The truck is spacious for its footprint and should be able to do everything we want of it. The basic bones of the truck and box are strong and the layout works as intended. I have been disappointed that there are so many small issues that still need fixing however we are relentlessly pursuing each …
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So Close 1-10-24
It has been four months since the last build update. I haven’t posted until now as I really didn’t know how this was all going to end up. We have continued to enjoy being in South Africa. We have met new friends and enjoyed the culture. The build has unfortunately been slow and caused me …
Mein Shiff 5 – Cape Town to and around the Greek Islands
We still had some time to wait for our truck. Not enough time to go back to Australia but too much to sit around in Cape Town. I found a relocation cruise of the ship Mein Shiff 5 (My Ship), all German speaking. As the Suez Canal was closed due to conflict the ship needed …
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Huge Changes – Progress – 24/5/24 –
When I visited on Friday we found multiple people working on the truck and massive changes since the visit 5 days before. There is still a loong way to go but it is starting to look like a motorhome. It is more spacious inside than I anticipated and very light. Windows look large and should …
West Coast Part 2 – Spectacularly Rugged
River beach camping with Vervet monkeys and views of Namibia. Martian like rugged mountain passes and satellite and star filled nights beside the fire. After passing through vast plains of succulents and proteas we arived at the small town of Eksteensfontein named after the Reverend Eksteen (Originally named Stinkfontein -smelly water) for our park permit. …
West Coast – Remote Magnificence
Campground behind the dunes. Quiet. Nice coffee shop for breakfast. Blue mussels and lobster heads all over the beaches. We couldn’t believe the number of shells. Locals advised us that this is normal and not some result of a storm. There was also a seafood processing plant and commercial fishing launch ramp. I suspect this …
Truck Progress – 21-4-24
Close friends will know that I have been continually frustrated with AC Motorhomes build schedule slipages. We have been here nearly six weeks now, and only have six weeks to go this trip. There has been progress, however at this rate, we are not getting our motorhome this trip. I also get angry when other …
Milnerton, Jamestown, Paarl, Hout Bay
For Easter we booked a little closer to Cape Town centre. This was a newly built unit with views over the beach but situated a bit back from the beach and behind the main road. Traffic noise was high if the balcony door was open and it was a bit hot with the door closed. …
Stellenbosch and Build Progress – The First Few Days
Easy and Smooth but Long. We arrived at the airport with plenty of time and there was few people at the airport so we were cleared through security with three hours to go before our flight. I got to sit in the bar and watch the end of the cricket test. I enjoyed the wait. …
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Africa Adventure – It’s Happening
• We have our four year Retirement Visas. • The truck is in the workshop for measuring up the sub-frame. The builder is happy with most of the specifications, and we are confirming colours. • Most of our accessories have arrived. • I have contacted the water treatment specialist, the bull bar manufacturer, the alternator …