We’re back and in the episode It goes very wrong and could be the end of our Overlanding adventure. Enjoy episode 1 to what is going to be an amazing series. Cheers legends
Man, my world turned upside down when I saw the most positive man, Ryan, of all people, sad and defeated. So glad for you and me and all of us that you found your bearings and so much positivity again to make it on a new trip with just a few days of preparation. What an example of resilience and positivity. And you know; what you radiate, you receive. Goes to show.
@@4x4ventures_southafrica allthough it made me sad with you, my compliments for laying bare your soul there. Important example for people who struggle not to keep it inside and for overlanders to see the struggles and not only the shiny parts. The highs get even higher thanks to the lows. Enjoy your trips to the fullest. Ps in july 23 was in Robins and on that same small road a.o past chingahobe dam (was it really detema in the film, and not chingahobe, if so boy it was dried out). Will be back in Hwange this year (and all of the zimparks).
I would like to apologize about my comment l made on Ford, l quickly realized my mistake that the channel is mainly on adventure rather than on reliability and resiliency on the truck, hopefully you will accept my appologe. Let the adventure continue .
Accepted legend and yes, you are right. It’s about the adventure. You my friend are a true squire, a gentleman and a scholar. I salute you for your reply. Brilliant and I look forward to taking you on the next adventure mate. Cheers
Hi Ryan, what an interesting video.. It's good to see the ranger back up and running.. I was worried for you initially, buddy... we are all ready for more adventures with you and Edd
You folks ( Ryan, Ed, Christoff) have inspired me to get out again and go exploring. Granted I live very close to Kruger which is a huge bonus. Thanks for documenting your adventures, I’m inspired again👍
i Feel you. i have been there before. Getting my bakkie back this week coming after 1 year of standing. love the ranger drive absolutely lekker but if it goes wrong it goes horibly wrong. All the best for you hoop you get back on the road soon.
Thank you Ryan & Ed who came to our rescue in Gonarezhou when our battery died in the middle of the day in an isolated spot. Look forward to that episode and some future trips to Mozambique 🇲🇿
Excellent presentation of the complete overlanding experience. Great to watch. I’ve always wondered why we don’t have diesel polishers on overlanding vehicles, similar to what you have on yachts, are they too big? Would love to know.
Thanks Ryan for sharing the highs and lows It must have been difficult but you pushed through like the legend you are Big shoutout to those who helped you through this 🎉
Sorry about your truck there Ryan. It's never a nice thing to go through that. But on a happier note , it all turned out well in the end. I'm happy for you. Thanks for coming to our country visiting Robins and Sinamatella camps. I've had great times at these places in the past. Marvelous adventure that. Can hardly wait for the next episode.❤
Ryan, great video and content. I grew up in my teenager years traveling much of Southern Africa with my family, vehicle breakdown was stock standard on most of those trips...regardless of vehicle manufacturer. It is never a nice moment when it happens. Once it happened with us between Kang and Ghanzi, we where towed by a Namibian from Windhoek all the way to Gobabis. From there a flatbed to Swakopmund. My dad just kept the holiday going, stayed 3 weeks in Swakop, then drove back with a fixed vehicle... Love your work!
Yup, he’s an absolute legend. That’s what good friends are for and just happy to have the squire, the gentleman and scholar in my life. Forgot wildlife and adventure addict. Thanks Chris 🙌
Good day Mr Ryan I just finished watching this one. That was bad but I'm happy you managed to put things in order and be back on the adventure. I'm enjoying your episodes here in Botswana in Serowe village if you know it. Your episodes has been an inspiration to me and shown how beautiful our continent is. Hope to meet you one day and take a selfie with you🤙
You can't keep a good man down. Happy that all worked out well. Enjoy your Ranger and may it reward you with many miles of safe and reliable travels 🙏👍
I felt your heartbreak Ryan! But very your positivity and faith pulled you through, well done. Very happy that you back working,taking us on adventures. Big shout out to Ed as well who has been a true mate during this difficult time!
Great episode Ryan, as usual. Really glad to see the ranger lives again. Also, I know this was filmed last year but I am glad that you are also back in the saddle and able to bring us more adventure...Magic! 🫡
Thanks mate. Yes, back in the saddle and feeling allot better. The adventures will continue mate and looking forward to showing you the next episode. Expect the unexpected legend
Legendary Adventure so far!! Glad the Angels helped with the Ranger Hurry up with the next episode though 😂 Hope you are feeling much stronger, happier and recovered after the last few months.
Thank you Brianna. Yes, doing and feeling much much better. The next episode is done and dusted. I’ll upload it when I am back from a trip on the 25th of April. It’s going to be an epic episode. A tear jerker, so get prepared for something amazing
Mate, I just love your introduction, your videography of those animals is just spectacular and it carries on to the shots taken later in the video. Beautiful work Ryan.
Hey my man good to see you back 💙, we remember the troubles you had all them months ago and glad you got a new motor sorted for your beloved Ford. Can’t wait to follow along on your tip it’s sad to see how now how dry Zimbabwe has been over this Summer and see how the wildlife will struggle over your coming episodes will be interesting to watch. Take of your self buddy see you in the next one 😎
Wow, thank you Arthur. You are amazing!! I really appreciate your support and super thanks. Thank you mate. Always bud, hanging in there is what it’s all about. Especially when the going gets tough. Keep well and all the best to you and yours. See you at the next one. Cheers
@@4x4ventures_southafrica My pleasure Ryan. I’m a SA boy living in Texas and I love your shows. Ed’s and Kristo’s too. Makes a SA boy in Texas lekker homesick, but seeing all those animals is magnificent. Keep up the good work boet!!
I drive a 2019 Ford Ranger 2.2 daily for work, she's pushing 300 000km and let me tell you she doesn't skip a beat. I only put 50ppm from Engen and sometimes Sasol or Shell. Bad diesel will grenade any diesel motor.
Negative experiences are inevitable, its the way you react that makes all the difference! your awesome attitude is not only infectious but it got you through to the other side! I personally believe that you have done more for the Ford brand here in South Afirca than all their other advertising combined! keep inspiring the rest of us to get out there and live rather than just exist!
Wow, thank you Kyle. Really appreciate the amazing words legend. It’s fantastic to be enjoying this and great to share it with you all. Here’s to the next one mate and I’ll see you there. It’s epic
The trip is definitely worth all the grief leading up to it. What an amazing community you have around you to get your vehicle ready for this adventure. Rhys seems like very good company, and brings fresh eyes to how wonderful it all is.
What a beautiful episode , I am glad you managed to get your car fixed , thank you for sharing your adventure with us , I am from Zim one day when i can afford I will visit Hwange
Welcome to the adventure mate and thank you for your support. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channels. It helps us. Yes, they take an absolute beating on every trip, and even though we nurse and look after them, it is just par for the course and part of our adventures. Enjoy mate
So sorry that this happened to you Ryan & sad to see you down! We are just very chuffed that you have the Ranger back up & running & you can keep going with your passion. The trip sounds fantastic & looking forward to watching the episodes to follow! Safe travels
Thank you Dee. I was down but I’m never out as some saying goes, somewhere. Trials and tribulations legend. Par for the course. I’m hoping you enjoy this series as much as we had the privilege of travelling it and experiencing these amazing places. I’ll definitely see you at the next one and can’t wait. Take care and stay safe. Cheers
Following your adventures for a while. I felt your pain when your engine broke. As you have found out, eventually it all gets sorted out. Thanks for inspiring me and the small channel creators like myself. We aspire to be like you and Ed.
Thanks mate, and yes, it was a tough time and glad to be on the other side now. Shit man, that’s awesome and very kind of you to say. If I may; Keep creating, keep having fun, don’t worry about what others say, and most importantly have fun figuring it all out and learn constantly. Some chaps don’t have the patience, time or willingness to be better. Unfortunately, it’s easy to disappear in the repetition of what’s already been done, find your own voice and differences in your channel. You will do better than the rest if you learn from channels that appeal to you. RU-vid is not easy, it takes long. Many channels have failed not from lack of trying, but spark in what they create. Be inspired by who and what you like legend. We salute you, and thank you again.
Great to see you back after all of these setbacks Ryan, you can't keep a great adventurer down for long! Really enjoyed you showing us the "whole enchilada" - nothing in our lives comes easy but you're a testament to determination & commitment. All the best to you from the Noosa Hinterland in Queensland Australia ✌️🙏💪
Brilliant and thank you for your on going support and kind words. Yeh, been a tough one mate. I think it has everything to do with my better half and kids. They have been amazing for my soul. Good to hear from you and fantastic to get your legendary support from Queensland, Aus. Great to have you on board mate. Stay safe to you and yours 👌
About the ranger!!!!!! I share your pain. We don’t line to see our vehicles having issues. Small or big it’s a pain. Glad your engine issues was resolved. Safe miles on the new assembly.
Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh, you my friend are an absolute magician with the patience of a pure cooking athlete to be able to train ol Rhys. Enjoy mate and thanks for reaching out bud
Ended up signing up as a Patreon mate. More long term that way. All the best. I like how you are fair about countries outside of South Africa and you let us see it warts and all and I particularly enjoyed your Zim videos (it's personal) and hope I bump into you in Zim when I'm there drinks and dinner and me and you can kill me with your on the road stories Ndatenda/Ngiya bonga/Thanks Tendai
Hi Ryan. The exact same thing has just happened to my 3.2lt XLT ranger on route to Mozambique. Had the exact same vibration and no warnings and then loss of power and oil everywhere! My car is still being assessed, but I am almost certain it’s the same situation as you! 😢
Hi Ryan Glad you back on the road. Number 1 Modification on an over-landing vehicle is an Extra Fuel filter with a better Micron filter than the standard one of your vehicle. This can reduce engine wear by up to 50% or even 70%
Hey Ryan, man, my heart made a deafening THUMP after the first few minutes, when I heard you need a new motor. I am very glad that you have buddies in the caliber of Ed, these buddies are worth a lot! Hope you get sorted out soon, car wise and the other thing as well. Keep up the good work, but most of all look after yourself, get back into balance. Sending a big "man hug" and "strongs", all the best! 🛻
What an epic episode it is, glad to see the ranger performing absolutely very well after it's reborn and to see you back in the bush which is always the best environment to be. Can't wait to see the next amazing episode 🤙 Magic !!!
Thanks for your input and sorry but also glad you could have solved your problem with your Ranger. I have a 2015 T6 3.2 Supercab auto. Only have 120K happy km's. I am a bit concerened about the bad fuel problems causing the problems you experienced. Do you have any advise regarding type of fuel filters and how often a person should actually replace them. Other thing is advise for an extended air intake or 'snorkel' as we call it here in SA. Thanks for all your other videos, really enjoy it. Pieter
Great content. I have a question regarding your comments that it could have potentially been the bad fuel in Zambia that may have contributed in part to the failure you experienced. With that in mind what sort of risk mitigation measure could one take in order to minimize this risk. I’ve seen guys add tablets to their fuel in Botswana with a Pajero sport as it gave us a check engine light when we filled up obviously with bad fuel. Does anything like that exist? Great content. I always watch when I start planning my trips. Not nearly as extreme as your trips but I tend to learn something new. Thank you.
Good work 👍 Have witnessed this scenario over landing my way around Australia yes modern diesels are not tolerant to low grade/contaminated fuel maybe something to consider is to use a high quality filter funnel which pre filters while filling at the fuel pump also gives you a chance to visually check what’s going into the tank also if you haven’t already got a good aftermarket pre filter separator with warning light additionally to what the cars factory filters these things will buy you some preventative insurance so you get a long life from your new motor I in fact run a twenty yrld petrol car because I don’t trust modern diesel cars in super remote places but that’s not for everyone I know JA
I feel for you dude, not lekker! Dirty fuel probably played a part. I don’t know the kilometres on your vehicle and if the injectors were ever cleaned or replaced. It is recommended to have them done every 200000 to 250000kms. An expensive operation indeed 🙁 A common problem with common rail diesels. Thanks for a great show ❤
Awesome Trevor and appreciate the feedback. Thanks for sharing. The ranger was at 147000 kms. No cleaning of the injectors was done. I was looking at doing them at 160 000kms though, but the gremlins heard my thoughts for sure. Take care and I’ll see you at the next one
Glad to have the old girl running again , dirty fuel will cause the injectors to drip and over fuel , hope you have a fitted a aftermarket RACOR fuel filter system and change it every 5000km this will save your engine .
Absolutely mate. This suspension is absolutely fantastic. Can’t wait to do my final review of them. Brilliant, and what’s even better is the support from the guys over at opposite lock Africa. The best chaps. Brilliant
@@4x4ventures_southafrica almost moved to SA once😅. Lovely yes, rough too, got 30cm snow last days, the 6th month of winter. Cars a big business here, testing, worked myself 2 years at VW testing for Porsche & Audi
"There's a whole bunch in there" "Okay, it's called the herd dude" 😂😂😂 you made me laugh. Love you guys, great contents you're giving us. Love from Zim living in the UK. One Africa, one people ❤
@@4x4ventures_southafrica I have read about the EGR been blanked off and wonder if you could share more details on why, how and who can do it as I have a 3.2 Ranger doing 110 000km. Thank you from SA
The chaps at Ford did it under heir suggestion. EGR stands for exhaust gas regulator. Apparently it somewhat hinder performance in due respect of controlling emissions. Blanking this outlet is simple and is apparently good for the motor as it dispels heat and breathes better? Hope I’m right
Wow. Sorry about the vehicle trouble. All seems have worked out. Hwange, we were lucky enough to spend a day there in 2019 with some great guides. Our first roan antelope, but I don't which was better, sitting for half an hour with 3 cheetahs on the side of the road or a massive pride of lions sleeping in the 43 degree heat.
