Andrew I binge watch all of your creations but this is absolute masterpiece! Perfect balance of story, beautiful landscapes, cultural insights and car related stuff! Can't wait for part 2. Thank you!
What a wonderful storyteller! I first discovered your very early work from your time in Africa, then much to my delight realized that you were still telling stories 30 years later. Wonderful!
1. There was no spare key. 2. An electrical fault, which is now fixed, locked the doors. 3. I'm human. I now have a spare, which I mount in a secret place outside the vehicle - like I do with all my 4wds.
I have a dumb key (no smarts), cost about $20. Allows me to open door and all but start motor. Can even hang it around my neck and swim. Leave smart key in hidden in car.
Andrew these things happen...if this didn't happen it would just be a trip at least now u have something to reflect on one day..I just love it when it is story time on your channel, and is that not what overlanding is about...the stories.
Cars that lock themselves are the true menace of today's motoring society. It's the start of the machine uprising I tell you. Seriously though, crap happens to everyone. Stuff em.
I am still driving a Series 80 Landcruiser, 4.2 diesel. Originsl build 1993, driven 3.5 years by police dept. I got it with 28,000km as second hand. So now its almost 26 years on the road. I get 12.5L/100 around town and as low as 9.5L/100 on long highway trips. Going fine still. Other than regular service maintence, tyres, battery, brake pads no issues at all
Andrew i love your videos, thank you.. they truly help me with my depression and lonelinessi'm a 25 year old 2000 manual prado owner, its my first proper car and it's all my savings gone into it, but i ADORE it... it's like im driving my own little home lol,..
I really enjoy these stories, Andrew. I also love seeing the landscapes you travel through, even on major roads. I hope you can get that Pipistrel Sinus soon!
What can I say? It made me look for the next flight to South Africa. The stories, the scenery, the light,the colours, everything was just...special. Thank you, Andrew!
I will still call you a fellow countryman Andrew. Thanks for a great video with many memories from my own travels.... So you are going to leave the 105 in South West Africa... Windhoek where I grew up.... Would have loved to cross roads someday. Somehow you manage to trigger plenty of my own life's memories. Missed your visit too Quick Pitch in Pretoria by a day! Brilliant kit.... Looking forward to the videos on the layout!
As fare as we are concerned one of your best video's the mixing of the past adventures very clever . As to your key mishap it happens weave all been down that frustrating road . As to me, dad gave me an extra key on a peace of twin when I was 15 years old and be leave it or not I still have it around my neck but with leather lanyard and I'm 76 years old . And yes over the years I have had as many as 3 keys on it but now only one . Happy trails
Was on holiday in South Africa last year. Stayed in Stelenboush, didn't know there was an airstrip. Would have gone for a flight. A guy at my airstrip here in the uk flys out of there a couple of times a year. Would like to return to South Africa
I think revisiting the past can be a disappointment. The people we meet along life's journey can be why we retain fond memories. Locked out of your vehicle, yes, I have tried to kick my own arse on several occasions. Great memories, thank you!
I have done the exact same route twice in 2016 and 2015 when I used to live in SA. This video brought a lot of good memories and emotions to me. Now being in Zambia I did Lusaka Johannesburg last year, and would love to do Joburg Cape Garden route once again. Thanks for flourishing those memories out of the deep of my heart.
Great to see older vehicles used again. There are not many options left for this who use serious 4x4 everyday. I have 2000 model Patrol 4.2 diesel with a build up turbo motor. Cheap to purchase and easy to maintain. Me and my family enjoy it .
Loved this vid, great to look back and reminisce, as for locking the keys in, that's life.. It happens, just another story to tell in a few years. Looking forward to seeing the quick pitch 270, looking for a selfsupporting replacement for the foxwing.. Then get it to the UK
Like you I too have a fascination and like of windmills. I get so sad when I see solar panels in place of windmills in the Kruger Park at watering holes. I also have a Toyota Hilux that is 13 years young with 286,000 km on the odo. No major work ever. Just tyres, brakes and two new batteries. Still feels young and good for another 286,000 Km. Your “Finding the source of the Okavango” is your in my opinion your best work to-date. I must have watched the entire series at least three times. The fourth starts tonight👍 This series I have so enjoyed. Thank you.
Love the fleece you have on from Lake Tekapo NZ Andrew 🤙 Good shake down run, enjoyed the kids with the windmills, they make a good looking product, give such great vibes too, knew you’d have your hands full though, they are persistent little salesmen, very cool though👍
My 20 yr old toyota LC does exceedingly well at overlanding, and then it does all the real tracks and gets me home everytime quite comfortably 4.5 supercharged petrol and all.
Good one Andrew. Give me a shout if ever you need a room in Jhb for a night or two. I am residing in Roodepoort now. I suspect that your next visit to collect your vehicle will be delayed until after end of Feb next year, what with lockdown and all. I too have just purchased another Cruiser, though not quite as exciting as my first GX100, this one being the Lexus LX470 with supposedly all the bells and whistles as far as luxury goes leaves me with a sense of wanting, not the least of which is the independent suspension and exclusion of diff lockers. Anyway, would love to see you again. Last time was in 2008 or thereabouts when I printed another one of your books. Nice to see you happy and thriving in Australia. Love your ongoing videos. Take care. Chris Shelton
We stopped at the Wagon Wheel on our return from a Botswana trip a couple of years ago and went to the bar. The gentleman serving us said I looked familiar -had I been there before? I jokingly said yes, but only once and in 1976. He studied my face another moment and sadi "Yes, I was here then and I remember your face". Amazing
As someone who spends a lot of time on our "lovely" roads I have to totally agree with you with regards to the drivers on our roads. I used to enjoy driving, used to call it my quiet time... but not anymore. Either they are speeding or driving so slowly that you have to chances to overtake them to avoid the people speeding in the oncoming lanes.
Glad the fj105 is back on the road. I was in Walvis bay/ swakopmund last month and I met some chaps who also said they didn't feel homely in south Africa again and moved to Namibia this year. Am hoping to do my first overland in Namibia with my Mercedes ml270 (w163). Look forward to your next video. Thank you
Nice country mate, nice drive and always go for the back roads when you can, that's the difference between having somewhere to go, you can go which way you like. having somewhere you have to be, usually not quick enough. Have a Mitsubishi Delica with the same self locking issue. Not been caught out yet but I always leave a window open or take my keys. Glad it's sorted and waiting for the next. Cheers
I hate central locking for that very reason and am so glad I have handraulic locks also was there not a piece of fencing wire somewhere not a technical car to open but I guess your rock hit the spot as so to speak. Great series Andrew 😎🇦🇺
This video is special for me, drove the N1 often. Love your road trip videos and travel stories, always great to see you get out of the workshop/garage!
Andrew. As a 105 Owner i can attest to random electrical gremlins like your door lock issue. My rear wiper wont turn off and sometimes the horn will go off at night or after rain. Disconnecting the battery fixes it. I reckon its the Instrument control ECU. You could say its the character of the vehicle. Im also interested in the 79 series bull bar that was mentioned in episode 1. What mods were done to make it fit the 105. Cheers and keep the stories coming,
I found Costa Rica very similar with respect to driving etiquette. For some reason I wasn't terribly bothered by it. Perhaps past international experience in Nepal tempered my road manners expectations. Loved the stroll down memory lane. Broke my heart when you had to pop a window due to an electrical fault.
Fantastic video Andrew! My wife and I did that drive in June this year and watching this brought back great memories now that we’re back home in Canada.
Hey Andrew, I love this video! Excellent story telling! I'm rather saddened that you didn't enjoy your time in SA, but I understand it's changed quite a bit. I'm sorry about that! There are still lovely places in SA. Thanks for the videos, they are inspiring, and I cannot wait until I get a car to be able to do what you do.
From experience, consider this before breaking anything: Replacing the small side glass is going to cost you way more than replacing the windscreen, and availability is another problem - sometimes you'd have to wait for it to be imported, whereas windscreens on the other hand are always in stock. Yeah I know - not fun to drive without a windscreen, but depending on where you are, no big deal. Colesberg is only 2 hours from Bloemfontein where there is a major stockist and they would have come out to you. Also, no excess payment if you have insurance.
@NPC Problem is you're not gonna find a wrecking yard with a suitable wreck in those parts, and even if you did, you'd be ripped off to the extend that having your windscreen professionally replaced (and paid for by your insurance company) is still the cheapest and quickest solution.
Good day to you. I really like to watch your videos as I also have this passion for building what I need and not buying what I don't want. Your vehicle is most likely parked by this time. It is right up my neck of the woods. I am actually in Pretoria. If ever you are this side of the compass again please drop a notification of some sort and perhaps we could meet up and have a cupper. Keep well mate and thanks for the videos.
Really enjoyed this one. On a similar journey to Swartkopmund from Pretoria we stopped at kuruman in mid town motel. Instead of a dawn chorus, we woke to boy racers blasting their music in the car park opposite at 3am.. We were on the road by 4am. Thanks
Hi Andrew, great piece but one remark: if I am not mistaken first properly used 4WD motor vehicle was the Dernburg Wagen designed by Paul Daimler for the German colony (today Namibia) in 1907. They created a few prototypes from 1904. It also had 4-wheel steering. None of the cars survived to this day.
I found the driving in the UAE fast, and attention-getting, but the lane passing manners are very good. If you drive slow in the fast lane, they don't take kindly to it.
Great story time of times past but I also feel sometimes when I go back nothing is quite as remembered but very interesting to see but I feel your pain on keys being locked inside now all cars have spare key secured secretly in the chassis Never had to break a window but as I was not as remote as yourself Cheers
Times changes, you name if to to the ....whatever but memories stay, for me they have magic glue to stay connected to friends and people. Thank you for sharing
I grew up in Swellendam and learnt to ride a bike on the airfield. My grandparents built and up until recently used to run Mountain View Cottage, all of us are now in England.
Use the wiper blade flexor the steel one running through the rubber. Pop the window trim and use it to fish the lock could've tried that before breaking the window.
If you ever lock yourself out of your vehicle, and have to break a window, always break the nearside window, ......then you can park tight against a wall to be secure ...and get out !
that happened to me, all u needed to open the door was a clothe metal hunger strighten it n make a curve at the end and u can use that to unlock the door,
We have a serious problem. Not really. A serious problem is locking your keys in the car and then realising your camera battery is flat. Love the stories Andrew. The kids, wonderful.
23:40 Don’t break that small window. Those are the most expensive because all the trim is connected with that window. It’s way less money to break the bigger window on the door
Paul should have reset that timing belt warning light when he changed the belt. It can be reset and preset on Toyotas to any desired km interval you wish.
@ 22:35 you indicated that the car locked itself … May I ask how did you solve this problem? I have the same car having the same problem. Even when the key is in my pocket the car suddenly locks itself. I appreciate any help how to solve this problem.
There was a bird or a beeping sound during the scene where you locked your keys in the car that sounded so similar to my motorbikes alarm I actually went out to my garage to check it wasn’t going off. Well played to whatever that sound was, you got me haha.
Ryno Opperman - my 2017 Amarok locked itself with the key next to the gear lever at builders (lots of wire lying around) at Craighall. I’d unlocked it and put the keys there with my wallet and then closed the door after getting something out. Luckily I always leave every window open 30-40 mm when I’m not in it. Quickly found a meter of wire right there and retrieved the keys in seconds.
Consolation to know that when they break into your car in Johberg they won't break the window? Unless they don't notice and break the nearside instead.
This is true. I stay behind trucks and SUVs until the road opens up on the N1 (between JHB and Bloemfontein). I am the one in the family with the most stone chips on my windscreen and cracks. My sister and brother do not have those in their cars. They don't drive behind a truck. So there is that. I have more windscreen tickets. They have zero solid overtake tickets so there is that as well.
Andrew I binge watch all of your creations but this is absolute masterpiece! Perfect balance of story, beautiful landscapes, cultural insights and car related stuff! Can't wait for part 2. Thank you!
I can listen to this man tell stories for hours.
Me too brother simply amazing
Such a treat to rewatch this 105 build series again.
What a wonderful storyteller! I first discovered your very early work from your time in Africa, then much to my delight realized that you were still telling stories 30 years later. Wonderful!
19:35 One of the best moments in this brilliant video. Reminds me of the little kids selling hand made local crafts in Morocco.
1. There was no spare key. 2. An electrical fault, which is now fixed, locked the doors. 3. I'm human. I now have a spare, which I mount in a secret place outside the vehicle - like I do with all my 4wds.
4xoverland I thought everybody had locked their keys in their car at least once in their life. Some of these people must be perfect.
I have a dumb key (no smarts), cost about $20. Allows me to open door and all but start motor. Can even hang it around my neck and swim. Leave smart key in hidden in car.
Andrew these things happen...if this didn't happen it would just be a trip at least now u have something to reflect on one day..I just love it when it is story time on your channel, and is that not what overlanding is about...the stories.
Cars that lock themselves are the true menace of today's motoring society. It's the start of the machine uprising I tell you. Seriously though, crap happens to everyone. Stuff em.
Mine did the opposite. I came to get my truck one morning to find it unlocked, all the windows open as well as the sunroof. And it was raining
such a pleasure to see your old footage weaved throughout this. We look forward to the next video.
Reflection of time past. Isn't that a huge part of why we overland - to remember the experience?
I am still driving a Series 80 Landcruiser, 4.2 diesel. Originsl build 1993, driven 3.5 years by police dept. I got it with 28,000km as second hand. So now its almost 26 years on the road. I get 12.5L/100 around town and as low as 9.5L/100 on long highway trips. Going fine still. Other than regular service maintence, tyres, battery, brake pads no issues at all
Thanks for commenting about South African drivers. Most accelerate when they see orange and some proceed when it's just about about to turn red
Andrew i love your videos, thank you.. they truly help me with my depression and lonelinessi'm a 25 year old 2000 manual prado owner, its my first proper car and it's all my savings gone into it, but i ADORE it... it's like im driving my own little home lol,..
Congratulations on your Prado. May it give you decades of pleasure! Thanks for being part of the channel.
I really enjoy these stories, Andrew. I also love seeing the landscapes you travel through, even on major roads. I hope you can get that Pipistrel Sinus soon!
Enjoyed that. Nostalgia. Driven most of those roads and although I now live in Queensland South Africa is always in one's blood.
Andrew, wonderful storytelling. Living your adventures with you is a gift. Thanks
What can I say? It made me look for the next flight to South Africa. The stories, the scenery, the light,the colours, everything was just...special. Thank you, Andrew!
I will still call you a fellow countryman Andrew. Thanks for a great video with many memories from my own travels.... So you are going to leave the 105 in South West Africa... Windhoek where I grew up.... Would have loved to cross roads someday. Somehow you manage to trigger plenty of my own life's memories. Missed your visit too Quick Pitch in Pretoria by a day! Brilliant kit.... Looking forward to the videos on the layout!
You have done a bit Andrew you are so lucky we all need to get out and see a bit and make some memories.
This is masterfully edited episode and must have been quite an emotional experience with all the memories of a time gone by. We're getting on Andrew.
As fare as we are concerned one of your best video's the mixing of the past adventures very clever . As to your key mishap it happens weave all been down that frustrating road . As to me, dad gave me an extra key on a peace of twin when I was 15 years old and be leave it or not I still have it around my neck but with leather lanyard and I'm 76 years old . And yes over the years I have had as many as 3 keys on it but now only one . Happy trails
Was on holiday in South Africa last year. Stayed in Stelenboush, didn't know there was an airstrip. Would have gone for a flight. A guy at my airstrip here in the uk flys out of there a couple of times a year. Would like to return to South Africa
I think revisiting the past can be a disappointment. The people we meet along life's journey can be why we retain fond memories. Locked out of your vehicle, yes, I have tried to kick my own arse on several occasions. Great memories, thank you!
I have done the exact same route twice in 2016 and 2015 when I used to live in SA. This video brought a lot of good memories and emotions to me.
Now being in Zambia I did Lusaka Johannesburg last year, and would love to do Joburg Cape Garden route once again. Thanks for flourishing those memories out of the deep of my heart.
Great to see older vehicles used again. There are not many options left for this who use serious 4x4 everyday. I have 2000 model Patrol 4.2 diesel with a build up turbo motor. Cheap to purchase and easy to maintain. Me and my family enjoy it .
Ok, left the gushy fanboy comment, now the film nerd comment - you made a very sonically rich video - love the subtle foley work. Beautiful!
Loved this vid, great to look back and reminisce, as for locking the keys in, that's life.. It happens, just another story to tell in a few years. Looking forward to seeing the quick pitch 270, looking for a selfsupporting replacement for the foxwing.. Then get it to the UK
I Always open yo videos for the reviews but end up sucked into whatever other things yo doing. I really appreciate yo work😊
Like you I too have a fascination and like of windmills. I get so sad when I see solar panels in place of windmills in the Kruger Park at watering holes. I also have a Toyota Hilux that is 13 years young with 286,000 km on the odo. No major work ever. Just tyres, brakes and two new batteries. Still feels young and good for another 286,000 Km. Your “Finding the source of the Okavango” is your in my opinion your best work to-date. I must have watched the entire series at least three times. The fourth starts tonight👍 This series I have so enjoyed. Thank you.
I felt your pain twice. Once you knew you were locked out and 2nd breaking the window!! Sorry mate we all have been there.
Love the fleece you have on from Lake Tekapo NZ Andrew 🤙
Good shake down run, enjoyed the kids with the windmills, they make a good looking product, give such great vibes too, knew you’d have your hands full though, they are persistent little salesmen, very cool though👍
My 20 yr old toyota LC does exceedingly well at overlanding, and then it does all the real tracks and gets me home everytime quite comfortably 4.5 supercharged petrol and all.
Good one Andrew. Give me a shout if ever you need a room in Jhb for a night or two. I am residing in Roodepoort now. I suspect that your next visit to collect your vehicle will be delayed until after end of Feb next year, what with lockdown and all. I too have just purchased another Cruiser, though not quite as exciting as my first GX100, this one being the Lexus LX470 with supposedly all the bells and whistles as far as luxury goes leaves me with a sense of wanting, not the least of which is the independent suspension and exclusion of diff lockers. Anyway, would love to see you again. Last time was in 2008 or thereabouts when I printed another one of your books. Nice to see you happy and thriving in Australia. Love your ongoing videos. Take care. Chris Shelton
Good work Andrew. Your time in the editing room was time was well spent. Excellent work.
One of your best yet...what great stories..thank you for sharing
That shot in the setting sun was incredible, I cant even remember what the dialog was about as all I could think was how beautiful the light was.
Really enjoying this series of videos Andrew.
Fond memories of that road. My father and I drove from Kyalami to Cape Town in one day, swapping over every 3 hours or so.
Your videos and efforts and your passion needs a hell lot of subscribers and views.
Impressed with your quality of videos. Great Job
I never do a fly-by, but when I do it's a "missed approach"
Thank for a most enjoyable video. I love all of them but this one was special somehow.
We stopped at the Wagon Wheel on our return from a Botswana trip a couple of years ago and went to the bar. The gentleman serving us said I looked familiar -had I been there before? I jokingly said yes, but only once and in 1976. He studied my face another moment and sadi "Yes, I was here then and I remember your face". Amazing
awesome video. great stories. sitting in Bloem touring my country with Andrew
As someone who spends a lot of time on our "lovely" roads I have to totally agree with you with regards to the drivers on our roads. I used to enjoy driving, used to call it my quiet time... but not anymore. Either they are speeding or driving so slowly that you have to chances to overtake them to avoid the people speeding in the oncoming lanes.
Wonderful sir. Would have loved to have seend you taking your Cruiser through the mountain passes as well.
You are such an awesome story teller Andrew!
Glad the fj105 is back on the road. I was in Walvis bay/ swakopmund last month and I met some chaps who also said they didn't feel homely in south Africa again and moved to Namibia this year. Am hoping to do my first overland in Namibia with my Mercedes ml270 (w163). Look forward to your next video. Thank you
Nice country mate, nice drive and always go for the back roads when you can, that's the difference between having somewhere to go, you can go which way you like. having somewhere you have to be, usually not quick enough.
Have a Mitsubishi Delica with the same self locking issue. Not been caught out yet but I always leave a window open or take my keys. Glad it's sorted and waiting for the next. Cheers
What a beautiful story with awesome scenary...thanks a lot
Namibia, I had syncro VW parked there. Loved it, so much to see
Your video’s are “spek voor m’n bek” as we would say it in Flanders. Thanks for doing what you do Andrew! Merry Christmas
I hate central locking for that very reason and am so glad I have handraulic locks also was there not a piece of fencing wire somewhere not a technical car to open but I guess your rock hit the spot as so to speak. Great series Andrew 😎🇦🇺
This video is special for me, drove the N1 often. Love your road trip videos and travel stories, always great to see you get out of the workshop/garage!
Andrew. As a 105 Owner i can attest to random electrical gremlins like your door lock issue. My rear wiper wont turn off and sometimes the horn will go off at night or after rain. Disconnecting the battery fixes it. I reckon its the Instrument control ECU. You could say its the character of the vehicle. Im also interested in the 79 series bull bar that was mentioned in episode 1. What mods were done to make it fit the 105. Cheers and keep the stories coming,
I found Costa Rica very similar with respect to driving etiquette. For some reason I wasn't terribly bothered by it. Perhaps past international experience in Nepal tempered my road manners expectations.
Loved the stroll down memory lane. Broke my heart when you had to pop a window due to an electrical fault.
Fantastic video Andrew!
My wife and I did that drive in June this year and watching this brought back great memories now that we’re back home in Canada.
Hey Andrew, I love this video! Excellent story telling! I'm rather saddened that you didn't enjoy your time in SA, but I understand it's changed quite a bit. I'm sorry about that! There are still lovely places in SA. Thanks for the videos, they are inspiring, and I cannot wait until I get a car to be able to do what you do.
It is not nearly as bad as he makes it out to be.
From experience, consider this before breaking anything: Replacing the small side glass is going to cost you way more than replacing the windscreen, and availability is another problem - sometimes you'd have to wait for it to be imported, whereas windscreens on the other hand are always in stock. Yeah I know - not fun to drive without a windscreen, but depending on where you are, no big deal. Colesberg is only 2 hours from Bloemfontein where there is a major stockist and they would have come out to you. Also, no excess payment if you have insurance.
@NPC Problem is you're not gonna find a wrecking yard with a suitable wreck in those parts, and even if you did, you'd be ripped off to the extend that having your windscreen professionally replaced (and paid for by your insurance company) is still the cheapest and quickest solution.
You should break your windscreen just for fun and post on instagram with a really smart face. Do it with your head though.
Good day to you. I really like to watch your videos as I also have this passion for building what I need and not buying what I don't want. Your vehicle is most likely parked by this time. It is right up my neck of the woods. I am actually in Pretoria. If ever you are this side of the compass again please drop a notification of some sort and perhaps we could meet up and have a cupper. Keep well mate and thanks for the videos.
What a drag to have to bust out a window on a rig you just finished.
I didn't know you were a pilot as well. A man of many talents.
really very, very good Andrew. thank you
For future reference with no wire, in your wiper blade there is a thin bit of flat metal ideal for jimmying the lock down past the rubber.
A road I travelled many times and still do. Regards from Cape Town
Really enjoyed this one. On a similar journey to Swartkopmund from Pretoria we stopped at kuruman in mid town motel. Instead of a dawn chorus, we woke to boy racers blasting their music in the car park opposite at 3am.. We were on the road by 4am. Thanks
Hi Andrew, great piece but one remark: if I am not mistaken first properly used 4WD motor vehicle was the Dernburg Wagen designed by Paul Daimler for the German colony (today Namibia) in 1907. They created a few prototypes from 1904. It also had 4-wheel steering. None of the cars survived to this day.
Hi Andrew, the Mirage F1 at Stellenbosch was towed to the field by road from Cape Town International.
that makes sense.
Miss old SA drove that road a lot to Burgersdorp love seeing it again wish there was a wimpy in Perth always stopped at wimpy in Colesberg
Should be cup holders right where you put the bottle of water at 1:15. You must be missing the small black adjustable divider that holds your drink
not on this one. The area is blank.
Please feel free to test the E11 between Dubai al Gheifat. Tailgating and driving up to 200+ km/h is currency. Passing either side of you.
I found the driving in the UAE fast, and attention-getting, but the lane passing manners are very good. If you drive slow in the fast lane, they don't take kindly to it.
Wow love your documented experiences, travelled that route a few times
Looking forward to next year when you do a big trip. No.1 offroad video channel = 4xoverland with ASPW.
Great story time of times past but I also feel sometimes when I go back nothing is quite as remembered but very interesting to see but I feel your pain on keys being locked inside now all cars have spare key secured secretly in the chassis
Never had to break a window but as I was not as remote as yourself
Cheers
Those windmills are very cool! I used to live in SA but never saw them for sale.
Waited so long to see this thing in action!
Times changes, you name if to to the ....whatever but memories stay, for me they have magic glue to stay connected to friends and people. Thank you for sharing
Great video!! 1/4 as useful ?? The one hand deployment of the pliers is king!! Looking forward to the build.
I grew up in Swellendam and learnt to ride a bike on the airfield. My grandparents built and up until recently used to run Mountain View Cottage, all of us are now in England.
Keep it up, love you stuff! Hope to see you at Overland Expo West this year in the states!
😂😂the dogs barking at the end was priceless after a long day
Love your Lake Tekapo top. Been there many times.
Use the wiper blade flexor the steel one running through the rubber. Pop the window trim and use it to fish the lock could've tried that before breaking the window.
If you ever lock yourself out of your vehicle, and have to break a window, always break the nearside window, ......then you can park tight against a wall to be secure ...and get out !
Love the fact that you wear the Tekapo jacket everywhere. Was there two weeks ago.
that happened to me, all u needed to open the door was a clothe metal hunger strighten it n make a curve at the end and u can use that to unlock the door,
We have a serious problem. Not really. A serious problem is locking your keys in the car and then realising your camera battery is flat. Love the stories Andrew. The kids, wonderful.
23:40 Don’t break that small window. Those are the most expensive because all the trim is connected with that window. It’s way less money to break the bigger window on the door
I doubt he would have the equipment to repair the biggest window
Great storytime. Absolutely love it!
Paul should have reset that timing belt warning light when he changed the belt. It can be reset and preset on Toyotas to any desired km interval you wish.
Love my 105 ,2002 land cruiser here in Laos beautiful overland muddy trail.
Thanks Andrew, I learned a lot from your video besides entertainment
Nice video, cant wait to next one😃 have a safe trip.
Great stuff as usual!
@ 22:35 you indicated that the car locked itself … May I ask how did you solve this problem? I have the same car having the same problem. Even when the key is in my pocket the car suddenly locks itself. I appreciate any help how to solve this problem.
I replaced the driver door window electric locking panel on the door. It was faulty.
There was a bird or a beeping sound during the scene where you locked your keys in the car that sounded so similar to my motorbikes alarm I actually went out to my garage to check it wasn’t going off.
Well played to whatever that sound was, you got me haha.
I had the same locking issue on a ‘92 Camry, use lock and unlock when ever it felt like it
Ryno Opperman - my 2017 Amarok locked itself with the key next to the gear lever at builders (lots of wire lying around) at Craighall. I’d unlocked it and put the keys there with my wallet and then closed the door after getting something out. Luckily I always leave every window open 30-40 mm when I’m not in it. Quickly found a meter of wire right there and retrieved the keys in seconds.
That looks like an amazing trip!
Consolation to know that when they break into your car in Johberg they won't break the window? Unless they don't notice and break the nearside instead.
Great story! Great edit!
This is true. I stay behind trucks and SUVs until the road opens up on the N1 (between JHB and Bloemfontein). I am the one in the family with the most stone chips on my windscreen and cracks. My sister and brother do not have those in their cars. They don't drive behind a truck. So there is that. I have more windscreen tickets. They have zero solid overtake tickets so there is that as well.
Lovely editing. Great video
I ❤️you're new old TOYOTA land cruiser
Happy Christmas 🎄 from Denmark 🇩🇰 whit love 💕 for 4X4
I cant believe the airfield has not been striped clean to the concrete floor....