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Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 13:13
by Lekrom
Hello folks! New to this forum, though I have been a member of 4x4community for a few years.

There's obviously a reason for being new here: proud owner of a Patrol since this weekend!
Been a passionate wildlife photographer since 2009, so getting to remote corners of Africa is important to me.

Just traded in my trusty 2008 Pathfinder 4.0L V6 after nearly 200,000km of various adventures for a well-looked after unmodded unkitted 2013 Patrol 3.0L Di with low mileage.
Hope to learn much more about this beast and how best kit it out and care for it.


1. Name: Morkel Erasmus (Lekrom)

2. Birthday and Age: 28 September, 36

3. Town and Country of residence: Secunda, MP, RSA

4. Home Language: Afrikaans

5. Occupation/Business: Industrial Engineer / Management Consultant

6. Family status: Married, with kids

7. Membership - Other 4X4 Clubs and Forums: 4x4 Community, Outdoorphoto, etc.

8. Current 4x4: 2013 Patrol P65/P73 3.0L Di

9. Current Mods: N/A

10. Mods on wish list: Bullbar, winch, roof rack, loading racks, dual battery system, "Endless air" compressor, etc.

11. Vehicle on wish list: N/A

12. Previous 4x4's: Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6 A/T

13. Last 3 offroad or overland destinations: Namibia, Mana Pools, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

14. Your favourite destination: Anywhere where there are more stars at night than you can fathom!

15. Other hobbies: Photography, Guitar, Songwriting, Reading, Cooking

16. GPSr and Map Data used: TomTom, Google Maps

17. Rate your 4X4 and overlanding experience: Amateur

18. Online Photo Site: www.morkelerasmus.com OR www.facebook.com/morkel.erasmus.photo

19. Photos of you and your Vehicle:

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 13:42
by Oetie
Welkom op die forum en in die Patrol familie Morkel!!

Voeg die installasie van n Madman op jou wishlist, jy sal die voordeel daarvan sien sodra geinstalleer.

:welcomewave:

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 15:22
by ricster
Welcome to the Patrol family !!

Yeah, without a shadow of a doubt, the madman is like a condom to a teenager.... should never leave home without it.....hahaha

The 3.0L had a bad reputation motor wise, so adding the Madman EGT monitor is the key to engine longevity. Don't get me wrong those 3.0L motors are very powerful and fuel efficient, but just need a little bit of extra TLC

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 15:23
by iandvl
Welkom Morkel. :salute: :salute:

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 16:21
by izakjbrt
Welkom!

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 16:30
by Peter Connan
Baie welkom Morkel

To all those who think I understand how a camera works, go check out Morkel's work!

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 18:05
by Tinus lotz
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Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 18:05
by Tinus lotz
Welkom hierdie jou kar?

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 18:16
by hugejp
:welcomewave:

Re: Newbie from Secunda

Posted: 01 Apr 2019 19:42
by Lekrom
Thanks everyone! Dankie almal!

Will do the Madman installation ASAP. Want this baby to last for years...
Tinus lotz wrote: 01 Apr 2019 18:05 Welkom hierdie jou kar?
Yes @Tinus - dit is! Jy moes hom tussen Woensdag en Vrydag gesien het...Wat was jou indrukke?