Trip Location: Mt Mee section D'Aguilar National Park
Trip Rating: EASY with some MEDIUM sections
Participant cap: Min 5, max 20 Jeeps
Visitors: If you are a visitor on this trip (not yet a club member) please fill out the online visitor participation form:
https://forms.gle/5mZcjt9iL7XWD1uT6
Meeting time: 8:30am
Approx Finish Time: 4pm
UHF Channel: 15
Cost and payment method: Nil
Trip Overview:
This is a basic introduction to 4wd driving which will include; the basic club rules when 4wding, convoy procedures, using your UHF radio, how to use your recovery gear safely, tyre pressures, seating positioning, tyre placement, traversing various terrain, changing a tyre on uneven ground, knowing what traction aids your car has and how and when to use them, etc.
We will spend some time explaining set ups and scenarios.
Minimum safety gear for all BJC trips:
Enclosed footwear is mandatory for all off road trips except beach trips
Rated vehicle tow hooks front and rear. A Hayman Reese recovery adaptor is good for the rear tow hook.
Snatch strap
Two rated shackles
Winch/Strap Damper
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
UHF two way, handheld is fine
Visitors can do two trips
Pets are not permitted on club trips
Alcohol is not to be consumed by drivers or passengers on runs
No illegal drugs or firearms are permitted at any time.
It is recommended that you
Take sufficient water and food for the duration of the trip
Fill up with petrol before you arrive at the meeting point
Take sunscreen, insect repellent, camp chair and a hat.
The following trip ratings are used for BJC club trips:
EASY
Type of driving: Mainly high range 4WDing with some low range possible.
Locations: Typically, forestry trails or beach runs. Eg Mt Mee, Double Island Point, Condamine
Expected terrain: Mostly unsealed roads with minor obstacles and minor gradients or beach driving (hard and soft sand). May have shallow water crossings.
Vehicle suitability: Suitable for stock clearance with dual range and road tyres.
Recovery Equipment: Recovery equipment for every trip is as per club standards.
Driver experience: Suitable for all, including novice drivers.
MEDIUM
Type of driving: Mainly low range 4WDing but with some high range possible.
Locations: Predominately 4WD parks with moderate track ratings or National Parks. Eg Sundown NP, Bellthorpe NP
Expected terrain: Tracks with some steep, rocky, slippery and/or sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings.
Vehicle suitability: Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all-terrain, mud or off-road tyres.
Recovery Equipment: Recovery equipment for every trip is as per club standards.
Driver experience: Suitable for drivers with some 4WD experience or 4WD training.
Also check out other Meetups in Mount Mee, Workshops in Mount Mee, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Mount Mee.
