Hilux 4x4 Forum

Guys, look here:
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... hp?t=43883


Eland Safari Park is a private trail, open by arrangement, situated some 12km outside Klerksdorp. I haven't been there before, but Andre (CRV), our NW Events Cordinator, has and recommends it.

Gert, Riaan, other Riaan, other Andre, let's go for it!

SUggested dates are:

Saturday 28 November,
Saturday 5 December
Saturday 12 December


-F_D

Sounds good, where can one get more detail/info

Kom Riaan, die winter is mos darem nou verby.... :)

Jaco, dis nie n geval van "nie meer winter nie"

My freakin bakkie staan in Eric se agterwerf. Almal moet saam met my hoop en bid Bennie kry die EFi die naweek klaar en reg.
Dan is my dae van "webwheeler" wees verby.

Ek dink 5 Desember sal werk

Goed om te hoor, 5 Desember klink vir my ook reg


Ek het vir jou 'n spaar intake en carb

5 Desember klink ook reg vir ons!

OK, 5 December it is!


For those who are not members of the Community Forum, please list your names here and I'll include them in the original post. We will have a few non-Toys there, so a good recovery crew is required :)


-F_D

Hi ons sal daar wees!

OOOOMS / OOOODS!

Mooi man, iemand moet my net herinner hiervan, anders mis ek dit

See you there

Ek is amper ook oortuig daarvan ons sal daar wees :)

The more the merrier!


-F_D

Ek praat net vandag met ander Nissan man wat daarvan sal hou om recoveries te kom doen vir julle ...

Hierdie is een van die "mag nie mis" trails. Ons wat van Joburg af kom sal miskien wil êrens oornag. Hoeveel karre kan die plek hanteer?

Marius Dreyer was instrumental in the laying out of the original trail some years ago. I mentioned that there are some people from JHB & surrounds who want to come through, here is his reply:

Yup The Date Is Fine For The 4x4 He Said To Me That We Can Go If He Is Busy. Is There Any Of You Guys That Want To Do Camping For The Night. I Can Arrange That As Well.

@CRV Are You Busy Organising With Toit Or Do You Want Me To TaLk To Du Toit

@Family_dog Yes Bring Them Along. Will Be Loads Of Fun. It Was A 96'Raider That Was Used To Set Out The Trail And Most Other 4x4 Could Not Cope With The Koppie If They Were Not Carefull.

http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... post373472


-F_D

Mooi so FD, lyk my dinge kom nou bymekaar

Dit Is Maar Bietjie Moeilik Om die Lr Ou Se Skrif Te Lees, Ne?

Kan iemand vir ons co-ordinate stuur sodra dit beskikbaar is?

Mark, I'll post the directions/coordinates here as soon as I get them. Those of you who would like my cell number, just PM me for it. The Trail is probably 10-15 minutes from town, so it's fairly easily accessible. I have not yet been there, so cannot say much, but it appears to be a nice trail. Being an old bang-broek, I doubt very much you will see me on the see-saw, but we'll see what happens when the big day approaches.

For the out of towners, Klerksdorp is along the N12, about 160km from Jhb. Allow normally less than 2 hours travelling time, but allow for the Gauteng congested hi-ways. Our roads are fine, we don't have that nonsense here

Can we have a list of names please? I will update them on the CF list.

Suidwes = Jaco
All the Oooxxs = Mark etc
CasKru = Cassie
Bfreesani = David
??


-F_D

COPY THIS POST INTO A NEW ONE AND ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST.

UPDATE

Options are
#1 - R150 Per Vehicle To Do The Trail For That Day.
#2 - R210 Per Couple Doing The Trail, Camping Incl. Breakfast.
#3 - R480 Per Couple Per Night In The Chalet Incl. Breakfast.


ATTENDEES:

1. CRV + SWAMBO
2. Herculis + SWAMBO + 2 Kids
3. FAMILY DOG + One Staffie + One Jack Russell + One Ring Neck Screecher + Five Gold Fish (only 2 now, thanks to our Hail Storm ) - Opt 1
4. MARIUSJNR + Cilia: Option 2
5. MARIUSSNR + Marinda + Mariska: Option 2
6. OOOOMS (Mark) +OOOOMS from Hilux 4x4
7. GertC +Veronica (Swambo) Opt 1 (?)
8. Rockett + 3 (wife and 2 kids <6 yrs) Option 1
9. ToyX4 +?
10. Suidwes (Jaco) from Hilux 4x4
11. CasKru (Cassie) from Hilux 4x4
12. Option #2 - Bfreesani (David, Joe [Swambo] + 2 "kids")
13. Jacques & Brenda (if we get their 110 on the road again before then ) Opt 1
14. Jagerbom (Hansen) from Hilux 4x4
15. Ryan Britton + Swambo + 3 Boys: Option 3



Overnight facilities are available, refer the Community Forum posts by MARIUSJNR for more details.


-F_D

Who else from the Hilux forum will be camping David and ....

Trail rating Escape routes Mud Any info will be welcome...

Swambo now 5 months pregnant so need to take it easy

Jaco, I've posted this on the CF, will inform you of the answer as soon as Andre or Marius replies. But I would guess you would be perfectly fine, doubt that there will be a problem.


-F_D

Thanks Eric

Thanks Eric

Here is Marius' reply:


"There Is Plenty Of Escape You Dont Need Drive Through The Serious Stuff And You Will Still Have A Lot Of Fun. The Rocky\Koppie Part Is The Only Non Escape Route Part On Trail."


-F_D

Thanks, replied to the post on the CF...

hi daar
as julle aanwysings stuur dan as ons welkom is sal ons van sasolburg af kom kuier vir die dag

groetnis

andre

From the Community Forum...


"Dit Is In Die Klerksdorp Gebied Agter Die Klerksdorpdam. Die Pad Om Daar uit te kom Is Die Weesel Straat Pad Wat Verby Hoerskool Schoonspruit Gaan. As Mens Net Uit Die Dorp Is Op Die Skerp Draai Sal Jy Die Eerste Bord Sien Wat Se 11Km Eland Safari Lodge. Ek Sal Gou Vanaand 'n Kaart Optrek En Dit Post."


-F_D

Tx FD, what time will the drive throught Coffee Shop be open? What time do we meet at Elands (also posted on com forum)

Hi daar,
JULLE MOET DIT GENIET

- EK IN PTA BY ATLETIEK.....PILLDIGS (of hoe jy dit ook al spel) - dink eerder water games......



OOOOMS - Onthou foto's van seun se 21st - 4x4 wat jy hom koop........!!!!

From the Community Forum... Please confirm your details if you have not already done so.

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Hi everyone will you please update the list so i can do the confirmation booking today or tomorrow.

Options are
#1 - R150 Per Vehicle To Do The Trail For That Day.
#2 - R210 Per Couple Doing The Trail, Camping Incl. Breakfast.
#3 - R480 Per Couple Per Night In The Chalet Incl. Breakfast.
#4 - R860 Per Couple Friday And Saturday Night Including Breakfast.


ATTENDEES:

1. CRV + SWAMBO
2. Herculis + SWAMBO + 2 Kids (opt 2 + night drive)
3. FAMILY DOG + One Staffie + One Jack Russell + One Ring Neck Screecher + Five Gold Fish (only 2 now, thanks to our Hail Storm ) - Opt 1
4. MARIUSJNR + Cilia: Option 2
5. MARIUSSNR + Marinda + Mariska: Option 2
6. OOOOMS (Mark) +OOOOMS from Hilux 4x4
7. GertC +Veronica (Swambo) Opt 1 (?)
8. Rockett + 3 (wife and 2 kids <6 yrs) Option 1
9. ToyX4 (Riaan) - Option 3
10. Suidwes (Jaco) & Natasha from Hilux 4x4: Option 2
11. CasKru (Cassie) from Hilux 4x4
12. Option #2 - Bfreesani (David, Joe [Swambo] + 2 "kids")
13. Jacques & Brenda (if we get their 110 on the road again before then ) Opt 1
14. Jagerbom (Hansen) from Hilux 4x4
15. Ryan Britton + Swambo + 3 Boys: Option 3
16. Gert(Banshee) + iemand: option 2

Please feel free to contact me about accomodation on friday night. and any other questions. anyone else that want to join us contact me ASAP so i can add you to the list. marius@fnf.co.za Or 073 466 1269
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Marius Dreyer

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-F_D

From the Community Forum... Please confirm your details if you have not already done so.

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Hi everyone will you please update the list so i can do the confirmation booking today or tomorrow.

Options are
#1 - R150 Per Vehicle To Do The Trail For That Day.
#2 - R210 Per Couple Doing The Trail, Camping Incl. Breakfast.
#3 - R480 Per Couple Per Night In The Chalet Incl. Breakfast.
#4 - R860 Per Couple Friday And Saturday Night Including Breakfast.


ATTENDEES:

1. CRV + SWAMBO
2. Herculis + SWAMBO + 2 Kids (opt 2 + night drive)
3. FAMILY DOG + One Staffie + One Jack Russell + One Ring Neck Screecher + Five Gold Fish (only 2 now, thanks to our Hail Storm ) - Opt 1
4. MARIUSJNR + Cilia: Option 2
5. MARIUSSNR + Marinda + Mariska: Option 2
6. OOOOMS (Mark) +OOOOMS from Hilux 4x4
7. GertC +Veronica (Swambo) Opt 1 (?)
8. Rockett + 3 (wife and 2 kids <6 yrs) Option 1
9. ToyX4 (Riaan) - Option 3
10. Suidwes (Jaco) & Natasha from Hilux 4x4: Option 2
11. CasKru (Cassie) from Hilux 4x4 :Option 1
12. Option #2 - Bfreesani (David, Joe [Swambo] + 2 "kids")
13. Jacques & Brenda (if we get their 110 on the road again before then ) Opt 1
14. Jagerbom (Hansen) from Hilux 4x4
15. Ryan Britton + Swambo + 3 Boys: Option 3
16. Gert(Banshee) + iemand: option 2

Please feel free to contact me about accomodation on friday night. and any other questions. anyone else that want to join us contact me ASAP so i can add you to the list. marius@fnf.co.za Or 073 466 1269
__________________
Marius Dreyer

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Hi All
Please have a look at the list Make sure your name is on with the correct option i will be doing the last confirmation friday afternoon.

Options are
#1 - R150 Per Vehicle To Do The Trail For That Day.
#2 - R210 Per Couple Doing The Trail, Camping Incl. Breakfast.
#3 - R480 Per Couple Per Night In The Chalet Incl. Breakfast.
#4 - R860 Per Couple Friday And Saturday Night Including Breakfast.

ATTENDEES:
1. CRV + SWAMBO Option 1
2. Herculis + SWAMBO + 2 Kids Option 2
3. FAMILY DOG - Opt 1
4. MARIUSJNR + Cilia: Option 2
5. MARIUSSNR + Marinda + Mariska: Option 2
6. OOOOMS (Mark) +OOOOMS from Hilux 4x4 Option 2
7. GertC +Veronica (Swambo) Opt 1
8. Rockett + 3 (wife and 2 kids <6 yrs) Option 1
9. ToyX4 (Riaan) - Option 3
10. Suidwes (Jaco) & Natasha from Hilux 4x4: Option 2
11. CasKru (Cassie) + 3 from Hilux 4x4 :Option 1
12. Jacques & Brenda (if we get their 110 on the road again before then ) Opt 1
13. Jagerbom (Hansen) from Hilux 4x4 Option 1
14. Ryan Britton + Swambo + 3 Boys: Option 3
15. Gert(Banshee) + iemand: Option 2
16. African_Hunter + Swambo Option 1
17. Louis Naude + Swambo + 3 Boys Option 2 miskien option 3
18. Brombeer36 + Swambo + 2 kids Option 1
__________________
Marius Dreyer

I there anyone els that still wants to join in, seems there is going to be a nice bunch!!!

Options are
#1 - R150 Per Vehicle To Do The Trail For That Day.
#2 - R210 Per Couple Doing The Trail, Camping Incl. Breakfast.
#3 - R480 Per Couple Per Night In The Chalet Incl. Breakfast.
#4 - R860 Per Couple Friday And Saturday Night Including Breakfast.

ATTENDEES:
1. CRV + SWAMBO Option 1
2. Herculis + SWAMBO + 2 Kids Option 1 To Be Confirmed
3. FAMILY DOG - Opt 1
4. MARIUSJNR + Cilia: Option 2
5. MARIUSSNR + Marinda + Mariska: Option 2
6. OOOOMS (Mark) +OOOOMS from Hilux 4x4 Option 2
7. GertC +Veronica (Swambo) Opt 1
8. Rockett + 3 (wife and 2 kids <6 yrs) Option 1
9. ToyX4 (Riaan) + Wife + 1 baby + 1 x Hilux - Option 4
10. Suidwes (Jaco) & Natasha from Hilux 4x4: Option 2
11. CasKru (Cassie) from Hilux 4x4 :Option 1
12. Jacques & Brenda (if we get their 110 on the road again before then ) Opt 1
13. Jagerbom (Hansen) from Hilux 4x4 Option 1
14. Ryan Britton + Swambo + 3 Boys: Option 3
15. Gert(Banshee) + iemand: Option 2
16. African_Hunter + Swambo Option 1
17. Louis Naude + Swambo + 3 Boys Option 2
18. Brombeer36 + Swambo + 2 kids Option 1
19. Legend35 + Swambo + 1 kid Option 2
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Geez, how am I going to know who is who??

For those who have not yet met me, I'll be the guy walking around as if in a daze...

Looking forward to meeting one & all!


-F_D

On the last GTG we had some stickers on our shirts whit the forum name and the real name.Thought it was a very good idea

There is a photo of me in my Avatar, but I've changed my hairstyle ever so slightly since then...


Good idea Johan, my real problem is remembering the names of the people I meet...


Guys, there was a roadblock between Stilfontein & Klerksdorp this morning, but I believe it was only until 13:00 today, according to the local rag. Whatever, please stick to the prescribed speed limits especially when anywhere near Potch, although that is not really a problem for SFA owners...



-F_D

Hi Eric

Hoe laat begin die storie.Ek is op Sasolburg en moet Klerksdorp toe om te kyk na n bakkie wat ek wil koop.

Frans

Ons wil probeer om so 10:00 weg te trek.

Dankie Riaan,Gaan probeer om dit te maak.

Geez, how am I going to know who is who??

For those who have not yet met me, I'll be the guy walking around as if in a daze...

Looking forward to meeting one & all!

FD, just bring ur glasses along and you will see every one

Hilux2.7i wrote:Dankie Riaan,Gaan probeer om dit te maak.

maak so. Dit gaan erg lekker wees.

Ek slaap sommer vanaand in my van

Excellent turnout - excellent company - and by Klerksdorp standards, an excellent ride! Remember, Klerksdorp is flat countryside with a hill here and there.


First, the thankyou's:


Andre (CRV) for initiating the outing, Mariusjnr for his arrangements, Du Toit Leonard (owner of Elands Safari Park) for hosting the event, and then to Lappies from 4x4 Megaworld for sponsoring umbrellas for each of the ladies present. Thanks too to Emile from the Klerksdorp Scuba Dive Centre who presented a demonstration of an amazing little hand-held Fire Extinguisher which is capable of extinguishing a blaze in seconds and leaves no residue afterwards, needs no maintenance, and is a boon to 4x4 owners.Lastly, but not least, a huge thankyou to all the folk who came from afar, Johannesburg, Benoni, Krugersdorp, Rustenburg,Ottosdal, Porch and then the local folk. I hope I haven't forgotten anyone here.


For the record, I probably live closer to the trail than anyone else, some 12kms, and my party and I were the last to arrive at the trail. But then I had an excuse, I had to go recover a <deleted> from Gearbox Services before we even began the trail. Having said that, the Defender put up an excellent performance over the obstacles without any hitches.


Those of us who had radios on the event had a lot of fun, Cassie in particular, because every time Riaan (Toyx4) and I were on an obstacle, Cassie would call us on the radio so that we would have to answer under adverse conditions ;). A couple of us had both VHF/FM as well as 29MHz radios in the vehicles and this became interesting when they all started yapping at once and then Lady Garmin had her say as well. Riaan was playing some interesting music which we were all treated to whenever he transmitted, both on VHF & 29MHz.


My official photographer took some 150 photos during the first (easy) part of the trail, and then the DSC camera's memory card was full, so we missed the more interesting parts of the trail. Will have to rely on other driver's for these photos.


Pics:

Tyre deflating - sounded like a bunch of Snakes with all the sssssssssing


The Fire Extinguisher demonstration


...and then the wind changed direction...


Fire extinguished, note absence of residue!


Cassie hoisting the Flag with pride (and now I realise why he keeps breaking antennas!)


The F250 in actiom


On the go!



More to follow.


-F_D

-F_D

-F_D

.... You're like me ... taking more pics of the landscape and wildlife .... but, looks like it was fun, and a lovely turn-out. The weather played along too I see! There will be more pics soon I'm sure .... looking forward to those.

Dankie aan almal vir n lekker naweek .En het sommer weer n paar nuwe gesigte geleer ken.Ek en my familie dink julle is almal GREATE

legend35 wrote:Dankie aan almal vir n lekker naweek .En het sommer weer n paar nuwe gesigte geleer ken.Ek en my familie dink julle is almal GREATE

Ditto.... was erg lekker om die nuwe gesigte te ontmoed en weer die oues te sien. Skuus ons was nie daar vir breakfast om cheers te sê nie want iemand wou vanoggend 04:00 ons besittings vir ons iewers heen trek. :evil: :evil: :evil:

legend35 wrote:
Dankie aan almal vir n lekker naweek .En het sommer weer n paar nuwe gesigte geleer ken.Ek en my familie dink julle is almal GREATE

Ditto.... was erg lekker om die nuwe gesigte te ontmoed en weer die oues te sien.

Stem, dit was lekker - Dankie Almal

Skuus ons was nie daar vir breakfast om cheers te sê nie want iemand wou vanoggend 04:00 ons besittings vir ons iewers heen trek

Shucks, hoop nie te veel skade... Sterkte

SuidWes wrote:

legend35 wrote:
Dankie aan almal vir n lekker naweek .En het sommer weer n paar nuwe gesigte geleer ken.Ek en my familie dink julle is almal GREATE

Ditto.... was erg lekker om die nuwe gesigte te ontmoed en weer die oues te sien.

Stem, dit was lekker - Dankie Almal

Skuus ons was nie daar vir breakfast om cheers te sê nie want iemand wou vanoggend 04:00 ons besittings vir ons iewers heen trek

Shucks, hoop nie te veel skade... Sterkte

Gelukkig nie reg gekry nie

Nee man, dit was mos nou weer lekker gewees.
Dankie dat julle ouens bietjie hier by ons kom ry het.
Dit was lekker om weer nuwe mense te ontmoet.

Cassie, ek is bly daai affirmative shoppers kon nie inkom nie. Ek neem aan jy is sommer nou al besig om jou PC te back-up

Dit was sommer net wat die dokter bestel het, weereens 'n nice groep ouens /vrouens. Aan die 4x4comm form organiseerders, dankie
dit was baie lekker gewees!

Maak weer volgende jaar so!

Setting out on the trail Some Lexus V8 Power! Legend35 - Johan, some ups and downs.... FD, enjoying the ups! Toyx4 - Riaan and FD Mooi ROOI Toyota vlaggies wat wapper in die wind!!! Kids, enjoying the outing - face painting themselves during the trail! In the back of Legend35's van.... Me Toyx4 - Raan's pose! Nissan being recovered.... Not so easy, tricky balance beam..! The rocky trail

This morning, all bit lazy
Suidwes and wife contemplating if they should get up Kiddies playing before breakkie Even the dashie was chilling out! Danelle and Derderè keeping themselves busy... Sitting on the patio Louis, wife and kids, beautiful views!

Nice pics, Mark! ... Looks nice a nice leisurely trail ... suitable for a family outing. (Like the Nissan recovery )

Yeh, one Nissan trying to recover another - no luck

Till Cassie's Toyota gave em a good pluk!!! That poor okes eye's almost popped out of his skull

OOOOMS wrote:Yeh, one Nissan trying to recover another - no luck

Till Cassie's Toyota gave em a good pluk!!! That poor okes eye's almost popped out of his skull

We need a photo of this please, urgently! Oom Engel has posted previously that this is impossible. Please, if anyone has a pic of this, post it!


-F_D