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24th September 2012, 09:02 PM
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Excellent 4x4 training weekend !
Hi everyone,
i just felt that I should share the fantastic training course the wife and i have been on this weekend. We decided to get some proper tuition after help from this forum in choosing our first 4x4 in Australia after moving here last year.In May we bought a new Patrol ST and after looking at many informative videos asking advice on forums and reading various magazines we could not wait to get started.I researched different training organisations and found " AUSTRALIAN 4WD and ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING " .We decided on 2 courses running on 2 consecutive days (SAT/SUN).
The first day was on private land in Kurwongbah and is a "NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING" course which i can use on some of the sites i work on and there for claim the cost back on my tax. There were only 8 vehicles allowed which gave a good sized group and they encouraged partners to have ago.The course covered all the technical aspects of all the 4x4 systems with a stripped away working model to make it easy for any one to understand how it all works including Hi/Low Range,Transfer Box,Diffs,Hubs etc. We also learnt about safe recovery methods preforming Maxtrax and Snatch Recoveries, Recovery Equipment and Techniques, Safety, Pre Starts, Vehicle Preparation, and Driving Techniques. We started off with some easy tracks and they got more challenging through out the day culminating in a 45 degree decent on loose ground with a tight right hand turn at the bottom with a left side slope and an immediate 45 degree accent. Only three of us tried it and they asked if i would go first having the most capable vehicle which again confirmed i made the right decision with the Patrol. We managed it No Problem.We had a 19 question assessment which was easy and every one gained there certification.The day was a full day from 07:45 until 16:30.
Day two was a sand driving course which is not accredited, this was on Bribie Island which started at 07:15 until 13:00 and only has 6 vehicles. It started off with going through the use of high and low ratio gears and entering and exiting the beech then we went onto the beech were we drove on hard sand and soft sand, some of which had a course of cones laid out. After that we went into detail on Self Recovery, Practicals on using Matrax and Safe methods of Snatch Recovery, rocking the vehicle and tyre pressures, After then we let some air out and found what a difference it made. There were plenty of opportunities for the wife to drive as well and after that we came back via the inland track which was challenging, especially in a convoy as most of the other vehicles were not as capable as the Patrol and got stuck a couple of times.
Both days cost a total of $505 and we thought it was a fantastic investment in protecting something that has cost us a lot of money. We thoroughly enjoyed the two days and the Instructors were excellent and very helpful and friendly. We are in no way connected or affiliated with this organisation but just wish to share there fantastic training.
Hope this can help some one.
Web Site : WWW.australian4wd.com.au
Phone : 07 3264 1877
Courses : 4WD BUSH COURSE & 4WD SAND COURSE.
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24th September 2012 09:02 PM
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24th September 2012, 09:07 PM
#2
Hardcore
Top Stuff!! Will be looking into they further
NISSANS Rulz .... "Amelia" the 2006 4.2ltr Patrol Ute & "Seamus" the 2008 3ltr Patrol Wagon
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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25th September 2012, 01:24 PM
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Have thought of doing one of those courses to brush up on a few things, good one.
Drive is 04 DX wagon, 165Ks, Dual Batts, 12000kg Warn in steel bar, Snorkel, Xray 220 Hid Spots, Cruise, digital EGT, Draws in back with power box, 40Ltr Waeco for the essentuals
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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25th September 2012, 01:30 PM
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Expert
2012 GU Patrol Simpson Edition. Auto. UHF, Bull Bar, 2" lift with Koni shocks, dobinson coils. 3" stainless Steel Exhaust.
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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25th September 2012, 02:05 PM
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Patrol God
Best thing any one with a 4x4 can do, highly recommend to newbies and those that THINK they know it all.
trust me they normally don't.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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25th September 2012, 02:32 PM
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Enjoying the trips
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Best thing any one with a 4x4 can do, highly recommend to newbies and those that THINK they know it all.
trust me they normally don't.
Have you been spying on my driving
Cheers
Macca
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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25th September 2012, 03:21 PM
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Patrol Freak
Its good to see you have decided to do it the right way. We spend a lot of time out bush (especially here in the high country) and often come across vehicles in trouble with no idea how to get out and usually no recovery equipment. The club I am a member of gives all its members this sort of training for FREE!! Join a 4WD Club. Next to buying a Patrol - its the best investment you will ever make.
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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10th October 2012, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by
threedogs
Best thing any one with a 4x4 can do, highly recommend to newbies and those that THINK they know it all.
trust me they normally don't.
I can speak first hand on this one!
Regards,
RLI
The halls been rented the bands been paid, time to see you dance!
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BigAL.H (22nd October 2012)
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7th October 2020, 08:15 PM
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