4WD Traning!

Dragan, Training is frequently provided at minimal cost by most 4wd clubs and I strongly recommend you consider it. Check out a number of clubs and find the one that suits you. Most clubs should jump at the chance to attract younger members.
Can't recommend any around Melbourne but I'm sure you will get several replies with invitations
Safe travels.I'd rather have my bum on a beach in Broome
Than be stuck here in this damn room.

hi Dragon

there will be a gathering at the end of april round about Anzac day...somewhere close to melb...could be Romsey..could be somewhere else..haven't worked that out yet....can't help with the driver training, though we picked up a pamphlet at the 4wd show on Sunday for PNL 4wdriving number 03 9569 9348 - I have no idea what they're like...Al picked it up coz it's an accredited course..not sure if other's are.....

there is also the weekend trip to the Little Desert Labour Day weekend....

Lyn
Life - Live it , Love it !

sorry Dragan, I spelt your name wrong..didn't mean too...

LynLife - Live it , Love it !

Hello Dragan,
My work sent the lot of us to 4wd training up here in Mt Isa, I didn't think there was much I'd have to learn as I've had 4wds for years on & off. However, the one thing I had never done and intuitively wouldn't have either, was if stalled on a very steep hill whilst going up it is to restart the motor while it is in reverse low range without the clutch depressed.
Paul

Hi Dragan T
The course i did was excellent as it took in the theory of various drivelines including your own explaining hubs in or out etc.After this we dropped tyre pressures to around 30psi and practiced creek crossings,ascents,descents and stall stop procedures.Correct gear choice and low range is second nature now but is critical to get right when on the side of a mountain.After perfecting our new skills it was time to stop for lunch.After lunch it was four wheel driving in convoy on many tracks (many steep)in the international harvester testing ground at the back of Anglesea.This area takes in 120acres and is brilliant,the driving in there was the highlight of the day with our new found skills.The day concluded with many recovery methods being demonstrated then headed home.I did this course about two years ago and it was $250 for the day but you could have passengers and there was enough time spent learning each skill that a second person could learn as well for the same price so you could split the cost with a friend.It was done through 4wd off road driver training 95621001 ,0428312579 or fourwhdr@alphalink.com.au for the e-mail.
cheers mark

Try this website for a list of clubs in your area. www.vafwdc.org.au. they have driver training regularly in the Melbourne area at a nominal cost or possibly free for club members. I am a member of a 4WD club and we do a "Driver Awareness Course" at no cost to members comprising of a theory night followed by practical the following weekend.

Cheers Dave

4.2TDI

Hi Dragan
Best bet is to check out a few Clubs re becoming a member
most do driver awareness, my club TLCCV does 1 night theory & a weekend including a night drive at the club property, cost is included in the joining fee.
There are commercial driver training courses but u wiill find they are not cheap,
and every time you go on a trip you will learn something.
as said earlier check the "vafwdc site" they do training but also not cheap.

CheersPrado TD Auto

Yea same here the Nissan Club of Vic has Driver Training Free as part of membership process..

Well worth doing at the club property, you camp there overnight on a Friday and Saturday night, very easy going at night, but you learn everything from fully accredited instructors with the 4wd Association.

Meetings 1st Wed of the month 7.30pm
This is our moth eaten website, that is in the process of being changed

http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~garaway/nissan4x4/

Dragan just mossy on down to Toolangi and do some simple tracks like Rocky ridge and the steps and then maby Devils staircase , no recovery equipment needed lol

Incase you didn't realise I am joking , we usually go on day trips just out of Melbourne every three weeks , your welcome to come along , keep an eye out in the forum we will post oncoming day trips .

Hope to see you on the trackVenus Bay

Jim Murcotts Driving Centre, run good 1 day courses out of Melbourne, around $250, focussing on all the right points whilst not damaging your vehicle. http://www.murcott.com.au

Contact Julie at DECA Training in Altona (03) 9318 0044