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Ben and Ashley embark on a 4x4 road trip from Cape Town, South Africa, heading north toward the Namibian border in a vintage V8 Land Rover. The vehicle features manual controls, analog dials, and a high-low range gearbox.1:47 During the transit, the air conditioning system fails, requiring a recharge at a local garage.10:13 The crew navigates off-road terrain to reach a campsite located within an abandoned granite mine.17:20 To manage engine overheating during the ascent, they manually spray water onto the radiator.15:36 The vehicle also experiences a loose spare tire, which requires securing mid-transit.14:49 The trip includes stops in Springbok, where the crew sources local biltong.11:49 They utilize a trailer equipped with a fridge, stove, and hot water for their camping needs.3:23

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