Sign up with GoogleSo guys the time is fast approaching. I intend to do my longest road trip ever. The drive from Durban to Swakopmund, Namibia. it is roughly 2500km. Any recommendations or advice before starting the drive? I am so excited and a bit nervous too. I have always wanted to do the drive but 2500km is not a joke. What would you recommend to someone driving such a distance? I have never driven such a distance before. maybe max of 500km to jozi.
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Thanks.... what time of the day is best to start at? night or day?
My_King
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thanks man... I am very excited lol. was even thinking of having the car sent to a proper workshop for a service lol....it is running great so far but can't be too careful
HunterNW
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Plan your trip. Drive like 450-500Km in a day, sleep over.
Oh thanks man....
No i am not planning on driving all night but i was hoping to cover ground as much as possible. Atleast i have cruise control. So i can just hit n3 and lock in at 100 or 120km.
Yep thats the plan. i think i will probably take two or three days on the road.
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Regular stops (2 hours / 200km) for a leg stretch and walk around, maybe some coffee.
Stop when you're tired.
Don't rush. Plan the journey with safe overnight stops.
Make sure your tyres INCLUDING your spare are in good condition. Consider having some sort of breakdown cover in place.
Check you have you car's registration certificate with you for when you cross the border - and confirmation from insurance and/or finance house that you're insured for and allowed to remove the car from SA.
Stop when you're tired.
Don't rush. Plan the journey with safe overnight stops.
Make sure your tyres INCLUDING your spare are in good condition. Consider having some sort of breakdown cover in place.
Check you have you car's registration certificate with you for when you cross the border - and confirmation from insurance and/or finance house that you're insured for and allowed to remove the car from SA.
HunterNW
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That's the idea. Make it a lekker roadtrip. See new places.
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Are you travelling solo?
Yeah man.. to be honest i am counting down the time now.... A bit nervous man to be honest. never driven over 500km before.
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Apart from the human side, also made sure your car is in tip top shape. You don't want to be breaking down in the middle of no where. And if you do be prepared.
- When last did your car have service
- Check tires/water/oil etc
- Carry a medical aid kit
- Have a cell phone car charger in case you need to make a call if you break down (and hopefully there is coverage)
- Check if you have break down cover and what it covers
Take breaks often and enjoy the trip.
- When last did your car have service
- Check tires/water/oil etc
- Carry a medical aid kit
- Have a cell phone car charger in case you need to make a call if you break down (and hopefully there is coverage)
- Check if you have break down cover and what it covers
Take breaks often and enjoy the trip.
HunterNW
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I guess you're going past Bloem, and then ? What's your route to Upington ?
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Service the car and check your tyres before you go.
Those are a lot of things i will need to take care of before leaving. I appreciate it a lot man. i feel like a dream is coming true. Always wanted to do this man....