Thread: Beginner tackling the little tracks

It's addictive and you'll want more and MORE.

Yeah you got the bug get the credit card out ......

the Pine forests on the way to the glow worm tunnel are Ok up there. once you have passed the Bungleboori campsite about 3-4 k down the road you turn right and head Eastish! There's a few good tracks in there....

If you can find the guide book "Canyons near Sydney" there's an awesome dry canyon around there called Deep pass! Mild 4x4 (4x2) trip into it. Great for kids. Solid walk in and out but worth it!

Originally Posted by catch-22

Took my '03 TD5 disco for a burl on the old Bells Line of Road yesterday and what a buzz. Took the road to the glow worm farm and did some exploring. My first 4wd, albeit, mild, trip. After whacking the tow bar a couple of times, I decided it would be best if I took it off

I was completely unprepared and have a whole list of items to take with me next time, like food and water......and a map and my smokey Joe and some steak.....haha

I want to do another mild run somewhere as I feel there is plenty to learn - so if anyone has anything planned, I would love to hear about it....or if you have any suggestions for the Sydney/Mountains area, pass them on. I do think these things a best done with a few trucks for obvious reasons.

I run Michelin street tyres and don't want to punish the truck. Standard everything and that’s how’s she staying (I guess that’s what they all say, right).

Cheers
Caine

I can understand why you want to leave it standard. But with highway tyres a beginner can always get stuck, especially if it has rained.

I always recommend having adequate recovery points (front and rear) and learning the correct methods to recover an offroad vehicle. Otherwise it can be expensive and dangerous.

Originally Posted by catch-22

I run Michelin street tyres and don't want to punish the truck. Standard everything and that’s how’s she staying (I guess that’s what they all say, right).

I would put money on you:
installing recovery points
then at least AT tyres,

then you will need a hight lift jack and a snatch strap
then slightly higher springs
then longer shocks
then a roo bar
then other recovery essentials, oh and then the UHF then ............
Just wait it will come

Its always good to tag along with the more experienced crew you will pick up so much from those whom have already done the hard yards
Never be afraid to ask a dumb question as it might not only save you embaressment but also money even worse your car or the unmentionable
4 Wheel Driving is great fun when done right but can become a nightmare if done wrong carry the essentials
Water
Food
Communications
Front and Rear Recovery Points(Essential)
First Aid Kit (Not a 20 dollar 1 either)make sure its good and you know how too use it
Recovery gear
(At least 1 Snatch Strap 2 Bow shackles
Shovel
Hi Lift Jack )

That should see you right until you get more serious about it

(It always pays to go with another 4x4

Yep some excellent advice from all. Thanks.

I will certainly be getting a lot of the essential gear mentioned above and certainly want to tag along when more experienced drivers go for a hop....

Spur of the moment adventures seldom work......planning is essential.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Ken

Its always good to tag along with the more experienced crew you will pick up so much from those whom have already done the hard yards
Never be afraid to ask a dumb question as it might not only save you embaressment but also money even worse your car or the unmentionable
4 Wheel Driving is great fun when done right but can become a nightmare if done wrong carry the essentials
Water
Food
Communications
Front and Rear Recovery Points(Essential)
First Aid Kit (Not a 20 dollar 1 either)make sure its good and you know how too use it
Recovery gear
(At least 1 Snatch Strap 2 Bow shackles
Shovel
Hi Lift Jack )

That should see you right until you get more serious about it

(It always pays to go with another 4x4

I dunno about a hi lift - i know it can be used as a makeshift winch but on a stock D2 there are not many places you can use it to lift with.
If he's going by himself the better option would be to go the extra cuppla hundred bucks and get a Hand Winch or an air jack.
Or go out with someone else.