Ray replied:

Hi JohnF
The 4WD clubs are well worth joining. Most have driver training, plus I have found that I am able to go into areas that I would not go on my own. It can be similar to a tag-a-long trip
It is worth going along to several clubs before joining to make sure they meet your needs.
I have found the snaller clubs of about 50 members better for trips etc than the clubs with 400+
Ray
Wanderin 4 Wheelers Greensborough Vic

Wayne Wanders replied:

John

I am the treasurer for the Toyota Landcruiser Club (TLCC) in Sydney. Obviously being in the position I am in I will say it is worthwhile to be a club member

The benefits of joining TLCC in Sydney include: driver training on our own property - (no fighting over tracks around Menai for example; another property by the river for camping on; club shop which sells most recovery gear (in fact I have just finished the fun task of balancing the shop books for the last month - hope explorOz have better systems than I use); club trips which currently range from simple day trips to extended trips such as Cape York and the Simpson.

also you will meet other like minded people to talk to / with

Other clubs will provide similar benefits

If you are in NSW send an email to myself treasurer@tlcc.com.au or the membership secretary on info@tlcc.com.au off line.

If not in NSW there are clubs in all other states - I do not have the email address with me at the moment but once again email me offline and I will arrange for the necessary information to be supplied.

Hope this helps

Rgds

Wayne

Nigel replied:

Different clubs have different agendas. The small I belong to in Far North Queensland is more focussed on camping than competitions. More than half the families in our club own camper trailers. The best advice is to find a club that does what you are interested in and join it. Being in a club is the best experience ever.

Lew replied:

Being in a 4wd club is good if you like going every where in a large group,eating the vehical in fronts dust &putting up with all the jibberish on the CB. As exclub members we find it alot easier traveling with two or three vehicals.

Rob replied:

I placed an membership application in the post to TLCCSA about 1 month ago and they have not had the courtesy to reply. This tells me all I need to know about this organisation. Hope you have better luck.Cheers Rob