I DON'T KNOW HOW WE WILL PULL THIS OFF! ...Ep 419
5 October 2025 · 29 min · 24K views · South Africa & Cape of Good Hope
What this video covers
Josh and Tallulah, liveaboards currently based in South Africa, prepare their 2010 Land Rover Defender for an overland expedition to Namibia.0:43 With under two weeks before their visa expires, the crew performs a shakedown drive from Cape Town to Knysna to complete vehicle registration and roadworthy certification.4:23 The Defender requires immediate mechanical intervention, including a clutch service kit replacement and new suspension bushings, to pass inspection.19:00 The crew also sources a hardshell rooftop tent and attempts to integrate a 12-volt Dometic fridge into the vehicle's power system.1:09 Despite testing multiple units, the vehicle's 12-volt auxiliary plug fails to power the fridges, forcing the team to rely on a borrowed unit while troubleshooting the electrical fault on the road.26:43 The final preparations include securing jerry cans from a local contact and managing a tight timeline to reach the border.24:51 The transition from maritime life to overlanding involves navigating complex paperwork, vehicle maintenance, and logistical hurdles in an unfamiliar environment.
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