Terrain Tamer | How do the products handle the Tankwa Karoo??? | Part 3/3

Terrain Tamer, a household brand in Australia is now in South Africa. We have partnered up with them to do some "REAL" testing on their products in Africa, where the 4x4 driving traverses so many different types of terrain, which will be a true test of their durability and strength.
In this episode we head off to the infamous Tankwa Karoo to test out how the suspension handles all the different terrain. Long corrugated gravel roads, rocky climbs, mountain passes and much much more. The main differences we notice with the parabolic suspension and the smart coils are comfort, there seems to be nothing too tough for the suspension and the comfort levels are at an all time high in the donkey.
We ran our tyres particularly hard to really get a good feel for the suspension, average pressures were from 1.6bar initially to around 2.4bar, which is far far far too hard for corrugated roads, but still the suspension shines through a clear winner. We are running the 500-700kg constant load in the rear. The high performance brakes are literally mind blowing, the braking on a very heavy land cruiser has never been this sharp, i can equate it to a high performance vehicle like my wife's mini cooper, which react extremely well on such a light vehicle. Needless to say with a vehicle of 3200kg, i no longer have a braking issue, they are responsive and on demand and extremely good.
One part i definitely love about what i do is where i get to go and what i get to see during all of my adventures, the scenery in the Tankwa Karoo is simply breathe taking, so sit back relax and enjoy this adventure with us.
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To get in contact with the guys in South Africa you can use the following contact information:
DON KYATT SPARE PARTS SOUTH AFRICA
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Cape Town, South Africa 7530
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Running in the Wind - Tomas
Ganja - Ooyy

[@fritzintroopy]

Awesome work Roland. Love that drone footage. So glad the TT components have worked so well.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

You are going to love yours Peter!

[@shaunmoller2997]

Donkey nou is jy gesort nice video Roland dankie vir deel

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hy is nou 100% reg, ek kan vir jou se my suspensie is soo sag dat dit voel as ek dryf!

[@OurLifeInAfrica]

Camping in windy conditions is the worst-but it makes memories and stories around campfires! ⛺️ 🔥 As always-great vid

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

ain't that the truth, sadly something down here in the Western Cape you just need to get used to! Definitely does make for great stories, thanks for the comments guys 😎🤟🏻

[@StevoskiAfrica]

Awesome video Roland, loved it.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks man, we still testing but i can tell you these products are blowing my mind!!!

[@biancaboshoff93]

Awesome video!! Well done!🤩

[@geserra3480]

I avoid your videos, for sanity. Each time I watch I literally want to close shop and get out there. So stoppit, I loveit!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

hahahahaha thanks so much Gino, I think they must be telling you something then, get out there!!! 😎🤟🏻

[@spudboy1328]

Great countryside. Reminds me of Australian outback in many ways. I am just setting up my Troopy and have gone with Terrain Tamer paraboics on the rear and Smart Springs on the front. Glad to hear your positive feedback, as they are an unknown for me (always had TJM/ARB suspension previously). I went with KONI RAID 90s all round for shocks. Also - your shredded tyre incident might have been lessened if you had tyre pressure & temperature monitoring, you might have got some early warning that you were losing air and stopped to investigate. Thanks for the video - David

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

You're going to love the parabolics, truly changes the ride like you won't believe!!! I agree a TPMS would have helped, but guys just getting started don't always have everything yet, as with anything it's a slow process kitting out a vehicle as you know, so in time I'm sure he'll have one. Enjoy your Troopy mate, best vehicle around 😎🤟🏻

[@spudboy1328]

@@MyLifeinAfrica Thanks. Today I cut the roof off it! That was pretty nerve wracking, to say the least. Am fitting an Alu-Cab Hercules RTT to make it simple to set up camp. Never done anything like that before but it wasn't too bad. Has taken me all day though.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Did you cut it off yourself? That's crazy!!!! You sir have eggs of steal to do that on your own, clam shell tents are definitely the easiest to setup and packup, hercules or just normal RTT, you will love it when you have finished the setup, good luck and keep us posted on it's progress!

[@spudboy1328]

@@MyLifeinAfrica Sure did. Used an air-shear and it wasn't that bad actually. We have a hoist on our farm, so that made the lifting and lowering a bit easier.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

brave brave brave, some of us are not as awesome as others, you sir have won today's super cool!!! ✌🏻

[@rather_be_camping]

Stunning video, some awesome editing, two thumbs up bro. Keep up the good work. Blessings...

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks so much Nico 🤟🏻

[@fwdadventuresza254]

Good stuff man! The Tanqua tyre eater strikes again😉

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

it definitely did, I haven't been there once without someone getting a puncture 🤣😂

[@ajourneyinthewild]

Awesome video man!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks dude!!! 😎🤙🏻

[@roamingrhinooverland1293]

Lekker vid bud!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Rassie, did you manage the full 25? 🤪

[@Leon-lp9fl]

How convenient, for those carrying the spare low. Nice!

[@GunnlandExplores]

Looks like an awesome suspension!! Also, I need to visit the Tankwa!!!!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

It's amazing, before you visit Tankwa, visit Terrain Tamer and get your suspension sorted out hehehe

[@EatonEmmerich]

Was there last weekend. Those corrigations in southern entrance are hectic!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

What corrugations? I didn't notice hehehehe, yeah they can get bad though!

[@gerhardjacobs9766]

Hi Roland. Great video. Please put up some of the camps you been at. As so what 2way radio are you using. Thanks. Was waiting for a new adventure.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks Gerhard, there are a few more coming in the next few months as well, lots happening this year to be honest now that we are back in travel action. We use VHF radio's my base unit mounted above my head is a Motorola and i use Kenwood handhelds, these all operate with the 4x4community ORRA licence... Which camps are you specifically looking at?

[@gerhardjacobs9766]

@@MyLifeinAfrica thanks for the feedback. I’m interested in a radio so busy doing some homework.

[@sarelalberts8890]

Thanks for sharing. I would like to know if that clicking sound when you are driving comes from your parabolic suspension ?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Definitely not, it comes from the GoPro banging around in the casing and stones hitting it, the suspension is completely quite and has no noise at all, thanks for watching...

[@wtrlan]

Hey Roland, great video again. Thanks man. Any chance you can include some GPS points of some of your POIs in future videos? I know the Tankwa well but didn't recognised that first camp spot. De Mond is always a win!

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hey Lance, sure thing, do you mean the camp we flew the drone over? That one is called Ymansdam Camp! Thanks for the awesome feedback Lance!

[@LiveReady]

Howzit, I hope you're well Roland. I've recently found your channel, awesome content. Have you ever picked up any problems with having your number plates up on KZbin? Looking to post an overlander vehicle video but unsure if I should blur the number plates. Keep well, Clarise.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Hey Clarise, thanks for the support on the channel and thanks for the kind words, I've never ever had an issue with my number plates being on the channel that I'm aware of, I mean you drive around in public with them anyway right 🤟🏻

[@LiveReady]

@@MyLifeinAfrica That's what I thought, did notice that some people blur them out and wondered if there was a stalker issue or something I should be aware of🤣 Shot for the reply I appreciate it. C

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

hahahaha not that I know of hey, but that's the thing about stalkers you just don't know do you 😂🤣

[@michaelnugara1]

Hi and thanks for the terrific video. I would love to visit Africa. Can you please tell me the shocks you used and the load rating of the smart coils. The part numbers would be awesome. Thanks Mick

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Thanks for the awesome feedback yet again Mick. You definitely need to visit Africa, you know what they say, if you go to any continent on the planet, come to Africa twice! The shocks are the TGS Expanded Body Series, the part number is TGS12491, the coils are rate up to 100kg each, part number on the Smart Coils is TTCS-2305T.

[@michaelnugara1]

@@MyLifeinAfrica sorry to be a pain. How have you found those shocks since doing the video? I'm not a big fan of twin tube shocks as apparently they suffer fade over rough corrugations. I'll be getting the 300constant parabolics with similar smart coils but I not confident on those shocks. I am.leaning towards the Dobinsons IMS or MRR mono tube shocks. Regards Mick

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

No problem at all man, honestly... what corrugation??? They're amazing, I have the 700kg constant parabolics in the rear! I've tested these shocks on a few different types of terrain and honestly I cannot fault them at all. I would easily put them in again without hesitation!

[@michaelnugara1]

@@MyLifeinAfrica Great thanks for the feedback mate. Really appreciate it. So to confirm those parabolics are the 300 to 700kg I believe. That's what TT recommend I get, but I'm edging towards the 300kgs as they may flex more and I don't carry as much weight as you do. Having said that, your leafs flex nicely. I'd really like to know how they behave when the vehicle doesn't have a load on like my 76 series most of the time.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

So i have the 700kg constants and i am currently extremely light weight, all the heavy roof items are currently off. I can tell you that the ride is soft and still completely comfortable and enjoyable! Loaded or not they still feel great, is there no possibility you can test them out there at all? I can tell you that once you have driven them you will not be concerned about getting them, you will be convinced about them! The amount of flex and comfort that the ride provides is absolutely crazy and different to all others, i went from an 11 leaf pack to 4, the weight saving there alone was crazy!

[@sv_endless6340]

It is sitting pretty

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Certainly is...love the setup!

[@madcat4563]

I see the Isuzu from All in 4x4. 👀 Would be nice to see more trays being adopted in SA. Tray = Australian "bak" for your bakkie.

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

100% man, Richard makes some GREAT stuff, that Isuzu is something else!

[@markmuiruri9898]

@@MyLifeinAfrica was that Isuzu tray built in SA? Interested in getting one built for an XLT

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

@@markmuiruri9898 yes 100% SA built, All in 4x4 makes them ✌🏻

[@nielsnilsson]

Just did Tankwa NP last weekend. Yoh, it was rough. The movie set, You mean Mad Max?

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Not mad max, it was literally called carnage, just behind the padstal... sounds like you need me suspension 🤪

[@nielsnilsson]

@@MyLifeinAfrica I am actually fitting terrain tamer next week on the Amarok. Had a few occasions where the Stock suspension bottomed out in the NP. They also shot Mad Max there. :)

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

I've heard stories but never been able to actually confirm the mad max! You've picked the best of the best suspension, please let us know how you find it!?!?!?!?!

[@nielsnilsson]

Will have to wait for my YT video testing it accross Namibia.😜

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

sounds good, can't wait to see it!!!

[@alanbstard4]

music too loud. Your voice is competing against it. Great video though

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Sorry about that...which part was too loud? Thanks for the comment though...

[@alanbstard4]

@@MyLifeinAfrica the first couple of sections where the music was going and you were speaking. Still a good video

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

sorry man 🤙🏻

[@sv_endless6340]

Dont you use the ac in the donkey

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Yeah definitely use AC in the donkey, but i always drive with my window open so i guess it is pretty pointless using it, but nothing quite like a nice breeze even if it doesn't cool you down. I have found that if you do not open the window and have the AC on that you end up battling more with the heat than rather acclimatising to it.

[@sv_endless6340]

@@MyLifeinAfrica I guess it makes sense. I just do not like heat at all, i will sit with the AC and then by the time i get somewhere my mind is all ready for the heat haha.