4WD-ing Xtrails - Defendant

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 08:54
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Hi All,

This may be a bit controversial but here we go. I am an owner on an 08 Nissan x-trail. It has a maximum lift, brand new AT tyres and a few other modifications. I am also a member of a 4WD & Recreational Club. Xtrails are 4WD vehicles, they are not all wheel drives.

Since joining the club I have had the opportunity to explore some of the great 4WD tracks that our country has to offer. I have also pushed my vehicle to it's limits and have got it many places that I would never have thought possible. I have a full kit of recovery gear in my vehicle & are not naive enough to go out on 4WD tracks on my own.

The members of the club are a fantastic group of knowledgeable and helpful people from whom I have learnt so much from. Now many people believe that Xtrails are not the sort of vehicles to be taken off road and end up in situations where a recovery is needed. For all those 4WD-ers out there, isn't the nature of the activity pushing your vehicle to the limits, enjoying the fantastic environment that not all drivers get the opportunity to appreciate & also enjoy these outings with like minded friends & club members? X-trail drivers also fall into this category.

How often have you been caught on a single lane highway behind a semi, car pulling a caravan or an L plate driver that has delayed your trip as you are unable to pass them? I would expect the same courtesy & patience on a 4WD track where a car is being recovered or assisted up that one big hill or hole that got the better of our vehicles.

Not everyone is in the financial or lucky position to own a large 4WD, but that shouldn't stop the rest of us in smaller vehicles also making the most of our great 4WD tracks. Next time your out there it could be a member from my fantastic club that pulls your car out of a difficult situation.

Cheers,

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