Brown Davis 130L long-range fuel tank — Kalahari range anxiety eliminated
10 months of ownership, 5 proper off-road trips ranging from day runs to 7-day expeditions. Here is my honest, no-BS review.
Bought from the brand directly for R5k. Fitting took a full Saturday in the driveway with my brother.
Performance: does exactly what it claims and has not let me down in the field.
Compared to the cheaper alternatives: I considered the alternative before buying. The price difference was around R3367. Based on what I have seen from other owners in this community, I think I made the right call — though I acknowledge I have not used the other one personally.
Would I buy again: Without hesitation. Rating: 10/10.
Any specific questions — happy to help. I remember how hard it was to find honest owner reviews before I bought, so I try to pay it forward.
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10 months of ownership, 5 proper off-road trips ranging from day runs to 7-day expeditions. Here is my honest, no-BS review.
Bought from the brand directly for R5k. Fitting took a full Saturday in the driveway with my brother.
Performance: does exactly what it claims and has not let me down in the field.
Compared to the cheaper alternatives: I considered the alternative before buying. The price difference was around R3367. Based on what I have seen from other owners in this community, I think I made the right call — though I acknowledge I have not used the other one personally.
Would I buy again: Without hesitation. Rating: 10/10.
Any specific questions — happy to help. I remember how hard it was to find honest owner reviews before I bought, so I try to pay it forward.
— hannes_strydom
Good review. I have had the same roof rack for 43 months and the experience matches yours — the SA support makes the premium worthwhile.
10 months of ownership, 5 proper off-road trips ranging from day runs to 7-day expeditions. Here is my honest, no-BS review.
Bought from the brand directly for R5k. Fitting took a full Saturday in the driveway with my brother.
Performance: does exactly what it claims and has not let me down in the field.
Compared to the cheaper alternatives: I considered the alternative before buying. The price difference was around R3367. Based on what I have seen from other owners in this community, I think I made the right call — though I acknowledge I have not used the other one personally.
Would I buy again: Without hesitation. Rating: 10/10.
Any specific questions — happy to help. I remember how hard it was to find honest owner reviews before I bought, so I try to pay it forward.
— hannes_strydom
The point about fitting time is important. I budgeted 4 hours and it took almost exactly that. Worth planning properly rather than rushing it the day before a trip.
Just ordered one based on this thread. Delivery to Rustenburg was 6 working days and it arrived well packaged. First impressions match your review — build quality is excellent.