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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA(VICTORIA) INC. A0005442CABN87301244383

D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2

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General Meetings: 7:30pm onthe 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country ClubWellington Road (corner JellsRoad), Wheelers HillMelways Ref 80 H1

Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the1st Tuesday of each month &2nd Monday each November atthe Supper Room, GeelongWest Town Hall, 153 PakingtonSt. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2)

ENQUIRIES: Membership & general to:The SecretaryToyota Land Cruiser ClubPO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122

Website:http:www.tlcv.org.au

MEMBERSHIP DETAILSJoining Fee: $260.00Membership: $135.00

REINSTATEMENT OF PASTMEMBERSIf a member rejoins the Clubwithin 5 years, a joining fee isnot applicable.If a member rejoins the Clubafter 5 years, they are requiredto pay the joining fee and under-take the Club’s DriverAwareness course.

RECOGNISED CLUB RADIOCHANNEL: 15 UHF

EMERGENCY PHONE ATYARCK: 0419 379 419.Our property is a registeredLand for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in thepublication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.

Life Members: Graeme Wilson,John Whitney, Don Honey, BillDower, Alan Winch, BarrieMcCarthy, Harold Ross, SandraTanner, Brian Stewart, CharlesNorman, Ashley & Judith Williams,John Turbill, Garry Cooper.Honorary Members: RossMcClure, Clive Blakely.Club Auditor: Chris Rumble

The opinions expressed in the articlesappearing in this magazine are notnecessarily those of the Editor or theToyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia(Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves theright to delete where necessary anysection of any article, which has beensent for publication in the magazine.Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement ofproducts or associated companies orindividuals by the Toyota Land CruiserClub of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

Cl ub Inform at ion 1

Com m it t ee 2012- 2013 2

President ’ s Report 3

Cal endar/ Com ing Event s 5

Over t h e Nex t Hil l 9

2013 CruiserKh ana 10

4 Corners Trip - Part 3 14

Driver Training Weekend 17

Mt Col e Oz iex pl orer Trip 18

Port l and Sand Dune Trip 23

Avon River Advent ure 27

Ask Al l en 30

Trout Fish ing Trip 32

Brisb ane Ranges Geel ong Trip 35

New from ARB 37

Cruiserkh ana Order Form 39

Trading Post 4 0

Cl ub Shop 40

Main cover photo by Sara Lilley - Group at Steiglitz CourT House

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MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONSAll articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion inthe magazine. They must be in thehands of the Editor by the first of themonth.P lease send them to:The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220

or email: [email protected]

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

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES• Please submit articles as Word documents w ith no formatting.(No fancy formats as it will only have tobe removed in preparing for publication).In particular DO NOT embed pictures inyour documents

• I mages ( photos) should be supplied as seperate J P EG files.The higher resolution the better. As aguide images should be of 300 pixel perinch with image files around 1-5MB fine.• If you have multiple images, please burnto a CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.• Articles can be posted with normalphotos. They will be scanned andreturned to the author if a self-addressedenvelope is provided.

TRADING POST• N ote: if selling a vehicle in the TradingPost it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation(1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cashprice, registration number or enginenumber are supplied.

ADVERTISING A TRIP• N ote: All trips must be approved by theTrip Convenor before they can begazetted in Overland Cruisering.

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

ADVERTISERSPlease support those companies thatadvertise in our magazine. Let them knowyou saw their advert in OverlandCruisering.

P residentPeter Dwyer A.H. 9776 [email protected]

V ice P residentIan Ross0419 551 [email protected]

SecretarySandra TannerPh. 52 661 609 [email protected]

Assistant SecretaryAlan McMeekinA.H: 9816 [email protected]

TreasurerMarcus Kunath0417 328 [email protected]

Assistant TreasurerMatt Parrott

[email protected]

CommitteeLiz Mills

[email protected]

CommitteeRussell Edwards

[email protected]

Magaz ine Editor Phone: 5266 1609Sandra Tanner: [email protected]

Advertising 0408 549 691 Peter Dwyer [email protected]

D river Aw areness 0402 102 667Heather Cale [email protected]* Driver Training Course bookings* Awareness Course certificates

Y arck Management AH: 9723 2659Brian Stewart [email protected]

Magaz ine D istributionRussell & Lesley Edwards BH: 9360 9219

[email protected]

Trip Convenor [email protected] Tony Middleditch 0418 543 536* Register a Member’s trip* Assistance in trip preparation

Technical [email protected] Dyson 0418 384 285

Special Events 0412 580 963Python Red (Paul) [email protected]• Shows & special event co-ordinator

Membership AH: 9558 1048 Barbara Bryant [email protected]* Membership renewals, name badges,contact detail changes

L ibrarian [email protected]* Borrow videos, DVDs & books* Contributions to the Library

FWD V D elegate AH: 9558 1048Tony Bryant [email protected]

Webmaster [email protected] Miles

Activities Coordinator 0419 551 255Ian Ross [email protected]

Ex cursion V isits CoordinatorDavid Sheean AH 9775 9882

[email protected]

Mark eting CoordinatorBrian Tanner 52 661 609

[email protected]

P ublic Relations/ media OfficerGarry Cooper 0418 543 008

[email protected]

Emergency Response CoordinatorBruce Fullard 0418 316 504

[email protected] & SupperGabi & Grace Azzam A.H: 9753 9970Soraya Pickard

Club ShopJohn & Liz Mills [email protected]

Sergeant- At- ArmsRussell Edwards [email protected]

Social Coordinator AH: 9331 3331John Nazloomain [email protected]* Book for participation in social events

V isitor G reetersIan & Jenny Johnson AH: 9763 7068

Cruiserk [email protected]

Ph. 0418 120374 or 03-9807 9240

G EEL ON G BRAN CHP residentBrian Tanner 52 66 1609

[email protected]

SecretarySandra Tanner 5266 1609

[email protected]

G eelong TripsMatt McPhee [email protected]

AH: 5243 0797 SocialJudith Williams AH: 5250 2703

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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.


P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R T I P SR E P O R T

Well another year has about goneand there has been somechanges in the Club. One of the

biggest is the change of venue to theMulgrave Country Club for the next meet-ing on Tuesday 15th January, 2013. I hopethe members will enjoy the new venue inthe new year with its excellent facilities andmeals – a really modern Club.Many new venues were looked at butMulgrave Country Club was the best by along way, especially when we have storageroom available for the Club Shop andLibrary. Talking about Library, WendyWilson has agreed to continue for a whileand the decision to sell off all the old VCRtapes to members is well under way for agold coin donation.Marion and I attended the Geelong BranchChristmas gathering in the BrisbaneRanges with about 10 vehicles attending.A good day was had by all in excellentweather.I would like to congratulate the girls

from the Stitch ‘ n Bitch group for theirtremendous fundraising efforts throughoutthe year, in particular the magnificent quiltthat was auctioned off at the last meeting.The Cruiserkhana committee is reallygoing well with 10 keen sponsors and havealready received some applications, butmore on course help is required formarshalling - if you can help please contactone of the organisers. We also need someTLCCV competitors to compete andrecoup the trophy from the Range RoverClub who won it last year.Python Red advises he needs some helpwith Wandin on Sunday 17th February,2013 as he is away interstate. If you canassist, please tell him ASAP.The DA team are making in-roads into thebacklog of new members with additionalcourses coming up next year. Welcome toall the new members taking part at DA atY arck.Some changes at FWDV with new commit-tee members. Ex-President of the Pajero

Club, Carol Reed is now the President ofFWDV; Graeme Walsh has stepped downas President but will stay on as Editor ofTrackwatch for a short time. Thank you toall the TLCCV delegates who fronted at theAGM, it really showed our strength as aClub.Our Treasurer, Marcus is coming goodafter being laid up for a while. Our interna-tional traveller committee man AlanMcMeekin is just back from a cyclingholiday in Laos – all sounds like hard workto me.May I wish the members a very merry andsafe Christmas. Remember about drinkingand driving, the boys in blue will be out infull force over the break and they evenfrequent the bush.Merry Christmas to all from Marion andmyself.Peter Dwyer (396)PRESIDENT

L E T T E R S T O T H E E D I T O RL E T T E R S

Dear Members and Friends,

Joy’s family and I would like to thank youfor the contributions made to the RoyalFlying Doctor Service in memory of Joy.The total came to $1,315. Joy would havebeen overwhelmed with your generosity. Iwould also like to thank Marion and Deb fordonating the quilt to be auctioned in mem-ory of Joy.One of Joy’s final wishes for Y arck was to

have handprints on the concrete pylons atthe entrance to the Arts Centre. If youwould like to leave your handprint, BrianStewart has gloves and paint and would behappy to assist you on a working beeweekend.Thank you again for the support and highesteem shown for Joy Thomas.Sincerely,Sue Bland

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE

FIRE RESTRICTIONSARE NOW IN FORCE

AT Y ARCK

Please take very special care whenyou are on the property that there

are no open fires.

T H A N K S

The Stitch ‘ n Bitch group would like tothank the members for their ongoing

support over the past twelve months withour fundraising activities.Firstly we congratulate Judith Theobald onher successful bidding on the “ Window ofAustraliana” quilt this, together with ourstall, raised $860.00 on the night.We are pleased to announce that we havea total of $1,400.00 to go to RFDS WAfrom the TLCCV in memory of JoyThomas. We as a group are proud of ourefforts to raise monies not only for outsideorganisations but within the Club itself, therecent purchase of a plaque for a “ LOW”bridge plank at Y arck and a percentage ofraised monies going into Club revenue.Our next venture is making and donatingCat and Dog bed blankets to the LostDogs Home in North Melbourne with fab-ric that has been donated to the group.We are in desperate need of clean, oldtowels to line this bedding. If you have anyyou can donate, please bring them to thenext meeting you attend in 2013, it would

be greatly appreciated.Anyone interested in joining our socialgroup can contact the Club Secretary; wemeet monthly, mid-week and on occasion-al weekends at various locations. It is agreat social network and the “ Build a Bun”lunches are truly delicious.Once again, thank you for your support.Marion Harvey (396)For and on behalf of the SnB group

Judith Theobald the successfulbidder for the “ Window of Australiana”quilt


January 2nd – 8th, 2013 Tasmania’s West CoastJanuary 15th General Meeting at new venueJanuary 15th – 20th Tasmania’s North EastJanuary 26th – 28th Tantalising Tingaringy tripFebruary 12th Y arck Management – DA TheoryFebruary 16th & 17th Swifts Creek ExplorerFebruary 19th General MeetingFebruary 28th – 3rd March Jamieson to WalhallaMarch 2nd & 3rd DA Practical weekend at Y arckMarch 9th – 11th Davies High Plains Adventure tripMarch 19th General MeetingMarch 29th – 1st April Dargo AdventureMarch 29th – 1st April Sands of Wyperfeld NP & Vic/SA

Border Tk

March 29th – 1st April A Big Desert Easter TrekApril 6th – 8th The Chromite Mine to Walhalla

WanderApril 9th Y arck Management – DA TheoryApril 13th & 14th CruiserkhanaApril 16th General MeetingApril 27th & 28th DA Practical weekend at Y arckMay 14th Y arck Management – DA TheoryMay 21st General MeetingJune 1st & 2nd DA Practical weekend at Y arckJune 18th General MeetingJuly 16th General Meeting

C O M I N G T R I P SC A L E N D A R

Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with theActivity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please email to the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venueand overview of the event.

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FEBRUARY SHOW & TELLTUESDAY 19th FEBRUARY, 2013

Michael Kelly will give an exciting talkabout the 12-day Variety Club Gashscheduled for 2013, Echuca to Broome.Variety is a national non-for-profit organi-zation committed to helping sick and dis-advantaged children.He will give a brief talk on some previousevents, the vehicles and the fun way inwhich money has been raised to benefitthis great cause.Don’t miss this interesting talk at the newvenue.

REQUEST FOR SHOW & TELL

I am seeking Club members with slideshows or DVDs of 15 minutes duration topresent at Club meetings.Our members would love to see the won-derful trips and places you have visitedon your travels.Please contact Liz Mills if you have apresentation or any ideas by emailing:[email protected]

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Excursion Visit to Terrain TamerThursday 18th April, 2013, 6:30 pm

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This company is a trade and retailoutlet supplying 4WD products rangeof recovery equipment, vehicle

accessories, vehicle spare parts andoverhaul repair kits.They also have a workshop to carry outoverhaul, reconditioning of vehicle majorcomponents. Research and developmentis also an important component of theirbusiness.

For our excursion we are going to beshown through their Warehouse,Showroom and Workshop.TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCEFOR THIS VISIT, PLEASE PHONE THECOMPANY DIRECT ON 9329 8200If you have any questions about theirproduct range or the excursion they wouldbe happy to discuss matters with youduring your phone call.For the benefit of our any new members, Iwould like to offer you welcome to our Club.Just to provide you with a brief overview ofmy role in the Club is to arrange excursion

visits to a num-ber of compa-nies of the 4WDfraternity toenable mem-bers to benefitfrom industryvisits and tomake personalcontacts.I hope to see you on the night; it will bemost interesting and informative.David Sheean (1749)EXCURSION VISITS COORDINATOR

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MEMBERS, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING AND PUT IN Y OUR DIARY

NEW MEETING VENUETLCCV will be holding all future meetings at

MULGRAVE COUNTRY CLUBWellington Road (corner Jells Road), Wheelers Hill

The first meeting for the year will be Tuesday 15th January, 2013Mulgrave Country Club has plenty of parking, a comfortable meeting hall and Bistro withan extensive menu. There is also a Seniors menu available.You can become a member at a small cost of only $44, (which covers you and yourspouse/partner) giving you a 10% discount on meals and drinks and exclusive use of themembers lounge.If you are inclined there is tennis, snooker, lawn and indoor bowls, darts, cricket, squashand golf.The Executive Committee have held two Committee meetings there following a mostenjoyable meal each time. For further information just Google: Mulgrave Country Club(Melways ref map 80 H1)

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SO WHAT?November 24th saw another working beeat the Club’s Y arck property. So what isremarkable about that? Nothing youanswer. Well, check on the attachedphotos and try and guess what ChiefCruiserkhana Marshal, Gunther Scheffeland his able deputy honcho, Robert Karkutand the guys are doing down near thecompetition area for our brand new event.The pumps were turned on at theNovember working bee, water flowed andthe result has to be seen to be believed.Seriously though, we have quite significantinterest from a number of other 4WD Clubsincluding LROCV, Pajero, City West,Nissan and of course last year’s interclubtrophy winners the Rangie Club. We havesome TLCCV stalwarts already signed upto defend the Club’s honour by competing,but we urgently need reinforcements. Themore the merrier. Y ou don’t have to be agung-ho four-wheel driver as the event isbased on skill more than anything else,and by signing up at the December meet-ing or by the end of the month at the latestyou will receive a 20% discount.Prizes this year are bigger and better than

ever, with a number of new sponsors andhave to be seen to be believed. At the timeof writing there are about $11,000-worth ofprizes in the pipeline courtesy of somevery generous sponsors.For further information check out theCruiserkhana website: www.cruiserkhana.com.au or email [email protected] contact may be made by ringing0418 120 374 or 9807 9240.

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T R I P L E A D E RG AT H E R I N G 2 0 1 3Sunday 24th February, 2013

in East Brighton

Once again we welcome allToyota Land Cruiser Club Trip

Leaders for a get-togetherover lunch. This is a greatway for experienced Trip

Leaders to welcome new TripLeaders, swap ideas and

make suggestions enablingus to give members the best

trips possible.

Commencing at 11am.

• BBQ and salads provided(Assistance with setup

needed)• Bring a desert and nibbles• Suitable for kids - there is aplayground at the school over

the road.

For all details, trip leadersshould contact

Tony MiddleditchTLCCV Trip Convenor

[email protected]

North West 4WD &Camping

Ph. 5428 7475 Frank Cassar (No. 586)

Bull Bars - Steel & Alloy RoofRacks, 4x4 Accessories, Castrol

Products, Lightforce & IPFDriving Lights, Freedom Tents,

Sleeping Bag & Roof Bags,Southern Cross Canvas Tents &

Swags

CAN DELIVER MOST AREASOR CLUB MEETINGS

[email protected]: [email protected]

E X P R E S S I O N S O F I N T E R E S T

Expressions of interest are beingsought on running an

“Understanding of RadioCommunications – HF to

UHF” session

This could also contain some basicvehicle electrics

Time and date to be advised

Contact: Tony Middleditch.Email : [email protected] or

mobile : 0418 543 536

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M embers Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at [email protected] or mobile 0418 543 536.S easonal R oad Closu res: Contact Parks Victoria on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_ content.cfm? main= 9&page= 2.

J ANU AR Y , 2013 TAS M ANI A’S W E S T CO AS TDate Wednesday 2nd - Tuesday 8th January, 2013Meeting Place Smithton, TasmamiaTime: 10:00 amLimit: 6 vehiclesStandard DifficultFuel Full tanks ex SmithtonRadio 15 UHFEquipment Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension & genuine off road tyres with minimum 50% tread

recommended (road biased tyres not acceptable), full recovery equipment, radiator blind, compressor & tyre gauge,camping equipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms.

Overnight Bush camping with no facilitiesDetails Explore the west coast of Tasmania from Smithton to Strahan with a mixture of made road touring, extensive beach

driving & general 4WDing, highlights to include Arthur River, Sandy Cape, the Balfour track, Corinna, Z eehan,Pieman river and Strahan. Adverse weather would see the trip plan amended as required.

Trip Leader: Adam & O livia Tak acs: 5988 0460 AH. 0422 302 972. Email: [email protected]

J ANU AR Y , 2013 TAS M ANI A’S NO R TH E AS TDate Tuesday 15th - Sunday 20th January, 2013Meeting Place Bellingham, Tasmania (130 km east of Devonport)Time: 10:00 amLimit 6 vehiclesStandard MediumFuel Full tanks ex LauncestonRadio 15 UHFEquipment Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension & genuine off road tyres with minimum 50% tread

recommended (road biased tyres not acceptable), full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, campingequipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms.

Overnight Bush camping with no facilities.Details Explore the north east corner of Tasmania from Bridport to St Helens, with a mixture of made road touring & beach

driving. A relaxed trip with lots of time to enjoy the sights & some of the best beaches inTasmania. Highlightsinclude 4WDing on the beaches surrounding Bellingham., Mt Field National Park and Musselroe Bay.

Trip Leader: Adam & O livia Tak acs: 5988 0460 (AH), 0422 302 972. Email: adam@insightproperty. com.au

J ANU AR Y TANTALI S I NG TI NGAR I NGYDate: Saturday 26th - Monday 28th JanuaryMeeting Place: Orbost Caravan Park.Time: 8:30 am SaturdayLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hard - depending on weather conditionsFuel: Full tank from Orbost.Radio: 15 UHFEquipment: 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: Orbost Caravan Park on first night. Bush camping on Saturday & Sunday night.Details: 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. On Monday we will visit the Little River Gorge before heading home.No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Trip Leaders: Lau rie & H eidi M iles. Email : [email protected]

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I NFO R M ATI O N FO R TR I PLE ADE R S• Trip leaders please note thatunder the Constitution, membersmay not take part in any clubactivities involving four-wheeldriving unless they have com-pleted the Driver Awareness

Course (Theory & Practical) andhave filled in an Indemnity Form.• The Club Insurance Policystates that only Club Trips thatare gazetted in the ClubMagazine and the Club websiteare covered by the Club PublicLiability Policy.

• All Club Trips gazetted in theClub Magazine must include atelephone number (or mobile)and/or an email address for thepurpose of booking on a trip.• Members please note that tele-phone calls should not be madelater than 8:30 pm.

Club trips are for club membersonly. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage bythe club and may jeopardise ourcoverage. If you have anyqueries they may be raised withour Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.

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FEBRUARY SWIFTS CREEK EXPLORERDate: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February, 2013Meeting Place: Swifts Creek Caravan Park.Time: 8:30 am SaturdayLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions.Fuel: Full tank from BruthenRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: 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: Swifts Creek Caravan Park.Details: Explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek including the famous TVGC track.

No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : [email protected]

FEB/MARCH JAMIESON TO WALHALLA - the interesting wayDate: Thursday 28th February - Sunday 3rd March.Meeting Place: JamiesonTime: 9:00 amLimit: 5 vehiclesStandard: Difficult to very difficultFuel: Full tanks ex SaleRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension & diff lock/s recommended, genuine off-road tyres with

minimum 50% tread (road biased tyres not acceptable), full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, water& supplies, camping equipment. No trailers, pets or firearms.

Overnight: Bush camping with no facilities.Details: Take an extended weekend break, miss the crowds & explore the area between Jamieson & Walhalla. Mitchells

Flat, Mt Sunday, Barkly River Jeep Track & tracks around the Aberfeldy River are on the itinerary. Tracks will be steep & rough in sections, finishing in Walhalla.

Trip Leader: Adam Takacs: Mobile: 0422 302 972. Email: [email protected]

MARCH DAVIES HIGH PLAINS ADVENTURE - Labour Day weekendDate: Saturday 9th - Monday 11th MarchMeeting Place: Corryong or Khancoban (TBA)Time: 8:30 am SaturdayLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hard - depending on weather conditionsFuel: Full tank from Corryong / KhancobanRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: 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: Caravan Park on Friday night. Saturday & Sunday night bush camping.Details: Situated in the far NE of Victoria we will cross the mighty Murray River before climbing up onto Davies Plain. We

will take in the views from Mt Pinnibar to Mt Kosciuszko plus visit Davies Hut & camp on the picturesque Buckwong& Limestone Creeks.No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : [email protected]

MARCH/APRIL THE SANDS OF WYPERFELD NP & Vic/SA BORDER TRACK - Easter weekendDate: Friday 29th March - Monday 1st AprilMeeting Place: Lake HindmarshTime: 8:30 am FridayLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hard - depending on weather conditionsFuel: 140Lt capacity. Full tank from Horsham - refueling at Pinnaroo if required.Radio: 15 UHFEquipment: 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 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday night.Details: Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld NP via Lake Albacutya, circling the Big Desert via Ross Springs. We will then

travel through the ‘ Disputed Country’ before crossing into SA & heading down the Centre Track plus parts of theSA/Vic Border Track. We will experience the border sand dunes before finishing in Nhill.No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : [email protected]

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for the V8 diesel 76, 78 and 79 Series LandCruisers.

We stayed with the Toyotatheme and used our heavy-duty overdrive LandCruiser transmis-sion fitted with a heavy-duty nomad valve body, billet torque convertor and stand-alone transmission management system. This set-up allows the driver to choose between automatic and manual at the touch of a button, and offers 100% engine braking on command and in any gear.

The conversion itself includes the factory Toyota bellhousing, drive plate assembly and high-output automatic transmis-sion. There were a couple of complex problems that when solved enabled us to retain the original transfer case, cross-member, driveshafts and rear gearbox mount. They simply bolt straight back into their original position and remain completely unmodified. We even went as far as to re-trim the interior fl oor carpets with a fully moulded, full

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given the automatic transmission has a much taller overdrive gear, and also returns a substantial increase in fuel economy.

It’s certainly made the latest 70 Series range of LandCruisers with automatics the best all-round heavy tow, touring and rugged modern off-road vehicle available on the market.

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MARCH/APRIL A BIG DESERT EASTER TREKDate: Friday 29th March - Monday 1st AprilMeeting Place: Rainbow Caravan ParkTime: 9:00 am on Friday 29th MarchLimit: 6 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hardFuel: Full tank at Horsham. Refuel at Pinaroo if required. NO fuel in Rainbow on Good Friday.Radio: 15 UHFEquipment: Recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points front & rear, long handle shovel, air compressor for

tyres, good condition off road tyres including spare, self sufficient water, gas or fuel stove preferred.Overnight: Friday in Big Desert SF; Saturday at Red Bluff; Sunday at Casuarina.Details: Milmed Rock track to Big Desert SF. South on the Centre and Border tracks. Red Bluff to Wirrengren Plain. Large

parts of this trip are on sand. The actual route will depend on conditions. It is likely to vary due to this being a very busy time of year.

Trip Leader: Andrew Vogan: ([email protected]) and Jim Lowe: ([email protected])

MARCH/APRIL DARGO ADVENTUREDate: Friday 29th March - Monday 1st AprilMeeting Place: DargoTime: 9:00 amLimit: 6 vehiclesStandard: DifficultFuel: Full tanks ex StratfordRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension & diff lock/s recommended, genuine off-road tyres with

minimum 50% tread (road biased tyres not acceptable), full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, water& supplies, camping equipment. No trailers, pets or firearms.

Overnight: Bush camping with no facilities.Details: This trip will explore the Wentworth River valley east of Dargo, Billy Goat Bluff track, take in the views from the

Pinnacles & explore the Moroka Hut area. Tracks will be steep & rough in sections.Trip Leaders: Adam & Olivia Takacs: Mobile: 0422 302 972. Email: [email protected]

APRIL THE CHROMITE MINE TO WALHALLA WANDERDate: Saturday 6th April - Monday 8th AprilMeeting Place: HeyfieldTime: 9:00 amLimit: 6 vehiclesStandard: DifficultFuel: Full tanks ex TraralgonRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: 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, water & supplies,camping equipment. No trailers, pets or firearms. Quality hand held UHF radio & waders recommended.

Overnight: Bush camping with no facilities.Details: An extended weekend trip after the crowds have gone home to explore the Chromite Mine east of Licola, Mt

Margaret, Burgoynes track & the Deep Creek area around Walhalla. Tracks will be rough & steep in sections,finishing around Walhalla.

Trip Leaders: Adam & Olivia Takacs: Mobile: 0422 302 972. Email: [email protected]


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After a week of luxury in AliceSprings we were all keen to headwest on the next leg (State 3) of our

adventure.Unexpectedly and indeed unfortunately,Neville and Margaret Gutteridge had toreturn home at this point, so our convoywas now Blair and Reis, plus our tripleader, Duncan Hopkins – two 100’s and a79. Five nights of bush camps, initially onthe Gary Junction Road (quite manage-able, wide, a bit corrugated in parts,oncoming and passing traffic, road trains,etc.) via Kintore and Kiwirrkurra toKunawaritji (just off the Canning, Well 33).At least we could claim to have stood on

the Canning, but NO photos permitted in orof these settlements. Then south towardsWarburton on the Gary Highway – some-thing of a misnomer, old Len Beadell musthave got a bit ahead of himself here) Whatcan we say, very trying, rough, slow,tedious, physically, emotionally andmechanically testing – if you don’t like it, trywalking!Anyway, we said and thought all of that, 3or 4 days to cover 545 kms on an unimag-inable track, very harsh countryside, butsome great photo opportunities, first light,dusk, stark colours of nature. Very coldnights, minus 5 at breakfast time (we’d allbe dressed like Mawson or Capt. Scott),then warm cloudless days, in shirt sleeves,etc. Ask Duncan about the recalcitrantcamels that would not get off the track,maybe they wanted to join us or even jointhe Club! But we had jolly and welcomehappy hours - that first decent drink of theday never tasted so good, and we solvedall the world’s problems. We only saw acouple of other vehicles: oncoming a 200from Bunbury doing it solo, and we alsocame upon a couple in a Pajero, withKimberley camper, having lunch on thetrack. Both were a bit surprised when weturned up, pleasantries and satrapsexchanged. Eventually we arrived inWarburton, a welcome relief, showers,cleaner clothes, etc. Some 143 LenBeadell markers on this leg, including histheodolite monument on Mt Beadell, plushis Commer ration truck, destroyed by fireon 12th November, 1960 and moved toKiwirrkurra by TLCCV in July, 2004.To continue we camped next to a youngcouple en route to the CSR fromRockhampton – their oldish 70’s clutch hadfailed more than 100 kms away and theywere lucky to be towed in by a party ofprospectors, a story in itself, she told us. Aweek’s wait for spares from Alice, DIYrepairs and they were off (alternatively a

$6,000 recovery to Wiluna or Kalgoorlie).We also met a Q antas Captain who hadbought a well set up Prado on EBay inAlice Springs – on the Friday he had flownPerth – Karratha return, then to Alice topick up the Prado, driven back to Y ulara onto where he was talking to us, hopefullyback to Perth by late next day and maybeback on the flight deck the following day.Solo travel in these parts is not for the timidor faint hearted – to their credit, most peo-ple that we met out among the weeds andspinifex were well equipped and seemed toknow what they were doing.As for the abandoned Gunbarrel, we didnot know what to expect – another mis-nomer maybe but quite manageable andnot challenging, we arrived in Warakurnawith some style, if a bit dusty. Anothershower and perhaps some R&R – our restday was actually a (325 km) trip toSurveyor-General’s Corner on a nice, wide,fast, gravel road until you get into the cor-ners! Y ou must obey the advisory speedsigns. We had some initial reluctanceabout this destination, principally on costand how we imagined it to be. Our fearswere ill-founded and it turned out to be amost interesting day – we would not havemissed it for quids. A long way to see thetwo white posts that actually represent themisalignment of the WA, SA and NT bor-der, which even Hema print as a straightline, but we know better. The surveyors gotit right and the cartographers didn’t thinkwe would notice. Payment of $100 pervehicle seemed not unreasonable and thegentleman in the local settlement nearby(Irrunytju), where we paid, was most oblig-ing with the advice that he gave us. Moneywell spent (we even bought a beanie),make sure you pay, lots don’t according towhat our new friend told us and comparingthe dates in the visitors book and ourreceipts. We put “ Paid” after our signature,so now you know.

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Spinifex on the Gary Highway

Releasing the weatherballoon at Giles Weather Station

On our return journey time was spentchecking out an abandoned and guttedTroopie that we had noticed on the road-side. Not burnt out like most abandonedother vehicles we saw (only 250,000 kms),but not much treasure to salvage – oil fillercap and a few wheel nuts and a few bullets(!) under the front seat. At least we knowhow/where some old Troopies end theirdays.Day 2 saw us on an early morning visit tothe Giles Meteorological Station, part of asynchronized worldwide chain of similarstations who launch weather balloons atthe same time 365 days of the year, basedon GMT. Our launch time (we think) was at0915, preceded and followed by a veryinteresting and entertaining briefing andtour of facilities by a couple of chaps (fromCentral Casting? ). Len Beadell’sCaterpillar grader, from his GunbarrelRoad Construction Party, is on displaythere (Len B. sited GMS in 1956) alongwith the remains of a Blue Streak rocket.From here all roads begin to lead home –well, south-east – all corners covered, mis-sion accomplished. Well, not quite, just thesecond half of Stage 3 – but wait, there’smore!! A relaxed pace saw us lunch atLasseter’s Cave along with dozens of oth-ers and an easy run into Y ulara, via DockerRiver. More R&R, visits to Uluru (noclimbers amongst us; been there done that– however Duncan walked the circumfer-

ence), preparation for Stage 4 and shop-ping (we bought “ Len Beadell’s Legacy” byIan Bayly, which we had not seen previous-ly). Much interest and amusement in therange and assortment of other peoples’accommodation in the camping area.Somebody might have even pointed to ourtent. From a Freightliner prime mover and

trailer/caravan (45 feet+ ) to a Swiss touringcouple in a 1959 ex-military commandvehicle (who have been to some extraordi-nary places worldwide) to a bloke fromAlbert Park on a bicycle, who had sold hisbusiness and was just riding around theworld. (We wonder where he is now). If wecan just add, we saw lots of other vehiclesdoing the same as us – touring, enjoyingthe isolation and remoteness of the littlesettlements and outposts (they all haddiesel, if you could pay $3.40/litre atKunawaritji, also Opal / petrol).Although Toyota seems to rule the outback(quite a few 200’s, mostly 70’s, 80’s and100’s, but not too many new 40’s), in allfairness we did see lots of other 4WDs andvans from Australia all over, some certain-ly less than ideal for the task in hand.Notable absences in the bush were theexpensive European AWD/4WD (usuallyblack) that do the school runs aroundMelbourne – we did not see one. We didhowever learn of several expensive recov-eries ex Simpson Desert (Nissan Patrol)and Warburton (Jeep); serious dollarschange hands and such misfortune doeshappen. Would we do it again? The jury isstill out.Helen & John Reis (19)


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Instructors: Heather Cale, John Mills,Simon Mustey with mechanical assistancefrom Paul Langenberg.

Participants: David Hair (Prado) Neville &Sally Kidd (Prado), Mark De Frazio(Patrol), Marco Denni (80 Series), AlexDenni (Patrol), Peter & Phillipa Alexander(100 Series), Cameron Stevens (80Series), Charles Vella (HiLux), Vince &Rachelle Pintaudi (100 Series) and Noel &Virginia Robinson (Patrol).

The latest driver awareness coursewas completed by a happy group of17 people including four ladies. After

an 8:00 am start Saturday, we were all keptbusy. First up was (after a talk of course)vehicle inspection at and under the rampwhere we learnt the finer points of manythings on our vehicles. This was followedby a recovery gear / winching demonstra-tion with all participants testing the equip-ment and their muscle against Paul’s truck(brakes engaged). Next, after a quickcuppa we were off to Whoopsy Do, to real-ly get into driving. For some it was easierthan others, and took repeat efforts atthose steep bits to learn these new tech-niques but eventually we all did what wewere meant to do and conquered our fearsof the unknown and became proficientenough to move onto something else.By now it was lunchtime, which was brief.As a bit of light relief SOMEBODY filled theurn over the fire and managed to facilitatethe handle breaking off, which saw thewhole lot dumped into the fire pit whichwas awash, and ash was splashed outonto the floor. This effort was greeted withplenty of laughter as many willing handstook up the challenge to repair the urn han-dle and clean up the mess while the waterin the pit boiled happily away. It really did-n’t take long to clean it all up and soon wehad to dash off for the afternoon program.We were now put to work on some realtracks to use our new found knowledge ofthe morning. This was uneventful andhelped to consolidate our new skills. Nextchallenge was Latimers, both up anddown, which looked daunting at first but

wasn’t really hard at all (PROGRESS)!!After Latimers came the mud hole, whichwe all passed with ease. Our bras stoodthe challenge well!! After this our vehicleslooked (depending on attitude) either dis-gusting or just very dirty. It certainly tookconsiderable time when we got home toget them clean.By now it was late afternoon and after afairly short break we were off again for along twilight drive to practice convoy tech-nique and drive some “ REAL TRACKS,”namely Gunbarrel. However we were allup to the challenge and all managed tocomplete this sector of our training withoutmishap. By the time we got back we wereall pretty tired so tea was a quick affair andall were early to bed.

Sunday was an early start again and aftera short briefing we were off to the sand pitsnatch strap recovery area. By the time wehad all had a go at being towed and doingthe snatch ourselves, we still had time foranother nice drive around the steepesttracks before lunch, squeezing betweentrees and touching up on our convoy tech-niques. Amazingly in a certain Patrol theatmosphere on this drive was pleasant andcalm, a lot different to the previous nightwhen the wife did the twilight run andreceived 2 minutely or more frequent direc-tions on what to do.All in all the weekend was very pleasant,friendly and informative, a great inductionto the joys and challenges of four-wheeldriving. The hands-on experience wasextremely valuable. Full credit to ourinstructors that everyone coped with all theactivities (always pleasant, helpful andunderstanding especially to those of uswho had little prior experience).Sally & Neville Kidd (2577)


Base camping with Ozi at Ditchfields:With cool weather at the end of October, 6vehicles made their way up the mountain toDitchfields campsite for our 4WD weekendwith OziExplorer. Joe & Malcolm had a nicewarm fire going when we arrived around6:00pm.After dinner, everyone huddled around thefire to talk about the Australian producedmapping software called OziExplorer.Although autorouting software is great fortelling you how to travel on the black-top, itstruggles to handle the outback tracks welove and enjoy engaging our 4WDs on.OziExplorer can use any digital maps thatyou have – they just have to be calibrated(a simple procedure when you know how).For this weekend, we used a 25K topo mapof the Mt Cole area. With 3 differentversions of OziExplorer, it kept our handsfull with questions about the desk topversion, the PDA version, and the recentlyreleased Android version.From having used all three versions whenfour-wheel driving, I firmly believe the

Android version running on a 10-inchtablet, is the best for four-wheel driving. It isa very simple application to run, and verystable.

Saturday morning arrived with a cold windblowing and temperatures hoveringaround 4 degrees. With cloud covering themountain, everyone huddled around thefire as we continued with some moretraining. It was now time to hit the tracks.With 6 fired up TD’s, and Ozi running in all3 versions throughout our 4WDs, we madeour way down to the Mt Cole reservoir totake in the views over morning tea.Many questions were fired at Laurie as wefour-wheel drove some other interestingtracks on our way back to Ditchfields.

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Four Wheel Driving Mt Cole with OziExplorer - October, 2012

Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles Z ebra 80 Series TDConvoy: Michael Schuettke Michael 100 Series TD

Joe Carpenzano Caterpillar 79 Series TDMalcolm Kingston Kirrama 76 Series TDChris Smith Chris 100 Series TDJames Clark James 76 Series TD

After lunch, and with the temperature hov-ering around 8 degrees, a decision wasmade to get the fire going in the Ditchfieldshut. The hut was occupied the previousnight by 2 Prado owners with rooftop tents.But, with them now departed, ourOziExplorer group decided to commandeerthe hut and turn it into our training room.Michael fired up his trusty chainsaw, anddonned in chaps and helmet to cut up ourfire fuel. Joe decided a bit of exercise wasneeded, and gave a few logs a good crackwith his trusty axe.James & Chris took turns to get the firegoing (they might make good fire wardens,but they seem to lack the skills in gettingthe fire to emit any worthwhile heat). With 6of us seated around the table in the hut, wetook turns to try to warm ourselves in frontof a slow burning fire. After a 2 hour learn-ing session about Ozi, it was time to take abreak and set up for happy hour and din-ner.With 2 fires now burning, it became a con-test as to who could create enough heat tocook and keep us warm. Dinner wascooked over the campfire out in the camp-ground. As soon as we had cleaned up,Heidi set about getting a real fire going inthe hut. Success at last, so the eveningwas keeping warm inside a nicely heated

hut, talking over various club happeningswith some Ozi questions thrown in.Heading north through Mt Cole StateForest: With all our training from yesterday,each convoy fired up the local Topo map inOzi – some created waypoints and createda route to follow, while others just followedthe (fuchsia line) track that we created foreach convoy member to follow.Laurie & Heidi had just some major main-tenance to their gear box and drive shafts– however, on the first serious 4WD sec-tion, their centre diff was not engaging con-tinuously so they threw out the challenge tothe rest of the convoy to tackle the interest-ing Hell Hole Track. Apart from one vehicletaking a wrong line, everyone except ourtrip leaders conquered the muddy track.Due to some seasonal track closures,

some minor changes were made to ourintended route. We finally made it up toBen Nevis with great views from the FireTower over much of the surrounding area.Lunch was taken here before our final thrillfor the day – Eversley Sugarloaf – this is asteep rocky descent to the west of BenNevis. This steep 400 metre drop is over1.6km (the first 700 metres of the trackbeing a big drop of 200 metres in altitude).Each vehicle was called down the descentseparately.With a short trip to the bitumen, it was timeto air up and head home - a great weekendof four-wheel driving with the added bonusof OziExplorer training.Laurie & Heidi Miles (1058)


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From the trip leader’s perspective: Justa thank you for making this trip so enjoy-able not only for me but for the wholegroup. My reputation for atrocious weatherat Portland thankfully took a nose-dive thisyear as the weather was excellent –although we did have some rain onMonday night. Thanks to Daniel we hadsome great campfires with wood suppliedat a very reasonable price by a localfarmer. Thanks to Alex’s mum for herfantastic home-made fudge, whichdisappeared very quickly. Entertainmentwas supplied by some nearby camperswith a great display of fireworks, not tomention Rob’s crackers, spiders andrubber snakes. All in all a great weekend.Garry Cooper and Ann Pinney (349)

Day 1: We arrived Friday evening and setup with the rest of the TLCCV group andspent the evening around a blazing firewhile waiting for the last of the team toarrive. Saturday morning after a leisurelybreakfast we came together for Garry’sbriefing. A group of 12 cars, half with noreal sand experience, Garry set the convoyorder by alternating those experienced inthe dunes with first timers. As we lined upto start the day and what we hoped wouldbe a fantastic weekend, Garry came overthe radio: “ if you can get up the first rise,you can do anything this weekend.” I amsure we weren’t the only ones wonderingwhat we were in for.We moved off in convoy and left the camp-

ing ground, tackling our first obstacle foraccess to the dunes, a short, steep rise,which was chewed up and fairly rough,leading to the right across a gentle rise ofsoft sand. Well that wasn’t too bad, notsure what Garry was fussing about – Ithought. Our first up close look at thePortland dunes was impressive as wetopped the rise, glimpsed the ocean andthe endless sand stretching away on bothsides in undulating dunes of every size.Following Garry, the convoy snaked awayto the left towards Portland looking forsome slopes to limber up on. He took us tothe top of a large sweeping dune for aphoto of the expansive dune scape. Whilewe wandered about Garry set off to find aroute to the top of a very large dune somedistance across from where we were

standing. We followed in his tracks only tobe brought up short as Alex Denni in theNissan Patrol had some difficulty followingGarry up a short, sharp rise. Eventuallysuccessful, we caught sight of Alex andGarry parked some distance away on topof a large dune. John & Liz Mills followedAlex but the dune was chewed up, the sandsoft and deep, despite a number ofattempts it was obvious no more shall passthis way. John backed away and after adiscussion on the radio, led us on a longloop around to join Garry and Alex. As wepulled up in line across the top of the duneI was not prepared for the sharp drop off.“ Time for some practice,” Garry informs us:“ as you go over the top keep the vehiclepointed straight down the dune and give itsome throttle if you feel it digging in.”Despite the misgivings we all proceeded todrop over and down the steep slope oneafter another. Cheers as we get to the bot-tom then Garry informs us we are now toturn around and go back up. “ Practice,” hecalls it. Well practice it took, many of ustaking a number of attempts to get up andover, eventually we were a constant streamof vehicles going up and down the steepdune; talk about a confidence booster.After “ playing” for some time we headedback to camp for lunch.

2nd – 6th November, 2012

Trip Leaders:Garry Cooper and Ann Pinney Blue Heeler 79 Series TrayParticipants:Alex Denni GU Nissan PatrolJohn & Liz Mills Drover 100 SeriesNeville & Margaret Gutteridge Dire Straits 100 SeriesRobert & Bee-Lee Fairweather Cavok PradoMary Phillips Jumbo 200 SeriesGabi & Daniel Azzam Budah 100 SeriesGreg & Carol Edmunds Coota PradoPeter Hemming and Helen Drimer Harpo 79 Series TrayMark Robinson HiLuxNeville & Sally Kidd Kids Free PradoRobert Karkut and Andrea Holden Rob 100 Series


The afternoon was bright and sunny andthe sand had dried out significantly makingdriving a little trickier. Eventually it had tohappen, across the radio John Millsinforms us he is stuck on a slope andneeds a snatch. Well, Alex in the Nissanwas a willing white knight and keen forsomeone to get a photo of the Nissan res-cuing a Land Cruiser, especially John &Liz. Alex had only finished his DA practicalthe weekend before and guess who hisinstructor was – John of course. Johninsisted he only got bogged to ensure Alexgot some “ real” world experience of asnatch procedure. The rest of us were notso sure; we discussed this around thecampfire eventually conceding to John itwas either:a) A training exercise;b) Getting Alex to practice what he hadlearnt the previous week;c) Alex driving alone was getting lonely;d) John & Liz had stuffed up.Once they had been rescued we proceed-ed on our merry way until we came to aslope that took our breath away – “ BigBaldy.” Parked on top, the wind blowing inour faces, we walked to the edge to have acloser look. Big Baldy indeed – WOW,what a slope. We stood and looked, watch-ing some dune buggies go up and downuntil the Jeep Club convoy arrived. Theydidn’t hesitate and went straight over the

edge. OK says Garry, time to go, so wetook it on, everyone successfullydescending the drop-off (calling it a slopejust doesn’t seem right). Looking backfrom the bottom it was just as imposing andonly a couple of brave souls were up to thechallenge to try to get back to the top.Congratulations to Rob & Andrea, the onlyones to make it over the top of Big Baldythis year – it was fun watching you.After a windy, instructive and exciting dayon the dunes, we wound our way back tocamp by 4:30 pm in time for happy hour, ahot shower and a great night around thecampfire reliving our first day on the

famous Portland sand dunes.Greg & Carol Edmunds (2532)Day 2: We awoke to the strains of happybirthday being sung to Ann, whether sheliked it or not - with our voices probably thelatter. The convoy must have been keen aswe gathered early before departing at 9:30am. Garry took us east along the dunesover some gentle slopes until he stoppedfor a closer look to find a suitable trackthrough hard packed sand outcrops anddrops down to the beach. A sharp risemeant two goes for some to then reachbeautiful views across white capped surfand the ocean.


Morning tea was enjoyed before venturingon through soft sand and a very steep dropwith everyone reaching the bottom withoutincident.We continued to drive to the top of a largedune with magnificent views towards thewind farm of Portland. The wind whippedthe sand across the top of the dune bitinginto our skin. On along to a steep risewhere Garry was up in one go. Alex wentnext but needed three attempts as didDrover. Only four of the convoy made it tothe top on their first attempt, a few carsrequired snatching. Heading back west wecrossed what looked like the SaharaDesert but the sand in certain areas wasextremely soft and Drover sunk down tothe chassis. We tried two sets of Max Traxto no avail then Rob came to the rescueand snatched us out. By this time it wasgetting late so we headed back to camp forlunch.Out again to Big Baldy, and it’s 27-degreesat 3:00 pm and the sun glares off thedunes. We had a choice of track to reachthis giant dune, both requiring some skill.Alex in his Nissan tried a number ofattempts at the sharp rise, but eventuallyconceded to a snatch from our trip leader.We reached the dizzy heights of Big Baldyand ventured down the steep slope. Someof the convoy tried their skills at climbingback up, but the soft conditions stopped allfrom reaching the top. There was some funrescuing a dune buggy that had becomebogged at the base of Big Baldy. Havinghad our fun, we continued onto the beach.Rob was keen to give his fishing rod aworkout and proceeded to bring in threefish. A certain short person (me) ventureda little too far into the surf, got bowled overand got an unexpected dip. We spent arelaxing hour enjoying the ocean beforereturning to camp, a fire and happy hourwith tales of a beautiful day. Thanks Garryand Ann and Rob as Charlie.Liz Mills (1937)Day 3: Leaving camp we drove along theroad towards Nelson. Soon we turned offthe main road onto a road that led usthrough a pine plantation then intoDiscovery Bay Coastal Park and NobleRocks. We parked in a car park and head-ed towards the beach. On the beach werea few fishermen collecting pippies for bait.Alex, with some assistance from Sally,collected 2 bags of pippies. We then head-

ed to Piccaninnie Ponds. The ponds do notappear very big, but are very deep and afavourite place for scuba divers. We took ashort walk to the ponds but did not lingeras it was raining rather heavily at this time.Next we crossed into South Australiawhere, unlike Victoria, it is legal to drive onbeaches. The rain had stopped by now.We crossed over a small sand hill andreached the beach where we drove a shortdistance then lined up for a photo shoot.Nearby fresh water was bubbling upthrough the sand and then flowing down tothe sea.After leaving the beach we headed to theNelson Hotel for lunch. After a hearty

meal, we drove to the SA/Vic border wherethere was a sign explaining the disputebetween SA and Vic over the border. Theborder was supposed to follow the 141meridian but the first surveyors were a littleout meaning that Victoria gained a smallslice of land at South Australia’s expense.South Australia disputed the border whichended in the Privy Court in London. Thecourt decided that the border would remainunchanged.We then drove through part of the LowerGlenelg National Park, along the GlenelgRiver. A good view of the river was foundat Jones Lookout, although it was not atfirst obvious that we had to walk along atrack a short distance to view the river fromone side of a gorge. Next we visited a lakecalled The Inkpot. The water in this lakewas very dark, probably caused by tanninfrom eucalyptus leaves. Lastly we passedthrough Johnston Creek Flora Reserve onour way back to camp.Back at camp Alex and Daniel cooked thepippies for general consumption. Garryquickly declared the trip over and handedus back our envelopes as he could see alarge rain cloud approaching.A good long weekend was had by all,thanks in no small part to Garry whoorganised everything very well.Robert & Bee-Lee Fairweather (2262)


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A V O N R I V E R A D V E N T U R ET R I P S

Crossing the Avon River: Arriving atHuggetts Crossing camping site on time onSaturday morning, we joined the rest of thetrip participants who camped overnight.After a short briefing our convoy set off,chasing Heidi who had set off half an hourearlier on her mountain bike.After leaving Huggetts Crossing, we turnedonto Lower Block Track. We soon changedto low range 4WD after passing someinteresting mud holes and several of theday’s 14 odd creek/river crossings. At thisstage the tracks were becoming very nar-

row with the undergrowth from both sides,making sure we needed to concentrate onthe best way to proceed.After a few interesting river crossings, westopped for morning tea on the banks ofthe Ben Cruachan Creek. At this point,Heidi decided to swap two wheels for four,so after our break, we all headed offtogether in convoy.We didn’t get very far before our first recov-ery. In a short bog hole, Gadgets got stuckand had to be snatched out. This all hap-pened fairly quickly so we were all pleased

to be on the move again. The bog holeswere getting bigger and more frequentnow. This was evident when we came up toa 15 metre long bog hole with a very deephole and a very soft bottom. After muchdiscussion on line and method, Z ebra gaveit a go – although they progressed well,they soon ran out of puff and became stuckfast within 3 metres of the bog hole exit.With more discussions and evaluation ofthe options, it was decided to christenZ ebra’s new electric winch. WediIt per-formed brilliantly with its bright blue 36MSpidura rope!


November 2012

Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles Z ebra 80 Series TDConvoy: Michael Schuettke Michael 100 Series TD

Ryan Davies Rhino FJ Cruiser PetrolGarry & Sara Sonnberger Gadgets 79 Series TDGeorge Vrsecky & Natalie Iceman 80 Series PetrolCharles Vella Blackhog Hilux SR5 Ute TDJames Clark James 76 Series TD


The next vehicle (James), tried a differentline and with more speed – but still stuckwithin 3 metres. Luckily now having onevehicle on the other side a snatch recoverywas completed with minimal fuss. Vehicle3 – a new member (Blackhog) thinking,“ what have I got myself into here,” easedinto the bog hole with snatch strap at theready and was soon to be recovered.Vehicle 4 (Michael) using lots of power andresolve, along with mud tyres and difflocks, managed to wade through withoutassistance.It was now our turn, as we headed in to thebog hole with snatch strap readied – andyep, we only made it 3 metres before suc-cumbing to the gooey depths and having tohook up. This recovery took quite someeffort, as the new Troopy just refused tocome out of the bog. It also had Michael’s100 series bouncing around at the end ofthe snatch strap, until our vehicle reluctant-ly agreed it was time to come out. The last2 vehicles (Iceman & Rhino) made itthrough with a combination of power,resolve, mud tyres and diff locks.

With much radio discussion about our ownrecoveries, it was time for lunch at the nextavailable spot. After lunch, the tracksseemed to be drying up and the bog holesdisappearing to be replaced by loose rocksand shingle. There were many fallen treesencountered in the afternoon. These hadbeen cleared to some extent but the gapswere just wide enough to get vehiclesthrough, which in itself demanded concen-

tration on line and speed.We finally arrived at our overnight campsiteon the edge of the Avon River at 4:20pm –a bit later than expected – mainly due to allof the bog holes and fallen trees. Everyoneset up camp fairly quickly and we settledback for a relaxing happy hour and dinneraround the campfire. In all a challenging,and (some may say) character buildingday. Garry Sonnberger (2091)

Jedi cuts through the mud on the lower Block track

The Wanderra finds the driving easy thru the Ben Cruachan Creek

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Heading west to McMillans Lookout: Day 2was much less eventful compared to theprevious day’s driving with not one bog hole to be seen. This was a day for lesschallenging four-wheel driving plus time tocheck out the scenery - the biggest chal-lenges being loose rubble and rocks on thetracks.We headed back along the Avon Tracksqueezing through the fallen timber beforepassing the Lower Block Track turn off. Wecontinued further west on the Avon Track tohead up to Ben Cruachan. The lookout onBen Cruachan provides fantastic views tothe north. As it turned out, it also gavegreat views of the thunderstorms that werehanging around the area. Fortunately weonly encountered a few light showerswhich helped dampen down the dust.Events of the previous day’s recoveriesfeatured on radio banter. James andLaurie kept us entertained with digs ateach other’s predicaments in yesterday’sbog holes. TLCCV’s Facebook page musthave had some of the most frequentupdates, with many posts of incriminatingevidence of vehicles being snatched andwinched.The final leg of the trip took us alongDolodrook Track and Hickeys Creek Track,with a customary scenic stop atMacMillans Lookout, before returning backto the real world.For this trip it was decided to give GoldenPoint Hut a miss this time around. The lasttime I was there a couple of years ago wehad found that the track was rather over-grown and all that remained of the hut wasthe stone fireplace with the hut havingbeing destroyed by a fire.Many thanks to Heidi & Laurie for their timeand effort in running all of their trips.Michael Schuettke (2476)

A bit of history: Henry Miller, Y ankee Daveand Andy Grogan pioneered a new cattleroute up Purgatory Spur to Mt Wellington,which was particularly successful.However in 1911, the rabbits arrived anddrove many settlers off their land. HenryMiller bought Blore' s Clearing and pio-neered a route over Ben Cruachan toGolden Point, where he built the first hutacross the river from the current hut. It wasbuilt from logs and a bark roof. He built thesecond beside it. The hut that stands todayis the third, and was built using materialsfrom the other two across the creek about1911. Miller was killed by a kick from astockhorse, to his stomach, in 1938.Ref: KOSCIUSZ KO HUTS ASSOCIATIONkhuts.orgThe Wanderra finds the driving easy thru the Ben Cruachan Creek

The convoy watches Zebra find theright line thru the Avon.

Hoppy paddles thru the Avon


ASK ALLAN!If you’ve seen the 4WD Action DVD segments, thenyou’ll know the one word that describes Terrain Tam-er’s Allan Gray is ‘perfectionist’. You don’t survive sixdecades working in the auto repair industry withoutbeing good at what you do, and we reckon Allan’s justabout the best of the best!If you’ve got a problem related to working on your4WD, then Allan has the solution. Simply visitwww.4wdaction.com.au/ask-allan to submit yourquestion and we’ll get him onto the case.

G’day Allan, my name’s Nick,I’m a heavy vehicle mechanicand have a 1994 ToyotaLandCruiser with the 1FZpetrol, a 6in suspension lift, 33sfor the road and 38.5s for theplay, and custom tube bar,scrub bars and sliders. I’vebeen 4WDing for about twoyears now and have enjoyedevery minute of it.

The problem I am having atthe moment is the front pinionseal leaking. I have replacedthe seal and re-tensioned thepinion nut correctly, but itstarted leaking again when Itest drove it.

Do you have any tips?Nicholas Segrott,

Raymond Terrace, NSW

Nicholas, a couple of thingshere – first of all, if there’s playin the pinion bearings so thatthe pinion flange moves up anddown, then the seal isn’t goingto last very long at all. Haveyou had the flange off to checkthat the seal hasn’t worn agroove into it? If it has, you canput a Speedy Sleeve over thetop of the groove and it’ll get itback to like new again.

Make sure the seal isobviously the right way around,and that it fits onto the pinion

nicely before you put it back in.Also watch you don’t damagethe seal putting it back in – puta touch of oil onto it so that it’soiled the moment you start. Itshould have a slinger on it, tokeep mud away from the seal.

When re-tensioning the pin-ion nut, what I would do wouldbe to pull the nut off, removethe seal, put the flange backon and tighten the nut. Seehow the pinion feels – itshould have no vertical play,but should also be free toturn. If not, then you’ve got tocarry out a pinion bearingpreload adjustment before youput the seal in. That’s becausethe seal will upset the feel ofthe pinion somewhat, so youdon’t know if it’s loose orwhat. If the pinion is too tight,then you’ll need to pull theflange and the taper bearingout, and put a shim behindthem. You can buy those shims– do them up to the righttension and again check for novertical play but a pinion that’snice and free. It should havethe right pre-load on it, butnot be too tight. Then put yournew seal in tighten the nutback to where you had it, andI’m sure that’ll fix it. ThanksNicholas. – Regards, Allan

PINION PROBLEM

My wife and I have been 4WDingsince we first met 20 years ago.Our 80 Series ’Cruiser is set up fortowing our Jayco Expandercaravan, and keeping our twochildren entertained along the way.

My problem is that the oil lightcomes on and off when it feels likeit. The oil is the right level and theoil pressure gauge reads correct.My mechanic claims that a level inthe motor is broken. Is this true?

Brad TunbridgeWaikiki, WA

Brad, your vehicle has a low oil level sensor in the side of the sump. It’s easy to get to – pull the wires off it and short them out, and I think that’ll probably fix the problem. If it does, then simply get a new sender and screw it into the side of the sump. Not too difficult to do – hope it helps. Regards, Allan

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I’ve just finished reviving theshorty LandCruiser for my son,after an 18-month slog in theshed. It’s stock apart from discbrakes and seats. Now I canstart on my 1980 HJ47 pop-topcamper! Apart from a trip fromWisemans Ferry to Singleton (Ithink!) on an old bullock trackin mum’s brand-new 69 FJ40,sitting on an esky in the back 40years ago, I’ve been nowhere –but the dream is there!

I’ve subscribed to 4WDAction for the past 18 monthsand I am hooked. I sold thecaravan and boat – bugger that,I thought, I wanna play in themud and have some realadventure and fun! I’m off tothe Cape in August 2011,inspired by all your trips.

Okay, onto my question. TheFJ40 got rego’d two weeks ago,after being off the road forabout four years. Someone’sput 75 Series discs on the front,and if I brake hard, the rear

wheels lockup and the frontdon’t. Not good, me thinks! Sodo I need to fit a pressureregulator on the brake line, andif so where do I put it? Whatsort should I get, and can I fit itmyself? I’m handy enough.

Steve Leyten,Horsley Park, NSW

Steve, first of all I’d make sure thatthe master cylinder suits the 75Series brakes, not the old 40 Seriesones. Some have a higher output tothe rear than the front, or the front tothe rear, so make sure that it’s right.You can fit a pressure regulator, it’snot a bad idea – get one off a HiLux orsomething similar. Put it on the rearbrake lines – the regulators areadjustable. Then pick a quiet roadsomewhere private and put thevehicle through some hard skidstops so you can adjust it asnecessary.

If someone’s put discs on thefront end, make sure the calipersare not seized up. They can get

corroded if they’ve been sittingaround in a wrecker’s yardsomewhere. You shouldn’t haveany problem at all with that – it’d

be nice to hear a bit moreabout the 40 when you get itup and running correctly!Thanks mate, Allan.

G’day, I’ve been 4WDing since I was16 years old. I like to think thewhole of Australia is my back yard! Ienjoy both the coast and the desertregions. I drive a HZJ Troopy hasdouble diff locks, 65mm lift, ROH16x8 rims with ProComp 33in ATs,ARB bullbar with side bars/rocksliders fitted with Warn 9000 lbwinch, Kaymar rear bar/step withone spare wheel carrier, dualbatteries, alloy roof rack, full lengthdraw system and VHF radio, drivenby two very keen 4WDers.

At around 80km/h, it’s got a bitof wheel shake, but every now andthen it’ll produce violent randomheadshakes from the front end,almost like there is no steeringdamper! When this happens, I haveto pull over to the side of the road,almost to a complete stop, beforethe wheels stop shaking. Whendriving on poor country roadscovered in tar patches, it feels likethe front end is going to part fromthe chassis – it’s really loose andhas a sloppy feel.

I have changed the rims once,the tyres twice, the steeringdampers numerous times, andgiven it a full front end rebuild withthe preload set as tight as can be.It’s also had new bearings, and I

checked the Panhard bushes –they’re okay too. I’ve paid for toomany wheel alignments andbalances to remember!

Why do I persevere? I believethis is a good truck with somethingsimple wrong, that every secondmechanic in Australia so far hasmissed. There is only 154,000km onthis truck. It should be good as new– and most of it is!

Peter Irvine,Fennell Bay, NSW

Pete, the whole of Australia is yourbackyard – and as long as we alllook after it like it’s our backyard,it’ll be available to all of us to enjoyfor many years. The problemyou’ve got doesn’t often happenwith LandCruisers, though it doeshappen with other vehicles. In thepast, I used to suspect wheelbalance – though I know you’vesaid you’ve had them balanced acouple of times. Go for a bit of arun to free the grease in the frontend up, then jack the vehicle upand undo the freewheeling hubs.

See if you can statically balancethe wheels themselves – spinthem, and they should stop in anyposition you want them to. If theydon’t, grab a couple of wheel

weights and balance them yourself– put a bit of weight on the top ofthe wheel where it stops. There’salso a chance your dynamicbalance is out – because there’s aweight on the inside of the wheeland not one on the outer side, thewheel can tend to want to do whatyou’re describing. I’d re-check thatbalance – swap the wheelsside-to-side. Get your mate’swheels and put them on the frontto make sure there’s not lumps ofrubber that have come loose insideyour tyres.

Otherwise, I’d check whether

the castor angle of the front diff isdifferent to what the factorymeasurement is, because yourmodifications will have changedthe castor. I’d also set it up so thetyres have 4mm of toe-in – even ifyou’ve got to measure it yourselfwith a tape measure.

The problem you’ve got can befixed, certainly – you may fi nd youneed to alter the castor dramati-cally to stop it happening. I wouldn’tput up with it, it’s dangerous. Goodluck with it – if I can help you anymore, please give us a call atTerrain Tamer. – Regards, Allan

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Our meeting place was inLicola where we gathered at9:00 am under a clear skywith a good weather fore-cast for the next 4 days. It

was planned to be a trip combining greatfour-wheel driving with plenty of qualitytrout fishing time.After introductions we headed off towardsthe Macalister River, eager to drown aworm/cast a fly/cast a spinner to supplydinner. After some pleasant four-wheeldriving crossing the river several times,we were camped up next to the river in alovely camping site with a good swim-ming hole for the kids, just in time forlunch.The fishermen amongst the group imme-diately began preparations to getamongst the fish, the water lookingexcellent for the afternoon’s fishing.Within a short time the four children werein the river swimming. Not long afterlunch the adults, along with Owen andSasha, were also out fishing. Both Owenand Sasha were learning the art off dad.Between worms, spinner and fly anumber of fish were landed during theafternoon, not all keeping size, but therewere a number of nice sized fish regard-less. Adam was the most successful with3 nice sized fish in the bag, browns,caught on spinner.Evening saw fresh fish roasting on thecampfire in preparation for a pleasantnight around the fire.Next morning saw Eric catch a fish withinseconds of casting his worm into the poolimmediately below the camp. Afterbreakfast the fishermen all headed out inthe vehicles looking for a good spot topark and fish for the day. Again Adamwas the most successful, spinning, alongwith Owen who also hooked up to a fish.The weather was beautiful, the fishingenjoyable, the surroundings magnificentand everyone enjoyed a pleasant dayspent in the bush on the river. What morecould you ask for?We had planned a group roast during thetrip, and the second night provided theperfect time. Garry cooked some beauti-ful lamb and beef whilst Peter cooked apork roast, with everyone else pitching infor potatoes and veggies. A huge feastwas had by all, much enjoyed with Adamproviding a tasty dessert of Golden Syrupdumplings.Everyone went to bed very satisfied aftera most enjoyable day.Peter Crump (2254)

T R O U T F I S H I N G M A C A L I S T E R & C A L E D O N I A R I V E R ST R I P S

Trip Leader: Adam, Karl, Owen & Angus TakacsParticipants: Peter, Karen, Jayden & Sasha Crump

Garry Sonnberger and Kevin RodgersMichael Winand and Elaine LeishmanEric Bishop


On Monday we broke camp and drovefurther up the Macalister river, then tookthe Butcher Country track up the sur-rounding mountains and headed downalong the Caledonia Link track to theCaledonia river in search of more trout.The tracks were a lot steeper than head-ing into the Macalister river with deepholes, big rocks and some very tight hair-pins. This was hard four-wheel driving.Maybe my truck was glad it was on sickleave (Garry generously offered a spot toKevin as a passenger due to his vehiclebreaking down prior to the start of thetrip).Adam scouted another very nice campand there was more fishing with much thesame outcomes as the previous two days.The experienced/skilled/lucky ate troutand others didn’t, but I could take solace

in a glass or 2 of red.After a leisurely start on Tuesday morning,we took on Dingo Hill track which was verysteep and had tight switchbacks, withsome experiencing wheel lifting and grind-ing noises from low hanging bits along theway. Soon after we crossed a ridge andthen found ourselves back on the mainTamboritha road. More hard four-wheeldriving today! Interesting, challenging,character building, lots of positive words.The weather was kind to us with onlysome light rain Monday evening. Due tothe long weekend and recent track open-ings, there was quite a bit of 4WD traffic.We all said our goodbyes and aired up ourtyres alongside Wellington river on theway to Licola.Kevin Rodgers (2536)



Images from trout fishing weekend

Once again the Geelong Branchorganised a great social day -complete with brilliant weather -

excellent company, and an interesting mixof socialising and exploring.Much of the credit is due to Geelong TripCoordinator Matt McPhee who organisedthe day and touring route.Most of the convoy was assembled at thedesignated meeting point at the Anakiegeneral store, where members partook ofhot coffees, fresh sandwiches and otheressentials.Judith and Alison from Geelong were sokeen they actually went on ahead toSteiglitz, which while on the itinerary, wasnot where we were having lunch so theyhad to hightail it back to Anakie.The convoy consisted of about 12 vehiclesand we made the short drive from Anakieto Anakie Gorge, where we set up picnictables and chairs for a few hours of

serious socialising. Everyone enjoyed therelaxing break, with a leisurely lunch, andplenty of room for the kids to run around.A Christmas raffle saw two largeChristmas hampers won, and some othergoodies donated by local 4x4 outlets.Around 1.30pm it was back to the vehiclesfor a scenic - if a little dusty - drive throughthe Brisbane Ranges. We skirted thenorthern extremities of the park, beforepassing two of Geelong's water catchmentdams as we made our way into theSteiglitz historical park. The area is wellknow for its gold mining past, and westopped and explored the site of theformer United Albion mine, where we wereable to examine the old crushing plantfooting and climb the mullock heaps. Thismine was established in the 1860s on therich Portuguese gold reef and wasreported to have the deepest shaft of 850feet.

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From there we rolled into Steiglitz andparked in the shade near the very wellpreserved Court House. The main streetonce housed a major Cobb & Co. officeand stables, several hotels, at least twonewspaper offices and various shops.Today the street only has several originalbuildings - one of the former pubs. formerpost office, and church.Most went down and examined the displayin the Court House, or had a wander alongthe stone gutters, that run through thebushland, indicating where former streetsused to run.The day concluded at Steiglitz, withmembers making their own wayback either across to Anakie and onto geelong or Melbourne, or acrossto Meredith and down the MidlandHighway to Geelong.The day was extremely enjoyable,providing a nice mix of gettingtogether, a little sightseeing and theopportunity to mix with a great groupof members.Come 2013 we are looking to runsome more activities and trips intothe Otway Ranges, when road closuresfinally are opened, and we hope that we

see many Melbourne based memberscome along.Brian Tanner (607)

Steiglitz in its heyday

Steiglitz Courthouse

United Albion mine ruins


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LightingLED camp light

Filters/FunnelsMr Filter fuel filter smallMr Filter fuel filter medium

Recovery GearBow shackles 3.5 tonBow shackles 4.75 tonRecovery bridle - 4x4Cable dampener – ARBJack base plates

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Other recovery points available to orderShovel Combo – 4x4Snatch strap – ARB 8 ton

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SundriesFirst Aid KitsFire Extinguisher - 1.5kgRear Wheel Rubbish BagsTLCV Stubby HoldersWindscreen Repair Kits

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FOR SALE• 4x4 Equip sand flag, good condition.$60.00• Bushranger Black Max air compressor,66 litres/minute. New, never used. RRPnew $299. Will sell for $190.00• CTEK XS 7000 12V battery charger.Charging current 7 amps, very good condi-tion $90.00Contact: Robert Fairweather (2262)

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FOR SALEPair of ARB camp chairs bought new(receipt available) May, 2012, used twiceand well-travelled on recent 4 Corners trip.Reason for sale – I do not like them!$50.00 the pair to a good home.Contact: John Reis (19)

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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



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Services•4WD service and tuning• Pre-trip inspection and advice• Suspension modifi cation 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



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