Hilux 4x4 Forum

Bernie

Wayne, I have just got back from Zim....stay next to the river. The rest is a waste of time. The animals are in protectect areas, next to the Lake and next to the river. Fishing and the falls are always good. If you want to do the Hunters road September is a good time....no rain. I would ask the guy...

Bernie

Chris,
Thanks for the reply. Cross roads is the road from Bulawayo to Vic falls and the start of the road under discussion. We are coming back on the ferry, good idea. Bernie

Bernie

Guys,
Has anyone recently travelled on the road on the eastern side of Kariba. It runs from Cross roads, Milbizi, Binga, Siabuwa and up to Kariba town. I am going up in December and would like to travel that way if it is possible.
Regards Bernie

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Did you know that we still have a major problem with Lion and Elelephant poaching. Some say that because they have so many Elephants in the Kruger it is not all bad but the Lions are in trouble becausae of TB and a general unhealthy breeding pool. Details are not communicated for obvious reasons.

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Cassie, The other day I stated the Standard Toyota is trying for it's 3rd win in a row and you asked for more detail... It is in fact a production class, limited mods allowed. It is a Cruiser not a HiLux...I see very little info on it.

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Looks like a Martial Eagle.....I cannot see the crest...

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I think this is the Hummer year. I do hope our boys do well in a very nice looking vehical...
Do you know that the standard HiLux is trying to make it 3 wins in a row this year.

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Enjoy guys....you guys must love the trip and peepee in the Orange for me....

Bernie

Mark, Happy to see you stayed at Elephant Sands and that the pool has been repaired after the Elephant damage. The Hunters road is a trip I want to do but want to take a little while, not one day...we will chat about your route one day soon....Isn't it time for a get together again....we have to mis...

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Waiting

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I have now applied for the permit at EC tourism. I will keep you guys informed. I also would like to find out what the permit means...

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That's my place I need the other Palm tree removed.

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Have we got a forum member that cuts trees on the West Rand....I need you please.

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I have just booked the December holiday at Wild Lubanzi Trail Lodge on the Wild Coast. It is apparently an hours walk from the "Hole in the Wall" from the Southern side. Anyone been there before, any comments ....

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I did it.
Beekman make a great lifting doors for the Beekman canopy. I get on the canopy often and tip the scale at 120 kg's plus my chair, plus my cooler box, plus my wife....no problem.

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I'm in the Pilanesburg...I'll miss you

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My son went to Zim a few weeks ago. 1 hour 20 minutes going into Zim and under an hour coming out. He had a pretty girl with him, that might have helped...I am thinking that Beit Bridge has busy periods and then you will wait..

Bernie

Deane, No to Sendlingsdrift. You get hold of the Namakwa tourist people in Pofadder, and pay them. (R150 ...it took us 4 days) The route starts just ouside Pofadder near a small town called Pella. Nice trip I'll do it again....First you have to go to Riemvasmaak, that is also very lekker.

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Once an Honorary Office at one of the Parks found a full bag of urine neatly placed next to the road...used nappies are common.

I think we should start a "Hate noise and rubbish" in nature campaign.

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Eric, Even more different than when I was there 4 weeks ago....lovely.

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Thanks Mark...It will be nice toatch the rims up again on the trailer...Will call you Wednesday or Thursday when I get out.

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Does anyone have another 1 rim like this one lying around...I took the spare off my Conquest trailer and would like to replace it...

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I am keeping them, Sorry...The Legend 35 original parts are all in storage

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On the open road....Lennon, Springsteen, Dylan, U2..... In the veld, the windows are open with no music....I even stop using the Aircon.

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I have never liked the original Legend 35 rims. I did however like the HiLux steel rims. Here are the costs and the pictures why I think the steel rims are nicer. Rim cost R 200 Refurb per rim R 200....Sand blasted, painted silver and clear coated Change over tyres, balancing, wheel allignment per r...

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Keep driving a bit longer and go to the other side of Nata....Elephant Sands....spectacular...he is also a Bulls supporter

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Mine is the same as Wayne's...facing forwards.

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Mark,
Check out the trip report. Namakwa 4x4 route. Talk to me, we did the trip over April long weekends. It's going to be lekker hot, but great.

Bernie

Try om by Riemvasmaak n' draai te maak.

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Thanks Mark will do that. I'll send pictures once the job is done....

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So I am now the prood owner of a set of Steel rims. I want to recon them....sand blast, powder coat and generally make them look beautiful. Where do I go on the West Rand?

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No, the girl with the nice eyes....

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I'll get a picture of the place...and post

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I have never had problems at MONUMENT Toyota on Ondekkers. Good service at reasonable prices.

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I called Hennie. He tells me that I will need a tank that is almost a big Schwampy for his Air horns....I also need a good one that will fit.
The MIDAS qaulity looks suspect.

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Thabo,
I believe that it is a better option to move the intercooler up, I will do it but one thing at a time. A consultants spending money is never safe until in the bank. Why do SAC put the thing down there in the first place?

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Schwampie went to Dr Morne' for a nose job this morning. Here are the results.

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8 glowing in the dark

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Well done with the purchase.
Don't take it SAC to have a chip and an Intercooler put on yet....leave it for 6 months or so. So that you can really enjoy it ....this is the best upgrade you can do to that motor.

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Why, why now....I cannot see the document well.

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Try om by Riemvasmaak uit te kom....los Augrabies die 1st uit...bly by Riemvasmaak as jy kan....

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I have just recieved a note from the Traffic Manager in De Aar telling me that I travelled at 132 km per hour at the Hanover cole on the N1. There you go I cannot tell you a lie. 132kmph loaded.

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Jak,
Is it the same sound that I give out when I look at Minky.

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Mark, I have a number of Nikons but the best compact is in the Canon G range...I have a G10 that takes great shots with little effort...the new one is the G11. Spend a bit more and get something special.

Bernie

I have just returned from a week fishing in the Southern Drakensburg at a place called Castleburn. It was cold, crisp and clear. The fishing was good but the main thing was the Sani Pass and the snow. I convinced the group that we should go up Sani on a tour bus which was great fun. A couple of days...

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Next week it's off to the Southern Drakensburg....Sani here we come...

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Walked in at 13:00. out at 13:04

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Mark, Thanks for arranging the meet and greet....it was lekker to chat to common interest people. The car park was a thing of beauty, Hilux's, old ones new ones and even a cruiser...The thing I found very interesting is that everone has a very firm opinion on what is reqiured on his vehical to make ...

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Henk,
Ek het gedink om trueg te kom en n' paar dae by Riemvasmaak te bly maar toe besluut Ma sy wil haar seun in Kaap Stad sien toe divert ons so om...ek sal een dag weer n' draai daar maak. Die pad na Blouputz is 1st klas.

Bernie

: Baaaaaaad sheep

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Chris,
Ja ...net ek en my vrou

Bernie

Guys, Thanks for the compliments about the pictures...good tools help. To answer to questions. I was so busy driving on the difficult parts that we did not bother with pictures but the level 3 sections were short and thats what made them less difficult. The most difficult section on the last day was...

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Part 2 of the trip undertaken between the 22nd April and the 2nd May Schwampy going up Charlies Pass 2011 4x4 trail 001 (47a).jpg Dinner at Pella drift, got the bread baking thing sorted out 2011 4x4 trail 001 (50a).jpg Dinner at Groot Melkhout Boom 2011 4x4 trail 001 (68).jpg Camping on the beach a...

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Upington Police station 2011 4x4 trail 001 (2).jpg Sunrise over The Orange at Kakamas 2011 4x4 trail 001 (4).jpg Bernie at the Pienk Padstal in Kakamas 2011 4x4 trail 001 (6c).jpg Augrabies pumping 2011 4x4 trail 001 (13).JPG Riemvasmaak 2011 4x4 trail 001 (36).jpg Riemvasmaak from the top of the va...

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I'll also try make it. Bring some of the LED flashlights and pens

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Still sorting though about 500 pictures on 3 camaras... but will post a few ASAP

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Wife and I completed 10 days in the Northern Cape, Kuruman, Kakamas, Riemvasmaak...great road to Blouputs from there, Augrabies and then onto the Namakwa 4x4 route. Took it slow, 4 days. I think it is a great trail. When we finish that we thought that Cape Town was just a little bit further than Gau...

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Namakwa 4x4 route in North Kaap...Upington, Kakamas, Rimvasmaak....

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KZTE 3.0 diesel...SAC Intercooler and chip was the best move I have ever made on any vehical in 35 years of looking for more power and speed

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