Date and time: 9:00am Sunday 10th April
Description: This trip is designed for primarily for those who have recently completed the RRCV Driver Training Course and wish to use and further there new found skills, although all are welcome.
Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the following requirements for this trip.
Weather: Can be unpredictable and can be cold and wet at this time of year so bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Check weather forecast close to trip day.
Equipment: Below are the recommended vehicle requirements. If you are not sure if you vehicle is suitable for a trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.
Good off-road tyres (All Terrain,) UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club), a well-maintained vehicle with low range (or equivalent), good ground clearance (200mm recommended as a minimum), recovery points, standard recovery gear including dampener, rated snatch strap and shackles. Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent.
Additional Equipment required: Clothing for wet and cold conditions in case. Morning tea and lunches will be in the bush so byo simple, “on the move” lunches and morning / afternoon teas (byo thermos etc).
No camper trailers, pets or firearms
Trip Standard: Medium - some steep, low-range hill climbs and some rocky tracks! Expect a few steep challenging sections and possibly some slippery and boggy sections depending on the weather.
Fuel: Full tank ex Melbourne. Fuel available in Yarra Glen
Distance: Approx. distance of 80 Km of mainly low range driving.
Duration: 1 day
Convoy limit: 10 vehicles
Meeting arrangements: We plan to meet at the Beechworth Bakery 316 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville and depart at 9.00am sharp. If you plan to get coffee or breakfast beforehand (I do) then you will need to arrive earlier. They open at 6:30am. We will aim to finish about 4.00pm in Healesville all going to plan.
Trip Leader: Rick Thomas. Phone – 0413 600 500. Email : rick@americanmc.com.au
