X-trail overnight camp, coffee, fire, our basic setup, quality time with the wife - Trip videos
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- X-trail overnight camp, coffee, fire, our basic setup, quality time with the wife - Trip videos
Left the kids with their granny and took the wife for an overnight trip. Last time we we're on our own camping was 15yrs ago!
In this video, you'll see our setup when sleeping in the X-trail. Also, if you remember my review video of our Ecoflow lithium battery, I was excited to test it out in real world. I have taken it on two short trips and so far I am very happy with it. You'll see clips of it in this video as I show the charge and recharge status. Run our 15L fridge from around 3pm to 11:30am the following day no charge and it still had 44% left. Plugged in my 150 solar blanket (not full sun) and it was charging more than it was drawing every time the compressor of the fridge would kick in. I have learnt how to charge this faster so another video to come up about this on another video.
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A week ago I bought a 2009 Ti in very good condition. Today was the first time I drove it a reasonable distance on dirt and was pleasantly surprised how well-mannered it is.
My only concern is it has a CVT and so I'm not keen on driving it too hard. I can't see myself attempting some of the driving in the video.
I bought the car because I needed a work vehicle with a large carrying capacity (for light loads), but I can't quite justify the need for a true 4x4 at this stage.
Was very fortunate to get the car for a lot less than market value. Odometer is in the high 200,000's, but service records show it was serviced every 10,000 up until 50,000 ago. I do know it has been serviced since then too, but just not sure the frequency. Tomorrow it's booked in for one with the mechanic who's be looking after it for last couple of years.
Since car is in such good nick, I figure I might spend a bit on it with the idea of it being my daily drive for a number of years. No radical mods, just upgrade the current laughably small nudge bar to something more substantial.
Not sure about wheels and tyres. Getting something off the shelf isn't a straightforward exercise if I ever want any kind of aggressive tread pattern and a sensible sidewall.
Car came with goodies like Rhino Racks, ARB awning, chrome sidesteps, light-bar and tow bar (complete with two different lighting sockets), so that frees me up to concentrate on fitting new suspension parts (lift kit?)
My lifestyle also means I need something that will take me places and let me camp and explore solo. This thing will do that and in style too if I open the sunroof...
Now that is how life is lived.
Enjoyed, One day at a time.
Cheers for sharing.
Amazing we have the same car and I enjoyed seeing your videos
Another great video. And a sneaky educator on the joys of using a nice quiet power source for those who think using a loud smelly generator is what camping is all about! Superb!
I really like this Ecoflow actually 😀
Lol,
My wife and I was just talking about doing this for one night also, after watching another channel that specialises with this type of setting. Normally we go for 3 or 5 days straight. But sometimes it's just great to pack the car for one night... Keep things light and easy! Nice filming!!!👍
Have the same t30
I just loved this ,very cool you two.☮
Wow, bro, very nice presentation of your gear as well as your food prep, like your videos,,,keep up the good work 🤛👍
Thanks mate!
I heard you speaking Hiligaynon....😁
Keren❤
Nice vid' Kabayan 👍
This is awesome Marvin.
What's the ingredients on that noodle soup you cooked up? Looks tasty and simple.
Would've been better if I didn't forget the carrots, shitake mushrooms and spring onions 😂
Soup is from Daiso (Japanese nabe soup base), chopped onions, diced chicken, ramen noodle, cabbage and topped with fried garlic.
@@ruggedlife 🤣🤣 😂
As you do when you go camping, there is always something forgotten.
I might give this a trial run at home. It looks like a great winter meal.
@@Triple-N yep you're right. There's always something, always.
Yep, make sure to add all ingredients in. It's not bad at all.
I had X-trail T30 and my height is 182 cm. It was challenging to sleep inside the car in a boot space with rear chairs down, not enough length, and my legs were not resting at night. It seems tall people need some very long Volvo estate to sleep inside normally
Yes the perks of short people like us 😂
I use my Landrover, the mattress is 1.90m and with the front seats moved further ahead I would have over 2m - nothing of similar size and weight beats the old boxy shape for room 😄
@@michaelmueller7962 agree. This mattress is actually for my Land Rover. Took me a while to find one that would fit just right. It just happens to 'kinda' fit in the Xtrail so I use it here too.
great videos! whats your sleeping matress, the one which goes inside de car?
Cheers. It's the Dune 4wd Premium super single.
Lots of little bits and pieces of stuff coming out from the suv but what happens if it rains? I guess you get wet then without a 4x4 you then get bogged
These xtrails are capable of a bit more than what people realise with a few basic mods. This channel has a video showing what he has done. Of course it’s not a Patrol or Landcruiser but it’s a cheap way to do some basic 4wd.
@@dant4071 oh cool! I thought the x-trail was front wheel drive. Sorry 👍
Hey they are way more capable than you think. As what Dan T said, it's not gonna be like a Patrol or Cruiser but it is a very practical all around vehicle. Have a look at my recent 'Ultimate 4wd compilation video' if you haven't yet and you'll be surprised what it can do. After all that 4wding, touch wood haven't broken anything and only done normal maintenance. It is over 240,000kms now.
If it rains, they all go into the Front Runner Wolf boxes and army ammo boxes which are dust/waterproof 👍
The last time i cooked like that while camping the birds stole my food
Oh dear 🤦♂️
Hey bro just have random question but leaving the boot or door open for long wouldn't that let battery die?
No. If there is a cabin light, then it may but it will take days to drain it.
Can you tell me please what is the maximum height of the person that can sleep in the xtrail with the rear seats down as you do?thanks in advance
From what I remember, someone said he is 6'2" and managed to fit. I'll be making a video soon that may cover that.
@@ruggedlife great!thanks
What did you use for window screens?
Called Window Sox. There are similar products in Supercheapauto
I'm sure I heard tagalog. Pinoy ka ba?
Hiligaynon. Bacolod represent 😉
I thought you would be. 😊
Kumusta pare!
@@ruggedlife I was gonna ask the same... My mum is from Bohol actually. ✌️
Hi mate, which inflator deflator do you recommend me? do you think ozito pxc is good or maybe a cheaper one? thanks
Inflator for stuff like air mattress etc? Ozito is good value for money.
@@ruggedlife for tyres, I will need one for use my t31 on the beach, but I am not sure if with one cheap it’s okay or would be better go with something better, I saw your video about materials to go to the beach, but not sure which one you have. I have read good reviews about ozito pxc, I think battery 4Ah, charger and compressor about $160, but maybe its okay with the same that you have? which brand? thanks!
@@carlosr.2595 for tyre, I have the Ridge Ryder from Supercheapauto and the old model Kings from 4wdsupacentre. I would go for a mid range quality product for your use. Ozito pxc should be fine but I haven't heard feedback from it yet when used offroad. Probably best to stick with compressors that are designed for offroad use to be honest.
@@ruggedlife the ridge ryde compressor from superchepauto is deflator as well or I would need to buy something extra?
You'll need to buy a deflator which is different.
where is your spare tyre son?
It's still in the original place under the floor in the boot.
Filipina your wife?
We all are 😀