4x4ventures | RSi SMARTCAP | FITMENT & Initial Impressions

[@seansalmon6918]

MINT EPISODE BUD - Great seeing the process of such a big upgrade to the Ranger. Looking forward to the next episode. Ranger is looking great.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Much appreciated mate. Yeh she has definitely come a long way, and can't wait till I release the build episodes. It's quite something to see the end and knowing what was done. Thanks bud for your help and advice with the edits 🙌

[@thaabidadams5462]

Congrats cant wait for the your next videos on the exciting over-landing adventures.

[@mduduzimkhabela2245]

Our very own Ronny Dahl, well done. I love the new setup. I guess it's goodbye to the trailer. Looking forward to more adventures. Nice thing I enjoy is that you are doing the upgrades overtime. This Ford has gone through a serious transformation since the first video.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you legend for following the transformations. Yes, it's been through all of them. Looking forward to taking you on the adventures with this new setup, and thank you the high accolades. Ronny Dahl, don't follow the chap, but I'm sure he does Aus justice. Cheers mate 👍

[@chrisblatherwick6569]

Brilliant vid mate been waiting for this one to drop! Love the canopy and tray combo, perfect setup for overlanding (everything in reach first time every time).

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Absolutely Chris. More episodes coming as we kit this one out with a custom build for a balance between packing and storage space. Glad you enjoyed it 🤙

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Another awesome episode! Holy moly that canopy looks awesome!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Bruce. Not only does it look good, but now that the build is near finished it works like a beast for me and how I overland. Can't wait to take you on this journey legend. Thanks for your continued support and help bud 👍 legendary

[@everythingnature3920]

Fantastic, can't wait to see this in action 😀. Ranger looks great as always

[@axelcartwright4507]

Very nice my Bru, if the landy was a bakkie I would definitely consider that! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Axel. Next episode is on the way mate, and yes, if only. Think it would look bad ass. Cheers mate

[@irfaanismail602]

I enjoyed the footage. I actually figured out you were in Mkondeni in PMB. I live in Mooi River. It gets cold. In winter the water pipes at the house freeze 😂. The bakkie is looking beautiful 😁

[@GetOutGO]

That tray and canopy looks great mate!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you mate. Here's to many more adventures with the tray and the musketeers

[@shaunmoller2666]

Ryan wat n rig what a upgrade foresure a game changer for overlanding looking forward for the next episode cheers Ryan

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Shaun. Always good to hear from you 🤟 New episodes are on the way mate and looking forward to showcasing the builds and what's been done.

[@Shingwedzi70]

Looks awesome! Look forward to watching it all come together

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Stephen. It will all come together and make sense in the coming episodes. It's insane bud 🙌

[@herbertefox6000]

Oh my goodness Ryan it looks bloody Freaking Awesome 👌 wow what a great product, congrats on the Canopy 👍👌✌🐺🐾

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Herbert. Appreciated and just humbled at the opportunity. Testing continues mate

[@BuzzOverland]

The Ranger is looking great mate.......! A beast in the making.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you mate. All will be revealed 😉

[@pietsmit1034]

Congratulations, it looks amazing👌. Can not wait for the next episode to see how it turns out. Taking overlanding up next level, well done👍

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Piet. Can't wait to take you on the journey of getting it kitted out. I think she turned out great, and as an RnD build, it's had its set backs. Almost there. Trying to take it up a level, and thank you for acknowledgement 🤙cheers mate

[@markusdippenaar2762]

Netjies! !!! My biggest surprise I experienced relating to your build was my power system recently fitted Lithium freedom won battery Victron multiplus 800w/35amp 30amp dc/dc Victron 100/20 mppt Victron 712 bmv Game changer in overlanding

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome Markus, the tray and canopy is amazing, but the contents of what's inside, now that's where the need to haves come into play. At this stage there are allot of learnings and some surprises to me. Stay tuned bud, and your system sounds next level mate 👍

[@brettcharlton6690]

Looks amazing! Keen to see the next one

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Brett. It's on the way 🤙

[@russsafari]

Video is awesome shot - Cab looking great - we be good t osee this in Bots

[@vTRage]

Fantastic video. Thank you for this!

[@jacquesvanderwesthuizen1744]

Dude that looks awesome!!! I need one!! Brilliant video once again!!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

BAD ASS MATE 🤟 Very happy with how it looks and has turned out mate, but more to come. YES, you definitely need one. Everything is so accessible and space is huuuge. Thank you Jaques, and as a PATRON to the channel I appreciate your continued support mate. Thank you legend 🤙

[@rezajoseph3339]

Flipping awesome Ryan , love the new set up ,all the best .

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Reza. Much appreciated. Just happy to show you the updates, and fortunate enough to get to test it. You too mate 👍

[@theredfishbumdiaries3141]

I wish they made something like this for my F150 over here in the US. Great setup mate.

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Congrats Ryan, what an amazing looking canopy mate!! Looking forward to seeing how you fit it out:D RSI are brilliant

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Vik, and always lekker to hear from you. I'll see you at the next one mate 👍

[@DiffLockWarrior]

I think that the tray and canopy combo's are the best type of setup for both work and play. I had the privilege of going through one of these trays when they first came out, and have been itching for something like this since then. Really keen on seeing the full setup and systems you install. Brilliant move bud, keep it up 😁👍🏻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Justin, much appreciated mate. Absolutely. Can't wait to get the next ine out for you. Some nice little additions and some good moves to make it work out there. Also, some small short commings. But the tray and canopy really does allow for efficiencies. It is just next level mate 👌

[@DiffLockWarrior]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica for sure 👍🏻 we aren't used to these units and I think it's a big step for the SA offroad market!

[@greganwhittal]

Damn man I like the new look pf the vehicle really looks good.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Grégan. Watch this space mate, it gets bigger, with allot of new additions. 👌

[@greganwhittal]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica will do so.

[@kealebogadavidwesson8999]

You are good at what you do Ryan. Loving every episode here in BW.

[@brendanlubbe2259]

Awesome video, been looking forward to this one. You're right, overlanders in SA need more options like this; even here in the US! You got one of the best looking Rangers on the interwebs boet!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Brendan, much appreciated. The SmartCap tray and canopy has everything to do with the looks without a doubt. Just humbled that a South African made product looks this good and made even better. #localislekker Keep well bud, and great to hear from you 🤟

[@mud-dust]

If this is a regular setup in Australia, it is still extremely rare in South Africa. What I’m really interested in are numbers. Have you gained weight? Have you got more cargo space? And maybe a harder question, have you lowered your center of gravity? Did I understand right if I say you rig is heavier but you have more space and you have now a lower center of gravity ? But I still hope we could get the numbers. It’s really interesting because we are going to compare the classic South African setup with the RSI setup. When we watch an Australian tray + canopy, there is never a comparison. So we are not even sure it’s better. So, I guess we are all waiting for the answers... in the next episode. This episode and the ones to follow may/will change the way we build our rig in South Africa (may because it depends on the conclusions).

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Blaise, thanks for your comment. It's all coming mate. The build of the tray, comparisons between old setup and new, power upgrades, what are the differences and the WHY'S etc are stretched over 3 maybe 4 episodes, with a full review happening this year too. Its a massive upgrade and I'm on your page, but I have a plan to do it the way I see fit. Hope it lines up with your expectations. We are on the same page, and I'm sure you will appreciate the outcomes and efforts. Can't wait to take you on the journey mate. It is an interesting one and hopefully a first done the right way

[@nqumthemba]

Clean well jointed work,it matches Australian Artisrtry though Proudly South 🇿🇦

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Absolutely. Well said mate. And yes, proudly South African. Magic 🤟

[@zacksnguni8999]

That's a proper canopy.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

100% more than just a canopy. Tray and canopy

[@markmuiruri9898]

Looks good - that RSI tray and canopy is the closest comparison that compares to MITS Alloy outside of Australia. Keen to see your experiences with the tray and canopy. Driving down from Kenya to SA to get this tray is now in the pipeline. Cheers 🍻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Mark, and awesome to hear that you are thinking of getting one. Watch my upcoming episodes, they might get you to come down to SA sooner than later mate 🤣 FYI, orders for this unit take about 4 months to do before installation, so schedule your tray and canopy to work for your timelines. Cheers and see you on the next one

[@doug729]

Very impressive

[@4WheelingSA]

Very interesting, especially we dont see many of these builds in SA. Cool vid 👍🏻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yes, absolutely mate. However, it's also great to see the market finally opening up as a result of what RSi and Smartcap International started, let alone with whats going on in Aus. I hope that it becomes more common place to see this type of upgrade in South Africa. Time will tell, and really stoked to be able to test this amazing bit of gear out. Thank you Henk🤙

[@4WheelingSA]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Hopefully one can someday buy a dc without a bin and get this fitted. Especially if a vehicle will be dedicated to overlanding.

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

I use mine as a daily driver, and whilst she might be a bit thirsty on the sauce, it could be a great replacement to the SUV segment, for those people that understand the value to loading and packing space, and need the space.

[@4WheelingSA]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica Definately!

[@erikcele1604]

It looks amazing!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Erik

[@DarkSkyOverland]

Congratulations! What a dream setup. I’m looking forward to seeing how you use it out in the backcountry and future reviews on its performance. I’m in the market for a new canopy and am leaning heavily toward purchasing the Alu-Cab because a few reviews I’ve seen on KZbin complain about water leak issues with the RSI. It’s a beautiful product but an unjustified purchase if the leaking issues are true. Regardless I’m really happy for you and can’t wait to watch you put the entire setup through its paces. Cheers from the USA! 🍻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi and thank you for the kind words mate. Yes, plenty of content coming regarding the tray and canopy unit. It is an expensive unit without a doubt. Hopefully the upcoming episodes will shed some light on the need to knows of this unit and how it works for me in the context of wild overlanding. I've used the unit for 6 months thus far, and still smiling. Stay tuned in, I'm sure you will enjoy this year's series. Cheers

[@DarkSkyOverland]

@@4x4ventures_southafrica I’m definitely looking forward to this year’s series. I just discovered your channel and am hooked. You, Edward Bath and Chris have some of the best content on KZbin. Absolutely outstanding videography mixed in with engaging stories. Here’s to many more episodes! 🍻

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Much appreciated mate, for your support and kind words. Glad you are hooked and your appreciation for the content creation is amazing. If you could help me on my Patreon page it would be greatly appreciated mate www.patreon.com/4x4ventures All the best and I'll see you at the next one legend 🤟

[@frikvdmerwe493]

Like the new setup. If I may. what is the difference in over all space between the normal tub and canopy combo vs the new setup ? I would also then you will have less " wasted space "areas with the new setup?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hi Frik, thanks for reaching out. All will be revealed in my full review of this new setup mate. A comparison video will be made then. All I can tell you is that any space is allot more easily accessible when compared to the buck / bin of the standard bakkie. See you at the next one

[@charlestrum]

Can it still be called a "Bakkie" without the bak😅? Looks proper man 👌 looking forward to watching more trips, reviews etc with the upgraded rig

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Thank you Charles, a bakkie with tray and canopy mate 🤣 yes, it definitely looks the part for sure and, in the next episodes it goes in for some additions to work for overlanding

[@codermarc]

I really wish this tray and canopy was available in the US 😞

[@anoopsingh5700]

Great 1 Ryan...do you have a site for Q and A...

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hey Anoop, Q and A happens on my Patreon site / page. Sign up legend and help me out 🤙

[@ericbofcarsonc6720]

This system is currently being offered out of Carson city NV

[@christurner68]

Did you putt in some chassis strengthening in?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Hey Chris, nope, no chassis strengthening. Just in need of some airbags though. Been worried about the chassis, but holding up well mate and done some pretty tough stuff, so might just be over thinking it.

[@Crumb_Trails]

What are the 4 chrome pieces on each side? Are those tie down points?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Yes, tie down points on the tray

[@Lassiebrian]

Hey Ryan, just outta curiosity, how much was that canopy setup?

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

I was fortunate in securing sponsorship, but all in you are probably looking at about R140k all in. Just remember, my goal here was to replace my old off road trailer, which cost me R210k. It works out I reckon

[@Ca1hoon]

When are these coming stateside? (United States)

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

They are there already I believe. Check SMARTCAP International website. Head office is states side??

[@ericbofcarsonc6720]

That cheap foam seal!!! My only complaint!! I’d expect thick rubber gaskets for seal and longevity!!

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

I agree, it’s not the strongest seal, and it’s one that I have to get replaced at some point

[@spartanlukas]

I wish they made that canopy for Tundras!!!!