Metalian Genie: How to Pack

How we set about packing our Metalian Genie camper trailer, to optimize the weight distribution and access in the trailer. This was for a longer 12 day trip.
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[@flotricky3954]

that was really helpful getting an idea about how much can be stowed away in the genie. thanks a lot!

[@fooshadventure]

Very welcome Flo, glad it was helpful.

[@Goose_JB74]

Thanks Guys for the review on the packaging helped me alot.

[@fooshadventure]

Our pleasure and thanks for the feedback.

[@BasilandMavis]

gr8 video guys. love it. your packing makes sense and is very logical and practical. Like always, inspired

[@fooshadventure]

Thanks Arno.

[@BasilandMavis]

@@fooshadventure did you change the gas strut on the tailgate to enable it to open a bit wider?

[@fooshadventure]

Hi, yes we did, 450mm long and gassed to 280NM works well for us. Any car supplier should be able to supply and gas for you.

[@hoodyr6799]

Another superb video you guys! Awesome content - many thanks for sharing...👌👍🙏

[@fooshadventure]

Thank you

[@barendbekker4901]

Fantastic video.. Some advise, Please note that your Tire pressures you are running on the jimny is way to hard. 1.6 is standard unladen pressures. On Dirt/Gravel/Sinkplaat you should be going down to 1.0 especially in places like kgalagadi. The Recommended pressures provided in kgalagadi is not for Suzuki Jimny's but big vehicles. Rule of thumb with towing a trailer in off-road conditions as well is to have the tire pressures the same as your rear tires on your vehicle.

[@fooshadventure]

Thanks for the feedback Barend, much appreciated, we will consider this for next time. We didn't have any issues.

[@frankkusel4768]

I loved this video. Great ideas, and also gives you a good idea on what you need. You seem to be so well organised!

[@fooshadventure]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@goldfish6282]

Nice work! Looking forward to upcoming videos!

[@fooshadventure]

Thanks!

[@graememurdoch9096]

Thank you all your videos on the Genie. As a result of your insights we have ordered a Genie and hope to take delivery of it some time in May 2024. Please can I ask for specific details on the Desert Products storage and Camp Master storage that you mentioned in this video? Sizes or product codes?

[@fooshadventure]

Thanks Graeme, that is very exciting, I am convinced you are going to love your Genie. The packing bags we use are firstly from campcover.co.za have a look at the "ripstop ammo pouches" , we use the "thirds" option but any of them are good, with the see-through lids you can easily identify items, then secondly we also make use of the desert products (4x4megaworld) "drawer system box - small) - what we like about both these options is that they are nice and modular and easy to handle.

[@Paul-RSA]

Great stuff!

[@fooshadventure]

Thanks Paul

[@Goose_JB74]

Please do a review on the petrol consumption with the Jimny towing over the 3000km. Was the extra 20L enough ?

[@fooshadventure]

Hi, we didn't actually need the 20ltr, but had it as "security", the car averaged 9.53lt/100km or 10.49km/lt.

[@xavifrans08]

Great trailer for real, does the trailer has independent suspension?

[@fooshadventure]

Hi, it has a leaf spring suspension setup as designed by Metalian.

[@TruthUnveil]

Where can i find the awning brackets?

[@fooshadventure]

Hi, can email [e-mail]

[@StanforddeJong]

And then refrigeration goes into the back of the vehicle?

[@fooshadventure]

Hi, yes in the Jimny, if we camp with the room enclosure under the awning we can put the fridge on a fridge stand in the tent. Otherwise for short trips it stays in the car. Works well for day trips away from camp you still have you cool fridge with you. There is a more square nose cone you can get for the Genie that takes a fridge slide.

[@nickmartin311]

Hi guys, I’m considering buying a genie but it’s not an off road trailer. Maybe it can handle the Kgalagadi but what about Botswana and other destinations. Do you have any feedback or advice for me?

[@nickmartin311]

Ps Thanks for the video by the way, it’s really helpful imagining what could work for us so much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@fooshadventure]

Hi Nick, we wouldn't be hesitent at all to take the trailer further out of the country it is very offroad capable. You can also shat to Metalian themselves for advice. Also have a look at the channel "Moving pictures Africa" they did Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana last year towing the Genie. That may help you to make the decision.

[@fooshadventure]

Pleasure, thanks for the feedback.

[@nickmartin311]

@@fooshadventure Wonderful, thank you 🙏🏻

[@pietermaritz9127]

Interest sake ..fuel consumpsion on the jimny

[@fooshadventure]

Hi, about 10.5km/lt towing and various surfaces, Tar, gravel, sand.