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CALENDAR
There are currently no signs that Covid restrictions will be reinforced. So please stay Covid safe and join in one of the many upcoming trips.
As always, if you have a trip idea, please don’t hesitate to discuss them with Tim Folliard. Tim’s email address is events@subaru4wdvic.com.au. Please note that trips may be postponed or cancelled due to extreme weather (fire risk / storms) or Public Health restrictions at short notice.
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Full details for each of the events can be found on the Proposed Trip section on the Club’s website. https://www.subaru4wdvic.com.au/index.php/proposed-trips
UPCOMING TRIP
Heathcote
(with stargazing)
Northern Flinders Ranges
DATE
LEADER (S) DIFFICULTY
29 Apr – 1 May Stewart Southam
15 May – 28 May Martin Foot
Portland Sand Dunes 20 May – 23 May Dan Ho
Outback Queensland and Cape York
2 July – 16 Sep Peter Devine St Arnaud Ranges, Staying at Camp Seed, Stuart Mill 29 July – 31 July Cynthia Rennolds
* Please note that these trips 1) Will only go ahead if Covid restrictions permit 2) Covid vaccination requirements may apply (Depending on the Government Covid Regulations at the time of the trip. Please contact the Trip Leader for more information.
Considerations
Overall Description
Expected terrain and track conditions
Vehicle suitability
Recovery equipment
Driver Training / Experience
Weather
All Wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Novice Drivers Mainly High range 4WD but Low range required. Some 4WD experience recommended. Significant Low range 4WD with standard 4WD ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training. Low range 4WD with High ground clearance. Experienced Drivers
Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients. Tracks with some steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings. Tracks with frequent steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. Possible water crossings. Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have difficult river crossings.
All wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres. Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyres. Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres. Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range and tyres suitable for the terrain. (Mud Terrain tyres).
Suitable for novice drivers.
May be difficult in wet conditions. Will be more difficult in wet conditions. Will be more difficult in wet conditions. Will be more difficult in wet conditions.
Recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles. Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training. To be done in groups of vehicles. Drivers with extensive experience and advanced training should only attempt as there are several technical challenges. Recommended to be done in groups of four or more vehicles.
Recovery equipment required. Winch / Recovery equipment required.
The Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. recommends that each vehicle carry the following items or equipment on every trip.
Personal details form (as specified by 4WDV)
❑ One copy to the trip leader; One copy in vehicle
Minimum of a basic recovery kit
❑ Two rated D- Shackles (minimum 3.2t) ❑ Rated Snatch strap / Kinetic rope ❑ Bridal strap / Equaliser strap (*important for Subaru vehicles) ❑ Accessible recovery points for both front and rear ❑ A shovel
Safety equipment
❑ UHF (477Mhz) Radio (Club convoy channel is CH16). Ideally an in car mounted radio, but
hand-held are ok provided sufficient battery(s) to last the trip. ❑ Fire extinguisher, accessible to the driver ❑ Basic first aid kit
Spares and tools
❑ A tyre pressure gauge and air compressor ❑ Spare tyre (full size & same size as the other 4 tyres) ❑ Jack and wheel brace, or equivalent ❑ A suitable tool kit for your vehicle ❑ Sufficient fuel, oil and water for the trip, accounting for delays ❑ Spare parts (appropriate to the nature of the trip) ❑ Your vehicle manual ❑ Emergency supplies (matches, food, water and clothing)
Unsure or have questions regarding the items above?
Contact the Trip and Social Coordinator or the Trip Leader
TRIP BEING RESCHEDULED ESTIMATED DATE LEADER(S) DIFFICULTY
Social Bike Ride TBA Mark Tyssen N/A
PLANNED TRIP NOTE LEADER(S) DIFFICULTY
