4WD Course recommendation in Brisbane area

Don't know of any specific courses in Brisbane but you may want to revise the order and do the course first. I would ring a few places and see what you need to bring. We started how you are planning to and would have made different choises in equipment if we had done the course first. Over the years you tend to collect all the stuff anyway ie longer straps etc but it is cheaper to buy the right stuff first up.

One on one is more effective training re hands on but others can often ask questions you have not even thought of.

You need to have a good idea where you are going to get specific answers. The further you go away from civilization the more gear you tend to need.

There is plenty of info on this site re tools and spares under vehicle setup. Don't forget about a first aid kit and make sure you have some idea about how to use it. Make sure you can do the easy stuff like change hoses, fan belts and tyres. This is often what breaks and is easily sorted with very basic skills. You may want to get a Gregories workshop manual for the vehicle. They are reasonably cheap and can help with troubleshooting. Have a decent map.

Remember people die every year iin the outback. Make sure that you know the drill (carry plenty of water, stay with vehicle etc) and that someone knows where you are and will miss you. There is a booklet called "Travelling safely in the outback" or something similar that should help on this front. Paranoia is not a bad trait if you are traveling alone in remote areas. Even if you are not planning to go really remote it is not hard to lose your way and be off regularly travelled routes.

Have a good trip.

Steve

Hi Liz & Paul, send me an email nzrees@yahoo.com

I think I could help you.

We are just a few hours north of Brisbane (i replied in your snatch strap thread) and can answer all of your questions.

Cheers

Hi Lis & Paul

Why not join a club? Many clubs offer driver training as part of the member package and you will find yourself amongst like minded people who are happy to "show-you-the-ropes" as it were...

Check out

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there's heaps of info there about clubs etc. We joined the Gold Coast 4 Wheel Drive Club nearly 4 years ago and have not looked back since!

Hope this helps

Cheers
Brian

Fair enough..... that'll teach me to type without reading all of the message!!!! LOL........

Cheers

Brian

Hi Liz & Paul,

Talk to Bob & Marian at www.brishint4wd.com.au/index.html and they'll see you right. Also send me a MM and I'll take on a very interesting 4wd tour of Mt Mee State Forest - It's a GREAT day out and a lot of it in Low Range :o)

Andrew