4wd etiquette

[Aaron]

Just a question.

Is it good etiquette to remove logs from underwater wheel rutting rather than let them hidden/floating under the surface? Or is it not the done thing as its too messy to get out and dirty your pretty shoes?


Ill be interested hearing what others come across out in the bush thats annoying them.


One thing that is bothering me is rubbish. Im sick of picking up other peoples crap... It greatly slows down my progress also.

[dmdigital]

Firstly, don't get me started on the rubbish issue :mad::mad::mad:

Anyone one with half a brain should be annoyed by it!

As for the logs, it all depends and the most important thing is safety. You don't want to slip and injure yourself and sometimes these can't be removed.

The question I want answered is: Do you ignore the Crocodile signs and still walk the river crossing ?

[Aaron]

Im a city boy.... Never seen one of those signs :)

[rangieman]

I remove logs that i can see to save on the chance of damage , but the logs you see are not the problem its the ones you cant see in the mud or under water that cause damage

Id rather winch or be snatched out rather than putting logs in holes or rutts;)
Yes its one of my bugbears:twisted:

[Reads90]

Just a question.



One thing that is bothering me is rubbish. Im sick of picking up other peoples crap... It greatly slows down my progress also.


well don't go out into the outback and near where aborinals live then :)

[Tank]

Just a question.

Is it good etiquette to remove logs from underwater wheel rutting rather than let them hidden/floating under the surface? Or is it not the done thing as its too messy to get out and dirty your pretty shoes?


Ill be interested hearing what others come across out in the bush thats annoying them.


One thing that is bothering me is rubbish. Im sick of picking up other peoples crap... It greatly slows down my progress also.
Have you ever noticed that when you come across a log across a track and some good soul has cut a section out to get through that it is only about 2 thou wider than your 4WD. I always cut a fallen log section as wide as is possible, even a Hummer could get5 through, Regards Frank.

[rovercare]

Have you ever noticed that when you come across a log across a track and some good soul has cut a section out to get through that it is only about 2 thou wider than your 4WD. I always cut a fallen log section as wide as is possible, even a Hummer could get5 through, Regards Frank.

I'm never sure who ever does that, but it happens everywhere:D

Not me, I've either got the 62cc or the 96cc saw, so I don't mind playing chainsaw:eek:

[gruntfuttock]

Have you ever noticed that when you come across a log across a track and some good soul has cut a section out to get through that it is only about 2 thou wider than your 4WD. Regards Frank.

Last time I cleared a log that was accross a track (it was about 3' to 4' dia) a toyota driver came up the track saw me and parked his car a little way down just what he thought was out of my line of sight. I cleared the log from the track, and as soon as it was clear enough for him to get through he tore through and clipped my mirror.
:mad::mad::mad:
Next time I will clear a space JUST wide enough for the Defender to pass:twisted::twisted::p:p:angel::angel:

[Ken]

It can be damaging to other vehicles to if left there (bent steering arms,dampers)
Even your own car .
I always try to remove accidents waiting to happen when out driving
unless its to dangerous to do so

[Hymie]

Little things, like the vehicle heading uphill having right of way on a steep narrow track. A car heading downhill can generally stop of a heap easier than one heading uphill, ABS equipped HiLuxs' excepted. I had a silly boy in a GQ insist on tracking straight down a hill on Sunday, forcing me right of the side of a gnarly bit. My paying passengers were not impressed and told him so when we found him parked, in a river, with his feet dangling in the water...
Theres a worker on Mt Baw Baw who heads up to work early and cahinsaws the road clear on his way up. The problem being he drives a Subaru Brumby and takes great delight in aonly cutting just enough to get the scoobydoo through.

[953]

Have you ever noticed that when you come across a log across a track and some good soul has cut a section out to get through that it is only about 2 thou wider than your 4WD. I always cut a fallen log section as wide as is possible, even a Hummer could get5 through, Regards Frank.

Easy answer, its the Suzy drivers gettin there own back;).
Cheers Dean.

[953]

I also believe that if u r the reversing vehicle, it should be the driving vehicle that should pull off the track at the first opp.Its much easier that way, there vision willbe far better than your`se.:)
Cheers Dean.

[Sprint]

well don't go out into the outback and near where aborinals live then :)

yea, we dont need another "stolen generation" problem..........

[RoverOne]

Have you ever noticed that when you come across a log across a track and some good soul has cut a section out to get through that it is only about 2 thou wider than your 4WD. I always cut a fallen log section as wide as is possible, even a Hummer could get5 through, Regards Frank.

One of my pet IRKS, bloody annoying they couldn't remove the whole log or tree of the track like we do, only a little extra effort.

[100I]

I'm never sure who ever does that, but it happens everywhere:D

Not me, I've either got the 62cc or the 96cc saw, so I don't mind playing chainsaw:eek:
pics :D

And yes, my absolute number one pet hate is rubbish. Besides that sickly disgusted feeling I get just looking at it, always astounded at how badly some low-lifes treat our country, it just encourages councils and the like to barricade bushland off limits.

I hate using logs to get myself out (alas I am winchless) but if I'm really stuck and I have to then I'll use the biggest heaviest mofo's I can carry or drag.

[Bushie]

Last time I cleared a log that was accross a track (it was about 3' to 4' dia) a toyota driver came up the track saw me and parked his car a little way down just what he thought was out of my line of sight. I cleared the log from the track, and as soon as it was clear enough for him to get through he tore through and clipped my mirror.
:mad::mad::mad:
Next time I will clear a space JUST wide enough for the Defender to pass:twisted::twisted::p:p:angel::angel:


Had to squeeze through one in the Vic high country a few years ago that the Defender only just fitted through (must have been cut by a Suzi driver). I can remember thinking at the time that a couple of metres of tree when its 1.5 m diam would be a fair old chunk of timber to cut through and move, I reckon you would be doing just the bare minimum to get through.


Martyn

[gruntfuttock]

Had to squeeze through one in the Vic high country a few years ago that the Defender only just fitted through (must have been cut by a Suzi driver). I can remember thinking at the time that a couple of metres of tree when its 1.5 m diam would be a fair old chunk of timber to cut through and move, I reckon you would be doing just the bare minimum to get through.


Martyn

If you are moving that amount of timber, you need to drag it with a chain, (like I did) the extra weight of a couple of feet would not make much of a difference.

[Tango51]

pics :D

And yes, my absolute number one pet hate is rubbish. Besides that sickly disgusted feeling I get just looking at it, always astounded at how badly some low-lifes treat our country, it just encourages councils and the like to barricade bushland off limits.

I hate using logs to get myself out (alas I am winchless) but if I'm really stuck and I have to then I'll use the biggest heaviest mofo's I can carry or drag.
On littering, years ago a hairy bloke hurled his ciggy packet and a wrapper out the window of his stationary vehicle as I walked past. I gave him a mouthful, along the vein of that being a ****ty way to treat a beautiful country that gives you life.
He looked stunned, looked at the rubbish, and said in surprise
"Aw ****, mate, you're right!" He got out and picked up all he could see.
It was moving.....moreso because he was the size of a Korean car himself.

[Tank]

Quote: "It was moving.....moreso because he was the size of a Korean car himself."

Thank God, Regards Frank.