tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8763815008377790078..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Namibia Car Rental 4x4 CampingKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67211677974775745722013-12-14T05:24:07.664-05:002013-12-14T05:24:07.664-05:00You are so right. Even a very small 3 way for an R...You are so right. Even a very small 3 way for an RV is over $1,100mexicowilkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562751577774281580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17210207540497244372013-12-12T10:41:53.228-05:002013-12-12T10:41:53.228-05:00Thanks butterbean. We have happy days every day!Thanks butterbean. We have happy days every day!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54155466076060064122013-12-12T10:41:23.674-05:002013-12-12T10:41:23.674-05:00Hi Alex, ours is a Daihatsu Terios. I don't fi...Hi Alex, ours is a Daihatsu Terios. I don't find any difference in comfort between the two. Sure wish they had cruise control though! The Terios is definitely better on fuel, plus it's a gasser instead of diesel.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74243085714787064032013-12-12T10:39:37.539-05:002013-12-12T10:39:37.539-05:00Agreed, we like motorhomes as well. Having said th...Agreed, we like motorhomes as well. Having said that, we enjoyed this experience. Nope, never had to put it away wet although I can't see how it would have been any more difficult.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34546903747402887332013-12-12T10:38:28.043-05:002013-12-12T10:38:28.043-05:00As you know, RV fridges are very expensive for wha...As you know, RV fridges are very expensive for what you get as well. If the fridge in our motorhome ever goes bad, I'll be buying one of these!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-405805384480945252013-12-12T10:37:33.199-05:002013-12-12T10:37:33.199-05:00You can buy these fridges through the American dis...You can buy these fridges through the American distributor at https://engel-usa.com/products/fridge-freezers/engel-mt45-ac-dc-fridge-freezer<br /><br />Interestingly, they're cheaper than I thought!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72235984188758469912013-12-12T10:36:44.406-05:002013-12-12T10:36:44.406-05:00As a complete setup, including the truck and every...As a complete setup, including the truck and everything it's about $90 a day.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61883736011528417632013-12-12T10:34:52.742-05:002013-12-12T10:34:52.742-05:00Yeah, much nicer being up off the ground. And it w...Yeah, much nicer being up off the ground. And it was such an easy setup, not sure why they're not more popular in North America. In fact, it's FAR easier setup than any tent trailer I've ever seen!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68093657593343372612013-12-10T11:28:42.615-05:002013-12-10T11:28:42.615-05:00Howdy R&K,
Kevin, you make it look so simple; ...Howdy R&K,<br />Kevin, you make it look so simple; but you did have a month of practice !!!<br /><br />Thanks, for showing us how !!!<br /><br />Hope y'all have a HAPPY DAY !!!!!!butterbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175812283517686524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84423543454406482012013-12-10T08:55:29.732-05:002013-12-10T08:55:29.732-05:00Great description of how to use roof top tent, mig...Great description of how to use roof top tent, might come handy on my next visit. Would you be kind and compare driving comfort on gravel roads between Nissan and small Daihatsu Bego? Not for camping, of course, the Bego, only driving from lodge to lodge. Thanks, and have a great travel onward. AlexUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435248770114000290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50246502772017930972013-12-09T12:20:18.917-05:002013-12-09T12:20:18.917-05:00Still not going to convert me from a motorhome or ...Still not going to convert me from a motorhome or campervan! Did you ever have to put it away wet ???? Hear that is a real pain. Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38607125270127585782013-12-09T11:52:13.696-05:002013-12-09T11:52:13.696-05:00You make it look so easy...and what fun!!!You make it look so easy...and what fun!!!Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411109402153226744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46155679001591317412013-12-09T11:33:02.488-05:002013-12-09T11:33:02.488-05:00wow 1200.00 for the fridge that looks like a picni...wow 1200.00 for the fridge that looks like a picnic cooler. guess when you are that specialized it costs. great tutorialDonna W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05019476423396804316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-29903899984448676432013-12-09T10:47:34.211-05:002013-12-09T10:47:34.211-05:00Kevin could you give the name [brand] of the fridg...Kevin could you give the name [brand] of the fridge. It sure would be handy to have when boondocking in Mexico. Thanks BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364897586190858471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76547988441735532172013-12-09T10:12:03.995-05:002013-12-09T10:12:03.995-05:00You've said what the rental fee is but I'v...You've said what the rental fee is but I've not stored it in my memory bank - one more time, please. I don't think I'd attempt it by myself but I could look for 'friends!'mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1157441701477387912013-12-09T09:39:23.457-05:002013-12-09T09:39:23.457-05:00Looks like a great setup for tent camping, very ef...Looks like a great setup for tent camping, very efficient!our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31410533572775740182013-12-09T09:39:14.476-05:002013-12-09T09:39:14.476-05:00Amazing how compact and organized they have been a...Amazing how compact and organized they have been able to make that camping experience.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43194807834994268212013-12-09T08:55:12.404-05:002013-12-09T08:55:12.404-05:00Cool pic of your campsite!Cool pic of your campsite!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8539970216535538292013-12-09T08:28:21.558-05:002013-12-09T08:28:21.558-05:00Excellent. I really like the system. Probably fe...Excellent. I really like the system. Probably feel a lot more safe off the ground at night too.Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13153684482068835702013-12-09T08:20:46.086-05:002013-12-09T08:20:46.086-05:00I like the idea that, since you're going camp...I like the idea that, since you're going camping, they supply you with the gear. <br />Not like the RV rental companies over here who give you absolutely NOTHING. Or, they charge you extra for some sort of "kit". Just lame.<br />Nice little tutorial.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.com