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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome to Overland Bound Matthew! I see you're in the DRC at the moment?
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome to Overland Bound, Steven! Looks like there's one other member in Ghana. You can look for other members on the Member map, more info here: Member Map How-Tos - Overland Bound Please give me a shout if you have any questions!
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    How has the Covid-19 virus affected your adventures?

    We made it through the border just in time (from Botswana overlanding trip). We're in a national lockdown from Thursday; only allowed to go outside your home for basic groceries and medical reasons
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    Stranded?

    Are there any full-time overlanders stranded in a Southern African country due to lock downs? If so, would you benefit from a special rally point to get updates and ask for assistance?
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    ZA Roll call

    Hi Clifford, welcome to Overland Bound!
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hi Pius, Welcome to Overland Bound! Give me a shout if you have any questions regarding Southern Africa Cheers, Christoff
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    the little adventures count too! - The "What did you do/explore on the weekend?"-Thread

    One of my favourite spots is 3,5h from where I live, Botsalano Game Reserve. I've made it my mission to find (and share) great camping spots within 2-4 hours' drive from major cities in SA. You'll find with some research and exploring there are many opportunities for short trips that can be as...
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    Fuel

    Can't comment on Rotopax, literally only starting seeing them locally in the last year or so. Always used metal jerrycans, I have them mounted on the roofrack (FrontRunner holders). I usually use a jiggler siphon so you can leave them on the roof rack while refueling. They are sturdy but bulky...
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    OB Approved Personal Satellite Communicators

    I've been using a SpotX now for about a year and I haven't found this to be a problem in real-life application (touch-wood) all over Southern Africa in various conditions. I know it's a problem if you want to cross oceans and there are some reduced coverage areas i.e. 20 min periods (like...
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    Hoist for RTT?

    Here is a local design if you're looking for some ideas, simple and works really well
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    Portable Toilets? Why's and Why Nots!

    Okay so this is a local problem but this is why we use a PT in a cubicle next to the vehicle :wink: Bathrooms are free game (excuse the pun) and you don't exactly want to be caught with your pants down doing your business in the bush either...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome Ray!
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Wlecome Kyle! Let me know if you have any Southern Africa related questions!
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    ZA Roll call

    Hi Jorrie!
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    ZA Roll call

    Hi Mambo!
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    ZA Roll call

    Welcome Johann! :blush:
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    What's your MPG (fuel economy) on the road.

    Toyota Fortuner D4D (3.0 turbo diesel); Ave 23.52 mpg With RTT 21.17 mpg Towing (3306 lbs UEV440) 18.82 mpg
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    What is your preferred shelter? (Rooftop Tent vs Ground Tent vs Etc...)

    Why I prefer a RTT :joycat:
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    What is your preferred shelter? (Rooftop Tent vs Ground Tent vs Etc...)

    I use my RTT when I'm solo camping, also have a trailer though for the family and longer stays. I prefer to be off the ground, this is Africa after all...
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    Coms and Radios

    Sorry, completely missed this post! Di you come right? I'd suggest a VHF to start off with (on the ICASA, ORRA or SA 4X4 community forum frequencies, I use the SA 4x4 community forum freq); Portable; Bosvark (VHF) Radio - Vratvark Online Shop For your bakkie; MINI Mobile Radio (VHF) - Vratvark...
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