October 2013 tlccv magazine

Overland Cruisering Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

A0005442c

Celebrating 40 years of Land Cruisering

INSIDE > History of TLCCV Part 3 > Brisbane Ranges Ramble > Restuarant Night > Driver Awareness > Yarck Maintenance weekend

Registered by Australia Post Publication No. PP339119/00013 $5.00

October 2013

Guest 4WD service centre has been established since 1961 with extensive expe operating 4WD tours to some of Australia’s roughest and remotest areas. As well as general servicing and vehicle modifications, we pride ourselves on pre-trip preparation and suspension modifications to ensure customers have a trouble free 4WD adventure.

Extensive showroom

With decades and millions of kilometres of 4WD experience, we only stock the best quality accessories in our new showroom - at the best prices.

Services • 4WD service and tuning • Pre-trip inspection and advice • Suspension modification and kits • Transmission and diff repair • Pre-purchase inspection • Clutch and brake repair • 4WD tyres and wheel alignment • Dual and triple battery kits • Turbo & intercooler kits Products • Engel & Waeco 12 volt fridge freezers • Piranha off road distributors • ARB accessories • TJM accessories • Kaymar step bars and wheel carriers • Black widow storage systems • Cooper and BF Goodrich Tyres • Roof Racks • Rhino Racks • Long range fuel tanks • Electronic parking aids • Tyre repair kits • T-Van Camper trailer hire • Air compressors • 4WD maps and books • Shower units - hot and cold • Optima batteries • Lightforce, IPF, Cibie & Hella lights • HID head and drive lights • Recovery kits • 4WD tours • Safari snorkels • GME UHF radio and antennae • GPS and EPIRB • In car TV/DVD and Sat navigation

194 Grange Rd, Fairfield, Victoria 3078 Ph: (03) 9497 3899 Fax: (03) 9497 3155 email: info@guest4wd.com.au website: www.guest4wd.com.au

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) INC. A0005442C ABN87301244383

OCTOBER

2013

CONTENTS V VOOL LUUMME E 4 41 2 .

NNoo.. 13

Club Information

1

Committee 2013-2014

2

Calendar/Coming Events

3

Christmas Party

3

Coming Events

5

Over the Next Hill

9

Club Heritage - Part 3

16

First CruiserKhana (1975)

19

Brisbane Ranges Ramble

20

Driver Awareness Weekend

23

Social

25

Yarck Maintenance Weekend

26

New from ARB

27

Aunty Madge Mk II

28

Trading Post

28

Overland Cruisering Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

A0005442c

Celebrating 40 years of Land Cruisering

General Meetings: 7:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country Club Wellington Road (corner Jells Road), Wheelers Hill Melways Ref 80 H1 Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the 1st Tuesday of each month & 2nd Monday each November at the Supper Room, Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2) ENQUIRIES: Membership & general to: The Secretary Toyota Land Cruiser Club PO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122

Website: http:www.tlccv.com.au MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Joining Fee: $280.00 Membership: $145.00 REINSTATEMENT OF PAST MEMBERS If a member rejoins the Club within 5 years, a joining fee is not applicable.

If a member rejoins the Club after 5 years, they are required to pay the joining fee and undertake the Club’s Driver Awareness course.

RECOGNISED CLUB RADIO CHANNEL: 15 UHF

YARCK PROPERTY Our property is a registered Land for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in the publication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.

Life Members: Graeme Wilson, John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey, Bill Dower, Alan Winch, Barrie McCarthy, Harold Ross, Sandra Tanner, Brian Stewart, Charles Norman, Ashley (Dec) & Judith Williams, John Turbill, Garry Cooper, Jan Chivers & Ken Hildebrand Honorary Members: Ross McClure, Clive Blakely.

Club Auditor: Chris Rumble

INSIDE > History of TLCCV Part 3 > Brisbane Ranges Ramble > Restuarant Night > Driver Awareness > Yarck Maintenance weekend

Registered by Australia Post Publication No. PP339119/00013 $5.00

October 2013

Main photo by Robert Norman Merrjig Trip

The opinions expressed in the articles appearing in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves the right to delete where necessary any section of any article, which has been sent for publication in the magazine.

Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement of products or associated companies or individuals by the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

Overland Cruisering 1

COMMITTEE

2013 - 2014

President Ian Ross president1@tlccv.com.au

Driver Training John MIlls: driverawareness@tlccv.com.au * Driver Training Course bookings * Awareness Course certificates

Vice President Eric Bishop president2@tlccv.com.au

Yarck Management Brian Stewart yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au

Secretary Sandra Tanner secretary1@tlccv.com.au

Assistant Secretary Alan McMeekin secretary2@tlccv.com.au Treasurer Matt Parrott treasurer1@tlccv.com.au

Assistant Treasurer Adriano Denni treasurer2@tlccv.com.au

Committee Liz Mills committee1@tlccv.com.au Committee Russell Edwards committee2@tlccv.com.au Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner: Advertising Sandra Tanner

editor1@tlccv.com.au

advertising@tlccv.com.au

Marketing Coordinator Brian Tanner marketing@tlccv.com.au

Public Relations/media Officer Garry Cooper pr@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Distribution Russell & Lesley Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com

Emergency Response Coordinator Bruce Fullard tlccrg@tlccv.com.au

Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au Tony Middleditch * Register a Member’s trip * Assistance in trip preparation

Raffles & Supper Gabi & Grace Azzam Soraya Pickard

Technical

technical@tlccv.com.au

Training Eric Bishop training@tlccv.com.au • Club training courses co-ordinator Special Events events@tlccv.com.au Python Red (Paul) • Shows & special event co-ordinator Membership Barbara Bryant membership@tlccv.com.au * Membership renewals, name badges, contact detail changes Librarian * Borrow DVDs & books library@tlccv.com.au * Contributions to the Library FWDV Delegate Tony Bryant fwdvdelegate@tlccv.com.au Webmaster Laurie Miles

webmaster@tlccv.com.au

Excursion Visits Coordinator excursions@tlccv.com.au

Activities Coordinator Ian Ross activities@tlccv.com.au

Club Shop Graham Cahill

clubshop@tlccv.com.au

Sergeant-At-Arms Russell Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com Social Coordinator Helen & Rebecca social@tlccv.com.au * Book for participation in social events Visitor Greeters Ian & Jenny Johnson Cruiserkhana enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au

GEELONG BRANCH President Matt McPhee

geelong@tlccv.com.au

Vice President Matt Lilley Secretary Jennie Harvie

secretary1@tlccv.com.au

Social Judith Williams

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

TRADING POST

All articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion in the magazine. They must be in the hands of the Editor by the first of the month.

Please send them to: The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220

• Please submit articles as Word documents with no formatting.

(No fancy formats as it will only have to be removed in preparing for publication).

In particular DO NOT embed pictures in your documents • Images (photos) should be supplied as seperate JPEG files.

The higher resolution the better. As a guide images should be of 300 pixel per inch with image files around 1-5MB fine.

• If you have multiple images, please burn to a CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.

• Articles can be posted with normal photos. They will be scanned and returned to the author if a self-addressed envelope is provided.

• Note: if selling a vehicle in the Trading Post it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation (1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cash price, registration number or engine number are supplied.

or email: editor1@tlccv.com.au

Members’ name and membership number must accompany all articles and/or contributions.

ADVERTISING A TRIP • Note: All trips must be approved by the Trip Convenor before they can be gazetted in Overland Cruisering.

All contributions MUST BE received by the 1st of the month.

ADVERTISERS Please support those companies that advertise in our magazine. Let them know you saw their advert in Overland Cruisering.

A R E Y O U R M E M B E R S H I P D E TA I L S C U R R E N T ?

If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.

2 Overland Cruisering

CALENDAR

October 17-20 October 19th October 19th & 20th October 20th October 26th & 27th November 1st – 5th November 2nd – 5th November November November November November

10th 12th 16th & 17th 17th 23rd & 24th

November 23rd & 24th Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st December 8th December 7th & 8th December 7th & 8th

SOCIAL

COMING TRIPS TLCCV at Geelong Show Werribee Open Range Zoo Yarck Maintenance & Construction weekend TLCCV Strategy & Planning day (Invitation Only) DA Practical weekend at Yarck Portland Sand Dunes (Melb Cup w/end) High Country Trout Fishing trip (Melb. Cup w/end) Boots & Bonnets at Brighton Toyota Yarck Management – DA Theory The Mystical Haunted Stream trip First Aid course Christmas in the Otways / Run Forrest Run Yarck Maintenance & Construction weekend Trip Leaders Conference weekend DA Practical weekend at Yarck Childrens Christmas Party Oxfam Christmas Tree Delivery 2013 Mirimbah Magic – 4WD, MTB & OziEplorer all in one

Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with the Activity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes.

Please email to the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview of the event.

December 21st & 22nd January 25th – 27th, 2014 Februry 15th & 16th February 22nd March 8th – 10th April 18th – 21st April 25th – 27th April May June July 26th August September October 25th November 15th

Aberfeldy Adventure Tantalising Tingaringy Swifts Creek Explorer Rock ‘N Roll Night at Yarck Davies High Plains Adventure Sands of Wyperfeld & Vic/SA Border Track Avon River Adventure Gumbuya Activity Park – Pakenham RIOS Brazilian Theatre Restaurant, Richmond Lower Plenty Hotel Pub Night Christmas in July lunch at Fergussons Winery, Yarra Valley Chocolate Indulgence Tour Blues Train Evening Halloween Night at Yarck Living Legends (home of retired champion racehorses), Greenvale Picnic and Tour

2 0 1 3 T L C C V F A M I LY C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y

Not just for the kids!

Sunday 8th December, 2013 Nortons Park, Scoresby (High Street), Mel. Ref. 72 A2 11:30 am – BYO Lunch. Santa arrives at 1:30 pm Presents to the value of $20.00 ($10.00 of that is paid by the members in advance).

Presents to children 15-years and under.

Cheques made payable to TLCCV, c/- 9 Paul Street, Cheltenham, 3192 Organisers: Melody Schaffer: OR Annabel Dowling: Email: tony_annabel@bigpond.com FORMS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 19TH NOVEMBER, 2013

Name ………………………………………………………………… Membership No ……………................................

Contact phone no: …………………………………………………………………..........................................................….

Boy / Girl

Child’s Name

Age

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....................................... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Overland Cruisering 3

EVENTS

F O R C O U R T, F I T - O U T S A N D F A N T A S I E S

(Revamped Boots & Bonnets) Sunday 10th November, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Brighton Toyota 77 Nepean Highway, Elsternwick Don’t miss this chance to view Club Member’s four-wheel drives and the individual fit-outs they have achieved.

• Lots of different ideas.

• A variety of ideas on accessories • Experts on hand with advice • Lunchtime sausage sizzle • Something for the kids View a current model Toyota 4 wheel drive

Don’t miss this fun day If you have already set up your vehicle for trips, come along & share your ideas

Contact: Liz Mills Email: committee1@tlccv.com.au

EVENTS

ANNUAL “MONSTER” MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION WORKING BEE WEEKEND 23rd & 24th NOVEMBER, 2013 To be held at Yarck, a “Monster” working bee is being organized for members to assist in preparing our beautiful property for the summer months and the ensuing Cruiserkhana.

We need as many members as possible to come for the weekend or even for a day. There are a host of tasks that require our attention for the safety of our members and the property.

BYO tools and the usual food and liquid requirements.

Saturday night a BBQ will be provided.

For catering purposes, please advise if you will be attending by emailing: social@tlccv.com.au

Overland Cruisering 5

SOCIAL

WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO VISIT

Saturday 19th October 2013 (Melways Ref. 201 D1) PAY ON THE DAY AT VENUE ADULT (16 years & over) $26.80. CHILDREN (15 years & under) FREE ADULT / STUDENT CONCESSION $20.70. *SENIORS CARD $24.10 *A valid Australian Concession, Student or Seniors Card must be presented at time of purchase ADMISSION INCLUDES A 40-MINUTE SAFARI TOUR AND 3 WALKING TRAILS MEET: 10:00 AM IN FRONT OF MEERKAT BISTRO ON RIGHT HAND SIDE AFTER PAYING ADMISSION CATERING: MEERKAT BISTRO – SNACKS, BREAKFASTS AND LIGHT LUNCHES KIOSK – SANDWICHES, HOT & COLD TAKE-AWAYS, COLD DRINKS PICNIC AREA – FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BRING THEIR OWN

SEE YOU THERE! SOCIAL COORDINATORS: social@tlccv.com.au

NOVEMBER SHOW & TELL Enjoy a DVD of a 21-day trip along the Canning Stock Route.

This was a member’s trip and should wet the appetite for others in the Club to visit this historic and beautiful area of WA.

FIRST AID COURSE SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER, 2013

miles.ppm@bigpond.com

106 NEPEAN HIGHWAY, MENTONE This first aid course will require pre reading and homework questions. Cost: $140.00 Please be early with bookings to ensure a place.

To book the above course, contact Deb Hansen, Nurse/Midwife Born to Stay Alive on 0425 717 383

Overland Cruisering 7

8 Overland Cruisering

CALENDAR

COMING TRIPS

INFORMATION FOR TRIP LEADERS • Trip leaders please note that under the Constitution, members may not take part in any club activities involving four-wheel driving unless they have completed the Driver Awareness

Course (Theory & Practical) and have filled in an Indemnity Form.

• The Club Insurance Policy states that only Club Trips that are gazetted in the Club Magazine and the Club website are covered by the Club Public Liability Policy.

• All Club Trips gazetted in the Club Magazine must include a telephone number (or mobile) and/or an email address for the purpose of booking on a trip.

• Members please note that telephone calls should not be made later than 8:30 pm.

Club trips are for club members only. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage by the club and may jeopardise our coverage. If you have any queries they may be raised with our Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.

Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at trips@tlccv.com.au Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_content.cfm?main=9&page=2.

NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader:

PORTLAND SAND DUNES Friday 1st - Tuesday 5th November (Melbourne Cup weekend) Swan Lake Camping area (maps supplied for participants) 9:00 am start time Saturday morning from Swan Lake Camping area.

13 vehicles Medium to hard depending on sand conditions and your experience.

Full tanks from Portland 15 UHF Standard recovery gear, snatch strap, compressor, shovel, rated recovery points and shackles.

Base camping at Swan Lake.

Drive the only legal sand dunes in Victoria. Test your skills on the many steep sand hills. Apart from a drop toilet there are no amenities at the camping area. Caravans & camper trailers are OK. Be prepared for wet & windy conditions. Sand driving Saturday & Sunday, Monday trip to Picaninny Ponds, beach drive in SA, lunch at Nelson Pub. Return home Tuesday. No pets. To allow time to process PDBC paperwork, your intention to join this trip.

Garry Cooper. Email : gac001@bigpond.com HIGH COUNTRY TROUT FISHING TRIP (Melbourne Cup weekend) Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5th November TBA 9:00am 8 vehicles Medium to hard Full tanks ex somewhere!

15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension recommended, genuine off-road tyres with minimum 50% tread, (road biased tyres not acceptable), full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms. Quality hand held UHF radio & waders recommended.

Bush camping witih no facilities.

A relaxed trip to chase the elusive High Country trout over the Melbourne Cup weekend. Location & rivers to be decided close to start of trip (river levels, weather, etc will determine actual location of trip), hopefully somewhere between the Macalister & Crooked Rivers. Predominately base camping. Club members who would like to come along just to relax & socialise welcome.

Adam Takacs: Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au

ELTHAM TIMBER & HARDWARE P/L ROB DEYLEN MANAGING DIRECTOR

Mobile: 0409 305 534 1175 - 1181 Main Road, Eltham Vic. 3095 Phone: 9439 5533 (All Hours) Fax: 9431 1762

Overland Cruisering 9

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: NOV/DEC Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details: Trip Leader:

DECEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

CHRISTMAS IN THE OTWAYS Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November To be confirmed.

Start 10:30 am Saturday morning.

15 vehicles Medium Full tanks ex Geelong 15 UHF Standard recovery equipment Forrest Caravan Park. Participants to book their own accommodation Join the Geelong Branch on their Christmas fun run through the Otways. We will be staying at the Forrest Caravan Park (8 Station St, Forrest, phone: 5236 6275) Saturday night (although you may wish to stay Friday night at your discretion). Leave Forrest late Saturday morning to drive through the Otways, BYO lunch & arrive back at the park for happy hour. Dinner will be at the Forrest pub with good food, good company, refreshments at bar prices & a raffle. Sunday will be a morning drive finishing around lunchtime to allow people time to return home.

Matt Lilley. Email : mattlilley@bigpond.com THE MYSTICAL HAUNTED STREAM Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November, 2013 Bruthen Caravan Park Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet).

Full tank from Bairnsdale UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre. Room to carry your MTB, if riding.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

This weekend trip will take you along the tranquil Haunted Stream. With 52 river crossings, it will give you a great sense of adventure. For those of you that enjoy mountain biking, Heidi will lead you along much of the Haunted Stream track on Saturday morning. If you are interested in the MTB component you will need to have your partner drive your vehicle at the same time as you are riding, as we will not be returning along the same route. After camping on the Wentworth River, we will exit up Murdering Spur to Dargo & home.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com TRIP LEADERS CONFERENCE WEEKEND Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December Kendalls B Campground, Rubicon Valley (http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/_data/assets/pdf_file/0014/101741/FS0067__Kendalls_Camping_and_Day_Visitor_Areas.pdf) (Rooftops Big River-Rubicon-Woods Point Forest activity Map) 11:00 am TLCCV Trip Leaders only Medium Full tank from Melbourne 15 UHF Standard recovery gear, overnight camping equipment, self sufficient food & drinks. Entry from Taggerty & via Rubicon Rd is suitable for caravans & camper trailers though there is some dirt road. The roads across to Marysville are not recommended for caravans or campers.

Kendalls B Campground or motels & caravan park at Thornton (approx 20 mins drive) Saturday 1:00 pm: Drive through local forest (medium standard). Saturday evening: Trips discussion. Sunday 10:30 am depart via Marysville.

Shane Goodall. Email : cussie57@hotmail.com Tony Middleditch. Email : trips@tlccv.com.au MIRIMBAH MAGIC - 4WD, MTB & OZIEXPLORER ALL IN ONE Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December, 2013 Mirimbah (30km east of Mansfield) Saturday 9:00 am 8 vehicles Easy to medium.

Full tank from Mansfield.

UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres. Room to carry your MTB, if riding. Plus bring your laptop or android tablet if you want to play around with OziExplorer.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

Come & enjoy a weekend with Laurie & Heidi celebrating their 75th TLCCV club trip. We will be base camping at

10 Overland Cruisering

CALENDAR

Trip Leader: DECEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: DECEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: JANUARY, 2014 Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: FEBRUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Mirimbah (at the base of Mt Buller). Some of you may wish to sit around the campfire & learn from Laurie about the famous mapping software OziExplorer. We will be hitting the 4WD tracks as well, taking in the great climb up to Mt Stirling after visiting Howqua Gap hut plus some others. Heidi will also be heading off on her MTB to explore the amazing MTB trails around Mt Buller. So it is up to you as to whether you would like to learn MTB or 4WD. Note: No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com OXFAM CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY 2013 Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December Saturday 7th: Scout Hall Packenham St. Blackburn. Mel Ref: 47 H12 Sunday 8th : Princes St Primary School, Wilson St. Nth Carlton. Mel Ref: 29 J11 Pick up time before 10:00 am both days to get the best trees.

No limit. The more the merrier.

Easy, but will be a good test of your navigation skills.

Fill up with good Christmas cheer and have fun.

15 UHF but your favorite radio station that has good Christmas carols.

Trailer, Ute or Station Wagon to carry at least 20 trees safely, rope, Santa hat if you have one, Melways directory & a navigator.

Hopefully you won’t get lost & have to stay overnight anywhere.

Trees are already paid for so you don’t handle any money. Delivery time is usually 2-3 hours. This is a great way to start off your Christmas by delivering trees to the families of Melbourne & at the same time supporting a worthwhile cause. If yhou can help send an email to the Trip Leader with your suburb, phone number & method of delivery (Trailer, Ute, Station Wagon) no later than 20th November, 2013.

Garry Cooper. Email: gac001@bigpond.com ABERFELDY ADVENTURE Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December, 2013 TBA Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to difficult Full tank from Moe. UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre. Room to carry your MTB if riding.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks near the Aberfeldy River including a visit to O’Tooles Flat, plus take in the views as we descend the famous 12 switchbacks on Trigg Track, just north of the old mining town of Walhalla.

Note: No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com TANTALISING TINGARINGY Saturday 25th - Monday 27th January, 2014 (Australia Day weekend) Orbost Caravan Park Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Orbost UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Orbost Caravan Park on first night. Bush camping on Saturday & Sunday night.

Head north from Orbost to Mt Tingaringy driving to the summit on the NSW border. Take in the views as we head down to McKillops Bridge via the Laurie Track. On Monday we will visit the Little River Gorge before heading home.

Note: No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com SWIFTS CREEK EXPLORER Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February, 2014 Swifts Creek Caravan Park Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Bruthen UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Overland Cruisering 11

CALENDAR

Overnight: Details: Trip Leader: MARCH Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: APRIL Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader:

Swifts Creek Caravan Park.

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek including the famous TVGC track.

Note: No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com DAVIES HIGH PLAINS ADVENTURE Saturday 8th - Monday 10th March, 2014 (Labour Day weekend) Corryong or Khancoban (TBA) Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Corryong / Khancoban UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Caravan Park on Friday night (fees apply). Saturday & Sunday night bush camping.

Situated in the far NE of Victoria, we will take in the views from Mt Pinnibar to Mt Kosciuszko. We will cross the mighty Murray River before climbing up onto Davies Plain. We will visit Davies Hut & camp on the picturesque Buckwong or Limestone Creek.

Note: No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com SANDS OF WYPERFELD & VIC/SA BORDER TRACK Friday 18th - Monday 21st April, 2014 (Easter weekend) Lake Hindmarsh Friday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium - depending on weather conditions.

145Lt capacity - full tank from Horsham - refueling at Pinnaroo if required.

UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Thursday - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply) - bush camping Friday, Saturday & Sunday night.

Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld National Park via Lake Albacutya, circling the Big Desert via Ross Springs. We will then travel through the ‘Disputed Country’ before crossing into SA & headingn down the Vic/SA Border Track.

We will experience the border sand dunes & some interesting bog holes before finishing in Nhill.

Note: No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com

APRIL Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

AVON RIVER ADVENTURE Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April, 2014 (Anzac long weekend) Huggetts Lane, near Heyfield.

Friday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions.

Full tank from Heyfield UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Overnight: Bush camping - pit toilets Thursday night - no facilities on Friday & Saturday night.

Details: 4WD the Avon River to the edge of the Avon Wilderness, camping on the river’s edge. For those that wish to MTB with Heidi some interesting terrain to ride on Friday morning. The Avon River will be refreshing at the end of the day Saturday will see us heading west to take in the spectacular views from Ben Cruachan & McMillans Lookout then heading down to camp on Macalister River.

Sunday we will climb up to Mt Useful before exiting the tracks near Walhalla.

Trip Leader: Laurie & Heidi Miles.

Email : trips@zebra400.com

Overland Cruisering 13

MEET THE LOCALS. THIS IS LANDCRUISER COUNTRY.

Long days. Harsh environments. Extreme weather. You could say it’s pretty tough out here, but the locals wouldn’t have it any other way. In the face of extreme adversity the LandCruiser 200, LandCruiser 70 Double Cab, FJ Cruiser and Prado are built to thrive. Whatever the outback throws at them, it’s just another day in paradise. This is LandCruiser Country.

toyota.com.au

TC 7483 RANGE-LC Club VIC 420x297.indd 1

6/12/12 10:51 AM

H E R I TA G E

Toyota Club History No. 3 ollowing the AGM in July, 1974 it was back to business with the new committee eager to keep the Club moving.

Club trips continued even through the winter months and on into spring – trips to McAlister Springs and Howitt Hut, Licola, Healesville and Jamieson and the Grampians.

As well courses were conducted for members providing training in winching, being a Trip Leader and also vehicle tuneup days. Social activities included film nights to The Sting, “Earthquake” and Live & Let Die. In November, 1974 the Club launched its first sticker which raised some eyebrows but said it all: “DON’T BUGGER THE BUSH” BE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS 1974 was an especially busy year – could almost have been labeled “The Year of the Clean Up.” Australia Day long weekend was chosen as the date for the Lake Cobbler clean-up – the amount of rubbish removed was significant – everyone pitched in and worked really hard to make a difference to this remote spot.

The early months of ’75 were also devoted to planning the first CRUISERKHANA! What an undertaking for a small Club – but it was highly successful -held at Matlock on 22nd and 23rd February with a range of events over both days. As well activities were organized for the children including gold panning and a small bit of the precious metal was found! Bill Dower was

F

1974 Lake Cobbler Clean-up

16 Overland Cruisering

4

P LS L B E G A N - P A R T 3 TLCCV - HOW ITI A awarded

YEARS 1973 - 2013

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA BRANCH the overall first prize and Pauline Ryan the Ladies Award. Significant prizes were donated by many businesses and supporters, including a Power Take Off Unit from Princetown Motors, and Bill received a set of Uni Royal tyres and the Thiess Perpetual Cup – which is a bit of a mystery – does it still exist?

The dust had barely settled on Matlock when it was down to the coast of Cape Schank for the next clean up in conjunction with Parks Victoria. Car bodies thrown over the cliff presented some challenges, but nothing was too big or too heavy!

Trips continued of course with John Whitney leading a beach trip to South Australia and the first Easter trip to Cadell on the Murray in South Australia – where Frank & Val McGurgan had taken up residence. Penelope the goat was a great source of amusement, riding on vehicle bonnets – and munching on the gladioli Frank had given to each camper. A four week long trip to Central Australia, led by Adrian and Pauline Ryan, left in the May

school holidays with the Ryan, Wilson, Manicolo, Daly, Pearson, Mills, Duff and Harris families in 8 vehicles having a great and memorable holiday experience.

June saw two more clean ups before the onset of winter, firstly at the Lower Glenelg National Park on the South Australian border west of Portland, where the items removed included a Bedford bus, which had been used by ‘squatters’ since 1966.

Once it was dragged out of the bush and the sand it needed to be moved 2km to a main road where it was accessible for ultimate disposal. Closer to home, Kinglake National Park – once again car bodies a big problem. Our efforts were very much appreciated by the Government bodies involved.

And so it was to July again and the 2nd AGM. By now the Club boasted 260 memberships and a healthy bank balance. To celebrate the end of the second year a dinner dance was again held at the Victorian Art Centre “Gallery” Restaurant and enjoyed by everyone – especially Neil Sleep in his beautiful caftan!

The annual election for 1975/76 saw the following installed as Committee for the coming year: President Graeme Wilson Vice President John Carmody Secretary Julie Lord TreasurerCheryl Manicolo Trip Convenor Gary Fullerton TechnicalJim Cooke Social Secretary Lorraine Fullerton Magazine Editor Laurie Davies Membership John Atkins Public Relations Adrian Ryan

Two new positions – those of Membership Officer and Public Relations Officer – had been added to share the workload.

The second half of 1975 included trips to Sovereign Hill, Apollo Bay, Rubicon, the Grampians and Dargo. A vehicle driving day at Frank Tippett’s quarry at Keilor – wet and slippery with 300 people attending and Neville Lindsay’s Toyota showing off the new Toyota LandCruiser Campervan. A map reading course was held and a film night to The Towering Inferno. And of course the annual Christmas BBQ and visit from Santa for the kids was held at Yarra Glen.

The Australia Day weekend in January 1976 was especially important – our Club hosted the first National Conference of Toyota Clubs at Glenn College, La Trobe University. Attendees came from every State and as a ‘live-in’ conference it was a highly successful weekend with many major decisions being reached. Again this brings home the reality that our Club was of the forefront of many initiatives in those early days – including the creation of the VAFWDC. In fact the weekend after the conference, Graeme and Alex Caughey flew to Canberra as TLC delegates to a three day “Off Road Symposium” held at the Australian National University. Colin Dunn also attended as the representative of the VAFWDCs. Conservation issues and indeed the future of four-wheel driving were very much under threat at that time.

Easter again saw several trips over the extended break with many returning to the McGurgan property on the Murray River at Cadell for a second magical trip and others to North Eastern Victoria. An extended trip was held in May to the Flinders Ranges and socially a film night was organized to see “Picnic at Hanging Rock” – and we were all enthralled by this Australian masterpiece set in our own backyard.

A trip to Wyperfeld National Park in far north western Victoria in June saw a large group of members assist the Rangers over the long weekend break pulling up the dreaded “horehound” – thanks to the Chinese miners – and tackling the huge rabbit population – thanks to the Austin family.

July saw the third AGM of the Club – now up to membership number 408. After 3 years at the helm, and in accordance with the Constitution, Graeme stepped down as President. The annual Dinner Dance was this July held at La Trobe University and was a well attended function.

The Committee for 1976/77 was elected as follows: President John Carmody Vice President Neil Sleep Secretary Barbara Wilson TreasurerCheryl Manicolo Trip Convenor Mark de Clifford Magazine Editor John Daly Social Secretary Julie Jennison Public Relations John Gellibrand Membership Lucille Sleep Education Officer Graeme Wilson

1975 Glenelg River Clean-up

Overland Cruisering 17

4x4 Equip

TM

Quality 4x4 Accessories & Camping Gear “5 Year W arranty”

The ‘Original’ Three Piece Shovel..

Combo Shovel

TM

‘The convenience of a ‘D’ Handle Spade and Long Handle Shovel in one!’

Visit our website to view our entire product range..

“Tents O n in our Sh Display ow Room ”

“4x4 Equip’s renowned Steel Reinforced Multi-Core Handle for ultimate strength” manufactured exclusively for us...:

FREEDOM TENTS Burn-Brite

R

AUTOFRIDGE EUTECTIC

t our Ask abou b lu C V C TL discount! member

PORTABLE REFRIGERATION

Contact: Ian Hastie (member 2332) Factory 5/15 Nicole Close Bayswater, Vic 3153 Phone: 8761 6276 info@4x4equip.com.au 18 Overland Cruisering

www.4x4equip.com.au

H E R I TA G E

T L C C V. s - F I RISPTS C R U I S E R K H A N A “The early months of ’75 were also devoted to planning the first CRUISERKHANA! What an undertaking for a small Club – but it was highly successful -held at Matlock on 22nd and 23rd February with a range of events over both days. As well activities were organized for the children including gold panning and a small bit of the precious metal was found! Bill Dower was awarded the overall first prize and Pauline Ryan the Ladies Award. Significant prizes were donated by many businesses and supporters, including a Power Take Off Unit from Princetown Motors, and Bill received a set of Uni Royal tyres and the Thiess Perpetual Cup – which is a bit of a mystery – does it still exist?”

Overland Cruisering 19

TRIPS

B R I S B A N E R A N G E S D AY T R I P

Sunday 15th September, 2013 Trip Leader: Matthew & Sara Lilley Toyota 80 Series T/end Charlie: Brian & Sandra Tanner Nissan Patrol Diesel Participants: Matthew McPhee and daughter Emma Toyota 100 Series Diesel Geoff Berry Toyota Prado Mike & Michelle Butler Toyota Prado Dan & Jane Crook Toyota FJ Cruiser Kelvin Connors & Jennie Harvie Toyota 80 Series Phil & Di Maxwell Toyota FJ Cruiser Judith Williams & Alison Toyota 80 Series Leigh & Angela Di Lallo & Nonna Toyota Troop Carrier 75 Series

hastingscamping@gmail.com 20 Overland Cruisering

Having completed my driver awareness course in early June, it had taken me a while to get myself organized to participate on my first Club trip. A change of family plans and my folks being able to look after the kids for the day allowed me to make contact with our trip leader, Matthew, and express my interest in his trip around the Brisbane Ranges.

It was advertised as an easy trip and as Matt explained, this was his first trip as a trip leader and would be more of a social trip, rather than anything to get the car dirty. I was happy with that, and completed the Trip Member Information form and sent it on to Matt. It turns out I actually forwarded him the Emergency Contact form instead. A lesson learnt for the new members.

Jane and I were the last to arrive at the Anakie Store at 9:40 am. After some introductions and a quick briefing, we were off up the road towards Mt Wallace. Onto the dirt road, we travelled in convoy and it was surprising to see that in early September, there was plenty of dust left by the convoy of only 10 vehicles.

Over the radio was talk of the various flora and fauna that we drove past. The wildflowers were out and I think it was Judith calling out most of the types of flowers that we could see. For Jane and me, it was great to see and visit somewhere new.

We stopped at a place within the Brisbane Ranges National Park, which is well known for rock climbing and abseiling – Staughton Vale Cliff Face. Whilst the walk to the cliff

top was optional, the morning tea after the walk was mandatory.

From morning smoko our lunch spot was only a 20 minute drive away down some tight switchbacks. Most of which could be managed in 2WD but to help with track preservation and prevent wheel spin it made sense to be in 4WD. Instead of tackling the walk before morning tea, Matt McPhee had kindly detoured to reserve a spot at Stoney Creek picnic area for lunch.

It was a beautiful setting, lending itself meeting other members and allowed Jane and I the opportunity to meet likeminded people of the Club and listen to their stories, both four-wheeling related and not.

Things were so relaxed that rather than get back into the car, I could have had a nap under a tree in the sun, but there was more

exploring to be done. After a short drive, we took a quick stop at the United Albion mine site, an abandoned goldmine, which according to the plaque was some 250 feet deep. Some amazing history and without our trip leader, it would be something I would have otherwise driven past.

Stieglitz is a town well known for its history of gold mining, but for us, it will be known as the place where we ended our easy day on our first Club trip. Thanks to Matt and Sara for putting on the day and for everyone who attended to support it. For a couple of new members, was great to meet everyone and develop an appreciation of how the Club and its trips work. We are looking forward to our next trip.

Dan & Jane Crook (2621)

Overland Cruisering 21

22 Overland Cruisering

TRIPS

DRIVER AWARENESS WEEKEND - JUNE 2013

ell it was finally our turn to do our driver training. From the time we were told about the weekend, we wondered what we were in for as our previous four-wheel driving was limited.

We decided to tow our caravan to Yarck and on arrival late Friday afternoon we were greeted at the Hilton by John & Jeff who proceeded to point us out to a nice level site where we then set up camp. We proceeded over to the Hilton to meet the other participants (10 in total) and were welcomed by a lovely fire. We cooked our meal and as it was an early start set off to bed early.

We awoke Saturday to perfect sunshine.

To begin Paul put three different Land Cruisers up on the ramp to show us mechanical maintenance and the different types of suspensions. This was followed by John, Jeff and Simon giving us a demonstration of recovery with a hand winch and then the winch mounted on the vehicle. We all participated in this activity, the main point being the importance of safety to you and others in the vicinity.

After morning tea it was time to drive down to Whoopsy-Do in convoy to learn the stall starts on the hilly track. The confidence we gained from the patient instructors John, Jeff and Simon becoming invaluable. We left Whoopsy-Do to return to the Hilton for lunch with everybody competent with that task.

The most daunting task was waiting as we drove down a very steep track with rocks and washouts. With the patience and perseverance and instruction of our instructors, we all managed the task at hand.

On the way back to the Hilton we proceeded through the bog hole and completed the mogul track near the bus stop.

Back at the Hilton we were informed by John that we were doing a night drive. As the sun set we were led by Simon in convoy out on to the main road, which led us on to another road ending up at the gate at the highest point of the TLCCV dinner

W

infrastructure on the property. Our instructors in John Jeff, Paul and Simon were outstanding and very patient in giving us great confidence. Thank you for a very great weekend.

Ray Colban and Di Barry (2638)

and a few drinks. A very full and informative day.

Sunday morning we again awoke to sunshine and proceeded to the sand pit to firstly bog our vehicle and then proceed to recover each vehicle with the snatch strap.

It was interesting to see the difference of each vehicle’s suspension. We ended the session by driving around the property’s tracks giving us the opportunity to practice the driver skills we had learnt over the weekend.

A very rewarding weekend was had by all.

The participants worked well together in a very friendly manner feeling much more competent by the end of the course. Many thanks to the previous members who had the foresight to acquire and manage the Overland Cruisering 23

SOCIAL

I I C A R R E T T O D I N N E R - S AT U R D AY 2 1 S T S E P T

tAttendees: Bill & Jan Black, Eric Bishop, Peter & Agapi Verleysdonk, Colin & Chris Low, Gabi & Grace Azzam, John Nazloomian, Karen & Ebony Wade Walter & Maria Denni, Slawko Kulyk & Rebecca Schlosmacher Tony and his wait staff, led by Spresa, had a difficult job catering for sixteen hungry members and friends from the Toyota Land Cruiser Club. This restaurant occupies two shop fronts and is very well patronized on busy Nicholson Street in Carlton North. By the time our group were all seated at the big table in front of a life-size, oval-framed picture of Luciano Pavarotti with Tony and his wife, all tables in the restaurant were occupied. The sound of many voices chatting and laughing away created a great atmosphere and one could still have a conversation with those around you without having to strain to make oneself heard.

Menus were handed round and orders taken by Spresa then the cameras came out to record the smiling faces of our group.

The next three hours were spent catching up with one another on a range of interesting topics. By now everyone was tucking away into their dinners except for Colin, Chris and Jan who thought they would get their meals before everybody else as they

had ordered pizzas. Some of the group had already finished their meal by the time the pizzas arrived! Oh well, the best laid plans don’t always work out. We all had a good time enjoying each other’s company over good, hearty Italian fare. Our group would have lingered longer but as 11 o’clock drew near, we discovered we were the only patrons left and time to go our separate ways home. Tony and Spresa would have breathed a sigh of relief when we finally left the building so they could clear our table and go home too.

Next Social Event: Werribee Open Range Zoo – Saturday 19th October.

Helen Foley (2098) and Rebecca Schlosmacher (2270) Social Coordinators

Overland Cruisering 25

YA R C K

I PMSA I N T E N A N C E A N D C O N S T R U C T I O N W E E K E N D

20th – 22nd September, 2013 Attendees: Peter Hepworth and his mate Rob Swebbs with his excavator; Ian & Ellen McCartney; Wayne Eames; Dulcie Watts; Jan Chivers and Ken Hildebrand; Ted Gray; Neil Chalmers; John & Wendy Wilson; Garry Cooper; Brian Stewart; Peter Burchall; Andrew Bock; Trajco Vilarov; Colin Low; Angela DiLallo; Andrew McWalters; Bill Motschall; Greg & Carol Edmunds; Eamon King; Graham Dart.

It rained all week and we thought no one will come to Yarck. How wrong was that thought?

We had a great weekend and the weather was mild and sunny – just ‘delicious.’ Rob Swebbs with his excavator worked very hard all weekend and the caravan park has been re-shaped, the dam crossing has been cleared of scrub, stumps have been removed from the main camping area. All of this work created a lot of scrub to be burnt off and there were three fires in total in different areas of the property. I think the best fire was the one in the Batchelor’s Pad (which was taken over by the women).

They burnt off in style with a table and chairs set up in a large cleared area under the trees and a fire burning beautifully with a tall column of smoke making its way to the sky. The setting was delightful. Good on ya girls!

Many other jobs were done – some sanding and painting on the verandah posts at the hut, water was pumped, more firewood put in the tanks, etc. A big happy hour on Saturday night and then the fireplace was covered with pots and pans cooking up gourmet meals. Dinner done, there was red wine and lots of laughter in between the stories. It is great to see people unwind, relax and enjoy life.

Jan Chivers and Ken Hildebrand (603) Other items that were tackled: check solar system and replace globes, modify the mesh to the fireplace flue, position fire extinguisher boxes in the camping area and remove, cut and stack dangerous trees. Preparation for hole drilling at bush hut site next month.

A special thanks to Rob Swebbs for the great work he was able to get through with

26 Overland Cruisering

his machine. Thanks to all who helped make it a great weekend.

Brian Stewart (340) Yarck Management Coordinator Work completed by Rob Swebbs with his excavator over the weekend.

Starting at the caravan park Friday and completed works there Saturday. We improved several sites (increasing length, width and level) together with adding in 4 new sites, whilst clearing some ti-tree fire hazards as well. He removed the stumps from the cut trees and improved access at both entry / exit areas.

At the water crossing area he removed as much ti-tree as possible within the reach of the excavator. Rob then leveled and placed steps into the viewing area. He added to the dam embankment and leveled the track. Next he moved to the Hilton campground where he dug out several tree stumps from trees that were cut down on

Saturday by others. He then back-filled and improved a couple of other sites as well. All this work was carried out from Friday to Sunday, and sincere thanks has been expressed to Rob for his excellent work.

Peter Hepworth (2454)

PRODUCTS

ARB RECOVERY POINTS ARB recovery points are now available for the Mazda BT50/Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Nissan GU Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, with more models in the pipeline.

A few years ago, ARB launched an exhaustive engineering program in order to set a new industry benchmark for how recovery points are designed, tested and selected by 4WDers in Australia. Instigated by countless customer enquiries and a lack of industry standards regarding rated tow points, ARB’s recovery point range seeks to address issues surrounding generic tow points and their unsuitability for a range of recovery situations. These issues include questionable and untested mounting locations, confusion regarding the selection of rated shackles and straps, and the inability of generic tow points to safely handle stresses generated by an angled pull during vehicle recovery.

Of critical importance in the design stage was the commitment to finding an optimal mounting location for the recovery point on each vehicle. Generic tow points, while rated to 10,000lbs or similar, are not vehicle specific and so mounting them is often left in the hands of the purchaser, who is unable to ascertain whether the surface they have mounted the tow point to can handle the load exerted during a recovery or whether air bag deployment is affected.

Each ARB recovery point has been built from the ground up and underwent considerable research and design involving actual vehicle chassis samples and CAD data relating to critical front sections of the vehicle. Dozens of designs were explored, with the more promising models built into prototypes and tested on the actual vehicle chassis using ARB’s various load and

destructive testing equipment.

Some vehicle models demanded very complex mounting systems to ensure fitment did not affect air bag deployment in the event of an accident. But with months of design and testing dedicated to each individual recovery point, ARB’s engineers have ensured that the crush pulse of the vehicle remains unaffected, whilst also ensuring the recovery points are fitted in the optimal location to handle the stresses experienced during vehicle recovery.

ARB’s engineers also focussed considerable attention on the development of a ‘recovery train’, in which they tested and verified what rated strap and bow shackle size is compatible with the recovery point.

This has not only simplified the use of recovery points out on the track, it has increased customer safety and reduced the likelihood of vehicle damage through misuse or incorrect selection of associated recovery point equipment. In doing so, the engineers were able to create a standard

across all of the recovery points, with the recommended rated bow shackle for all ARB recovery points being 4.75t, paired with an 8000kg rated snatch strap.

Another important design requirement was the ability of these points to be rated in an angled direction of pull, and this has been achieved for angles up to the maximum turn angle of the front wheels of the vehicle. With this requirement came questions of how the snatch strap is attached to the point, and for this reason ARB recovery points have a long slot that allows the bow of the shackle to be fed through and the strap then attached via the pin instead of the bow. This allows the shackle to pivot within the recovery points to avoid side loads on the pin.

Coming with a two year warranty, ARB’s recovery point range is available from ARB stores and stockists across the country. For further information, contact your nearest stockist or visit www.arb.com.au.

Overland Cruisering 27

AUNTY MADGE MKII Greetings campers. It’s been a long time since I chatted to you all.

All the trips I’ve been on recently have ended each night with a tasty Pub meal (no cooking or washing up – that’s trip heaven to me) so even I couldn’t submit a recipe to our Cook Up segment. BUT I’m delighted to say Ellen McCartney has kindly given us her recipe for Honey Nut Bars, which a number of us sampled up at Yarck a while back. It’s delicious and rather moreish!

1. Stir honey and Tahina in a saucepan over low-medium heat until the mixture boils.

2. Mix through the nut/seed mix 3. Press mixture into a greased/baking paper-lined 18x28cm slice pan.

4. Bake in a 160c preheated oven/camp oven for 12-15 minutes.

Remember campers, if you have any great cook-ups whilst on your trips, take a PHOTO and email it with the recipe to cookup@tlccv.com.au Happy camping all, Aunty Madge MkII

Honey Nut Bars

TRADING POST

Third of a cup honey Quarter cup of Tahina Two & a half cups nut & seed mix (I usually crush or chop) You can substitute any variety of raw nut and seed mix of your choosing

28 Overland Cruisering

FOR SALE • Freedom Touring tent 12’ x 9’ single pole & rear frame, comes with extra large awning, as new. $500.00 • Two single fully fly screened Australian canvas swags, never used. $100.00 each • 5 off six stud 80 Series silver split rim wheels fitted with Dunlop SP Road Gripper 650x16 tyres, one new, four have done approx. 4000k. $500.00 • Long range fuel tank for 80 Series, 145 litres clean and painted, complete with hardware. $400.00 • Codan Outback HF radiophone type 8528, complete kit, remote head, speaker microphone and wiring loom, comes with Codan type 9350 auto tuning whip antenna which was fitted to a rear wheel fold down

mounting – asking $1,900.00 • 60 litre rectangular stainless steel water tank, fits between the rear wheel arches of an 80 Series. $300.00 Photos of the above items can be emailed to anyone interested. Offers considered.

Contact: Jim Armstrong (498) Mobile: 0402 041 269

FOR SALE • A set of Toyota Prado 120 Series wheels 17” alloy wheels & tyres (4). Tyres Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 265/65/R17, very good condition, more than 50% tread remaining. $525.00 • Rhino roof rack with aero sports bars to suit Toyota roof rails, size (approx.)

1580x1070mm. $450.00 the lot.

• Black Widow cargo drawers to suit a 120 Series Prado with Black Widow cargo barrier, excellent condition. $2,100.00 • Tyre 1 only, brand new Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 265/65/R17. $40.00 ONO. • 200 Series LandCruiser MY12 GXL shock absorbers & springs, great for spares. The lot for $155.00 • Sunland Prestige Caravan cover to suit 16’ to 17’ caravan, standard width is 8’ (2.5m) and height 7.5’ (2.3m). $100.00 Contact: Peter Hepworth (2454) Mobile: 0419 340 487

9758 9288 9735 0188 Visit our website: www.widetread.net.au

LILYDALE 32 Main Street

FERNTREE GULLY 1158 Burwood Highway

Huge ran for SUV’s AWD’s & 4x4’s Mud Terrain T/A / KM2 Mud-Te T rrain T/ T /A

All-Te T rrain T/A T

Savage your way through the wilderness with BFGoodrich Mud T rrain T/AKM tyres. With these tyres Te you can go way out of bounds offroad and still play dirty. y A proven race winner, their DiggerLugzTM shoulder blocks can handle any deep mud, dirt and sand.

Eats rocks and dirt All fun, all action, all the time, BF Goodrich All-Terr T ain T/ T/A KO K tyres are the ultimate in on/off road tyres. Rocky or smooth, like their name says, they can handle anything on any terrain.

Inspired by the BF Goodrich Tires KrawlerTM T/R ® KX has a footprint made to to dominate almost anything in its path Linear flex zones allow the tyre to wrap aroung obsticale for unnatural amounts of traction. Smart design gives it excellent mud-clearing ability and low road noise. The MudT rrain T/A KM2 features a 3-ply Te T iGuard carcass wth a single-strand Tr bead for smoother ride and uniformity. y

Quality Snow Chains WRANGLER AT/R

WRANGLER MT/R

ROADGRIPPER

GRANDTREK AT3

GRANDTREK TG32

The all-terrain specialist tyre capable of handling all conditions - on or off road.

Tough, durable and long T lasting, outstanding in extreme conditions.

Perfect for drivers who spend as much time off the road as they do on it.

Outstanding on and off-road performance, this tyre gives you the best of both worlds.

An ideal tyre for drivers who seek a combination of on and off road use.

LTX A/T A 2 The Michelin LTX A/T A 2 is the ultimate all terrain 4x4 tyre designed to deliver rugged off-road durability, for Australia's harshest rural and mining environments, and a quiet, comfortable Michelin highway ride.

ST - Sure Tr T ac Baja Radial AT A Z - 4 Rib Design 60% Road & Sand 40% Dirt & Mud The Baja Radial ATZ A is the latest 4 Rib All Terrain T design from Mickey Thompson. This unique design delivers excellent off road traction in a wide variety of terrains, without compromising the on road ability of the tyre. The wider footprint incorporates larger tread lugs with the latest internal siping technology to give better handling in wet and greasy conditions.

Latitude To T ur HP The MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP lasts 20% longer, has improved 5% in accoustic comfort as well as vibration comfort, and is safer with 5% extra grip on wet surfaces

Proven 4x4 tyre on versatility, durability and excellent traction in some of the toughest terrains. Continuous circumferential blocks provide good handling both on and off road. Twostage unidirectional sturdy lugs provide maximum self-cleaning properties and provide maximum traction on soft ground. Sturdy independent blocks provide excellent rock climbing property.

60% Road & Sand 40% Dirt & Mud Ideal for outback touring, and high mileage with regular bitumen and offroad driving. Exellent offroad traction and good performer in muddy conditions.

Reinforced for puncture resistance and guaranteed to last up to 80,000 kms*

STT - Super traction Ty T re 20% Road & Sand 80% Dirt & Mud Ideal for serious offroad applications.

Armor-Tek3 carcass construction now 33% stronger in sidewalls and 2.5 times mor resistant to tearing. Exellent offroad traction. Surprising bitumen grip and quiet ride for an aggresive traction tyre.

Baja Radial MTZ 40% Road & Sand 60% Dirt & Mud The Baja Radial MTZ is designed for maximum traction off road and on the blacktop. The new tread blocks are designed to minimise noise, making the MTZ one of the quietest traction tyres available.

Baja Radial Claw

A - All Te ATR T rraiin Reiinfforced 70% Road & Sand 30% Dirt & Mud Ideal for high mileage driving on bitumen and exploring offroad.

Suprisingly quiet ride with exellent bitumen grip, especially in the wet.

Excellent for driving on sand. Reinforced for puncture resistance and guaranteed to last up to 90,000 kms*

Road & Sand 80% Dirt & Mud Radial Claw has 23 degree angles the ultimate angle for and self cleaning (used on blades and tractor tyres.) This you get maximum traction and e level of road noise as a less ve tyre. Reinforced sidewals are here you need it, just below the tread.

CS4 Touring i - All Wheel Drive i 90% Road & Sand 10% Dirt & Mud Twice the mileage without giving up grip or comfort. Superior wet traction.

Excellent stability, traction and and treadwear, premium appearance and guaranteed to last up to 80,000 kms*

BUILT LIKE NO OTHER.

When we start designing a Toyota, we start designing its bull bar.

the airbags are deployed at precisely the right time.

So it looks better and works in harmony with the vehicle. Safety, for

And just as your Toyota is put through extensive testing, so

example, is optimised as the bull bar is designed to absorb energy

too are Toyota Genuine Bull Bars to deliver optimum strength

and integrate with the vehicle’s crumple zones in an accident.

and durability. Better still, all Toyota Genuine Bull Bars come

The mounting systems are also designed to distribute impact

with a 3-YEAR/100,000km WARRANTY* LI ĆŞWWHG DW WKH WLPH RI

and winch loads evenly over the vehicle’s chassis while ensuring

purchase. See your Dealer for details.

$OO 7R\RWD *HQXLQH $FFHVVRULHV SXUFKDVHG DQG ĆŞWWHG WR D 7R\RWD DUH ZDUUDQWHG IRU WKH UHPDLQGHU RI WKH 1HZ 9HKLFOH :DUUDQW\ or 12 months, whichever is greater. Toyota Genuine Accessories purchased from an authorised Toyota Dealer over the counter are warranted from the date of purchase for one year. Conditions apply. The Toyota Genuine Accessories Warranty does not OLPLW DQG PD\ QRW QHFHVVDULO\ H[FHHG \RXU ULJKWV XQGHU WKH &RPSHWLWLRQ DQG &RQVXPHU $FW 36$ 9$/,' ;

toyota.com.au