Thread: Perth WA Suitable 4WD course for young son ?

SWMBO has suggested a birthday present for youngest son, the 'Motor Mechanic' who just bought a ford ranger...
We suspect that Chick Magnet might be an influence, as parking on our front lawn is as much Off-Road it's been so far.

#1 Son and I "borrowed" it whilst he was away with a mate (in mate's 4WD....) and took it for a jolly down the Powerlines track, where the diesel's willingness to work impressed both of us.
Ride was... well, what do we expect with cart springs and torsion bars... ?

Anyway, we all suspect that 'Lack of knowledge & Confidence' is what's keeping him from exploring, so we're thinking a "Beginner's 4WD Driving Course" would be a good start.

Any suggestions for which organization would be suitable / value for $$s ? I was thinking of a one or two days effort, say 'Basic' and 'Beach' for starters... He can extend it to 'Advanced' and 'Recovery' if/when he decides to take it further.

- Or, any to stay clear of..... - via PM, of course.

Might even encourage him to help get Sarah back on the road....

Originally Posted by superquag

SWMBO has suggested a birthday present for youngest son, the 'Motor Mechanic' who just bought a ford ranger...
We suspect that Chick Magnet might be an influence, as parking on our front lawn is as much Off-Road it's been so far.

#1 Son and I "borrowed" it whilst he was away with a mate (in mate's 4WD....) and took it for a jolly down the Powerlines track, where the diesel's willingness to work impressed both of us.
Ride was... well, what do we expect with cart springs and torsion bars... ?

Anyway, we all suspect that 'Lack of knowledge & Confidence' is what's keeping him from exploring, so we're thinking a "Beginner's 4WD Driving Course" would be a good start.

Any suggestions for which organization would be suitable / value for $$s ? I was thinking of a one or two days effort, say 'Basic' and 'Beach' for starters... He can extend it to 'Advanced' and 'Recovery' if/when he decides to take it further.

- Or, any to stay clear of..... - via PM, of course.

Might even encourage him to help get Sarah back on the road....

Great idea for a present - I love WA for my self paced 4WD training. If my memory is not totally shot I think White hill just south of Mandurah exiting the beach about 40km south after fishing and camping the night many times and a trip or two to the pinnacles via Lancelin island will get most bogged and have a load of fun. Sand dunes at Lancelin are also very cool.

My beginner course needed a few people to push my mates superu {Usually just me}with shockingly low ground clearance out of the sand bogs and a little knowledge about lower tyre pressures. About 20 psi and a compressor to pump the tires back up and a good supply of water might suffice. Gordon might assure you of getting Grand kids