should close the door when AC is running. And it would be cool to see the inside unit...
@misadventures-sa7 ай бұрын
Good thinking, will do a follow-up video with inside unit.
@VeeManZA7 ай бұрын
Amazing video Mike, Patrick here from SafariCo 4x4
@misadventures-sa7 ай бұрын
Hi Patrick, thank you for the support!
@thebuffalooverlander7 ай бұрын
Great explanation
@misadventures-sa7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@user-is3bs1be4g8 ай бұрын
What an awesome video. I was there for 3 weeks 12 years ago. We had a boat and rods. What an incredible vacation it was. Thanks for bringing my memories into a closer focus.
@misadventures-sa8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your message Niven! I am sure it was even wilder 12 years ago - a very exciting holiday for sure!
@cindz_duplooy11 ай бұрын
Sjoe scary part on the trail ...
@cindz_duplooy11 ай бұрын
So awesome ❤
@misadventures-sa11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Doll, xxx!
@surenbhola107 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video tks, contact details of the lodge will be highly appreciated 😂
@misadventures-sa11 ай бұрын
Hi, it is Thonga Beach Lodge in KZN, SA, website is:www.thongabeachlodge.co.za/
@deanburrell6529 Жыл бұрын
Adorable, can’t wait for her to meet Kane❤
@misadventures-sa11 ай бұрын
Yes! I am certain they will have fun together!! xx
@kendallmiller2421 Жыл бұрын
Such a cutie!
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! xxx
@danielkimuyu3044 Жыл бұрын
These people needs a better brigde.
@mikereeler9021 Жыл бұрын
If you pick up a tortoise trying to survive in very dry conditions it may excrete its valuable water supply, resulting in the eventual death of the animal!
@EpicLengths Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that is good to know Mike. Fortunately that was not the case and neither were the conditions dry as it was the wet season and very rainy.
@josedias9458 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for shering this adventure, HUmmm the flat wood yes, but do not forget next time the wheel under the vehicle, is like an insure apolice,,,,will get in tuch soon by your email adress,, God Bless José the Mozambican.....
@EpicLengths Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose, yes, that is good advice! Looking forward to hearing from you.
@cindz_duplooy Жыл бұрын
Nice swimming there Mike! Keep those snacks dry... and such a gentleman
@BobvanT Жыл бұрын
nice episode - greetings from the south of France !
@kerryfraser1576 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Bob! Hello right back at ya, from sunny South Africa 🙂
@cindz_duplooy Жыл бұрын
What an amazing kitty ! Looks like you all had an amazing time
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! She is very adventurous 🙂
@JonathanLeeming1 Жыл бұрын
One of my new favourite lodges!!! Was an amazing time.
@seanchallenge Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Awesome Baby . Very brave to go on a road trip
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@cindz_duplooy Жыл бұрын
She is just SO CUTE 😍
@kendallmiller2421 Жыл бұрын
She is the sweetest thing! And has the best parents ever. 😘
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Kendall, you are an absolute Honey!!! xxxxx
@SuperShaka007 Жыл бұрын
Nice adventure! Could you perhaps give more details of how you run the air-conditioning unit? Batteries and inverter?
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
With pleasure! Let's chat on e-mail, send me a message - [email protected]
@taniapetrovic5688 Жыл бұрын
Lovely Miss Lucy. Greetings from Belgium.
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Hello Tania! Thank you for your message! :-)
@cindz_duplooy Жыл бұрын
She is so small here xxx
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe that she was ever that tiny!! xxxx :-)
@cindz_duplooy Жыл бұрын
Such an awesome place!!! Loved it so much.
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
We had a super time there too! xxxxx
@Phaalie Жыл бұрын
I like the aircon in your unit. Please share more detail about it .
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Hi Gerald, happy to share my aircon idea with you! Would you like to send me an e-mail at [email protected] ? Cheers, Michael
@innocentnasilelenyambe6400 Жыл бұрын
Liuwa my root
@craigtomkinson2837 Жыл бұрын
Cool Vid Guys
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig! 😁
@markyeadon7271 Жыл бұрын
A trick taught tome by my dad - always put the “loose” wheel under the vehicle when changing wheels. That way if the jack slips you still have space to reset the jack and start again.
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Clever man your Dad! 👍👍
@MovingPicturesAfrica Жыл бұрын
Lots of fun! And those skies are just spectacular
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Yep, and those Botswana skies were very dramatic! ;-)
@markusdippenaar331 Жыл бұрын
A flat block of wood packet in for the next trip jack base
@misadventures-sa Жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with that! 😂
@cindz_duplooy Жыл бұрын
Looks so awesome xxx
@lornarich-bowles8382 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Quite envious of you both, but thanks for Sharing the experience.
@yvonnebarton90942 жыл бұрын
Fantastic adventure. Thank you for sharing
@misadventures-sa2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, xxx
@yvonnebarton90944 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic experience. That's really roughing it but hey you made it home for the night. Well done. Like the little frog 🐸