We late wife and I caravanned extensively for over 40 years and we visited most areas covered in these videos. It brings back happy memories. Thank you.
Kromklip... never knew about that one, looks like a good December option, it the fishing catch & release ? .... My take on solar... Still think its the right system to have, to run my fridge - freezer, especially now with eishkom, you never know how long its out. Yes, having an intelligent 12v charger as a first option is great, BUT when things go south, nothing to beat solar
Nice place to put on my bucket list. One question... how is your caravan on dirt roads? I am undecided as to what type of caravan to buy (second hand), one of these 4x4 types, or a standard caravan (which is my preference). I hope to travel provincial dirt roads, but no extreme tracks..
Hi Kevin, 4X4 caravans are very expensive. You can get great deals on used standard caravans. My caravan is a standard caravan and it handles reasonable dirt roads just fine. But there is a lot more shaking of the body on some of the rougher roads. The shaking causes body panels and caulking to loosen and eventually leak. Water will rot the interior wall framework wood. If you're able to, repair this yourself (and it's not too difficult - I have just done repairs to all the corners and windows of my caravan). The cost was less than R2,000 for all the repairs and my caravan is 30 years old. So, I bought the caravan for R50,000 including 2 outside tents in almost new condition and 2 add-a-rooms. I spent R20,000 renovating it - modernised interior, shower installed, plumbed it with hot water, new LED lighting etc. I've spent R2,000 on repairs (+ about 12 hours of my labour) Total spend less than R75,000 A used 4X4 caravan will cost you around R500,000 plus. My suggestion is buy an old standard caravan and do it up yourself. You can get to most places in it. Any repairs - learn to fix them yourself (the university of UA-cam) If you want to go to a place that has really bad roads, like Mozambique, load a tent in the car and use that for your trip. But if you want to travel around Southern Africa and spend a month or 2 in each place, take the caravan. It's much more comfortable and it's a nice home. In my opinion a 4X4 caravan is a HUGE waste of money. The R400,000 that you save will pay for a lot of chops and beers and will cover 4 or 5 years of caravan park monthly fees. If you worry about those people who will look down on you for not having an expensive, modern new 4X4 caravan, put a large 4X4 sticker on each side of your rig 🤣 Good luck.
Hi Craig, buy a dji mavic mini drone, they're cheap, fantastic quality picture, you can hold them in your hand and walk around and shoot with the stabilizer giving you a good steady picture, and you can fly it for great aerial shots. Most of my shots are done using the drone, it's also light and easy to use. I also have a GoPro which I use occasionally, but the drone can fly and a GoPro can't - although a GoPro can film underwater - so eventually get both. But the drone first - definitely. Good luck and enjoy the adventure.
If you need help on other points regarding making videos, like editing software, music and other equipment, don't hesitate to reach out, I'm happy to assist. My email is gmtelevision@aol.com
Thanks so much for replying.Im a total newbie and apperciate your advice.i want to start my own channel so will need a camera...btw your channel is awsome.@@livingtinyinsouthernafrica935
We late wife and I caravanned extensively for over 40 years and we visited most areas covered in these videos. It brings back happy memories. Thank you.
Doof Doof music a no no.here and In Ponta!missed ur updates,but now I know why...tks appreciated.
Lekker Uncle Don! Very happy to have met you enjoyed the Conversations. Hope you enjoy Sabie as much as I do. Regards Ruan.
Thanks for the effort in uploading these very informative videos!
Cool!
Interesting
nice review...tnks
Another great and informative video
Thanks Don.Nice meetimg you.
See you next time Giepie 😊🌈
Kromklip... never knew about that one, looks like a good December option, it the fishing catch & release ? .... My take on solar...
Still think its the right system to have, to run my fridge - freezer, especially now with eishkom, you never know how long its out. Yes, having an intelligent 12v charger as a first option is great, BUT when things go south, nothing to beat solar
Yes, catch & release
Great video
Thanks Dean
Nice place to put on my bucket list. One question... how is your caravan on dirt roads? I am undecided as to what type of caravan to buy (second hand), one of these 4x4 types, or a standard caravan (which is my preference). I hope to travel provincial dirt roads, but no extreme tracks..
Hi Kevin,
4X4 caravans are very expensive.
You can get great deals on used standard caravans.
My caravan is a standard caravan and it handles reasonable dirt roads just fine. But there is a lot more shaking of the body on some of the rougher roads.
The shaking causes body panels and caulking to loosen and eventually leak.
Water will rot the interior wall framework wood.
If you're able to, repair this yourself (and it's not too difficult - I have just done repairs to all the corners and windows of my caravan). The cost was less than R2,000 for all the repairs and my caravan is 30 years old.
So, I bought the caravan for R50,000 including 2 outside tents in almost new condition and 2 add-a-rooms.
I spent R20,000 renovating it - modernised interior, shower installed, plumbed it with hot water, new LED lighting etc.
I've spent R2,000 on repairs (+ about 12 hours of my labour)
Total spend less than R75,000
A used 4X4 caravan will cost you around R500,000 plus.
My suggestion is buy an old standard caravan and do it up yourself.
You can get to most places in it.
Any repairs - learn to fix them yourself (the university of UA-cam)
If you want to go to a place that has really bad roads, like Mozambique, load a tent in the car and use that for your trip.
But if you want to travel around Southern Africa and spend a month or 2 in each place, take the caravan. It's much more comfortable and it's a nice home.
In my opinion a 4X4 caravan is a HUGE waste of money.
The R400,000 that you save will pay for a lot of chops and beers and will cover 4 or 5 years of caravan park monthly fees.
If you worry about those people who will look down on you for not having an expensive, modern new 4X4 caravan, put a large 4X4 sticker on each side of your rig 🤣
Good luck.
Thanks, Don, for the detailed reply, very useful information.
Hi I enjoy your videos.Im about to start my adventure and was wondering which camera you use,im looking at gopro.?
Hi Craig, buy a dji mavic mini drone, they're cheap, fantastic quality picture, you can hold them in your hand and walk around and shoot with the stabilizer giving you a good steady picture, and you can fly it for great aerial shots. Most of my shots are done using the drone, it's also light and easy to use.
I also have a GoPro which I use occasionally, but the drone can fly and a GoPro can't - although a GoPro can film underwater - so eventually get both. But the drone first - definitely. Good luck and enjoy the adventure.
If you need help on other points regarding making videos, like editing software, music and other equipment, don't hesitate to reach out, I'm happy to assist. My email is gmtelevision@aol.com
Thanks so much for replying.Im a total newbie and apperciate your advice.i want to start my own channel so will need a camera...btw your channel is awsome.@@livingtinyinsouthernafrica935
thanks i will take you up on that...hopefully not to many silly questions...take care enjoy your day@@livingtinyinsouthernafrica935