National Parks

Scottie
the west australian 4wd association has a very good course which covers everything you need to get you started & will teach you what your vehicle is able to do they do a couple rate which enables you to both learn togther.the course is 1 1/2 days long 7 consists of a thery setion & a practical setion each driver has an advisor with them at all times &all obsticles are under controled secomstances so you are not left to tackle anything on your own i can recommend this course with the utmost of confidence that you will come away with a very good bases for the future .as to your vehicles abilty i see no reason why you will not be able to enjoy all the national parks that wish as to the tyres if they they are round, have tread & hold air they will do, you will learn which tyres work best as you go along so dont rush out & spend a fortune on accessories straight away a long handle shovell & a tyre pump & gauge are a good starting point. recovery point s on your vehicle are esential
all these subjects are covered in the 4wd ass. course there are aruond about 25- 30 4wd clubs in perth so take your time & find one that fits you best dont be put off if you go to a club & dont fit in clubs tend to get personalities just like people so hunt round till you find one that suits you, if you wish any more help just let me know as i live in perth & am always happy to help out Regards Bruce

Our 4x4 group runs regular trips ,at least once a month most are rated easy we welcome anyone to tag a long to get the feel of off road , and in a group you are well covered until you feel OK to go it alone .We are based in York (Avon Valley ) we have no membership fees or trip fees (no body wanted to do the paperwork )We also have a BBQ once a month which you are welcome to come along to.come and talk to otherS on the set up of there 4WD and what they carry .Please feel free to Email me phewitson@westnet.com.au Peter York 4x4

Chopper re insurance . AS we operate as a group of mates going in the same direction at the same time with no formal leader there is no one to take to court .Our meetings are BBQ at a local park were we just sit around and talk , no notes or minutes , just like a bunch of friends . We all have a choice to take a group of like minded people on an outing .As we act as adults and follow all the rules of the bush ie taking our rubbish home and tread lightly we have had no ploblems ,if someone is totally out of order they just dont get an invite ,so far this has never happened .Wish more people would just follow the rules in the bush and it would be a much better place for us all out there Peter York 4x4 (this is how it happens for us maybe because we live in a small country town )

peter
i have to agre with chopper scary stuff. the lack of minutes & any designated leader will not save you from litigation in fact just the opposite it will have the lawers rubbing their hands together with glee,ihave covered this isue extensivly with the 4wd association & can tell you that if you have a problem within the group which couases damage or injury all members or people involved can be held liable regardless of the cliam to be just agruop of friends heading in the same direction our investigations into the insurance isue found that not only are records aconstitution esentail but not only do you need public libilty cover you also need directors & officers cover as well with out these covers you leave your self & others open to law suits that can see you loose everything that you have,you say that you meet monthly for a bbq if these get togethers any way discuss future trips on a regular basse a good lawer will tie it into being an organised group,regardsless of how you deem your self idont want to put you off what you are doing but i would be inclined to seek some legal advise now before youare forced to by aproblem
Regards bruce

To the Publican , I am waiting on a reply from WA 4wd assotiation re this problem will keep you posted on info ,Peter born to fish forced to work .York 4x4

tight lines for ever .........Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard

Sorry about the delay in posting this reply. The storms two weeks back killed our phone line and it took a week for Telstra to fix it. Then we discovered the computer was fried too, so more delays.
Thanks to everyone for replying. The car does have recovery points.

I will get a snatch strap and shackles as well as the pump and gauge too.
Cheers