31/07/2026
Not all heroes wear capes… some drive Land Rovers. 😉🚙
Last weekend, a dedicated team from Land Rover Owners Namibia (LRON), along with some helping hands, headed back to the remote Farmstead De Rust near the Brandberg, where in 2019, Land Rover Owners Namibia had sponsored and installed a water pump as well as solar panels, ensuring that wildlife, animals and residents had access to much needed water.
After a couple of issues with stolen or broken water pumps over the years, it is now the pole of the solar panel that needed attention.
Constant desert winds had the top-heavy solar panels dancing just a little too enthusiastically, eventually wearing away the galvanising at ground level until the pole finally gave up and took a 'nap'.
The good news? The toppled solar panels escaped without a scratch, and the pump simply carried on doing what it does best. Even lying flat on the ground, the panels soaked up enough Namibian sunshine to keep the water flowing and the dam full. Now that's dedication! ☀️💧
The repair crew is making sure history doesn't repeat itself by strengthening the installation, tidying up the plumbing, and fitting level switches to prevent water wastage.
And because no successful Land Rover mission is complete without a proper ending, the team wrapped it all up with a Braai (BBQ).
Curious about what else Land Rover Owners Namibia gets up to? Pop over to our website and have a look: https://www.lrovernam.com/
Because sometimes, the best adventures aren't about where the road ends… they're about making sure there's water when you get there.