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BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

next episode is up. In this episode we visit Kruger National park and I talk about my experiences with the ND.

Hope you enjoy:

@cyberhusky Im sorry i havent done the trailer yet as this episode became too big. I will try do it in the next one. "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
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12th Apr 2022 8:41am

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

Loved this episode. Thanks for putting the time in to make these, Bruce. Incredible wildlife, good length of vids and a nice mix of sights and sounds along the journey and more nerdy technical stuff about the cars.

Given the wildlife, it's probably not the best place to push the cars to their limits and risk getting stuck, but it would be nice to see the Landy and Jimny on some more challenging terrain in future trips.

Keep up the great work!

12th Apr 2022 9:12am

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

thanks so much.

Our next big trip will be a bit tougher on the Landy. There will be lots of sand, some salt pans and probably many water crossing with camping in places that are totally wild with no facilities and lots of game including Lion, wild dog, hippo and elephant being able to visit the camps.. Please watch out for that one as it is going to be a proper test which i can not wait for.

(between then and now I will also be trying to learn more about video etc so hopefully there will be more improvements.) "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
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12th Apr 2022 10:56am

cyberhusky

Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 274

BruceT wrote:
next episode is up. In this episode we visit Kruger National park and I talk about my experiences with the ND.

Hope you enjoy:

@cyberhusky Im sorry i havent done the trailer yet as this episode became too big. I will try do it in the next one.

Hi Bruce
Of course I enjoyed your last video. As always great landscapes and wildlife shots.

You don‘t need to apologize for not showing the trailer in this video. I‘m eagerly awaiting the next episode.
What‘s the name / brand of the seat protectors?
Thx a lot for your hints.
Cheers
Manou 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)

12th Apr 2022 11:21pm

cyberhusky

Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 274

BruceT wrote:
next episode is up. In this episode we visit Kruger National park and I talk about my experiences with the ND.

Hope you enjoy:

@cyberhusky Im sorry i havent done the trailer yet as this episode became too big. I will try do it in the next one.

Hi Bruce
Of course I enjoyed your last video. As always great landscapes and wildlife shots.

12th Apr 2022 11:22pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

Thank you Manou.

They are made by Melvill and Moon.

https://melvillandmoon.com/ "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
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13th Apr 2022 8:22am

Ace7711

Member Since: 30 Sep 2021
Location: Hamburg
Posts: 110

Hi Bruce, tried your information on the seat belt alarm.
Worked, no more bing bing now if I don‘t habe the seat belt on (only for slow speeds and trailer hoocking).
Best,
Andreas 110 D250 SE Tasman Blue, white roof, black pack, advanced towing pack, rear diff locker, driver assist

15th Apr 2022 1:52pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

Brilliant. Thanks for letting me know Andreas. "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
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19th Apr 2022 1:00pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

Would anyone be interested in a short video showing all the mods i have done to my defender? These include, winch, drawer system with table and fridge slide, dual battery system, VHF Radio, seat covers and then a bunch of the standard LR accessories like skid plate, side steps, tow loops, etc? "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
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19th Apr 2022 1:18pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 809

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

Fantastic videos. They really are special for us to see the wildlife you have. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

19th Apr 2022 2:09pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

Thanks very much. So happy you enjoyed it. "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

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19th Apr 2022 3:18pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

I’ve done a few mods I thought I would share here. Also busy fitting a winch. The roof top tent is actually for my daughters Jimny, I’m just borrowing it for a trip in two weeks where I will be traveling to Zimbabwe and Botswana

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
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25th Apr 2022 3:42pm

stng110

Member Since: 04 Jun 2021
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 102

hi Bruce. Great videos. I’d love to see one on your mods. I’m particularly interested in the dual battery setup (where you connected to the 12V and ignition sources and how you payed it out), the radio setup (again, routing and aerial mounting options) and the winch (did you do it yourself or pay for it to be done?). Looking forward to it.

Simon

26th May 2022 8:08pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

thank you very much Simon.

I didn't instal it so I don't know to be honest but I will find out from the guy who installed it. He has done all my vehicles in the past and the only one I trust.

I have covered some of it in the past but wasn't sure how it will be taken or if there would be much interest if I do a ND only type video.
Take a look here for the VHF instal :
&t=24s "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrHKcjA-LJ470_H4QwPgVA

27th May 2022 5:51am

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 517

sorry. Tino my installer just replied. He said:

"our system senses according to the voltage when you start the vehicle.......but if he really needs to get ignition the best place is on the 12v socket on the left of the boot/trunk"

Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need more info.

If anyone would be interested in a video solely cover the Defender and its mods please let me know what you would like to see, so I don't miss anything out.

Thank you "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrHKcjA-LJ470_H4QwPgVA

27th May 2022 5:54am

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