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IN A BRIBE ATTEMPT IN PERU WE USED THIS TECHNIQUE TO GET AWAY 😬 #163 - Chez Team
October 12, 2023 · 25 min · 22K views · Perú
What this video covers
A motorhome traveling through the Peruvian Andes faces severe mechanical strain and road conditions while navigating a 134-kilometer stretch of mountain terrain.8:32 The route, which includes a 20-kilometer detour through steep, unpaved mountain paths, forces the vehicle to operate almost exclusively in first gear for hours.4:17 The rough terrain causes significant interior damage, including a collapsed bed, displaced furniture, and scattered belongings.9:37 After arriving at their destination, the crew cleans clogged fuel injectors in Ayacucho to restore engine power for high-altitude driving.16:52 During the transit, police stop the vehicle and attempt to solicit a bribe by questioning the validity of the expired technical inspection (BTV).11:06 The crew avoids the bribe by threatening to record the interaction with a GoPro camera, a tactic they recommend for deterring corrupt officials.12:48 The crew emphasizes that while they prefer to pay official fines rather than bribes, they maintain their vehicle documentation as thoroughly as possible to avoid legitimate issues.14:33
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