A club for you Vics

[relyimah]

I don't have experience with other forums, can you explain where this one is different?

In my experience, the others don't have the same level of involvement and comradery that this one does. Think AB (and everyone else involved) does a fantastic job of making this a "group" rather than a forum.

Doesn't seem to be so many cowboys and a$$holes on this one

[Winnie]

I don't have experience with other forums, can you explain where this one is different?

Every other forum I've ever seen is full of tossers that do nothing but hang shit on each other's cars, they are just a big boys club and if you're not one of the boys then good luck to you... lol
This forum is just full of good blokes!

[jack]

I don't have experience with other forums, can you explain where this one is different?

I'm on a dive forum and it's like a battlefield at times, lots of bitching between the states, shore vs boat, PADI vs SSI etc. Gets to the point you don't want to make a comment or ask a question as you'll probably get hammered, or someones response will get hammered.
I made the mistake of mentioning that it was no longer welcoming to new divers and didn't reflect well to visitors and even that got heated between different parties.
Also on a couple of caravan/camping forums and get much the same, lot's of know alls etc.

This forum is by the the friendliest and respectful I've been on, and very happy about that. Glad to be a member!

[happygu]

I watched a group of guys drive out one of the most helpful members on one of the other forums, and then hang shit on every newcomers posts, and that has only happened here on rare occasions ....

I think it is not only a great bunch, a great culture starting off ( welcoming courtesy ), and a good bunch of moderators .....

[Sir Roofy]

The members of this forum who understand the politics of 4x4 vic keep chipping away at the edges
this forum np.com could steam roll those old farts and have more clout than they the other ppl would ever imagine we are growing daily and all have one thing in common to enjoy our bush and tracks and be responsible 4x4 owners our meets are getting bigger and better each year and lots of freindships are being forged
its only a matter of time may the force be with you

[Maxhead]

and a good bunch of moderators .....

Hmmmm, got me stumped!

.....on the move

[liftlid]

Thanks to everybody's for their positive response's to my question.
Makes me glad that I've joined you guys.

[liftlid]

Insurance on a NP trip is up to the individual. Public Liability is a very grey area

Hi bob
The question of association insurance covering np.com trips was more in the context of the 4wd association offering associate membership that individual np.com members could take up and one of the benefits mentioned was "insurance coverage" before any decisions are made I was hoping to clarify the grey areas.

[Winnie]

Let's say I am in a proper 4WD club associated with 4WD Vic, and I go on a club trip, what sort of insurance is it?
If I roll my car do they pay me out? Or is it more if I hurt myself they cover the bill? Just curious.

[happygu]

Let's say I am in a proper 4WD club associated with 4WD Vic, and I go on a club trip, what sort of insurance is it?
If I roll my car do they pay me out? Or is it more if I hurt myself they cover the bill? Just curious.

Winnie,

Here is the extract from their website:

The principal covers arranged for FWDV are:

 Combined Public and Products Liability Insurance
 Personal Accident
 Association Liability.


It doesn't cover your own vehicle, as you are expected to have your own insurance....

It does seem to cover Personal Accident and Incident....

The main benefit as far as I can see, is the fact that if I organize a trip and invite others along, and something untoward happens to someone in the party, I cannot lose everything I own from being sued by the other parties....


Mic