UPCOMING TRIPS
Do you want to organise a trip but are a little unsure? Have a chat to Kyran, Dennis or Renee who will organise someone to buddy up with you to help. If you would like to come on a trip but are unable to attend a meeting, please contact us via
SOFT SHACKLES AND KINETIC ROPES
Shackles The correct recovery equipment when 4WDriving is the first thing you should invest in. Using incorrect or wrongly rated gear can lead to serious injuries and damaged vehicles. One of the most important pieces of recovery equipment is shackles. These are used in almost every recovery and enable undertaking various types of
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements Twin Rivers 4x4 Club Convoy Rules lists mandatory equipment to be carried on trips. All vehicles whether driven by visitors or members must comply with the Club’s minimum requirements when participating in a Club trip. You are required to carry or fit the following equipment in your vehicle while on trips:
TRACK RATINGS
EasyMediumDifficultVery Difficult Expected Terrain & Track Conditions Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients. Tracks with some steep and/or rock/slippery/sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings. Tracks with frequent steep and/or rock/slippery/sandy track section. Possible water crossings. Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy track sections. May
UHF RADIO
The Citizen Band Radio Stations (CBRS) is a two-way, short distance, voice communication service that provides a cheap, reliable means of communication. The service operates in two frequency bands: High frequency (HF) – (26.965 – 27.405 MHz) rare now days.Ultra high frequency (UHF) – (476.4125 – 477.4125 MHz) our club radios. UHF radios use
SNATCH STRAP SAFETY
Seven Rules for Snatch Strap Recoveries 1. NEVER use a tow ball as an attachment point. 2. ALWAYS use rated recovery points. Ensure you know BEFORE you go off road. 3. ALWAYS use a cable dampener on the strap. 4. ALWAYS ensure everybody except the driver is out of the vehicle and at a safe distance. 5. ALWAYS, where
