New Defender - Can it be used for overland travel? Episode 3 4K
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ธ.ค. 2021
- In this episode, we discuss what Overlanding means, I show you how a VHF two way radio is fitted, and I talk GPS and electronics? I also show what I use the useful side box/pannier for.
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Another great video, really enjoying the channel.
Modern day 4x4's, no matter the brand, are more than capable of overlanding in a 'modern Africa' with absolutely zero modification. Just load the basics in the boot or even in a decent little Venter trailer and you're good to go (pretty much anywhere). Spend the money saved, on beer and the odd running repair along the way.
Modern day vehicles are incredibly reliable and trustworthy.
The whole point is just get out there and enjoy!
Absolutely Paul. I just can’t wait to get out there now!
Thank you very much for the support and commenting.
Excellent videos and information! Love the new Defender! Thank you.
Thanks so much
As noted earlier, a refreshing view of how much kit you don’t really need. It’s so easy to get caught up in all the hype of needing this or that. Take a hike and wild camp in the hills to understand what really matters. Why? Because you are carrying it. Take the same kit for overlanding but with a comfy bed 😊
Absolutely although we do do our “5 star” bush trips and take the trailer, but when I am alone I don’t need all the fancy stuff.
Thank you for watching sally
What a refreshing video! So good to hear real world examples and to see vehicles other than a Toyota Land Cruiser doing the business. It often frustrates me that there seems to be the opinion that technology is evil in vehicles when over landing. In the not too distant future, we won’t be able to buy petrol or diesel vehicles but that does not mean over landing ceases to exist. Who knows, perhaps Landrover and the plug in ev and all their technology will be ahead of the game 👍 great videos. Keep it up !
Thank you so much Darren. People blame electronics and yet they never see the benefits of some of those electronics.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi Bruce, agree with the comments that overlanding is about the journey and from when you are packed and leaving on your trip. When i was a student in the late 80’s i was fortunate to have like minded friends who had bakkies as i only had a bicycle 😃. One of our best trips was 3 chaps going to the swamps in a Ford Bantam each with a rucksack 2 tents and one 3 legged pot (pot was mine and still use it). We had to go off the 2 spoor road due to the thick sand on our way to where we left the car and walked further as well as commandeering a poller to take us right into the swamps. So the new Landy will definitely be a good overland vehicle and especially when one gets a little rounder with age, taking turns in the back of the bakkie without a canopy is a bit harder on the bod. I also grew up in a family who had old Landy series 2’s with which we went camping/fishing to S/Moz and N/coast kzn when one could still drive on the beach and reach amazing spots on our coastline. In those days not every second car was a 4x4 which could take one to some of the fantastic spots we have in southern africa, The new 4x4’s are so capable whether a bakkie or a SUV, however you have to often do long distances on normal roads (which are also not so normal, due to potholes) in order to get to places where there are not too many people and you can enjoy nature, and other hobbies. Enjoying the series, thanks a lot, cheers ian
What an adventure it must have been Ian. Thank you for sharing the awesome story and for the support.
Maybe that’s my problem now, I’m getting rounder and ageing 😂
Dont feel alone, but it was those rough trips that make one appreciate being able to do the trips with better and more kit,….. just must not get lazy and keep on making time to go to overland places 😎🍺
Such a refreshing series of videos. I had serious doubts about the new defender, what with all the nay sayers but I think you've hit the spot.
Great video mate; keep it up please !
Thank you very much Chris
I feel It's about acquiring the vehicle and kit to fit your needs. Custom requirements.
Exactly
I can attest to the old defender overheating with the gauge not even moving.
You ought to come over and do overlanding in kenya.
Thank you for the good job.
Thank you. One day I do hope to travel to Kenya. I believe it’s amazing.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting
Just found your channel Bruce and what a great channel and I really enjoy the “say it like it is” attitude that you have.
Your explanation on “what overlanding is” was the best explanation that I have personally ever heard.
I just bought a Ford Everest 4x4 to take us to more remote and further places (also started creating videos for TH-cam) , and had a bit of doubts that we would not be able to go everywhere we want because we do not have all the gadgets that these “big overlanders” have on their vehicle. But what you said about your parents using their car with 7 people in to explore Southern Africa hit the nail on the head. It is not about what you have, it is about enjoying the journey and making great memories.
Well done, loving your videos, busy binging all of them so I cannot wait for the new one in the Kruger😁
Thank you so much. You have just made my day. I will subscribe to your channel now. All the very best with it and hopefully we can meet sometime. Thank you so much for watching
Half the fun of ‘overlanding’ (my definition: I’m going camping in the game reserve or National Park in my car) is preparation and buying stuff you will probably not use (I do anyway). Over landing differs from 4x4 course enthusiast requirements as serious obstacles tend to be avoided if possible in remote areas by OLs’ . There’s no reason the new Defender can’t be used for over landing as with most bakkies and other vehicles in the market. Rightly so you stated comfort is king 👍 My wife’s new Defender over lands a lot to Woolworths and my Puma to Botswana and each kitted out and fit for purpose.
100% agree. Pumas and OD’s are not great for going to Woolies 😂The Old defenders are next level when hitting the dirt, carrying weight and living out of, but I am looking very forward to a proper overland trip with this ND. The transkalahari for example, is going to be a bit different with cruise control, silence and climate control :)
We doing a short weekend trip to test our new setup in Jan and then will be doing a proper trip to Zimbabwe at the end of Feb. Will document it and do a comparison.
Thank you for watching and commenting again.
Like a beer bread maker
@@Amandla-Awethu nothing wrong with beer bread. my daughter has made a Red velvet cake for her birthday, on Hunters road in Botswana before 😂. (Hunters road is a dirt track that runs along the border of Zimbabwe and Botswana for those who may not know)
Great video anyway 😊😊
😂 thank you
Great video once again bud. Keep up the good work!!!💪🏼👍🏼👌🏼
Thanks bud
Great review.
Thank you very much and thank you for watching
Overlanding to me is going off the beaten track, and doing it in a 4x4 can save you from a muddy patch. 4x4 gives me the confidence to go where city vehicles cannot go.
I don’t think there is a specific mould to fill to enable someone to use the term Overlanding to discribe their type of travel and it means different things to different people. I think Overlanding entails, travel, exploring and being self sustainable and using any form of vehicle, to achieve that.
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Shaun and thank you for watching.
Hi, we will start a trip of 13 month with our 3 children with the new defender and a teardrop.
We start from Kenya to South Africa, Namibia… and we come from Belgium 🇧🇪 🎉
Thanks for the video 👍🏾
That’s awesome Christopher. Please look me up when you are in South Africa. I will arrange a braai (barbecue) for you guys! Look me up on Facebook and message me.
Make sure you also watch the episode on my trip to Zimbabwe.
Have a great trip and I hope to meet you. Thank you for watching and commenting
Enjoying your videos! Thanks for all the work that it takes to produce these! You're helping me learn and appreciate my '22 D110 even more. I just installed the integrated air compressor and have the rear air unit, like it appears you do. Let me know if you consider installing one and I can share my experience!
Thanks very much Keith. I looked at it but due to the cost I’m not sure it’s worth it. I may fit something where the third row seat used to be. For not I will continue to use my portable one but would still like to hear your experiences.
@@OverlandingwithBruce I found it from a company in the UK for $738 (US dollars), brand new, and shipped quickly. Best deal I could find. Can't wait to watch the details of your dual battery setup. Thanks again
I installed the OEM air compressor. I think it’s about 12k. Pick my Defender up tomorrow - will have to see whether it is worth it.
@@Amandla-Awethu I heard they are really good especially as you can set the pressure and it will deflate or inflate as needed. I am still seriously thinking of installing one. All the best with the Defender. Hope you enjoy.
I agree with most, except over here in Australia LR has possible the worst reputation for reliability (both on road and offroad) everything that could go wrong often does, dealers and spares are few and far between, and the post sale attitude of LR leaves owners gutted.
That’s terrible. I hope your dealerships improve.
Another great video. Like what you did with the radio, it looks very neat. On a similar note re the wiring, I was wondering what to do to avoid having to use the lighter plug-in for a dash cam - I try to avoid those wires where possible. Ended up buying a pre-spliced loom (from PowerfulUK) which attaches very neatly inside the overhead lighting unit. No splicing required, simple plug in to existing connections. I may look at something similar for the radio.
Thank you Grant. Please let me know if you find something like that. The other option I was thinking about was wiring it to the jump start terminals in the engine compartment but I’m happy where it is now. It makes it very easy to remove if I need to.
Thank you for the idea and support.
I love the content..
I'm not sure what you use to film but may I suggest getting something like a gopro for the visuals or if you already have one also a mic that you can attach to your shirt..
It could really help your channel and up the production value
Thank you so much Sebastian. I do use a Gopro and in this episode I tried a new fancy camera which I am still learning to use. I also got a external mic. I really messed up the settings but will get it right. Thank you very much for the honest feedback and support. Hopefully the next episode will be out in about two weeks and hopefully it will be better.
can you post more content on overlanding and camping videos in new defender. it's very few channel who post video about new defender. my English not good.
Yes sure. We have just come back from a trip which I am busy editing. I will be uploading it soon.
Nice vehicle
Thank you
Hi Bruce. Nice video and well done. How is the car treating you so far. I've watched your trips with Ryan, Ed Bath and Christof and realized that your tyres still look stock. Did you have any challenges during any of your trips in as far as the rims and tyres are concerned. In the one video, you and Ryan were climbing a really steep and rocky hill. Are the wheels treating you well so far and are you planning to change them?
See you on the next one mate.
Hi Kagisho.
I have had no problems at all. In fact on the Zim trip Ryan had the bad luck of damaging a BF Goodrich mud terrain tyre and my standard tyres were perfectly fine. Sometimes its more about luck than type or brand.
I have since changed to 18inch AT tyres but I am still unsure and may go back to the standard wheels.
@@OverlandingwithBruce You taught me something. Thank you
@@kagishomashiloane2975 my pleasure. We can’t always believe what we see online.
I thought it was quite funny that you own a land rover but you are wearing a jeep shirt 😅😂😅😂
😂 I don’t have a Toyota shirt……. Yet 😂
Thank you for watching
@@OverlandingwithBruce😂😂😂😂😂 A shirt with a whining diff, at that 😂
@@noyota 😂😂
it is far too east to travel with too much gear. I am constantly weeding out all those just in case items that never get used but they seem to be contantly growing at the same time
Yes exactly and we keep buying stuff we don’t need because it’s fun but then it ends up just being extra weight and space. For example I have a full recovery kit. Never used it but i carry it around everywhere. I’m now going to take one strap and between that and the winch I will be ok.
Thanks for watching and commenting Phil B
Have you finally removed that awful defender badge from the rear quarter panel? 🙏🙃
Haha yes I have. 😂 looks much better
@@OverlandingwithBruce good man! 👍
Oh by the way. Have you managed to convince all the other "Landie" owners to start "blinking" at each other 🤣🤣🤣
Blinking or waving? 🤣
@@OverlandingwithBruce - I like that initiative. Gets people to be a lot more nicer to each other. 🤣
Exactly 👍😀
A lot is not true about bad publicity the New Defender is getting,i guess past Brand Relations are the Source of this Animosity
I have seen any only positive publicity. Where is it getting bad publicity? Would be interested to see why.
Thank you
@@OverlandingwithBruce Old Defender fans are still in their coner regarding the New one as a Sissy SUV , disregarding evolution of Machinery and added Tech to make Travelling and Overlanding Enjoyable.