Thread: convoy discipline....

Originally Posted by Utemad

I think when you get to that level of convoy procedure on the average 4wd trip then you are forgetting why you are there. If you have to remember all that then you are most likely too busy concentrating on where the vehicles around you are and not enough on the terrain and the scenery. On a 4wd trip the aim of it isn't to get from A to B.

100% .. that comment deserves a beer!

I do not think it really matters what protocol you use as long as all in the convoy are clear what is expected.
The lights on / off may be a good idea in a military convoy or where discipline is followed, but in the average convoy would get confusing.
Having said that I normall drive with my lights on anyway.
The basics should always apply, Car in front waits until next car visile before taking turns etc, tail end charlie stops for any car stopped. Leader and charlie have UHF or Sat phone minimum. The more UHF or communications the better. A good clear idea of where you are heading and what route you are taking also helps.

Originally Posted by Redback

Our convoy proceedures

1) Wait at intersections

2) have fun and talk on the UHF about anything

3) one vehicle to carry a chainsaw

4) bring lunch

Baz.

Our Convoy Rules

1. Keep Up.
2. Every Vehicle has a UHF (if you can afford a 4x4 you can afford a UHF).
3. Hav plaenty of refreshnts on ice.
4. Bring your own food.
5. one vehicle to carry a chainsaw

Similar Bazz,

Cheers

Originally Posted by Piddler

Our Convoy Rules

1. Keep Up.

Cheers

so you don't allow for differant levels of ability, if its a group of mates no problem, a group of strangers like an aulro gathering or a new club member if its a club situation not sure that...keep up.... would be the best method

i agree with the rules

Trips are all about the enjoyment of the trip, don't spoil it with too many rules.

Baz.

Originally Posted by weeds

so you don't allow for differant levels of ability, if its a group of mates no problem, a group of strangers like an aulro gathering or a new club member if its a club situation not sure that...keep up.... would be the best method

i agree with the rules

Off road is a different thing with beginners
we like to all arrive at the same time not wait for hours for some one to arrive before we start the 4wd action.

I can't claim to have had much experience of convoys.
I think the biggest convoy I have been in consisted of three vehicles. Usually there have been two.

However I do have a good imagination.

I can easily visualise a situation in which each one of the set of rules described so far would be entirely appropriate. Surely it depends on the nature of the trip, the terrain, the personnel, and a dozen other variables.

I suggest that so long as the rules are appropriate for the trip, the most important rule really is just that everyone should understand the rules.

I like it.

Dave if it's ok by you I will pass it on to our club pres as some of the members have radios but dont use them as they have their stereos up loud for some strange reason and last time out, the said vehical with the stereo also kept breaking down (P38) so Sschmez (TEC)and I got stuck with him while we limped out while all the others took off and left us and were well out of UHF range within about 5 mins of it breaking the first time (High low solonoid kept dropping out into neutral).

Would be good to have some basic defined rules that dont rely on radio's.