Hi All,
Applogies for posting a link to another site, but for anyone who is interested the trip report for my recent Botswana & Zambia trip is on the link below:
http://www.nissan4x4.co.za/GH_ShowArtic ... D=12345678
Some cool wildlife & pics of Patrols doing what they do best!
Cheers,
Ross
Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
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Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Ross
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Looks like an awesome trip - great picS. My favourites below:
Nissan Patrol, GRX, 4.8 (GU Y61)
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Hi John,
Glad you enjoyed it!
Here are a couple of other favorites! Its amazing what you can do in a Patrol!!!!
Cheers,
Ross
Glad you enjoyed it!
Here are a couple of other favorites! Its amazing what you can do in a Patrol!!!!
Cheers,
Ross
Ross
1998 GU 4.2 Turbo Diesel: 2" OME, 33" Big Horns, 2x LR Tanks, Safari Snorkel, Dual Battery, Drawer System, etc etc
aka "The Polar Bear"
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aka "The Polar Bear"
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Ross , nice report , well done!!!
Koos
ps, dont we live in the nicest continent!!!!!
Koos
ps, dont we live in the nicest continent!!!!!
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Thanks Koos!KOOS BEST wrote:ps, dont we live in the nicest continent!!!!!
Ja, we definately do live in the nicest continent!
It still puzzels me why anyone would want to give this up for a life of boredom in Australia!!!
Ross
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aka "The Polar Bear"
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aka "The Polar Bear"
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Ross, awesome pics Boet!!
Did your Patrol handle the water OK? Looks almost unreal.... any tips?
PS. I'm ignoring your comment about Aus.
- luckily Botswana's not going anywhere soon!
Did your Patrol handle the water OK? Looks almost unreal.... any tips?
PS. I'm ignoring your comment about Aus.
- luckily Botswana's not going anywhere soon!Pathfinder STL 4.0 V6
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Aussieboertjie wrote:Ross, awesome pics Boet!!
Did your Patrol handle the water OK? Looks almost unreal.... any tips?
PS. I'm ignoring your comment about Aus.
Hi Aussieboertjie,
Ja, the Patrol handled the water fine, but we did do quite a bit of pre-trip vehicle preparation.
Tips:
1. If you`re going to tackle deep water, don`t assume that the fitment centre that installed your snorkel did it properly. Both Wes and My snorkels had integrity issues that could have led to serious motor damage had we not checked that all the joints were properly sealed.
2. We pressure washed the underside of our vans before the trip, and soaked everything in "Fluid Film" which is an oil based spray on product that repels mud and water.
3. Check the integrity of all gearbox and Diff breathers, and the integrity of the front kingpin seals.
4. Only attempt water as deep as we did, if there is no flow, AND the bottom is firm. Ignor this at your peril! Also I`m not sure I would try water that deep in a petrol vehicle, as you could damage the electrics. No such issues with a 4.2D!
5. When you enter the water, do so gently but decisively....dont race across, but maintain a steady speed to maintain the bow-wave in front of the vehicle.
5. After doing a crossing, check gearbox and diff oil for water contamination, and replace if necessarry (we didn`t have to, but check anyway). Also remove a bolt from the bottom of each front knuckle joint, to check for water contamination. Again, as long as the big rubber seals onthe inside of the knuckels are in good condition this shouldn`t be an issue, but check anyway just in case!
6. Make sure you enjoy the moment.....because its seriously fun!!!
Ross
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aka "The Polar Bear"
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aka "The Polar Bear"
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Re: Botswana & Zambia (April/May 2009)
Thanks for the tips Ross. That is impressive, I must admit... How did you're wife's nerves holdout?
Amazing to see so much water there, Is that normal or was it just a partuclarly good rain season?
Amazing to see so much water there, Is that normal or was it just a partuclarly good rain season?
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