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Hi all. Can anyone recommend somewhere to do a 4wd course in Melbourne. I have just bought my first 4wd (150 series prado), and keen to get it dirty. I read somewhere that best place is to join a club and do a course through there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Best way is to join a club, we're in the Paj club (you don't need a Paj to join). You get to meet some great people and they have varying levels of training courses. The Paj club is family focused with many easy to moderate trips. Unlike some clubs who cater for the hardcore guys.
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HI ANTIQUESMAN
I WOULD RECOMMEND MELBOURNE 4X4[TRAINING, PROVING GROUNDS]
PHONE 9748 1202
135 DUKELOWS RD
WERRIBEE
IT IS A ONE DAY COURSE
ALL INFO
www.melbourne4x4.com
the only problem is he says it as he sees it
good luck with it
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Hi Antiquesman
I agree with both solutions, I would do the training cousre first as some clubs require this before you can go on their trips. Depending on what you are looking to do, look for a club that is family orientated, its pretty easy to guage them by going to one of their monthly meetings. We have made some life long friends from these clubs.
Also if you are interested have a look at www.drive4life.com.au we have done the Victorian High Country and Simpson Desert trips with them and it is a great way to do some touring without the organisation hassles. And the $1000.00 entry fee is totally tax deductable as it is a donation to charity. We are doing the trip in October.
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Make sure you do a 'nationally recognised' course which I don't believe the course offered by Melb 4x4 is
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i cant recommend anything in melbourne but i would suggest doing a course by a proper 4wd driver training company with a good reputation over a 4wd club. i think a dedicated company are going to be more thorough and professional whose staff train for a living, and will make sure you learn and understand how to drive rather than just follow the instructions of a spotter.Originally posted by Antiquesman[size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]Comment
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Maybe you should have read my links...Originally posted by WBY 1[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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maybe i should have but i really dont spend all day reading PP. whether i read or didnt read your links, my response was to Antiquesman's post in particular "I read somewhere that best place is to join a club and do a course through there". mine was merely another opinion.Originally posted by D4D[size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]Comment
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I'm in Melbourne and am also looking to do some 4wd training and also keen on joining a club with a good family vibe.D4D 6Spd Manual, ARB Winch Bar, Lightforce 240 Blitz Spotlights, ARB Roofrack, Kaymar rear Bar, ARB air compressor, ScanguageComment
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Sorry to say that is not always the case - there was a 4WD magazine article a while back where the writer went on a commercial 4WD course - basically it was a disaster where the participants got into some serious trouble. The instructor turned out to be a bit of a cowboy and not the sort of person you want to learn off.Originally posted by WBY 1
The best training I got was by joining a club and going on trips with experienced, sensible members, some who have been 4Wding for 20 years. You get real world experience of situations you would rarely encounter on a short training course. Peruse the websites of various clubs and look for a medium sized family oriented club that runs plenty of trips. ( avoid the gung-ho hard trip only ones ). The Pajero club mentioned above is a good example. ( I am in a similar club ). Then go along to the monthly meeting of a few ( doesn't cost anything ) and see if you like the "vibe".Cheers, WayneComment
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Hi, I agree with going the club route, most run nationally regognised courses which are are very useful for learning correct, and safe ways to do things such as recoveries etc. What you learn in the course however pales into insignificnce with what you can learn from going on trips with older members who have been 4Wdriving for 20, 30, 50 or more years. Not just driving techniques, but repairs, places to travel, things to avoid. the accumulated knowledge in the members of our 4WD club means that whatever you want to do, or wherever you want to go, someone can give you the "good oil" because they have been there and done that 8)
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Gday
I have had a 4wd for the last 25 years, and not that I did any hardcore 4wd, but only did a course in march. "Safetrek four wheel drive services" in Melbourne, and he was brilliant! Best thing for years and should have done similar 20 years ago.
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Yeah Jim is a great bloke and has a great backyard test trackOriginally posted by topspark
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Hi, I am the Toyota Landcruiser Club in Sydney, and they run a very good training course. Its a VETAB accredited and involves a night of theory and a weekend of driving and its free when you join the club. I would think the Toyota Landcruiser Club in Melbourne would run a similar course.Steve
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If you PM Pickle on this forum, ask Dave all your questions directly he is very helpfulOriginally posted by D4DComment
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