Our Overlanding Setup

[@jonathanbaiocchi4823]

Really neat! Thanks for sharing🙌

[@EpicAfrica]

You’re welcome, glad you liked it!

[@hamiltonmakhasi5785]

Awesome video first watching your video and thank you very much, that's well organize camping vehicles for a long trip in the bushes area.

[@EpicAfrica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OverlandPNW]

Very well thought out build. A great set up is just a pleasure to use !

[@EpicAfrica]

Glad you like it!

[@pietvanzyl6539]

Thank you for very nice looking setup, for the last year I'm working on my own ranger 3,2, building everything myself ,off cause its not as nice as the items one can buy, not even close, but it cost me next to nothing, and it works for us, and at the the end of the day that"s what count !, in the mean time we in our baby shoes when it come to over landing and learning and taking tips as we go..keep safe and see you out there ,never say never.

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi Piet, thanks and really glad you like the setup, I did it over a few years and didn’t always get it right first time round but I’m really happy now! Doing it your self is really great too, knowing your setup is really important when you head out on those longer trips. Enjoy it and hope to see you out there sometime 🙌🏻

[@cocochanel6495]

Very good video. Thanks for that. I have been watching alot of overlanding as it is something I am looking to start in the new year. I will be using a jeep gladiator and mostly exploring the Rocky Mountains and Northern Alberta Canada ( I live in Edmonton) Thanks again for the info on all of your kit. Very helpful. Kevin

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks so much for watching and the great comment, really glad it was helpful. The Jeep Gladiator is an amazing platform to do a build on, I wish we had it here in South Africa.

[@SamoesADIY]

Love it. I am also building my Ranger for overlanding but on a tiny budget so everything is DIY.

[@EpicAfrica]

DIY very cool!

[@RyanCrocker]

Awesome setup, and good quality. Love your ranger build. Clean and simple. For the win. Nice one mate

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much for the feedback Ryan!

[@denilsonnascimento5574]

O melhor Ford Ranger camping . Parabéns!!🖐️🇧🇷

[@EpicAfrica]

Obrigado

[@garagepie]

Nice kit all round thanks for the tour!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks so much for watching 👍🏻

[@kabelotamocha7258]

Nice Setup

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@michaelsarahadventures]

Great video! I like how well your setup is planned and organised :)

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi Michael, thank you for your comment and watching our channel 😀

[@ferdischenck7990]

Epic set up, wow. This is the way to do it!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks Ferdi 👊🏻

[@danb201]

Perfect setup!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@EdwardBath]

What an awesome rig mate! Can’t wait to get out there and see it perform🙌

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for watching Ed 🙌 looking for to that Hwange trip mate!

[@EduardoCalhau-y6g]

Hey man, amazing job on the ranger. If you don’t mind I would like to ask if you design the project or what? I’ve got a ranger and I’m trying to find someone that makes it to help me out, but here in Brazil no much people design like that yet, so I’m finding hard to get in touch with a good project to start making special the canopy it self.

[@Mystinar]

Great vid, thanks.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching. 🙌🏻

[@johann9694]

Stunning!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@jackrambo1999]

Thank you for u an your pick up been legends im glad i found someone as passionate as off roadin an 4x4 n as me an has a passion for 4x4s i wouldnt part with mine its a toyota hilux x 2014 an its my pride an joy haha i think u are the same goin by your vids an how sweet your ford ranger looks its a beaut. tk u for this very informative vid u two are heros. Plz keep em comin also keep on #4X4N

[@EpicAfrica]

I appreciate that! Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 🙌

[@kmanycom]

Fantastic video. Love your setups. If you have a time, please make a video for your trailer. And, what is the gas mileage or liter/100km when you have trailer? Thanks again.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks so much for watching and really glad you enjoyed it. I will be releasing a video on my trailer very soon. I get around 14L per 100kms when pulling the trailer.

[@thefuturestore923]

Great video great tips , where can we get our trucks set up, this is amazing

[@bradk7014]

Hi Jason, thanks for an informative video. Would you mind sharing the profile of this tyre you’ve had on this rig. I have a set of 18inch wheels and love how these looked on your rig. Thank you

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi hope you well, glad you enjoyed the video. I had to go with R65 on these, any bigger and it would have touched on full lock

[@stanmajor]

Great Video Bud. Rig is setup really well especially with the racks being "swapped" and your reasoning behind why you have all the dirty stuff above the canopy. PS You forgot to include some Johnny Clegg on this video :)

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for watching :) really glad you enjoyed it! Sorry Johnny Clegg didn't make the cut lol (Dam copyright)

[@CallunaTrip]

Nice video. Sub+Cheers from Poland

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching and your support 🙌🏻

[@CallunaTrip]

@@EpicAfrica you welcome, check out our channel too

[@EpicAfrica]

Will do

[@4x4ventures_southafrica]

Awesome production and thank you for showing us your overlanding rig setup. Like the look of the CTEK and keen to see your fitment and review of this one. Ranger looks fantastic. Till the next one, keep it up, and keep em coming 💯

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for watching. Keen to get the new CTEK setup in soon and put it to a real test...

[@c2k2011]

I can only imagine all the comparisons, decision making processes and compatibility checks you had to go through to get to the final product, but that is half of the fun. I have the bi-turbo and searching for a snorkel... Which one did you fit, and are you happy with the quality?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching and for supporting the channel. The build is all part of the fun and using it is the other part :) I would recommend looking at the TJM Airtec, they are very good!

[@russellwood8750]

Nice set up I’m just wondering why you didn’t put any bed stiffeners down by your tailgate I put them on my Toyota Tacoma in order to stop the box of my truck spreading overtime you’re putting a lot of weight on that and overtime that box will start to spread might be something you might wanna look into.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Thanks for the advice I’ll definitely look into that and also check to see if anything has happened this far. 👍🏻

[@russellwood8750]

@@EpicAfrica no problems brother you're sharing the knowledge just trying to do the same

[@4WheelingSA]

Nice video! like the intro music!

[@EpicAfrica]

I'm glad you like it and thanks for watching!

[@neilarmitage6632]

I'm preparing a Mahindra Karoo 4x4 double cab, towing the MetalIan Maxi which has a dew custom gadget. This is for permanent touring.

[@EpicAfrica]

Sounds epic!

[@sonjamyburg3143]

Awesome video thank you so informative. Please could you let us know where you got the Stedi spotlights. We have been struggling to get them?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you so much for watching, the importer stopped bringing them in but I believe there is a new importer.

[@phillipvandenberg-px3fi]

I drive 2017 3.2 auto 4x4 with 100000km without any issues....despite of all the negative comments on the 3.2 ranger. I hope the 3.2 will last another 100000km's....any advice on what to look out for going forward. lost of comments on possible EGR and injector issues after 100000km.

[@EpicAfrica]

I did 170000km before selling it and not a single problem. I did change my clutch at 100k but that was just because it had some hard sand driving and I just wanted to. It wasn't an issue, more of a choice.

[@JacquedeBruin-c9o]

Watched old video again, why did you move from 3.2? Did it give you any problems? Reason i ask i also have 2016 XLT 3.2 DC 4x4 with 109000 km,s but i hear horror about motors etc, Any advise? Regards Jacque

[@EpicAfrica]

I just got to 5 years old and decided to get something newer, no problems and when I sold, it had done 170k and was still going strong. I think they had issues with the auto box pre 2017 so I would just say stick with the manual in those years, mine was solid.

[@donaldstanley9864]

How do you keep the dust out of the bed ?

[@EpicAfrica]

I have a dust seal kit around the tailgate and then in all the corners of the bin we plug with foam. Its never 100% but really helps.

[@jrh186]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for showing us your setup. Just one question, what do you do for shade?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching and the great comment. So a lot of the time we tow a trailer with an awning but if we don’t then the iKamper has an awning that attaches to the front of it and provides protection from the sun and rain.

[@johnathangouws3506]

Could you perhaps send links for fridge and place where you done you battery. I am also from durban so hardly any places to get this done.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching, sorry for the delayed reply. Head to SafariCo 4x4, they did everything for me. Please also feel free to email me if you have any questions or need advice [e-mail] I can offer lots of advice on battery systems and the fridge I now use it the Snomaster 42L

[@lungelobuthelezi5712]

Very nice setup. I have been camping regularly for 6 years now am am finally looking at overlanding and building up my rig. Which workshop will you recommend here in Pinetown or Hilcrest to do auxiliary battery management setup, water tank and fuel tank?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the comment mate, I’m a little biased because I own SafariCo 4x4 in PMB but Craig really knows his stuff and I put my setup to the test every time we head out. I’m happy to help and advise but Victron is the way to go and then Front Runner for the water and fuel tank

[@lungelobuthelezi5712]

Thank you very much for replying to me. When in PMB I will pop in to your shop. I like your M Series Hamer front and rear bumper

[@dt1307]

Love the video as we couldn't find any other set up similar to yours for reference. We have a Ford ranger and also planning to install almost the same RSI set up and icamper, but hitting the max payload very quickly with the rest of the gears we are carrying. Can you share what is your total payload and did you make any adjustments to accommodate?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for the support and glad the video helped in some way. The only this i did was upgrade the suspension to EFS with a constant load spring of 300KG's, I haven't done any other GVM upgrades.

[@ryandavis7390]

Hello, love your setup! Question, does your Ford ranger have the “shark fin” antenna? If so, how did you deal with the clearance between the fin and the rack? Would love to have the rsi cap with a cab rack at the same height but I’m not sure if there’s enough clearance over the shark fin on my NA spec 2019 ranger.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for the comment and supporting our channel 🙌🏻 I just fitted a short antenna, the long one did hit the Frontrunner rack. I’m sure they will accommodate for that shark fin on the new ranger, they do on other vehicles here in SA

[@liamfortune4645]

Great video. What trailer is that?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks so much, that is the Metalian Maxi. I will be releasing a walk around on it this week so keep an eye out.

[@brantleystill4302]

Great set up, how's the power of the Ford Ranger, is it a v-6 or v-8? I also would love more info about your trailer. Thank you from Texas!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the comment and support. My ranger is the 3.2 TCDi 147kw with 470Nm so it’s decent but I would like a V8 because I tow but in SA it’s not an option yet

[@edwhite4992]

I’ve watched this a couple of times and see something different each time. Do you have any plans for an in depth video on the kitchen setup and how you use it? Yours is by far the most in depth review that I’ve seen at this point. Thank you.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you so much for the support and I am very happy the video helped in some way. I haven't done any other videos on the kitchen but Im happy to answer any questions you might have so fire away :)

[@rockymtnlovelander]

Can you use it as a camper with interior egress (open/close) of the tailgate window?

[@EpicAfrica]

I don’t think that would be possible

[@michaelbresler9541]

Awesome setup! Have you had any issues with the weight of the rack and RTT on the roof of your bakkie when driving?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much Michael, really glad you enjoyed it. I haven’t had any problems, the tent is only about 55kgs and the rack is about 25kgs so it’s a pretty lightweight setup compared to most.

[@firdausramli2066]

what is the main defference between TUV model VS Evo?

[@EpicAfrica]

The TUV is more a commercial style canopy, its more aimed at the everyday working that will use it mainly for his job, where as the Evo is a bit higher spec and has more refined finishes. Hope that helps but also check their website out for a bit more info www.sa.rsismartcap.com/

[@firdausramli2066]

@@EpicAfrica Thank you so much for clarifications!

[@Godaboveall24_7]

I just put a 500 dollar deposit, waiting for shipment, I cant wait. What was the cost on that smart cap? Cause its pretty pricey here in oceanside CA.

[@EpicAfrica]

Here is SA they are about R39 000.00

[@Godaboveall24_7]

@@EpicAfrica thanks for the reply!

[@MEOxley23]

What's it like travelling through Africa? I hope to do it one day.

[@EpicAfrica]

Incredible. Not to be missed. You definitely should do it!

[@rockybrady]

Great setup! I’m waiting on the kitchen! You said you are a distributor, have you tried the ARB roof racks on the EVO or have any info on that combo?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks Rocky, I haven’t tried the ARB racks as yet, haven’t really needed too, the Front Runner racks tick all the boxes for me 👍🏻

[@scottubz]

Whats the gas mileage like with the things on the roof?

[@EpicAfrica]

I get about 13L per 100km when not towing.

[@johnsid328]

How much was the rooftop tent and the camper canopy? I like this set up

[@zacksnguni8999]

I equally love the set up. The canopy looks great and I love to get myself a mini ikamper.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for watching, the tent is around 45k in rands and the canopy is around 35k

[@616_overlander]

Did you cut your bumper or is the black a bumper cap?

[@EpicAfrica]

No it’s not a bumper cut, the Hamer bumpers are a full replacement bumper.

[@BlackwoodHinterlandVibes360]

What is the max load this canopy can carry? Is it good to carry a roof top tent like the 100kg heavy bush company alpha?

[@EpicAfrica]

The canopy itself can take a load of up to 350kg's on top of it but always refer to the vehicle roof load limit which is normally around 95kgs while moving. the iKamper tents are all under 85kgs which keeps you with in these limits.

[@samuel70911]

Hey What's the size of your tire?

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi, I’m running 285/65/18 in this episode but I have recently changed to 265/70/17 and having the extra rubber and slightly narrow tire is proving to be better off road.

[@RinaldoCaptain]

Great Ranger build guys. I'm assuming it's a 4x4? Is it though?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for watching, yes that correct it’s a 4x4

[@superduperubergoober]

Great video! thx for posting. It's helping in my decision about going with RSI. How did you mount the Front Runner rack to the SmartCap? Were you able to use the Smartcap's existing rail/track? Or did you get RSI's Load Bars? THx!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the great comment and glad you enjoyed it. The RSi SmartCap comes with roof rails which allows you to mount Front Runner roof racks or load bars, no need to change anything 👍🏻 They both great products and I would have anything else on my truck.

[@vernonvandyk772]

awesome setup! i got a very similar setup and is looking to get a Alu-Cab tilt slide, can you fully open the fridge or is the canopy door in the way?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much for watching Vernon. Yes unfortunately the fridge won’t fully open but I am looking at a way to change the direction it opens. If I can change the hinges to open long ways then that will be perfect. I’ll let you know if I come right.

[@fort44ngetripyuk]

hello africa..fr indonesia

[@michaelnugara1]

How have you found the ikamper? Does it accommodate 2 people in comfort and keep dust out?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the question, it’s been great and we sleep very well in it. No problems at all and we have more than enough space. I haven’t ever had any dust in it whatsoever 👍🏻

[@joserizal877]

Rims and tyre size please, thanks

[@EpicAfrica]

They are 285/65/18 Next time I’ll definitely go for 17” with a higher profile like 70 or even 75 if I can

[@joserizal877]

@@EpicAfrica cool! Thanks and ride safe!

[@garethevans1629]

Hi Have you had any problems with your Ranger,? I have a 2017, 3.2 so was just wondering.

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi Gareth, thanks for the question no I haven't had any problems this far and its on about 130K now. The only thing I have replaced is the clutch but that was more my own doing in the thick sand of Botswana.

[@mfalme]

Can I get the RSI smart canopy for the Navara D40?

[@EpicAfrica]

HI KG, yes you can! Where are you based?

[@robinbailey4977]

Very nice setup. Is there anything else you would look at doing to it?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks mate! I guess the only other thing I would do is fit a winch but other than that I'm very happy with the setup 🙌

[@Carvalhol10]

It's absolutely a shame RSI they don't do Canopys like that for tritons!!!!!

[@EpicAfrica]

Yes it really is! Thanks for watching

[@abdallahaziz4213]

How much ..

[@Zwesh_3]

i am big fan of overlanding , want to start soon. how is your setup on that xlt Ranger?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for the support zweli, the setup on the Ranger XLT has worked really well and i think the ranger is a great base to start with.

[@W.Vanderbilt]

The only thing you are missing is a Swedish Sure-grip Suck Machine

[@dustinb7164]

Hey, great videos. Great info for us noobs. With that said, quick question for you. I see in your video that it appears the front material is deforming on the kitchen foam. Is that the actual case? Is that something you see that’s a non issue?

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi Dustin, Thank you for the great comment and really glad you enjoyed the video. That deforming on the kitchen foam isn't the foam itself, its just a thin felt layer and I think its done that from the time I left it open in the rain. 🙈

[@corbensmith5203]

Make a video about your camp trailer

[@EpicAfrica]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 you on the money! I have just started working on that one. Keep an eye out 👍🏻

[@ktim1122]

Money money money

[@EpicAfrica]

Yes it’s not a cheap setup but the memories are worth every cent 😊

[@krasnaludek298]

Very brave to live in South Africa ... that place is wild & ethnic Europeans are in danger. Better setting is Australia where you’re not isolated to driving at day & only in certain areas. I was traveling in South Africa & the guides kept telling me don’t walk at night or travel outside of the compound ... very dangerous.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you for watching, we have never had any problems camping in Africa or South Africa. We have camping grounds that are fenced and very safe.

[@krasnaludek298]

@@EpicAfrica Thank you - I hope it’s better than when I was 8 years ago.

[@trevorshaw9249]

Bit rough lol

[@EpicAfrica]

😀 best part about it

[@Karnarg]

Dont waste your time or money on an RSI canopy!!! Support is horrendous to non existent and as soon as a new model comes out there is ZERO support or extras available for your expensive purchase!!!!

[@EpicAfrica]

I’m really sorry to hear that you having problems, I have been so impressed with my one and rate it as one of the top canopies around. Please can you drop your details on email to me and I will try and get someone at RSi to assist you 🙏🏻 [e-mail]

[@boymeetsbush8232]

It is funny to hear guys talk about "I like to keep it lite". Then you see roof overloaded to two or three times its rated capacity. Way too heavy for me.

[@EpicAfrica]

The cab has a roofrack of 25kg, an RTT of 55kg. Comes in at the rated weight of 80KG. RSI Canopy that holds another roof rack carries 2 jerry cans at max 80kg... It is nowhere near overloaded ☮ bearing in mind that we only load these things on the roof as essential items, when travelling offroad at low speeds. It is not 2 or 3 times its rated capacity and I would certainly classify that as "Keeping it light".

[@boymeetsbush8232]

@@EpicAfrica You total max weight is 25RR+55Tent on truck+25 RR on Canopy+80KG Jerry Can+Ammo boxes (15 kg may be) that is minimum 200kg and that is heavy for that vehicle. Wel we agree to disagree. I have LC200 with rated capacity of 200KG and my max load including tent Alu-Cab gen 3 tent is 110Kg

[@EpicAfrica]

The 80kg rating on the cab has nothing to do with what is loaded on the bin. I have -+80kg on the roof and about 100kg on the roof of the RSi which is attached to the load bin which is rated to carry 1ton. We avoid carrying weight high but some of it is unavoidable. We go on the road for weeks at a time and drinking water and diesel are two things we can’t do without. I won’t put diesel in an inclosed space so those things go on the roof. You lucky the LC200 has a 200kg rating, must be one of a very few cars that have more than 100kgs