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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 16:59:11 GMT 2
Hi Everyone,
I went for another trip today. It's a very nice stretch in the 'koppies' between Potch and Klerksdorp, where there are numurous Lodge's and a LOT of Wildlife! It's less 4x4, but also fun when just driving and looking for wildlife. We have our own 'Kruger Park', but without the Lions (everything else though). Enjoy.
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:00:19 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:01:26 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:02:52 GMT 2
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Post by Charles on May 8, 2011 17:05:21 GMT 2
Very nice. I must say Im jelous about your trips and your sidekick!
Charles
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:05:03 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:06:54 GMT 2
Don't be too jelous. You've got a LADA!!! Come visit, and we can go together.
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:08:41 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:12:51 GMT 2
we decided to camp out on the side of the road for a braai (Rib-eye Steaks) saw some Eland, Rooibok, a huge Kudu bull, Onyx, Wild horses
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:14:48 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:17:45 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:20:41 GMT 2
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:25:53 GMT 2
My wife at steering! :)
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Post by Stefan on May 8, 2011 17:31:02 GMT 2
I had to tow a POLICE bakkie free!! Will post the video on YouTube and let you guys know when to go have a look. LADA, the official recovery vehicle for EVERYTHING!!!
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Post by ronnie on May 8, 2011 17:54:23 GMT 2
Hi Stefan
It is nice to see people enjoying themselves with the simple things in life.
Ronnie
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Post by spikes on May 8, 2011 18:42:54 GMT 2
Hi Stefan, Well stocked NIVA Glad you and the wife had a good day and shared it with us Enjoy regards Spikes
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Post by spikes on May 8, 2011 18:45:49 GMT 2
PS. I see your NIVA also suffers of "sagging parcel shelf syndrome" Does any have a cure for it?? It is the only thing on Bongol that I don't like S
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Post by spencer on May 8, 2011 20:03:53 GMT 2
Yip, with a niva, any trip can be an adventure. Great stuff!
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Post by Stefan on May 9, 2011 18:33:40 GMT 2
Jip, it's awesome
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Post by Stefan on May 9, 2011 18:35:13 GMT 2
Spikes, What is: "sagging parcel shelf syndrome"
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Post by spikes on May 9, 2011 19:24:30 GMT 2
we decided to camp out on the side of the road for a braai (Rib-eye Steaks) saw some Eland, Rooibok, a huge Kudu bull, Onyx, Wild horses Hi Stefan Look behind your head.... the parcel shelf hangs down. Mine is about the same but no speakers fitted. It bugs me everytime I open the boot
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Post by marius on May 9, 2011 20:51:43 GMT 2
This what it's supposed to look like Attachments:
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Post by ronnie on May 10, 2011 9:01:57 GMT 2
This what it's supposed to look like Hi Marius In the photo the tailgate has 2 struts on the one side, can you see what the second one is for? Ronnie
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Post by marius on May 10, 2011 10:51:59 GMT 2
Ronnie
As you can see the parcel shelf is lifting with the tailgate so I would think it just gives (much needed) extra strength for the added weight.
Marius
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on May 10, 2011 11:16:49 GMT 2
The parcel tray on that Niva is very big as it is the long wheelbase version with a deep boot
Ari
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Post by spikes on May 10, 2011 11:37:59 GMT 2
Hi Ronnie, Marius, Stefan & Ari (i.o.o.a) ;D It seems as if two straps (arrowed) carries the parcel shelf when suspended.The struts are not connected to the shelf as far as I can see Regards Spikes Attachments:
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Post by ronnie on May 10, 2011 11:51:54 GMT 2
Hi Spikes and Ari
On Ari`s Niva when it was new it had a shelf identical to the one in the picture,(if I remember correctly) with the exception of the additional strut. On my present Niva the struts are so powerful you need to keep a strong hold on the tail gate when opening and closing.
Ronnie
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Post by Stefan on May 10, 2011 15:29:08 GMT 2
Possible solutions: 1. take out the parcel shelf; 2. use rubber bands to lift when opening the tailgate; 3. use aluminium flatbar and attach to the underside of the parcel shelf 4. 'still thinking.....' ;) It should be easy fixable, I'm still busy with the bigger projects/mods - i will eventually fix this too, but it's a bit lower down on my ticklist :)
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Post by Stefan on May 10, 2011 15:32:50 GMT 2
There must be some play between all the work too EnjoyLADA
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Post by Charles on May 10, 2011 16:06:17 GMT 2
Ronnie mine is the same. I have to jump backwards when i open it otherwise it will know me under the chin. Im sure that will still happen someday.
Charles
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