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New contender for the throne

New contender for the throne

Saturday morning dawned dark and dreary with a steady drizzle soaking the landscape. Cycling wasn’t going to happen, judging from the stream of sms messages from the usual group. So Tina and I decided to go caravan shopping since she hadn’t seen any of the models and I had only seen a ten year old […]

Local agents for Conquorer Commander and Jurgens Explorer

Local agents for Conquorer Commander and Jurgens Explorer

Just did a quick look up for local dealers for these two manufacturers: Conqueror Connection Cape Town (T/A Safari Centre Cape Town) Address: Shop 9, Motor City, Goodwood, Cape Town, Tel:             (021) 595-3910 E-mail: sales@safarict.co.za Leisureland Caravans 021 948 4425 021 948 7083  GPS:S33° 54.168′ E18° 37.966′ Visit our new premises on Modderdam Rd Bellville    www.LeisureLand.co.za Tygerberg Caravans & […]

Conqueror Commander vs Jurgens Explorer

Have just had a look at the respective websites for both the Jurgens Explorer and the Conqueror Commander off road caravans. I must say, they both look very impressive and more than capable of doing the job. I have also found some interesting reading matter on the 4X4 Community Forum. Now it’s down to the […]

Conquerer Commander off road caravan

Just been doing some searching and came across an alternative. Caravan! The Conquerer Commander made in Gauteng. Some interesting reading relating to build quality and features on 4×4 community forum. More to follow.

One year and counting!!!!

John and I dreamed of this trip some years ago, it remained a dream that was never far from reality in our minds….well guess what….it is about to come true….we are planning our roadtrip at this very moment. We have this year to finalise unfinished business, plan, sort and then S-T-A-R-T.  We don’t have any […]

Jurgens Explorer off road caravan

Jurgens Explorer off road caravan

The discussion has recently turned to accommodation on the road and what sort of living arrangements would work best? Well, considering the fact we will be travelling with “the bullies” and also planning to stop over at selected spots for   extended periods, the debate is raging between a camper van or caravan. Neither Tina  […]

It’s finally happening

It’s hard to believe, but the dream of travelling aroung our magnificent South Africa is finally taking shape. It seems that the planets are aligning and the Gods are willing. We are in the early stages of planning, with the daily discussion centering on: what vehicle would best suit our needs? do we need passports […]

ACTIVITIES

Cintsa Beach Walk

It was another lazy Saturday afternoon in Cintsa. Tina was indulging in a siesta so I decided to take the dogs for a leisurely beach walk. One of the most appealing things about Cintsa is the pristine sandy beach that follows the curve of the bay for miles. Tina and I had noticed an astonishing […]

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