KISS principle applies - keep it simple stupid. No need to overcomplicate. The more complicated the setup, the more that can go wrong - and more weight, less space etc. It’s all about compromise and I opted for simplicity! Thanks for watching and for commenting- much appreciated!
Great channel just subscribed planning on starting to camp out with my little family,thanks for the options of campsites & the much needed info in seting up our Bakkies.Lekker🇿🇦
An absolute pleasure. Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoy the content and find it useful. Good luck with your camping adventures- you are going to love it!
this is a really nice setup. I wonder, is the roller shutter sealed when closed? So will it keep everything dry in case of rain? And is it a factory or custom one?
@@beyondinteractive1760 Thanks mate. Appreciate it. It is a factory fitted roller shutter and it is pretty water and dust tight. I have done a few trips in the rain and no leaks, and it keeps the dust out when driving on dirt roads.
Thanks for watching, and for the comment. Much appreciated. The racks I had installed by Front Runner, in Kyalami. You can buy the racks and install them yourself, but for me it was easier just to get Front Runner to fit them for me. The drawer system in the back of the vehicle, I built and fitted myself with a mate.
Hi, How have you found the reliability of your Ford for camping in the bush? I have a 2021 Everest 2.0 bi-turbo with a 10-speed transmission and want to take trips to Bots and Kalagadie, but I am still a bit nervous. I must also add that I am towing a Companion camper as well.
I personally haven’t had any issues with my Ranger. I also have the 2.0 bi-turbo engine. I sometimes tow my Metalian trailer on trips and So far I’ve not had a problem with reliability. Check out Jason from Epic Africa’s page. He was driving the 2.0 bi-turbo Raptor for a while and he did a number of Kgalagadi trips whilst towing a Bush Lapa caravan, so I am sure you won’t have any issues with reliability.
Howzit. No, the starter battery and the battery in the NL DC25 don’t have to be the same. I have a 100Ah dry cell battery in the DC25 (it can also take lithium). Not sure what my starter battery is to be honest. But the DC25 is wired to the starter battery and alternator via an under-chassis wiring harness, so it charges while driving.
Mine is a 4x2. Depending on the type of overlanding you want to do and types of places you want to go, a 4x4 is not strictly necessary. A 4x4 is nice though as it opens up a lot more options!
Im pleased to see someone using a Ranger to its full potential. Here in the UK they are all used for the school run, Chelsea tractors.
Safe travels 🤙
Thanks mate, appreciate the comments. In SA they are used for more utilitarian purposes, but you do get the “Chelsea” crowd here too - all show! 😊
Have just picked up a 2021 Wildtrak X myself - your tub setup is the best I have seen...absolutely love it!!
The Wildtrak X is an awesome vehicle! Enjoy it!
EVERYONE uses traction boards for leveling more than recovery :) That's a great setup, thanks for the walkaround!
That’s what I thought too! 😊 Thanks for watching!
Nice set up
Really love that coffee kit you have there! very nice rig all in all🤤
Thanks mate, appreciate the comment! The coffee kit is amazing. First thing I pack for every trip and gets used everyday!
Simplicity at its best.
KISS principle applies - keep it simple stupid. No need to overcomplicate. The more complicated the setup, the more that can go wrong - and more weight, less space etc. It’s all about compromise and I opted for simplicity! Thanks for watching and for commenting- much appreciated!
Great video, thanks for the walk around! Looks like I need to visit FrontRunner for all these accessories 😂
It does seem like a bit of a front Runner endorsement video, doesn’t it? 🤣 Thabks for watching. Appreciate the support!
@@CampSeekerAfrica 🤣 Hope Front Runner sees your videos and do the right thing
Great video. Inspiration for me to take the family on a few camping adventures. Thank you
Thanks watching! Appreciate the comment. Definitely get out there! Great way to spend time with the family!
Great channel just subscribed planning on starting to camp out with my little family,thanks for the options of campsites & the much needed info in seting up our Bakkies.Lekker🇿🇦
An absolute pleasure. Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoy the content and find it useful. Good luck with your camping adventures- you are going to love it!
Cool kit indeed
Thanks mate, appreciate it. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
I think 4x2 will get you too a lot of camping places. Those max tracks and diff-lock will save you!
Agreed. If you know how to drive it properly, a 4x2 will get you most places.
Thanks for the video 🎉
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
this is a really nice setup. I wonder, is the roller shutter sealed when closed? So will it keep everything dry in case of rain? And is it a factory or custom one?
@@beyondinteractive1760 Thanks mate. Appreciate it. It is a factory fitted roller shutter and it is pretty water and dust tight. I have done a few trips in the rain and no leaks, and it keeps the dust out when driving on dirt roads.
@@CampSeekerAfrica thats wonderful news as Im highly considering the Wildtrak X. Thanks a lot and enjoy this beauty :)
Enjoy the Wildtrak X. Amazing vehicle!
Great review. Did you fit everything on the bakkie by yourself or is there a shop i can go to get the same set up like yours?
Thanks for watching, and for the comment. Much appreciated. The racks I had installed by Front Runner, in Kyalami. You can buy the racks and install them yourself, but for me it was easier just to get Front Runner to fit them for me. The drawer system in the back of the vehicle, I built and fitted myself with a mate.
Hi, How have you found the reliability of your Ford for camping in the bush? I have a 2021 Everest 2.0 bi-turbo with a 10-speed transmission and want to take trips to Bots and Kalagadie, but I am still a bit nervous. I must also add that I am towing a Companion camper as well.
I personally haven’t had any issues with my Ranger. I also have the 2.0 bi-turbo engine. I sometimes tow my Metalian trailer on trips and So far I’ve not had a problem with reliability. Check out Jason from Epic Africa’s page. He was driving the 2.0 bi-turbo Raptor for a while and he did a number of Kgalagadi trips whilst towing a Bush Lapa caravan, so I am sure you won’t have any issues with reliability.
@@CampSeekerAfrica Thnx for the reply and awesome info on the channel!
Hi. Question about your batteries. What is the rangers main battery and the National Lunas DC25 battery? do they have to be the same?
Howzit. No, the starter battery and the battery in the NL DC25 don’t have to be the same. I have a 100Ah dry cell battery in the DC25 (it can also take lithium). Not sure what my starter battery is to be honest. But the DC25 is wired to the starter battery and alternator via an under-chassis wiring harness, so it charges while driving.
Is it a 4x4 or it is not necessary
Mine is a 4x2. Depending on the type of overlanding you want to do and types of places you want to go, a 4x4 is not strictly necessary. A 4x4 is nice though as it opens up a lot more options!
Thanks, 🙏 great content