#17 The Curse Of Joubert's Pass Part 1 (Namibia)

Will it be third time lucky over the very brutal and rocky Joubert's Pass!?
My previous two attempts had resulted in catastrophic failures in different ways.
Located south of Red Drum and Marienfluss in the amazing north west of Namibia this small mountain pass is a real tyre shredder, will you take you vehicle over it one day?
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[@roamingyak]

OK, who would drive their vehicle over this mountain pass?!? How far do you thin you'd get in a normal 2 wheel drive car? I hope you enjoy it, Part 2 will be out soon!

[@vagnnielsen]

I’ve towed a fully loaded off-road trailer over Rooi Drom Pass (Joubert Pass) a few days after towing down Van Zyls Pass a bit further to the north. In my mind Joubert Pass is the worst of the two. After that trip I had to turf all my BFG tyres on the vehicle.

[@roamingyak]

@@vagnnielsen Ouch, those tyres are expensive! Sorry to hear that... They both have their charms I guess you could say 🙂 Glad the rest of the vehicle & trailer made it through OK!? See you out there someday hopefully...

[@carltonr3417]

Love the video! This really tickles the sense of adventure and excitement, stress, happiness, relief and then concern all in one day. It’s a real emotional roller coaster! In saying that, I would still take my landy up there for the adventure and the memories, both good and bad as it’s a package deal when over landing. Thanks do much for making these videos!

[@user-cu6xp7ie7v]

Cracking footage mate, always impressed with how you go the extra mile, literally, to show us the real experience out there, amazing!

[@roamingyak]

Thanks 👍 I always do my best to do just that!

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Darian! Nice Sunday drive to the top! See that Leopard did not jump off his perch so assume he was completely comfortable! I guess a cold beverage was in order at the summit…looking forward to the down hill and the resolution of the mechanical issues. Be safe and saddle up! 🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱🥃

[@roamingyak]

Howdy mate!! Glad you enjoyed the new episode 😃😄 Thanks for the fun comment as always! I wonder when we will get our second commenter from Texas!??

[@monnawapye1995]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@roamingyak]

Thanks, I'm really pleased to hear that 😀😃😄😁 !!

[@markyeadon7271]

I drove that pass in 2022. Donated my breaks on the leveller sections towards Rooidrom. 3 days driving to Kamanjab were a little nerve wracking 😬😬😬

[@roamingyak]

Glad you made it to tell the tale! 😃 I think its a lot more fun in a rental 4x4 when you don't have to care much about the vehicle!

[@markyeadon7271]

I’m sure it must be. I have an 07 Hilux that has taken me from Cape Town to Kenya. Off to Mozambique this year.

[@roamingyak]

Good luck, enjoy Moz! @@markyeadon7271

[@martinqualters608]

Not sure I'd tackle that pass in my old lady 110 hicap as I have a camper box on the back , but it did look like great fun if a bit scary. Hats off to you mate you're doing a fantastic job. I have watched this episode 3 times so far.....

[@roamingyak]

Fair enough! It is a bit of a vehicle smasher, but at least quite short and not too high or technical, you can drive it solo etc. It's always good to get the heart pumping a bit 😃 3 times is definitely a record, but whats the prize!!?

[@martinqualters608]

I tried to reply before, but it seems to have disappeared, the prize for me is your next video mate.....

[@NeilHarrower]

Great one Dazza!

[@roamingyak]

Thanks mate!

[@mart9999999999999999]

don't think that is joubert pass , that's rooidrom pass for want of a better name . joubert pass runs north south east of there . thanks for the great channel , really enjoyable .

[@roamingyak]

Hi mate, thanks for the comment and info... It is called that on many maps, but also Red Drum pass in some circles it seems. And there is another 'Joubert's pass' south of Sesfontein towards Opuwo as well which I think is the one your referring too? I couldn't get 100% clarity from anybody including the locals so went with what is on Tracks4Africa. Either way, its quite rocky 😀😀

[@henrygreen19]

An extremely taxing 4x4 route indeed ! Bugger on that rear diff/axle, hope nothing serious to fix. Oil leaks ever a good thing. Till next episode, hopefully with good news .. .. .. .. .. best.

[@roamingyak]

Really glad you enjoyed it Henry, and thanks for the concerns!

[@jepc001]

Forgot to say, this dropped on my Birthday. Great to see. Would you do it again, or think the state of the pass is to much wear and tare on the vehicle and risk?.

[@roamingyak]

!! Excellent timing 😃😀!! !! And a huge HAPPY BiRTHDAY mate 🥳🎂🎁🎈🎊!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hintersland7262]

Great content, thanks! What is an "LD" stay?

[@roamingyak]

Thanks very much!! It refers to a time starting in 2020 when people were asked very kindly to stay at home - I ran away to Namibia for a year instead where it didn't apply that much. If you start at Episode 1 this first series tells the whole story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foC8Yayqj56JepY