Episode 19: The Drama We Didn't Need - Stranded Scare, Water in Fuel, & Delica Rescue

Buckle up for Episode 19 (5:23) of our Mitsubishi Fuso Canter overland saga—a raw, heart-pounding rollercoaster that throws our 5000km dream trip into jeopardy with a roadside nightmare! [0:00] We’re hit with a gut-wrenching scare right out of the gate: the Fuso is stranded, and we uncover water in the fuel filter—a sinister threat that could grind our adventure to a halt. [0:08] We launch a full-throttle rescue mission, racing against time to save our beloved rig under the pressure of the ticking clock. [0:47] In the dead of night, we tackle a spine-chilling challenge: reversing the Fuso down a steep, pitch-black hill to a flat spot. Pretty sketchy!
With fuel finally positioned, we dive into purging air bubbles from the system, hoping to breathe life back into the beast. [2:33] The stakes soar when we confirm water contamination in the fuel system—an alarming discovery, knowing it could wreck the engine if not fixed. Despite our best roadside efforts, the air bubbles refuse to budge, forcing us to face the harsh reality that we can’t solve this in the dark.
[3:28] Salvation arrives in the form of the mighty Mitsubishi Delica, our unsung hero, stepping up to tow the Fuso back to the shop for a fighting chance at redemption. This episode is the unfiltered soul of overlanding: staring down chaos, battling mechanical demons, and clinging to hope when the odds stack against you. Join us for the sweat, the struggle, and the unbreakable spirit of the Overland Rigs crew—check the timestamps below, hit that subscribe button, and ride with us through the wild!

Video Timestamps (5:23 Total Runtime):

0:00 – Intro: Fuso stranded, water found in fuel filter
0:08 – Rescue mission: Launching efforts to save the rig
0:47 – Sketchy maneuver: Reversing in pitch black on steep hill
2:33 – Alarming discovery: Water in fuel system, air bubble struggle
3:28 – Delica to the rescue: Towing Fuso to the shop
5:00 – Outro: Pro tip (always check fuel quality!) & shoutouts
5:23 – Fade out

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