Someone said "authentic", I agree 100%. I like how your videos are about the trip/adventure, not about "cool/expensive 4x4 mods/gear".
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks, it's great to get that feedback. Glad you're enjoying our adventures.
@Namsteading9 ай бұрын
If you are still in Namibia and you find yourself around Windhoek or Rehoboth, we have enough space at our homestead comfortable overnight camping/ will be glad to host you
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks! We will keep in mind for our next trip that way 🙏🏾
@dsmash4479 ай бұрын
The Lovlies are back on safari! Happy adventures.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good to be back 😁
@trevorbrewer79069 ай бұрын
Another action filled drama series with loads of suspense, heartache and romance. Brought to you by the overlanding duo of Abdul and Laura.. guaranteed nail biting entertainment 😅
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
These are the days of our lives 😅😅😅
@renierdutoit19 ай бұрын
GREAT, another video 👍👍👍
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Glad you're enjoying it!
@kazb36729 ай бұрын
Great episode, looking forward to the next one. What an adventure!
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mthulisincube73929 ай бұрын
authentic , i love your videos so excited and looking forward to the next episode and all the best
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the episodes. Always nice to get positive feedback.
@tigershoot9 ай бұрын
Best intro scene yet.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
😅😅😅
@FreeSpiritsDubai9 ай бұрын
Nice adventure and coverage 👍🏼
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos 👍🏾
@tristanhall59719 ай бұрын
Great to see a new video.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Been a while 😆
@CasperLabuschagne9 ай бұрын
In an Australian video I saw the solution to a single person erecting a bow tent. At the corners where the poles are fitted the Ausies have a fitted peg of few centimetres in length. You stick the peg into the bottom of the hooped pole and that pole is not going anywhere until you stick a peg into the opposite end. One man, one bow-tent - easy-peasy.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Interesting. So I have also a simple solution, but only works where pegs can be stuck in the ground. Basically stick pegs in the tent peg loops first, that way the tent is secured. Then start putting in the poles. It's still a hassle to keep the poles together but does make it a little easier. I'd like to see the Aussie solution so that I can better understand.
@DonovanMitchellNAC9 ай бұрын
always enjoy your travels - the voice make the viewing even more special - safe travels and cant wait for the next adventures!
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you're enjoying sharing our travels.
@Speakthetruthplease9 ай бұрын
Love you videos, keep up the good work
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Glad you're enjoying them. Thanks for the positive feedback!
@deriusnorris44639 ай бұрын
Great video Boet. I was always told if you change one coolant pipe best change all. Viscous coupling works with an oil(specific viscosity ) in it. You can change the oil in the coupling and fix the issue (check KZbin). Heat in an engine sucks. Good luck safe travels.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice. Will look it up! Ja we're learning about changing pipes the hard way 😅
@guzzicr27389 ай бұрын
Hello my friend! I was happy to hear that there is a new episode about an area we visited twice already. And then, what a desaster with your car! I really wish you much more luck on all the comming steps of your trip. We are home for 4 month now and our minds are already circeling about when, how, where to go to Southern Africa again and it looks like that it will be Zimbabwe. But till then first of all good luck for your further trip.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
We are also planning to head back to Zim. We would like to do the Eastern Highlands. I'd love to go to Mana Pools again, but we'll see how the planning and timeframes work out.
@dinkaman2160pukka9 ай бұрын
thank u for sharing! Always great to learn from your experiences! I was at that campsite in 2018, stayed in No.9. The showers here were amazing and good facilities. Some of the wild horses also paid a visit. Do you use straight water or specific coolant? Oh, there is a muzungu mechanic in town. I lost battery clamp on those roads and he sorted me out with one. Oh, how I miss Namibia!
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Some of those dirt roads can really rattle the car. We also enjoyed that campsite. I use tap water to top up the radiator. There is coolant in the radiator after servicing though. We probably saw the same mechanic in Aus 😄
@theexperimentalcqdx42089 ай бұрын
Try not take the cap off, like that. It drops the block heat too fast and can damage the head.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Yes, I was concerned about getting a rapid contraction. We waited a while though to let the temperature drop as long as we could. Also filled cold water in stages, which is where the fastest cooling would occur. Time was not on our side though and not keen to camp on tue road side.
@insideoutadventuressa82839 ай бұрын
You guys are awesome! So great to meet you in Mata Mata!
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Good to meet you as well. Looks like you had some great sightings in the Kgalagadi! Nice footage.
@nkosimaplanka99535 ай бұрын
Just found this Channel… LOVE IT!!! I’m definitely gonna build my own and get out there… i hear shipping from the UK is quite simple.. Advice for a first timer guys… Is there a way to find people going on a trip/adventure then try to join them or that’s not really a thing??
@TravelGigolo5 ай бұрын
Hi there, try the Overlanding Africa group on Facebook. Lots of info there and possibly you cam find a travel companion/group.
@chubsmash76029 ай бұрын
EIsh unfortunately I have to say, I was expecting the Land Cruiser to act funny on this trip, but didn't expect it to happen in EP1 💔 Good luck bro. Love your work.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks, the old dog has plenty of life yet 😅
@SoftCampingSouthAfrica9 ай бұрын
Any small problem out there like a loose fridge connection is enough to mess the trip when you are hours away from the nearest town with no supplies. An Engine problem, for me that would be game over.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Getting an old overlanding vehicle has forced me to learn the hard way 😅 I now have a few skills of necessity and a bit of confidence here and there.
@glynnmorris21179 ай бұрын
Are you topping up with anti freeze or with clean water? Water turns into steam which creates pressure. This puts pressure on your pipes and cooling system. It is important to always use anti freeze to mitigate.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
We didn't carry antifreeze with us. We weren ot expecting to lose a lot water. The radiator coolant is replaced during servicing, we need to do very little topping up between services, so that's normally just plain water top up. I guess this is another lesson learned.
@DuitserSwart9 ай бұрын
I also thought you must let the engine cool down before openening the cap. Old car not cared for will let you down. Enjoy the trip, en gaan maak n draai by daai perd in windhoek wat jou genooi het.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Pouring cold water in is more of a problem because of the rapid cooling.and contraction. So I poured it in stages. I think the pipes are close to needing to be changed and those desert temperatures were the last straw. Ja, this old cruiser has done a lot 😅
@Africasideways9 ай бұрын
Kiff beats and adventure Gig.
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the episode 😄
@colinkensley9 ай бұрын
If the fan is not your problem then most likely the radiator is compacted inside, have the top and bottom tanks removed and the radiator rodded, nice video
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thanks, will have the radiator inspected when we can remove it. It is new though, less than a year old. One of the many things we've replaced on the vehicle.
@cyrilgronemeyer95439 ай бұрын
I see you used a ground tent can I ask which model is that? Please
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Our tent is a Tentco Junior Safari dome tent. We did a review many years ago whe we first got it. Link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYSkgatvpqyDeaMsi=sbGV6nBnrrbnx6e4 And then a follow longer term review sometime after. Link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYSkgatvpqyDeaMsi=sbGV6nBnrrbnx6e4
@TheOuboet9 ай бұрын
What arm rest are you using? Can you recommend it?
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
It's called a Dooierus. Quite handy to have. If I lost it I would definitely buy another one.
@TheOuboet9 ай бұрын
@@TravelGigolo Thank you for the response. I will definitely check them out.
@morneokennedy8 ай бұрын
In terms of fuel and average speed - what is your average normally?
@TravelGigolo8 ай бұрын
Average cruising speed is about 100 to 120 km/h on good tar road, and 80km/h on good gravel road. Fuel consumption is at best 15L/100 km on tar, at worst 25 L/100km in extended deep sand in Botswana.
@murrayblair21599 ай бұрын
An 80 series handbrake that works in your drive nogal😅
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
The handbrake is a cosmetic feature on the 80. I pull it up from force of habit 😅
@janpur14179 ай бұрын
NICE VIDEO.. YES, PROBLEMS ARE NORMAL.. USE ORIGINAL TOYOTA CONSTANT TORQUE HOSE CLAMPS. AVOID THOSE SCREW TYPE HOSE CLAMPS (THEY EAT UP THE RADIATOR HOSE AND MAKE LEAKS LIKE WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED.). MY 100 SERIES BLEW THE TRANSMISSION (AUTO) WHEN I WAS ON A ROAD TRIP.. IT IS JUST A NOTHER DAY.. LIFE GOES ON...
@TravelGigolo9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice. I'll have a look for the clamps. I try to use use genuine toyota parts as far as possible. Hope your 100 series is back on the road.
@Speakthetruthplease9 ай бұрын
Eish, Toyota reliability. Viva, cheap.....Viva rattles.....