Thread: 4wd etiquette

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

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 ?

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

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

Originally Posted by Aaron

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

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Originally Posted by Tank

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

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

Originally Posted by Tank

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.

Next time I will clear a space JUST wide enough for the Defender to pass

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