Defender Break Down on a 84km Moroccan Mountain Trail!

[@defendermodsandtravels]

Firstly you have a great attitude about reacting to problems on the road. It probably helps that you are traveling as a family and can offer each other mutual support. My concern would be around your GVM - your vehicle must be near (and probably over) the limit when you are fully loaded like this. The slipping clutch was an ominous sign and is certainly a trip stopping problem in itself. If I was in your shoes I'd do a thorough review of all components in the suspension and transmission to ensure that there are no weak links anywhere because experience shows that if it can go wrong it will go wrong. I wish you all the best for sorting the problems and continuing your travels.

[@OverlandingMan]

Yeah, freaking out helps no-one! Stop, drop and roll. The suspension is fine, except for a rear clunk, but hey she just drove West Africa and is 18 years old.

[@motoprof3672]

Nice video production, well done. And such a relaxed attitude in the face of adversity; we should all be so composed.

[@OverlandingMan]

Thanks! I am happy we appeared relaxed, I know there were times out there when I wanted to freak out a bit.

[@NickDV007]

Really enjoying your escapades 👍👍👍

[@9thGenerationCajun]

Don't hide it,devide it lol. Love your rig!

[@coadyg]

Sorry for the bad luck hope you come right soon.

[@OverlandingMan]

Garry Coady Part 2 coming soon.

[@yawara600]

One heck of a adventure indeed :)

[@AllOverOverland]

I would never leave you! Damn

[@OverlandingMan]

It's ok. We never made any plans to travel together with the Austrians.

[@OkieNomads]

Great video! Are you running a rear sway bar on your rig?

[@OverlandingMan]

Thanks. Yes we have a rear sway bar and air bags but are considering upgrading the springs for lift and stability.

[@syncrovanCos]

Crazy how small the world seems sometimes ! The blue Merc from the background (on start video) I've seen it in Greece, last winter. Sorry for your badluck ! I'm pretty sure that soon, you'll be ammuzed by these experiences and will be just another story to tell ! Like someone told me often "don't worry, tomorrow could be worse". ☺

[@OverlandingMan]

Absolutely - a very small world. We worked together as a family, stayed calm and worked hard to get the Landy moving again,

[@DonegalOverlanding]

Whatever happened to the friends who left you behind? Did they not notice you had vanished or is there some other story?

[@OverlandingMan]

They were casual acquaintances, we never saw or heard from them again. I think they just thought we had stopped to camp for the night.

[@retobuhrer9731]

You once tasted of the Hemp? i was in Azrou,Ifrane for fishing and certainly (D)Tanger! Your kids have an experiences like seldom young people.They can be happy with such casual parents!And sorry my english......

[@TripUnlimited]

Sorry for you! All thumbs are pressed👍🏻👍🏻

[@JKoverland]

What an event! Glad you still see the adventure in adversity. All the best and hope you get back on the trail soon. J&K

[@gaj5701]

Hope it's not too serious & you get back on the road with the minimum of hassle 👍

[@aryesXNA]

Great insight into breakdown. I really love how you stay positive in this usually stressful situations. I guess it comes from experience of being on-road for so long. I hope our trails cross sometime.

[@OverlandingMan]

Thanks Darjo. Yes, we have been in a similar situation before, but never so isolated. My philosophy is "stop,drop and roll". Assess the situation and find a solution. Getting emotional helps no-one.

[@lawesosah9214]

Awesome video!! You guys will have one heck of an Adventure as you go South. Should make for good content. Can't wait!!!

[@VCV_Travel]

Hello from Brazil. I just found your KZbin channel. Thanks for sharing that content. I'll make a marathon to watch all videos!

[@OverlandingMan]

Ola amigo, tudo bom? Welcome to the channel, we practice the Brasilian way - Jeito Brasiliero!!

[@VCV_Travel]

@@OverlandingMan Wow! Excelente Portuguese!

[@abdel8147]

Welcome in my country. Enjoy

[@OverlandingMan]

Thank you. It is an amazing country!