Camping with an Audi TT | Will it Camp?
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Welcome to my "Will it Camp?" series, where I take anything and everything to see how capable it is in a camping scenario!
Today's episode features this 2015 Audi TT from my friend Derick. It didn't take much persuading to convince him to go camping with me but with his sportscar.
I was impressed by the amount of boot space this 2-seater Audi has. After tightly squeezing it all in, we set off on our camping trip. Our first adventure was over the beautiful Bainskloof Pass in Wellington. I wanted us to drive the Slanghoek Road towards Rawsonville, but the low-water bridge was flooded. We did decide to pick the worst weekend for this camping trip as there was lots of bad weather and rain predicted, but the weather has never stopped me!
After a short detour, we reached the first gravel section. After quickly deflating the low-profile tires, we made our way down the short 5km dirt road. This short section of gravel road leads through a pass which looked amazing in this semi-rain/sunshine weather we had. We soon arrived at the reception of the Dwarsberg Trout Hideout. After a warm meal at the Bistro and checking in we made our way down a small farm road until we reached our riverside campsite. These private campsites have their own ablution and absolutely stunning views!
We survived a cold and wet night of camping and were woken by snowy white mountain peaks right around us. Every mountain peak received a good amount of snow overnight and it was such a special sight to wake up to. Right there and then we decided to pack our camp and head to Ceres in search of more snow. There was lots of snow on the mountains, but nothing ground level. All in all, it was a good camping experience with the Audi TT!
Now, how practical is the Audi TT in a camping situation? Unfortunately not practical enough. Yes, we did successfully camp, however, if there was any bigger wash-out or rock in our way and our camping trip would have been unsuccessful. Yes, the Audi has lots of packing space with a Qautro drive-train, however, it is simply too low and the tire profile too little. The risk of getting stuck or damaging the vehicle is simply too high. It will get you in the outdoors to experience nature, but not practical enough for camping.
Let me know if you agree or disagree and let me know what other vehicles you would like to see me take camping!
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The beautiful campsite was at Dwarsberg Trout Hideout:
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Пікірлер: 26
Driving to cape town from joburg in december in my TT. I was initially scared but this video has given me hope haha
@DieterPey
3 ай бұрын
That'll be an epic drive with the TT!
Awesome work, Dieter! Thanks for the trip - next time we'll take on a more challenging site so that I can prove the TT's capabilities😂🤘
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
Challenge accepted 😉
Watching your video after searching to see if our mk1 TT will be any good to go camping in the Scottish Highlands.. With my South African wife 😅 great video guys!
@DieterPey
4 ай бұрын
Ah rad! Put some nice off-road tires on then you should be good. If you get a little stuck, it's part of the adventure. Pack some recovery tracks and a spade for incase! 😂
TT is an awesome car. It is a one of its kind….it is a coupè but it has a good trunk: on mine I am able to load two complete scuba diving equipment….
@DieterPey
Ай бұрын
We were really surprised at the amount of boot space it has for a coupè!
Aaah.. It's a qauttro.. Nice.. 🎉🎉😂😂
@DieterPey
10 ай бұрын
😁👏
Just needs a lift kit, big tyres and then a massive winch. To pull out the big trucks when they get stuck.
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
He needs to pull out the Hilux when I get stuck 😂
The Audi TT is the best sexy-looking car. ❤❤👍👍.
give that owner a bells for actually being a bro for doing this whole thing.
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
Agreed, I owe him a drink for this!
Loving this new type of content keep it up.👌
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, appreciate it!
Agree to disagree, lol. But the TT is nimble and has quattro so with some mods it might surprise!
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
I think a Safari Audi TT will be epic! 😂👏
You may have a problem in summer... Not enough space for Beer🍺.... But then who needs a tent anyway 🤣🤣🤣 Awesome episode guys👍🏻
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂👏 we'll sacrifice the tents for beers!
Is that TT quattro or front whee drive? Very brave owner..
@DieterPey
10 ай бұрын
It's the Quatro version so All Wheel Drive 😁
Derick1234. Is dit jou laptop password of iets?
@derickturner2655
11 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 quite close
@DieterPey
11 ай бұрын
Ons sal dit moet toets 😂