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Butcher Country

KenArchie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:04:07 +1100

Start: 9 Jun 2012 - 00:00

End: 11 Jun 2012 - 23:59

Ross Dean's annual Butcher Country trip - starting in Licola and finishing in Mansfield
details tba

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Rutherglen Wine weekend

KenArchie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:11 +1100

Start: 18 May 2012 - 00:00

End: 20 May 2012 - 23:59

details tbc

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Mid Week Lunch Run

KenArchie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:54:48 +1100

Start: 28 Mar 2012 - 00:30

End: 28 Mar 2012 - 17:00

The Mid-week Lunch Run
Wednesday, March 28 2011

This is the ultimate soft trip. Once per month we shall meet at around 9.30am for a journey into various regional areas for a “country lunch” and a look around the region. The aim is to drive for no more than two hours, have a stop for morning tea during the journey and enjoy lunch before getting back to Melbourne by 5.00pm.
Areas of interest will include the Bellarine Peninsula, South Gippsland, Castlemaine, Tahbilk/Nagambie, etc etc. BUT please don’t expect an in-depth tour of the region – this is for an overview and lunch.

Trip Leaders
Christine and Alan Hawkes
Mob 0419 744832

Description A day out for lunch

Trip Standard Easiest – use whichever car needs a run in the country

Meeting Time: 9.30 am on the dates in the heading.
Meeting place: Burvale Hotel car park, cnr Burwood Rd and Springvale Rd, Nunawading
Convoy Limit: For the first one, no limit to apply, but the capacity of the lunch location might restrict trip numbers in later trips.
Fuel Please have a full tank at the start. Stopping for people to get fuel is a bore.
Equipment A camera might be a good idea.

Please put your details in the trip book. We have to match numbers with the lunch location.

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Pt Hicks/Thurra River

KenArchie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:51:22 +1100

Start: 6 Apr 2012 - 00:00

End: 9 Apr 2012 - 23:59

Carey Nichol is running trip to Pt Hicks/Thurra River Croajingolong National Park in East Gippsland. Further details to follow.

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Mallee 4WD Easter Extravaganza

KenArchie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:44:15 +1100

Start: 6 Apr 2012 - 00:00

End: 8 Apr 2012 - 23:59

This event looks interesting for those who haven't been to this part of the world. If somebody wants to participate & lead an RRCV convoy then please register your interest by signing up in the usual manner:

http://www.murrayville.com.au/pages/events/mallee-4wd-easter-extravaganz...

Join us in Easter 2012 at this very unique location - Murrayville and the Mallee surrounds - where you will be able to experience outback 4WD in the parks to the North and South - Murray Sunset National Park, Wyperfeld National Park and Big Desert Wilderness.
We are planning to conduct 4-6 tag-a-long tours on Easter Saturday and Sunday to places of interest such as the Rock Holes, Blue Gum Springs, Cactus Bore and Mountain Pine. This event will be a rare opportunity to gain access to local knowledge about the histroy and secrets of the area!
Accommodation will be mostly camping (BYO). We have a very nice grassy Caravan Park with both powered and unpowered sites and we will provide plenty of other areas for good camping if there is an overflow. The Murrayville Recreation Reserve will be our base for the weekend with registrations, food and entertainment available here.
For further information on the specific tours and to register for the weekend, please contact us by emailing mallee4x4@yahoo.com.au.

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Driver Training Practical

KenArchie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:33 +1100

Start: 4 Mar 2012 - 00:00

End: 4 Mar 2012 - 23:59

The Driver Training Practical session for this month - when you put last week's theory session into practice, with the support of the club's accredited Instructors.

This is the second of two sessions. To sign up for both sessions, or for more info, see the corresponding Driver Training Theory session in the previous week.

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Driver Training Theory

KenArchie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:28:14 +1100

Start: 29 Feb 2012 - 19:30

End: 29 Feb 2012 - 22:00

Driver Training theory session, commencing 7.30 pm.

Location: To be advised - either at the FWDV Hall in Greythorn, or at the East Malvern RSL. The Driver Training Coordinator (Manole Ioannou) will confirm location and details.

Note: You do not need to sign up for the practical session next Sunday - this signup will book you for that session as well. For more information about Driver Training see the Driver Training page.

Please contact the Driver Training Coordinator or Trip Coordinator if you have any queries.

Sign up: Members - please login and sign up using the link below. Or, put your name in the Trip Book or email the Driver Training Coordinator. When signing up, please make sure you include year, make and model of your vehicle, so RRCV Instructors can ensure the course covers anything special with your car.

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Info needed - People who can fix Land Rovers!

web_admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:56:50 +1100

INFORMATION REQUIRED

Have you had a problem with your Land Rover/Range Rover vehicle while on a trip and found an 'angel' who could do repairs to get you going?

Ian Baseby from Range Rover Club of NSW is compiling a register of businesses throughout Australia who can repair Land Rover products. Many of us travel through across the country and other States, and if something happens to the vehicle where do we turn?

He'd appreciate names and addresses and phone numbers where known of these businesses from Coffs to Cunnunura, from Googs to Gladstone, from the Alice to Arkaroola. it's not just the big dealers, but the independents in small country towns who can help with older vehicles.

He'd like the info before April to catch the winter touring season. And, he's going to sharre the compiled list with all contributing clubs.

If you can help, contact Ian Baseby on vp@rangeroverclubnsw.asn.au

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Cooper Tyres Pajero Challenge, 25 & 26 February

web_admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:20:39 +1100

The Pajero Club has sent through this information about the Cooper Tyres Pajero Challenge on 25/26 February, including a special offer for new entrants.

Dear ALL,

On behalf of the Pajero Club of Victoria Challenge committee I would like to advise you about the forthcoming 2012, 24hr navigational challenge to be held on the weekend of the 25/26th February 2012.

Presentation dinner will be held on Thursday 15th March 2012, at WhiteHorse Club, Burwood Hwy.

All other details including entry form canbe obtained from our Pajero club web site.

This year we are offering potential new entrants the opportunity to enter in 2 Sections of the challenge only as per the details below-:

Activity Details
Name : 2012 Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge - Introductory Special Entry Offer,

Other Details
Day and Date of Activity : - Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February 2012

Location/Description : - Dear club members we have created a great opportunity for all members to experience the thrill, the excitement and the fun of entering in Victoria's premier 4WD navigation event the 2012 Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge.

For a special introductory offer of $170 per vehicle (2 participants) you can experience this great event and enjoy a great weekend away. This entitles you to the following-:

Entry to 2 sections only of the 2012 Cooper Tires Pajero challenge
Section 1 is mandatory
Second section is selectable by the entrant, but must be nominated on the entry form. Cannot be changed once entries close on 3rd February.
Opportunity to win either/both section 1st prizes, each prize (Sponsor Product/s) valued at approximately $400RRP + Trophy + Bragging Rights for 12 months.
Includes Saturday evening dinner & Sunday Breakfast at the challenge for 2 participants
Includes tickets to the presentation dinner on 15th March 2012 for 2 participants

So based on the above you have the choice of entering in either-:
Sections 1 & 2 -> Day light driving
Sections 1 & 3 -> Day / Night driving
Sections 1 & 4 -> Day / Night - Dawn driving

Approximate starting times for each section is as follows-:
Section 1 -> 9.30am Saturday 25th February
Section 2 -> 2.30pm Saturday 25th February
Section 3 -> 10.30pm Saturday 25th February
Section 4 -> 3.30am Sunday 26th February

You will have approximately 4-5 hours to complete each section. The event is not a race or a car braking event. The event is designed so that a standard 4WD with good AT tyres can easily navigate the course. It is designed to be a driving and navigational event. It will contain tests of correct navigation, four-wheel driving, bush skills, safety and special tasks. Entrants will follow a set of route notes and there will be questions to be answered along the way.

Full details of the event can be obtained from the clubs web site http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/home/challenge/2012/challengedoc.html

We look forward to welcoming all club members to participate in this great weekend of thrills, excitement and fun.

Meeting Place and Departure Time : - Once entries close you will advised by email where the event will be held and how to get to the starting point, along with all other necessary details.

Appropriate Maps : - A paper Map of the event area will be provided as part of the entry admission fee.

Approx. Distance : - The approximate distance for this special 2 Section introduction to the Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge is approximately160km of four-wheel driving over the 2 sections.

So you will need sufficient fuel to cover this distance off road.

Difficulty of Activity & Equipment
Event Standard : - Medium
Track Classification (Advisory Signs - Track Classification Program) : - Medium - Blue Square Minimum Driver Training Required : - Proficiency Vehicle and Recovery Equipment required : - Snatch Strap, Shovel, Front and rear recovery points, AT Tyres, Mud Tyres, UHF In-car,

Additional Information
Accommodation : - Tents, Camper,
If This is an Overnight Activity provide details : - The event is run over the weekend of 25/26th February and you and your navigator (2 participants) will be provided with Saturday evening dinner and Sunday morning breakfast.

Please bring your own plate, knife, fork, spoon, cup for meals.

All other requirements must be provided by yourself. No alcohol will be permitted

Costs - Accom/Camping : - There will be provision to bush camp at the Start/Halfway/Finish point. Toilets will be provided at this point.

Any further information : - For full details on the challenge please visit our club web site: http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/home/challenge/2012/challengedoc.html

Please phone Ray Horton on 0419 331629 for further information

I appreciate your support and look foward to you competing in this years challenge, should you have any queries please donot hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Regards

Ray Horton
Coordinator 2012 Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge
Email: challenge@pajeroclub.com.au
WEB: http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/home/challenge/2011index.html

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Fry's Hut maintenance weekend

KenArchie — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:52:06 +1100

Start: 4 Feb 2012 - 00:00

End: 5 Feb 2012 - 23:59

This request has been sent to us from Ken Birch, President of the High Country Huts Association. We are looking to assist him in with willing volunteers to complete the work required. If you can help out at all, please contact the appropriate people listed below as soon as possible.

Our Hut Association received a grant to cover ongoing repairs to Fry's Hut ( Sheep Yard Flat near Mansfield) and require about 12-14 volunteers to assist us on the first rebuild for 2012

If you have a 4x4 club ( or two) already interested in hut repairs this would be a great introduction to Alpine Hut repair processes other wise sending a notice to 4x4 club delegates might be considered. It would not be necessary to record it as a "club trip" as we will be working with Parks Vic for the week end & will be covered by there "volunteer insurance cover". Only condition here is they attend a OH&S briefing on Saturday & sign the register.

Details are as follows.

Hut Name: Fry's Hut Location: Sheep yard Flat, ( just past Merrijig, Mansfield)

Dates: 4th -5th February Arrival time: any time Friday afternoon 3rd February onwards

Camping place: Specially marked & reserved space next to Fry's Hut. Space for Caravan, Camper Trailer & Tents,

Toilets: Public long drop,

Meals etc: Self catered. BYO everything incl water

What to bring: Wood working hand tools & PPE ( gloves, goggles etc)

Jobs to do: Varied repair work incl, repairing drop log walls, leaking roof, sections of flooring, re-apply weatherproofing to wooden walls.

Number or people required: 12-14…

Any individual or 4x4 Clubs interested are requested to contact your Association to record their interest and they can then contact one of the following Hut Association members in order of preference.

Markus Richardson (HMO for area) email…markusr@optusnet.com.au
Gavin Powell Co ordinator for all huts) email….hmc@hutsvictoria.org.au
Ken Birch President… email vickyken@bigpond.com

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Rubicon - Marysville Ramble

Phill Jane OOU309 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:56:59 +1100

Start: 26 Feb 2012 - 00:30

End: 26 Feb 2012 - 16:30

A medium trip touring the Rubicon area, making our way through to Marysville and ending at Narbethong. Along the way we will visit the Rubicon early hydro-power stations, make our way to Keppel Hut, go through Marysville to Keppel Lookout and finish in Narbethong.

Snatch-strap and rated shackles should be brought along and be prepared to lower your tyre pressures. If there is a lot of rain in the days before the trip, the itinerary may change.

A full tank of fuel ex-Melbourne should suffice.

Meeting place is the public park, just to the south of Buxton on the Maroondah Highway.

Meeting time is 8:30am, ready to leave.

If you are running late or cannot make it, please call the trip leaders on 0407096295.

Communications will be on UHF channel 10.

Bring a picnic lunch and your morning tea; you may want to bring chairs or a picnic rug. Also don't forget your sense of humour!

We will be in the bush with most likely no public facilities - bring your shovels and toilet bags and drinking water.

Weather can be changeable - from hot to cold very quickly - ensure hats and warm clothing are brought.

Trip Leaders are Jane and Phill Collyer.

If trip is full, please send email to the trip coordinator in case the numbers are increased or someone drops out early

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Dargo/Waterford 2012

KenArchie — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:10:54 +1100

Start: 9 Mar 2012 - 00:00

End: 12 Mar 2012 - 23:59

What more can be said about Dargo? The RRCV classic event held on Labour Day for the past 20(?) years. If you haven't been before, we generally get between 30 and >40 cars for the weekend. Trips are organised for Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Standard is variable so pick & choose where you want to go & who you want to go with.

This is a Base Camp for 3 nights: Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Bring your own tent, camper or caravan. Some on-site vans are available as is a cabin if you are quick. If you wish to come early or stay longer please let the trip leader know and he will notify the proprietors.
Dargo is approached via Princes Highway through Sale & Stratford. Approx. 23 km past Stratford turn to Fembank, follow signs to Dargo. Take care on Dargo road especially if towing.
For the Saturday night dinner, NO spit roast is planned but we would like to have people coming to a common area with their meals or for after dinner drinks – this has always been a great gathering and a sharing of yarns and we would like that to continue.
The Annual Cricket Match – “The Rovers versus the Rabble” - takes place on Sunday afternoon.
Trips – the Dargo area has a lot of history to it as well as very spectacular scenery with great tracks. Trips will be decided closer to the weekend when weather and track conditions are known but there will be different trips occurring each day.
Park Amenities are hot showers, toilets, pwd. sites, gas BBQ, fuel, basic stores, good swimming in Wonangatta River. It is recommended that you bring your own drinking water as all water at the park comes from the river and depending on rains, the water may be a little dirty.

If you are interested then book your names in now - we would like to know when you plan to arrive and depart (usually Friday and Monday) and whether you need a powered site (if you do, please bring a long extension lead).

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NT Trip

1HDFTi — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:41 +1100

Start: 23 Jun 2012 - 00:00

End: 17 Jul 2012 - 23:59

It appears there is not much member interest in this trip!

Anyway we will probably run it as a private trip if anyone would like to talk about our plans then you are welcome to chat to us at Dargo.

We are now looking at doing a four (originally five) week trip around June/July 2012. Plans are firming up and we are currently looking at visiting the following places.

Mataranka (NT)
Gove Peninsula (NT - Arnhem Land)
Kakadu NP (NT)
Litchfield NP (NT)
Gregory NP (NT)

There will be a mix of remote camping and camping with facilities.

We will be taking an off road camper trailer so camper trailers are welcome BUT they must be a genuine off road design capable of prolonged rough outback travel.

As some areas require entry permits with names and car registrations, trip participants will have to be finalized early in 2012 to allow sufficient time for the permit application process.

This trip will be restricted to 6 vehicles.

We will be at Dargo.

Mark and Janice.

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RRCV Christmas Party

web_admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Start: 11 Dec 2011 - 12:00

A great way to end the year and celebrate Christmas. Come and enjoy a very pleasant day where you can relax by the pool with other RRCV members. Father Christmas will be visiting the kids too.

Bob and Diany Wilson have kindly offered to host this event again this year.

The Barbeque is available as is the swimming pool. BYO lunch, drinks and chairs. Bring some shade if you have it - we'll have the club marquee there if you dont.

We need to know the ages of any children attending - this enables Father Christmas to have an appropriate gift when he arrives in the mighty red sleigh. Please add children's details when signing up.

Date & Time: Sunday 11th December, from 12:00 mid day

Address: 34 Malanie Close, Narre Warren

Signup: login and use the link below, or via the Trip Book or by email to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au. Enquiries to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au

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Oxfam Xmas tree deliveries

KenArchie — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:36:25 +1100

Start: 3 Dec 2011 - 00:00

End: 3 Dec 2011 - 23:59

Over the last 17 years member clubs of the Four Wheel Drive Victoria (including RRCV) have supported Oxfam Australia in their annual delivery of Christmas Trees. This has become a very successful fund raising activity selling and delivering fresh green Christmas trees to homes in metropolitan Melbourne.

The delivery date this year for RRCV is Saturday 3rd December. Bob Wilson has coordinated this event for the club for many years and has kindly volunteered to do it again.

Volunteers carry out the whole operation. Last year over $126,000 was raised, that's about $500 per delivery vehicle, and went towards alleviating poverty and social injustice within Australia and overseas. That's a total of over $95,000 raised by members of Victorian Four Wheel Drive Clubs.

We ask for drivers, navigators and vehicles that can carry 8 to 25 freshly cut trees, with or without a trailer. This is a fun activity that makes a considerable contribution to the larger community in which we live.

We meet at the Scout Hall, Pakenham St., Blackburn (Melway Map 47 H 12) and deliver to the south and eastern side of Melbourne. You pick the area to which you would like to deliver the trees, and the time (before 11am) you arrive at the depot. You are given a very well organized list of addresses with Melway grid references, all in close proximity to each other. All you do is drop off the tree that has already been paid for. The smiles you receive from the younger recipients would be second only to that of them greeting Santa Claus. It will take each team 1 to 3 hours.

Last year Four Wheel Drive Victoria threw its weight behind the event and in the past has managed to attract television news coverage of the great work being done by club volunteers.

For those club members who may like to purchase a delivered Christmas tree please feel free to online orders: www.fitzroyoxfam.org.au or telephone 9497 3227. Orders start early November.

If you are volunteering your services, we need the following details for each volunteer.

Home suburb
Special requests or areas
Vehicle type - Ute=Ute; TRS=small to med trailer; TRL=tandem trailer; RR=roofrack; SW=station wagon/4wd; TT=Tray truck/ute
Max number of trees
Please include this information when you signup.

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The Mid-week Lunch Run

KenArchie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:29:33 +1100

Start: 15 Feb 2012 - 00:30

End: 15 Feb 2012 - 17:00

The Mid-week Lunch Run
Wednesday, February 15 2011

Trip Leaders
Christine and Alan Hawkes
Mob 0419 744832

Description A day out for lunch

Trip Standard Easiest – use whichever car needs a run in the country

Please put your details in the trip book. We have to match numbers with the lunch location.

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Mid Week Lunch Run

KenArchie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:26:40 +1100

Start: 23 Nov 2011 - 00:30

End: 23 Nov 2011 - 17:00

The Mid-week Lunch Run

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 15 2011

This is the ultimate soft trip.

Once per month we shall meet at around 9.30am for a journey into various regional areas for a “country lunch” and a look around the region. The aim is to drive for no more than two hours, have a stop for morning tea during the journey and enjoy lunch before getting back to Melbourne by 5.00pm.

Areas of interest will include the Bellarine Peninsula, South Gippsland, Castlemaine, Tahbilk/Nagambie, etc etc. BUT please don’t expect an in-depth tour of the region – this is for an overview and lunch.

Trip Leaders Christine and Alan Hawkes Mob 0419 744832

Description A day out for lunch Trip Standard Easiest – use whichever car needs a run in the country

Meeting Time and Place: 9.30 am on the dates in the heading.

Meeting place: Burvale Hotel car park, cnr Burwood Rd and Springvale Rd, Nunawading

Convoy Limit: For the first one, no limit to apply, but the capacity of the lunch location might restrict trip numbers in later trips.

Fuel Please have a full tank at the start. Stopping for people to get fuel is a bore.

Equipment A camera might be a good idea.

Please log in and signup below. It's important you do sig up - we have to match numbers with the lunch location.

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Mid-Week lunch run

KenArchie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:20:34 +1100

Start: 26 Oct 2011 - 09:30

End: 26 Oct 2011 - 17:00

The Mid-week Lunch Run
Wednesday, October 26 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 15 2011

Trip Leaders
Christine and Alan Hawkes
Mob 0419 744832

Description A day out for lunch

Trip Standard Easiest – use whichever car needs a run in the country

Meeting Time and Place 9.30 am on the dates in the heading.
Meet in the North West corner of Doncaster Shoppingtown car park, adjacent to Williamson’s Road, Doncaster.
Convoy Limit
For the first one, no limit to apply, but the capacity of the lunch location might restrict trip numbers in later trips.
Fuel Please have a full tank at the start. Stopping for people to get fuel is a bore.
Equipment A camera might be a good idea.

Please book in via the web site. We have to match numbers with the lunch location.

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Comfortable 4×4 concepts

web_admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:52:03 +1100

The latest article on Michael Bishop's excellent Land Rover News and History Blog covers how the desire for a more comfortable 4x4 in the 60s emerged as the Range Rover. Also talks about the first Range Rover in Australia, including mention of RRCV member Ian Duddy and a pic of RR1 at our 40th Anniversary event last year.

Read the Comfortable 4x4 Concepts article.

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Coffin Bay / Lincoln National Park

KenArchie — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:31:24 +1100

Start: 29 Dec 2011 - 00:00

End: 8 Jan 2012 - 23:59

A regular trip for club members at this time of year. The Eyre Peninsula showcases great beach side locations for camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, 4WD sand driving and just having a great time.

This will be a very informal trip. Due to space restrictions at Memory Cove that part of the trip is limited to 7 vehicles.

The plan is to spend a few days at Coffin Bay National Park, then a couple of nights at Lincoln National Park before heading to Memory Cove for 3 nights 5th - 8th Jan. The Memory Cove sites are booked and we have the whole camp to ourselves.

If you want to stay in the area longer or make it part of an extended trip then feel free & let me know as others may be keen on that also.

We are planning to arrive at Pt Lincoln on 29th Dec, get our permits etc and head for Coffin Bay. (Permits cost $61 for a SA Holiday Pass, which covers SA National Parks including entrance fees & camping state wide). Others can arrive earlier or later, depending on your commitments.

This is beach camping with limited facilities, so you need to be self sufficient for at least 3-4 days. Weather is generally good but can be hot or cold (it is Southern Australia), so be prepared. I'll map out details closer to the time.

If you are interested then book your names in now & I'll be in touch.

the trip is now full, but please let me know you are interested and I will keep a waiting list in case somebody drops out.

Ken Archibald 0438 530706

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Lake Eildon Fishing and camping weekend

KenArchie — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:25:43 +1100

Start: 25 Nov 2011 - 19:00

End: 27 Nov 2011 - 17:00

Weekend Sat 26th and Sun 27th November 2011 Base camping. Trailers welcome.

The lake is 98% full for the first time in many years so the place is ideal for a weekend away.. We will be fishing and 4WDing for those that want to do so.

Staying at The Pines area near Gough’s Bay. The area is made for camping with tents, camper trailers etc. so bring the family.

Fishing is possible from the banks. We are taking at least 2 boats and more are welcome. If you have a kayak or canoe it will be the ideal place to bring it. Launch it from right in front of your tent. What could be better. 4WDing will happen on demand and the region is well know for tracks from easy to hard so you can do whatever you like! Howqua River Road is very close and gives access to all you need!

If fishing or 4wding is not what you want to do..…consider sitting on the lake edge reading…. or watching your kids ride on mountain bikes. It is up to you!

A campfire session will be on the agenda for Saturday night.

No numbers limit.

Driving time to Gough’s Bay is 2 ¼ from Doncaster via Mansfield. Carey and I are going up on Friday night so those that want to meet us can do so at Gough’s Bay at 6.00pm Friday 25th Nov

Trip Leaders Viv Chopping (0408 900 003) Carey Nichol

See attached photos Camping on the edge of the Delatite Arm of Lake Eildon.

This region can be approached several ways (we are after all a 4WD Club!!) but in this instance the leaders are going:

From Melbourne…. via Mansfield. Driving time = 2 ¼ hrs from Doncaster.

From Mansfield head towards Mt Buller. Turn right 3kms from the Caltex servo onto the Jamieson Road
On the Jamieson Road travel 9kms and turn right onto the Goughs Bay Rd at the CFA in Piries
On the Goughs Bay Road travel 7kms to an intersection of Goughs Bay, Howes Creek and Walshes Roads.
Follow Walshes Road for 8.7 kms until you get to a sign designating Picnic Point camping area.
Set up camp, ….get your chair out, ….relax!!!!

No numbers limit. Camper Trailers….. even Caravans are suitable! Boat launching is very easy…… right in front of our campsite!

Parks/State Forest toilets are situated in the camp area Campsites in the region are on a ‘first come first served’ basis. If we fail to get our preferred site we have identified several other suitable sites. To pass this message on look on the Parks notice board along Walshes Road. Please look there for information. Map used; Marysville – Lake Eildon Adventure Map… by Rooftop Maps

Click the links below for more pics

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Land Rover History - a new Book "They Found Our Engineer" and a Land Rover News and History Blog

web_admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:03:34 +1000

Australian Engineer and Land Rover Enthusiast, Michael Bishop, has sent us a Press Release about his recentlly published book - They Found Our Engineer: The Story of Arthur Goddard, The Land Rover’s First Engineer. He's also the author of a very popular Land Rover News and History Blog.

Australians Discover Original Designer of Land Rover

Engineer who led first design team for vehicle reappears in Australia after being forgotten.

DROITWICH WORCESTERSHIRE, England – Certain vehicles are iconic; the Willy’s Jeep of World War II, or the clean lines of the Rolls-Royce. The British Land Rover is another of these vehicles, and in They Found Our Engineer: The Story of Arthur Goddard, The Land Rover’s First Engineer (published by AuthorHouse) author Michael Bishop takes readers through one phase of the famous vehicle’s history.

[They were] very much the Land Rover we know and love. People, however; would ask questions such as, “Wasn’t it supposed to have Central Steering?”
and “Was it just a stop gap?”

There was very little knowledge about how the model range evolved into what we still know and appreciate today with multiple wheelbases and body styles. That was until Arthur reappeared in 2009.

They Found Our Engineer begins just after World War II and finishes in Brisbane, in modern-day Australia. It discusses the early career of Arthur Goddard, who led the original development of the Land Rover in 1947-1948 for The Rover Car Company of Birmingham, England.

Covering all aspects of the Land Rover’s development and early history, as recorded from conversations with Goddard himself in 2009, They Found Our Engineer is a fascinating look into the history of this iconic vehicle, including Goddard’s presentation of one to Queen Elizabeth II in 1954. Australian Land Rover enthusiasts Alex Massey and Michael Bishop rediscovered Goddard, by chance living and still working in Brisbane during 2009.

About the Author

Michael Bishop is an Australian who has been driving and collecting Land Rovers since he was a teenager in Melbourne. He has collected and restored many of the rare early models. His interest in the early models led to him researching the history of the Rover and how the car evolved technically in the first years of its development. This research led to him writing articles about his findings in club and classic car magazines. He was one of the first to publish Land Rover technical articles on the Internet in the 1990s, and his passion for motoring goes well beyond his own area of expertise.

Links

Michael Bishop's Land Rover News and History and Blog

They Found our Engineer Facebook Page

Buy They Found our Engineer online at Authorhouse

Buy They Found our Engineer online at Amazon

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TASMANIA SOUTH EAST & WEST COAST

sg-brown — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:54:14 +1000

Start: 27 Dec 2011 - 09:00

End: 13 Jan 2012 - 16:00

Start: Tuesday 27 Dec @ Coles Bay / Freycinet Peninsula

End: Friday 13 Jan at Cradle Mtn (start and end points can be a bit flexible if you can't make the whole trip...but preference will be given to people that can make all or most of the trip)

Trip Classification: Easy to Medium standard with some harder sections, weather dependant of course.

This is off road trailer and family friendly. There will be some 4wd trips run along the West Coast beaches, which can be unpredictably dangerous at times. A couple of vehicles per year are lost to quicksand. We will take precautions, but there remains some risk still.

Fuel: No excessive distances between fuel stops.

Water and Supply: Available at many stops. See detailed itinerary. 3 days maximum time between (limited) supermarket opportunities.

Meeting Place: You can either join us at Freycinet on the 27th, or further along the itinerary. Note that the itinerary might vary according to the weather conditions at the time.

Detailed Itinerary: Gareth can send you a draft detailed itinerary, but it currently goes something like this:

Freycinet & Tasman Peninsula - (optional Bruny Is) on the South East Coast from 27-31 Dec. Emphasis on walking, fishing and snorkelling and kayaking opportunities. New Years Eve and the Food and Wine Festival in Hobart. Up to Queenstown for some inland rainforest and mountain drives, then across to the rugged West Coast (Granville Harbour surrounds and Sandy Cape surrounds) for a few days coastal driving. In the middle we might stop in at Savage River (middle of the Tarkine Wilderness, the largest temperate rainforest in the Southern Hemisphere, ex-mining town, now a ghost town, revegetated 15 years ago), to try to find the site of the home I grew up in. The trip will then move across to Cradle Mtn for some day bushwalking. We'll have 2-3 nights at each location, and the aim will be to strike a balance between "active" activities and driving days.

Alternative Routes: If the weather is looking very bad on the West Coast, we'll likely spend longer in the South East, and maybe move up to the North East instead.

Vehicle and Equipment: Vehicle's to be in sound mechanical condition. The weather can be unpredictable, so please make sure you have suitable clothing and camping equipment. West Coast in particular can be cold and windy. Snorkel advisable on vehicle.

Note that camping sites on the West Coast sections have no facilities, so camping shower might be a good option. We'll be taking along our own drop toilet and a privacy tarp. Paint protection is a good idea if you're precious about your paintwork. Many Tassie tracks are 3/4 the width of the average vehicle!

Recovery Gear: Snatchem strap (extra long could be worthwhile...), shackles, winch if you have one. Long Handle spade. Traction aids (eg Max Trax) if you have them.

Tyres: Good tyres are important, since we'll be a couple of days drive from good tyre repair or replacement options. Some tracks have sharp rocks after sand sections, so tyre wall damage is a distinct possibility.

Communication: UHF radio, channel 15. Very patchy phone coverage in many Tas locations, especially if you aren't with Telstra.

Maps: A long list of Tasmaps. Options aren't fantastic in this regard.

Convoy limit: 6 vehicles

Trip Leaders: Gareth Brown

Enquiries: email Gareth: sg-brown@bigpond.com

Signups: Members please log in and use the link below to signup. You can also sign up via email to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au. Or email Gareth directly.

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Leichardt Revisited: North Qld to NT

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:35:43 +1000

Start: 4 Aug 2012 - 00:00

End: 1 Sep 2012 - 23:59

Ross Gardiner (Qld member) is running a joint trip with Nissan Club to revisit Leichardt's exploration.

details are in attached PDF If you are interested please register..

Ross needs to know numbers by 30/10/2011

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Walhalla-Thomson Area Hard Trip

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:27:37 +1000

Start: 8 Oct 2011 - 00:00

End: 9 Oct 2011 - 23:59

I plan to visit some of the tracks in the area north of Walhalla, including some of the Deep Creek tracks.

Vehicles will need to bring enough supplies for the weekend as Saturday night camp will be in the bush depending on progress during the day.

Trip Standard – Hard

Trip Limit – 6 cars total

Fuel – Full tank at Moe

Meeting Place – Walhalla 9am Saturday. At the car park on the left in the Main Street.

Vehicle – Must be in sound condition. Mud tyres Front And Rear recovery points Well equipped recovery kit (winching may be needed depending on weather)

Radio – UHF Channel 15

Maps – If required Rooftops Walhalla-Licola Forest Activities & Rooftops Jamieson-Licola should cover everything.

Camping overnight, so need camping equipment and supplies.

Stuart Sheppard

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RRCV Iconic Trip - Cup weekend: Licola to Hotham

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:37:37 +1000

Start: 29 Oct 2011 - 00:00

End: 1 Nov 2011 - 23:59

For the past few years Ross Dean has run this iconic trip and it is on again in 2011.

Starting at Licola and ending at Mt Hotham this trip presents club members with the opportunity to experience some of the best that the Victorian High Country has to offer. The route travelled and camp sites visited can vary from year to year, depending on weather and other circumstances. Regular places visited include, Mt Wellington, Millers Hut, Wonnangatta River, Talbotville, Blue Rag Track (this is a highlight).

Trip Standard is Medium (if wet, can be hard in places)

Equipment: Well maintained vehicle with low range, well shod All Terrain tyres, standard recovery gear (snatch strap, shackles, shovel etc) plus extras. Camping gear and food/water provisions for 3 nights. UHF Radio.

Fuel - full tank ex Licola. Petrol vehicles are advised to carry extra fuel as there is no fuel available at Mt Hotham - next stop is Harrietville. Return trip is generally via Harrietville, Bright, Myrtleford.

Weather - It's Victorian High Country - expect the best or the worst. (Some trips have seen late snow falls).

Limit - 6 vehicles, due to limited camping site availability

Contact Ross Dean for more details: 98873109

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LROCV - Pink Lamb & Taltarni Red Wine Mk7 ,2011 - Wonnangatta Cup Weekend

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:32:00 +1000

Start: 29 Oct 2011 - 00:00

End: 1 Nov 2011 - 23:59

RRCV members have been invited to join Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria (LROCV) in the following event:

Invitation to the committee and members of the Range Rover Fourwheel Drive Club, to attend upcoming event

Title : Pink Lamb& Red Wine (c) Mk7, In Wonnangatta Valley

Date Melbourne Cup Week ,
From Saturday October 29 to Tuesday November 1st ,2011

Meeting point is
Foodworks Store Car Park Myrtleford ,
Saturday October 29 @ (9.30 AM Sharp, trip briefing, for 10am Sharp Departure .

Trip Subject Matter:
This is a LROCV Social event ( No Limit on Convoy Numbers )
A Wonnangatta base camp , Wonnangatta flats , beside the Wonanngatta river .
Cooking pink lamb in camp ovens, and matching to your favorite red wine label .
Wind-Down, and relax , do as little as you like!
OR
Wind-UP, and do as much 4wd activity as you like .

Partners:
Wine Producer /Sponsor www.taltarni.com.au
Media Photographer Journalist TBA .

If an RRCV club member is interested in attending then please sign up.

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Great Aussie Camp Out

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:27:51 +1000

Start: 15 Oct 2011 - 00:00

End: 15 Oct 2011 - 23:59

The Great Aussie Camp Out is back.

After the huge success of thousands of people participating in the experience of camping out for a night under the stars in 2010, The Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) returns on Saturday 15 October 2011.

We surround ourselves today with so much clutter and technology that sometimes it is essential that we take a step back and connect with the simple things in life and what a better way for us all to do so than spend a night out camping.

In the last quarter of a century we have cushioned ourselves away from the natural environment, especially with our children. We are spending more time indoors in front of the television and computers and we are forgetting how to connect with our natural world.

So, camp in your backyard, on a river bank, at a campsite, Caravan Park, on a farm, in one of the hundreds of National Parks - in fact almost anywhere you feel like! No camp site is too big or small to spend the night camping out and just having fun with family, friends or just about anyone you can possibly think of. GACO will again bring thousands of Australians (and visitors) to share in the wonderful experience of camping. We may even break the Guinness Book of Records for the most people camped out for a night!

To join or organise a camp out with friends, family, clubs, community groups or work colleagues on Saturday 15 October 2011 in this free Australia-wide outdoor annual event, register FREE at www.greataussiecampout.org.au Win prizes. Activities, games, recipes and much more! Have fun. Here we can also help you to plan your camp and with great tips, resources and ideas to keep you busy all night long.

Great Aussie Camp Out: ‘Getting more people outdoors more often’

RRCV Club members can arrange their own group involving family members, or get a group of club members together, or if you are interested in joining a club event then just register.

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Cup Weekend - Camp Host opportunities

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:12:32 +1000

Start: 29 Oct 2011 - 00:00

End: 1 Nov 2011 - 23:59

A message from FWDV: If there is any interest from Club members in running a camp host event then please register your name or contact one of the committee members:

Hello President’s, Secretary’s and Delegate’s,
Please consider conducting a Camp Host event for the upcoming Melbourne Cup weekend, at one of the sites listed on the attached form which has not yet been booked.

As you will see, there are quite a number of sites open to us for use, some regular sites along with some relatively new sites which have been offered and included in the list. We are continually working with the DSE and PV Rangers trying to branch out into new areas, so if you have a particular favourite location which has a worthwhile traffic flow, please let us know and we will endeavour to add it to our growing list.
I look forward to your positive replies in this case as the time is slipping away and the Melbourne Cup weekend will be on us before we know it.
Regards,
Wayne Hevey
Projects & Events Manager
Four Wheel Drive Victoria

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Celebrating 30 Years of Running Trips

KenArchie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:07:33 +1000

Start: 4 Nov 2011 - 00:00

End: 6 Nov 2011 - 23:59

After joining the Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria in 1976, John Hasler commenced running 4WD club trips for the LROCV in 1981 with a trip featuring the Walhalla Railway. As John’s 4WD network grew he subsequently joined the Range Rover Club of Australia, Victoria Branch, Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria and the Victorian Mobile Landcare Group.

Organising over 200 club trips in these 30 years, travelling with many hundreds of club members and their families, he has visited mountains and rivers, goldfields and beaches, observed regeneration after bushfires and whales at play, traversed the Australian Alps and the Blue Mountains, explored limestone caves and stood on the tops of remote mountains, inspected volcanoes and camped in the snow, marveled at the elusive Australian fauna, travelled the Canning Stock Route and traversed the Simpson Desert many times, followed in the steps of Burke and Wills, investigated Australia’s history, crossed Australia from West to East with Mike and Margie Leyland, photographed (probably) millions of Australian plants and flowers, inspected remote ruins and explored the forests and deserts looking for relics of years gone by.

To commemorate three decades of 4WD club journeys we invite past participants of trips, fellow club members, fellow driver training instructors and other club members associated with Four Wheel Drive Victoria and FWDV Associate members to celebrate these trips and all other trip leaders with us.

Where

Base Camp at the Wonnangatta Caravan Park (5140 1265) at Waterford near Dargo.

Dargo is 348 Kms from Melbourne.

When and What

Arriving from Friday 4th November 2011 and departing on Sunday 6th November 2011.

Base camp at the Wonnangatta Caravan Park (book your own site directly by calling 5140 1265 and mentioning our event). There is a limit of 200 people at the Park.
Note: Park requirements of no animals, no children on motorbikes or unregistered motorbikes, bring your own drinking water, Gates and office are closed at 9.00pm on the Friday evening and Office is closed at 7.00pm on the Saturday evening.

Alternatively organise your own fixed accommodation in Dargo.

There will be a variety of day trips organised on the Saturday and Sunday and a long table dinner (BYO everything) in the Park on the Saturday evening. If the weather is warm bring your bathers for a swim in the river.

Required

If you will be participating in trips please bring your dual range, high clearance 4WD with all-terrain or mud terrain tyres and rated tow points, UHF Radio, recovery gear including snatch strap and 2 rated shackles. There may be river crossings on your trip so please equip your vehicle suitably with a snorkel and radiator blind. Medium level trips will require proficiency level driver training.

Van, camper trailer, tent, swag or tarp. The park has some powered sites.

Camping and cooking gear, tables, chairs, all food, water, beverages, bicycles
Supplies and fuel are available in Dargo and some basic necessities such as soft drinks, ice creams and fuel are available at the park.

Fuel
Full tank from Dargo

Event organisers: John and Prue Hasler
Bookings: p.thwait@bigpond.net.au
(03) 5975 7350 (leave a message)
PO Box 811, Mornington, Vic. 3931

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FWDV Brief Sheet - August 2011

web_admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:04:00 +1000

See attached brief sheet from FWDV. In this issue:

World Ranger Day
4WD Victoria Board Members Required
Camp Host
Mt Skene Road Closure
National 4x4 Show - Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
Leisurefest - Sandown Racecourse

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GME 80 Channel Upgrade Instructions

web_admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:14:16 +1000

Peter Dwyer from Telstat came to the June General Meeting and gave us a great update about the 80 channel UHF rollout. He showed us the new 80 channel units from both GME and Uniden and recounted first hand experience with a mix of 40 and 80 channel radios on a trip convoy.

Peter let us know that certain GME 40 channel models can be upgraded to 80 channels - some self upgraded and some through a dealer, such as Telstat, for low cost. GME have published information about the models and process on their website at http://www.gme.net.au/news/2011/05/31/80-channel-upgrade-instructions/32

There is some great info for powners of recent model GME radios:

The ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) have recently released a new class licence allowing UHF CB radios to operate on a new 80 channel narrow band standard.

In December 2010, in preparation for this new standard, GME began building UHF CB radios that complied with both the original 40 channel wideband standard and the new 80 channel narrowband standard. This allowed customers to purchase ‘future proofed’ 40 channel radios prior to the release of the new standard that could be switched to the new 80 channel standard once it was mandated. As of June, 2011, owners of compatible radios can now operate on the new 80 channel narrow band channels.

GME radios that are 80-channel compatible can be easily identified by an ’80 Channel Upgradable’ sticker on the packaging and by the following serial number prefixes.

More...

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Lake Eyre, Birdsville/Big Red and Corner Country Meander

web_admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:03:09 +1000

Start: 2 Oct 2011 - 08:30

End: 13 Oct 2011 - 09:00

This is a leisurely 13 day meander, including the return journeys from Melbourne, taking in good outback driving on iconic tracks (Oodnadatta, Birdsville, Cordillo Downs) and once in a lifetime opportunity to see Lake Eyre in flood and desert in bloom as well as the history of Burke and Wills. It is designed to allow time to explore each stop and take in some camping grounds with toilets and hot shower facilities, not to mention a few iconic pubs.

LAKE EYRE, BIRDSVILLE/BIG RED CHALLENGE & CORNER COUNTRY MEANDER

Start: Sunday 2 Oct 2011 – 0830 from Melbourne (Or meet us in Mildura 3 Oct – 0830)

End: Thursday 13 Oct 2001 – 0900 @ Woomera (Thursday & Friday 14 Oct – return to Melbourne)

Organisers: Winston Chong & Viv Chopping

Trip Classification: Easy to Medium standard with some harder sections, weather dependant of course. This is off road trailer / camper van friendly.

Cooper Creek Ferry. If we need to cross Cooper Creek (147 km north of Marree) on the Birdsville Track by Ferry, note conditions for trailers @ SA Govt website.

Fuel: Longest distance without fuel stop is from Innamincka to Birdsville (417 km)

Water and Supply: Available at many stops. See detailed itinerary.

Meeting Place: You can either join us in Melbourne on 2 Oct (place to be decided) or meet us at the Mildura camping ground on Oct 3.

Detail Itinerary: Winston and Viv have the detailed itinerary on a spreadsheet if anyone is interested. We will email it to you.

Departing Mildura, we will visit Broken Hill with its many attractions including Silverton (Mad Max Country) and the Living Desert.

Driving into Corner Country, we will see reminders of Burke and Will’s disastrous expedition at Depot Glen, Poole's grave, Sturt's Cairn on Mount Poole, Burke's and Wills Graves, Nappa Merrie, and the Dig Tree. Other features include the Moomba Fields and Dog Fence.

At Birdsville, we will camp for 2 nights and organise a Big Red challenge! This will provide a glimpse of the Simpson Desert, but as we are not going further in, there is no need for a desert pass.

Lake Eyre has only filled with water 3 times in the last 150 years. This is once in a life time opportunity. Going to the Lake via the Oodnadatta Track, we will visit and camp near Lake Eyre South, and then drive via William Creek and camp in Haligan Bay, Lake Eyre North. This is the best vantage point from the ground.

On the way back, we will visit Roxby Downs, Adamooka and Woomera. Then back to Melbourne.

Alternative Routes: If the tracks North of Innamincka are still flooded by October, the alternative is to divert via the Strzelecki Track to Lyndhurst, bypassing Birdsville and onto Lake Eyre.

Vehicle and Equipment: Vehicle's to be in sound mechanical condition, i.e.: batteries, starter motor and driveline. The weather can be unpredictable, so please make sure you have suitable clothing and camping equipment. Please carry food and water for the trip, and don’t forget your favourite bottle of wine. Many iconic pubs along the route for lunch/dinner.

Recovery Gear: Snatchem strap, shackles, winch if you have one and a sense of humour. Long Handle spade. Traction aids (eg Max Trax) if you have them

Tyres: Good tyres are important. Consider 2 spares. Sand Flags.

Communication: UHF radio, channel 15. There should be one Satellite phone and/or HF radio and/or EPIRB amongst the group

Maps: Hema Great Desert Maps or equivalent. GPS.

Convoy limit: 6 vehicles.

Trip Leaders: WInston & Diedre Chong

Enquiries: email to Winston Chong or Viv Chopping

Signups: Members please log in and use the link below to signup. You can also sign up via email to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au.

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Butcher Country

web_admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:15:04 +1000

Start: 11 Jun 2011 - 00:00

End: 13 Jun 2011 - 16:00

Butcher Country has become a RRCV Queen’s Birthday weekend tradition. Not just because the tracks close after this weekend, or that the river levels are coming up after the summer, but because the Howitt High Plains are likely to be dusted with snow. This year, a landslip between Howitt Road and King Billy that may cause a diversion, but otherwise traditions will prevail! Two nights under canvas, with the occasional modest cooking fire.

This is the last chance to see some of the best country that Victoria has to offer prior to the seasonal road closures.

Meeting place: Licola general store and campground - 9.00 am Saturday June 11th. Ross will camp Friday night at the Licola campground, others are welcome to do the same.

Trip standard: Medium - All Terrain tyres and snatch strap required.

Fuel: Full tanks at Licola. LPG not available.

Clothing: Be prepared for hot and quite cold conditions.

Itinerary: Saturday around Licola. Sunday just below the snow line of the Howitt High Plains. Two nights bush camping, finishing in Mansfield on Monday afternoon.

Convoy limit: Eight vehicles, due to the limitation of tent space at the mid point of our trip.

Trip leader: Ross Dean

Signups & more information: Members please log in and use the link below to signup. You can also sign up via email to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au. Enquiries to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au.

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Wyperfeld Wander – Easter/Anzac Day

web_admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:48:38 +1000

Start: 22 Apr 2011 - 11:00

End: 26 Apr 2011 - 11:00

Explore the sandy tracks and points of interest in the Wyperfeld National Park on Friday & Saturday, with the Big Desert State Forest and hopefully part of the Border Track/Ngarkat Conservation Park In SA on the agenda for Sunday & Monday.

Trip Start:: Hopetoun, Good Friday morning (22 April) at 11am (approx 430km from Melbourne)

Finish: Mid-late morning on Anzac Day holiday Tuesday 26 April – probably somewhere near Nhill allowing easy trip back to Melbourne by Tuesday night

Trip Standard: Should be easy to medium unless there is significant rain beforehand. All Terrain tyres preferred but not essential. Camper trailers welcome.

Trip plan: After setting up camp by Friday lunchtime we plan to explore the sandy tracks and points of interest in the Wyperfeld National Park on Friday & Saturday, with the Big Desert State Forest and hopefully part of the Border Track/Ngarkat Conservation Park In SA on the agenda for Sunday & Monday. We will set up camp on Thursday night out of Hopetoun and use this as a base camp for Friday & Saturday nights, and then probably move camp to a spot further west for Sunday & Monday nights. Others are welcome to join us on Thursday night – let us know and we will arrange a rendezvous point on Thursday afternoon.

Special requirements:

Self sufficient for food (including Easter Eggs!), water and bush camping for the 5 days as restocking opportunities are uncertain.
Ensure fuel tanks as kept topped up on the way to the meeting point as local fuel station/s may not be open on Good Friday. A refuel opportunity will be planned for those needing it, maybe by way of a side trip to Pinnaroo in SA. We will check on opening hours etc and circulate the info to participants along with some details on likely travel distances.
Tyre pump

Convoy limit: 6 vehicles

Trip Leaders: Karen & Chris Brown

Signups: Members - please login and sign up using the link below. Or, email the Trip Coordinator at trips@rangeroverclub.org.au. More info from available from Karen and Chris.

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Kogan GPS's cheap - build a poor mans Hema Navigator

web_admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:34:20 +1000

I received an email from Kogan today, telling me their 6 inch GPSs are on special for the next two days. $149 until midnight thrusday 7 April. This is about $30 or $40 below normal price. Info here:

http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/kogan-EziNavG6-gps-6-bluetooth-2gb-memory/

These gadgets are very good installing and running OziExplorer. You simply install Oz and your maps on the Micro SD card and activate Ozi from the GPS's menu. I will be putting an article in Torque about how to do it - and it is much simpler than many other GPSs as there is no "hacking" involved.

If you are running Ozi on an old PDA (most PDAs are old by now) this is a good opportunity to upgrade.

Two comments. The street nav is not the best I have used and the screen is a bit subject to glare. The first is not much of an issue, as i use it for Ozi. And, the second is dealt with by making a plastic shade.

Another comment: The fact that it is on special probably means there is a new model coming out. The new model will probably be better - but it wont be this cheap!

Watch for my article in the next issue of Torque. And, will bring the unit in to the next club night. There is a pic below showing my unit running Ozi with the Melb 250K map on it.

cheers
steve

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Northern Flinders Ranges

web_admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:12:23 +1000

Start: 19 Apr 2011 - 00:00

End: 24 Apr 2011 - 14:00

NORTHERN FLINDERS RANGES TRIP, and surrounds.

The trip will include Copper Mine Ruins, Gammon Ranges National Park and Arkaroola. Some camping and tracks will be on private land so there will be fees. Most camping will be with limited facilities or bush camping. Please bring food and water for the whole trip. Spare tyres, repair kit and recovery gear are essential.

Start: Tuesday 19 April 2011 – 8:00 am
End: Sunday 24 April – 2:00 pm

Trip Leaders: Bill Perrin and Andrew Ramsden

Trip Classification: Easy, Medium with some difficult, rocky steep sections.

Meeting Place: Warraweena Conservation Park, approx. 50 kms east of Beltana Roadhouse.

Fuel: Available at Beltana Roadhouse, Leigh Creek & Arkaroola Village.

Communication: UHF radio

Maps: HEMA Flinders Ranges

Convoy Limit: Six vehicles.

Enquiries: Bill Perrin and Andrew Ramsden

Signups: Members - please login and sign up using the link below. Or, email the Trip Coordinator at trips@rangeroverclub.org.au. More info from available from Bill and Andrew.

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Rutherglen Winery Trip

web_admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:36:02 +1100

Start: 21 May 2011 - 00:45

End: 22 May 2011 - 14:00

Rutherglen was first established in the 1860’s for gold mining. But in the end it was a case of the gold rush giving way to the grape rush. On this trip we will be looking for liquid gold...

Directions: from Hume Freeway take Corowa exit, follow signs to Rutherglen. When you meet the Murray Valley Highway, turn right into Rutherglen (3 hours from Melbourne).

Meeting Place: Wine Village car park at 9.45am for a 10.00 am departure, Saturday 21 May.

Itinerary:
On Saturday we may follow the Murray River via tracks (depending of state of tracks due to recent flooding) to visit and tour wineries. Sunday morning more wine tasting, possible visit to a working winery before finishing at lunch time.

Trip Standard: easy unless wet

Accommodation:
you will need to make your own reservations and accommodation arrangements. Some numbers to help

Wine Village Motel 02 6032 9900 (16, 1 spa) (Bruce & Jan staying here)
Motel Woongarra 02 6032 9588 (12)
Walkabout Motor Inn 02 6032 9572 (8, 2 spa, 1 cabin)
Rutherglen Motor Inn 02 6032 9776 (15)
Poachers Paradise 02 6032 7373 (8 motel, 2 spa, 2 family)
Vineyards at Tuileries 02 6032 9033 (9 units with spa)
Rutherglen Caravan Park 02 6032 8577

Or - www.rutherglenvic.com/accommodation/default.asp

Food:

Optional Friday evening meal for those early enough will be organised.
Saturday lunch: provide your own picnic lunch or BBQ available.
Tuileries Restaurant will be booked for Saturday night dinner. It is walking distance from all accommodation. Fully licensed and BYO (corkage fee will apply). $55 a head for generous choice of fixed menu, optional wine buffet $22.50 a head
We will finish after lunch on Sunday in Rutherglen so you'll have lots of choice...

Feel free to organise meals to suit your individual requirements. At/by May club meeting exact numbers needed for Tuileries Sat dinner.

Water: plenty of grape juice in any one of 18 wineries to supplement hard local water

Clothing: neat casual dress for Tuileries Restaurant.

Equipment: spares & recovery equipment including snatchem strap and front & rear towing points.

Communication: UHF ch 15.

Convoy Limit: unlimited with possible restriction for Murray River track if wet.

Trip Leaders: Bruce and Jan Bloomfield

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Members please log in and use the link below to signup. You can also sign up via the Trip Book or by email to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au. Enquiries to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au.

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Trip Planning Night

web_admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:50 +1100

Start: 15 Feb 2011 - 19:30

POSTPONED - New date to be advised

This Trip Planning will focus on helping Trip leaders and potential Trip Leaders get their trip on the road. We'll cover the things that need to be done prior to a trip, what should happen on the trip and any follow ups. We'll also look at how the club website works and how Trip Leaders can use it to promote a trip, manage sign-ups and communication with people on their trip. We will also have a big focus on getting some trips on the calendar for the next three to four months.

Sausages will be on the barbeque at 6.30 pm, and the Trip Planning session will start at 7:30 pm.

At: Beaumont Tiles, corner of Taylors and Abbotts Road, Dandenong South (enter from Taylors Road). (See map below)

Signups: log in and use the link below, or email to web_admin@rangeroverclub.org,au. Any queries to web_admin@rangeroverclub.org.au

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20th Anniversary of the Discovery in Australia, Blue Mountains

web_admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:20:34 +1100

Start: 26 Feb 2011 - 00:00

End: 27 Feb 2011 - 16:00

Our colleagues at the RRCNSW have invited any RRCV members in the Blue Mountains in late Feb to join them in at a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Disco... Details are below - please contact Ian Baseby on vp@rangeroverclubnsw.asn.au if you have queries or to register.

RANGE ROVER CLUB of AUSTRALIA (NSW) Ltd
invites you to the

20th Anniversary of the Land Rover Discovery in Australia

at Paxina, near Capertee, NSW

26 - 27th February 2011

The Land Rover Discovery was launched to the Australian general public at the Melbourne Motor Show on February 27th, 1991. To celebrate 10 years of Land Rover Discovery in Australia in 2001, the Range Rover Club of NSW organised a very successful dinner at Dinner Plain in the Victorian High Country. This year we will celebrate under the stars closer to home at Paxina, near Capertee, courtesy of Club members Patrick and Margaret Sutcliffe.

The weekend will be a casual affair with camping for tents, swags, and campervans. Sorry, the entry track is not suitable for full caravans. You can arrive any time Saturday morning and leave as you wish on Sunday. A mud map is attached.

This weekend is for all Land Rover Discovery owners and those who wish they were. So whatever you drive, come along if you appreciate the finer points of the Discovery. Members of all Land Rover Clubs are invited to attend.

If you are coming, please register with Ian Baseby with number of people present in your party at vp@rangeroverclubnsw.asn.au. Please forward this on to anyone who may be interested in attending. There is no limit, but people must register to enable us to allocate space.

VENUE
Travel to Lithgow then take the main road to Mudgee. Upon arrival at Capertee (about ½ hour from Lithgow) turn right at Glen Davis Road, just after the service station towards Glen Davis. Travel 14 kms until you reach Paxina on the left side of the road half way down a long hill. Enter the gate (please close it) then follow the gravel track and take either the short track, turn left just before the homestead down to the valley, or the long track (better for campervans etc) past the homestead and sheds, out along the ridge and follow a rocky track in a wide left arc down to the valley.

TIME
The event is officially Saturday and Sunday only. If however you wish to arrive on Friday, please contact Ian Baseby at vp@rangeroverclubnsw.asn.au to make arrangements.

FACILITIES
Only two long drop toilets. Bring toilet paper.

WHAT TO BRING
You must be self sufficient. Bring warm clothing, a tarpaulin or similar in case it rains, your camping gear, food and drinking water. There will be a fire with plenty of coals for a camp oven. Don’t forget the camera with batteries or charger.

TRIPS
There are a couple of interesting short trips in the area with one leaving at 1.30pm on Saturday and the other on Sunday morning.

THE CELEBRATION
It is intended on Saturday night to toast the Land Rover Discovery with a glass of champagne. Bring your own glass or mug but the champagne will be supplied. We would like Saturday night dinner to be a Camp Oven cookout. Fire restrictions willing we will have a fire with coals. For that to be successful you will have completed your cooking by 7.00pm and have it ready to be served after the formal part of the evening. It will be great if everyone can eat at the same time because we will arrange tables around the campfire. The stars are spectacular at Paxina because there is no surrounding light.

COMMUNICATION
Your mobile phone will not work at the campsite. Climb a nearby mountain and it might. But we are only 14 kms from Capertee. We operate on UHF Channel 19.

CAMPERTRAILERS etc – welcome.

The committee looks forward to seeing you there.

Members

Things are ***OK in Tallarook

Phill Jane OOU309 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:45:46 +1100

Start: 6 Feb 2011 - 00:00

End: 6 Feb 2011 - 17:00

The Tallarook State Forest is an area of 5100 hectares, quite heavily timbered with a network of tracks of different difficulties. It is north of Melbourne, just south of Seymour. From certain vantage points one can see the Goulburn River.

Trip Leaders Phill & Jane Collyer

Trip Standard : Easy to Medium – please ensure you bring your snatchem straps and shackles. There may be some challenging bits!

Fuel – full tank ex-Melbourne will suffice

Maps – Strath Creek 7923-4-2 (1:25000), Reedy Creek 7923-3-1 (1:25000) (Note it is a while since we have been to Tallarook SF - there are most likely some more up to date maps)

Food & water – bring your own picnic lunch, morning and afternoon teas. Bring your own water or other refreshments.

Clothing – It may rain or it can be fine (hey we’re not far from Melbourne and it has been a crazy summer thus far), so please bring appropriate clothing (including hats, sunscreen and insect repellant).

Communications – the convoy will be using UHF, channel 10.

Other – very few of our stops will have toilet facilities (if any), so bring your toilet shovel.

Meeting Point – Broadford, 74 km north of Melbourne, just off the Hume Hwy. We will meet at the Lions Park just before you cross over the creek (before you get to the pub). Mobile telephone reception may not be reliable – if you look like running late, please call our mobile (0407 096 294) by 8:45am. Please be there ready to leave by 9am. For those that are early, the township has a very nice bakery that also serves coffees etc.

Itinerary – Expect to let your tyres down appropriately. We have some ideas about where to go but we have not had time to survey the trip before the day and depending on rains etc, we may not attempt some tracks. Broadly the plan is to visit areas of the Tallarook State Forest - if time allows, we may also visit some areas of the Mt Disappointment State Forest.

Vehicle should be in good mechanical order.

Equipment – please bring your snatchem strap and shackles. Essential of course is a sense of humour and fun !-)

Admin

Wombat Wanderings

Phill Jane OOU309 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:16:50 +1100

Start: 30 Jan 2011 - 09:00

End: 30 Jan 2011 - 17:00

The Wombat State Forest is an old logging and mining area which has interesting scenery and a variety of tracks.

We have not been to the Wombat State Forest for 2 years – there has been no time to survey this trip. One thing is that it is nearly always wet when in this area and given Victoria’s summer thus far, tracks could be wet in places. Make sure you have your recovery gear - minimum is a snatch strap and rated shackles. Toilets are few so be prepared for bush toilets.

Please bring your morning tea and a picnic lunch.

Trip Leaders Phill & Jane Collyer

Meeting Time & Place    BP Service Station on the Western Freeway (south side), after Pykes Reservoir, before Ballan at 9:00am (fuel and breakfast available) - this is about an hour from Melbourne (if you get to Ballarat, then you have missed it). If refuelling or having breakfast, please allow enough time to be ready to depart at 9am.

Radio    UHF Channel 10

Maps    Wombat SF 4WD Touring Guide, VicMaps Bullarto 7723-3-2 (1:25,000), VicMaps Trentham 7723-2-3 (1:25,000)

Essentials    Vehicle in sound mechanical condition; full tank ex-Melbourne; recovery gear as mentioned above.

Clothing The Wombat SF can be hot or cool - please ensure you bring clothing that suits and include insect repellant and sunscreen.

Admin

Disco 2 spares

KenArchie — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:51:04 +1100

Now that I have sold my Disco 2 I have no need for the following:

Cargo Barrier that was custom built to fit behind the drivers' seat. Also comes with a timber floor if you want to remove the rear seats for extra storage on long trips.

Storage unit with fridge slide & 2 drawers. a home made job, but very robust & quite light - easy to get in & out as needed

If you are interested in any of the above then give me a call and we can negotiate a suitable price.

Cheers,
Ken Archibald
0438 530706

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Range Rover Day - RRCV Volunteers needed

web_admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:44:49 +1100

Start: 13 Nov 2010 - 00:00

End: 13 Nov 2010 - 17:00

A key part of the Range Rover 40th Birthday celebrations is the "Range Rover Day" Show and Concours d'Elegance at Como Park North on Saturday 13 November. The show will have all Range Rover models on display and will feature the new Range Rover Evoque, direct from the Sydney Motor Show.

We need lots of volunteeers from the club to help us with activities on the day. We will need help with set up from 8.00 am, help with marshalling and parking cars, help with the club Sausage Sizzle, in the club tent and with cleanup at the end of the day.

Members who are participating in the weekend (and may even have a car on show) will be able to help during the day, as well as other members who will be in Melbourne on the weekend and can spare the club a couple of hours.

It's a great opportunity to come and see what should be an impressive show of classic, new, special and yet to be released Range Rovers.

If you can help please let us know, by email to web_admin@rangeroverclub.org.au or by logging in and signing up using the link below. If you have a preferred part of the day please add that to the comments.

Members

Back to the Snowy River - Cup Weekend

web_admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:17:39 +1100

Start: 30 Oct 2010 - 00:30

End: 2 Nov 2010 - 16:00

The Ramsdens and Perrins will be going back to the Snowy River area on Cup weekend to finish off their Easter trip – which had to be abandoned on the last day after too many punctures. The itinerary will include ‘The Playgrounds’ (the Cobberas trail and Ingeegoodbee track), but beyond that nothing has been worked out. We will probably just improvise when we are there – maybe the Bowen Trail +/- Mt Tingeringay.

There will be some challenging driving with steep, loose climbs and descents - if its dry. If its going to be wet, we may need to stay home! If anyone would like to take pot luck and come along, we would be very happy to have up to three other cars join us. Expect some spectacular scenery, fun driving, bush camping… and having to make do …

Meeting Place: We will be staying at the Rosedale Hotel(188km from Melbourne) on the Friday night – join us if you wish – or meet up on Saturday morning at 08:30.

Trip Standard: Medium to hard depending on weather conditions. All terrain tyres, snatch’em strap and shackles are essential. The trip won’t be suitable for camper trailers.

Fuel: We will fuel up on route in Omeo – this will have to last the whole weekend unless the garage in Seldom Seen happens to open.

Clothing: Be prepared for a variety of weather – including wet and cold conditions.

Camping: Expect to bush camp.

Convoy limit: Camping spaces may be limited so the convoy will be restricted to a maximum of five vehicles.

Trip leaders and TEC

Trip leaders: Andy Ramsden and Bill Perrin

Tail end Charlies: Melanie Ramsden and Julie Perrin

Booking: Essential – given the short notice, please call Andy or Melanie Ramsden. (Melanie's phone numbner is in Torque.)

Members

Dargo Waterford 2011

Phill Jane OOU309 — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:27:08 +1100

Start: 11 Mar 2011 - 17:00

End: 14 Mar 2011 - 14:00

This is a Base Camp for 3 nights. The Dargo area has some great sites with spectacular views and intereesting tracks to get to those sites. The area is an old gold mining area and has much history.

Trip Classification:       Medium
Vehicle Limit:                None. This trip will cater for large numbers.
Trip Distance:               Dargo is approximately 4 hours from Melbourne.
Fuel Requirements:      Fuel on way and fuel available at Base Camp (no LPG)
Meeting place:              Base Camp “Wonangatta Caravan Park”

Please try to arrive anytime on Friday 11th or before 9 am Saturday 12th at Wonangatta Caravan Park, at Waterford 10km BEFORE Dargo. Cross Wonangatta River on narrow concrete bridge, look for Caravan Park and Fuel Station on left less than l km past bridge. Vic Roads Map 83E2.

BOOK IN AND PAY AS YOU ARRIVE IF OFFICE IS OPEN.

In the Park, follow the RRCV signs – Phill and Jane will be there to meet you.

Essentials: Vehicles in sound condition, basic recovery gear, spares and good tyres. Hat, torch, good footwear, warm clothes (cold nights), swimmers, NAME TAGS, kids bikes. Simple, “on the move” lunches, food for 3 days, drinking water and port.

DO NOT bring: Pets, firearms, or motorbikes.

Radio: UHF CHANNEL 10
Maps: If required, “Rooftop Dargo-Wonnangatta Adventure”, or “BushMaps VMTC Crooked River- Dargo”, or VicMap: “Crooked River-Steve 8323-S” available at the Melbourne Map Centre.

TRIP NOTES:
This is a Base Camp for 3 nights: Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Bring your own tent, camper or caravan. Some on-site vans are available as is a cabin if you are quick. If you wish to come early or stay longer please let Phill know and he will notify the proprietors.
Dargo is approached via Princes Highway through Sale & Stratford. Approx. 23 km past Stratford turn to Fembank, follow signs to Dargo. Take care on Dargo road especially if towing.
Several Trips will take place each day and return to base.
It is planned to have the SPIT ROAST DINNER on the Saturday night - costs to be confirmed. This has been a very popular part of the weekend and Bookings for the Dinner will be essential.
The Annual Cricket Match – “The Rovers versus the Rabble” - takes place on Sunday afternoon. More details of trips and the weekend programme in coming editions of Torque.
Park Amenities are hot showers, toilets, pwd. sites, gas BBQ, fuel, basic stores, good swimming in Wonangatta River.

Bookings: Use the club web-site, or place names in Trip Book or email the Trip Coordinator – please let us know if you need a powered site. We will be making a BULK BOOKING, please book early to help us make arrangements. We will provide the rates closer to March when we have more of an indication of numbers.

ALL MEMBERS welcome. Also, new Members who have not completed driver training will be catered for and are most welcome.

Trip Leaders: Phill & Jane Collyer with a lot help from others.

Members

Restoration Working Bee

web_admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:58:20 +1100

Start: 16 Oct 2010 - 09:00

End: 16 Oct 2010 - 12:30

A half day workshop to contiue activities on the Classic Range Riover Restoration.

When: from 9.00 am to 12.00 md, Saturday 16 October.

At: Ann & Bill Rolfe's, A & B Automotive Remanufacturing, 12 Cahill Street, Danenong South. Just off Eastlink - see a Google map here

Bring: Safety gear such as safety specs and gloves, good footwear, AF Tools...

Members

Trip Planning Workshop - cancelled

web_admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:41:50 +1000

Start: 13 Oct 2010 - 18:30

WORKSHOP CANCELLED

Its time to start thinking about the upcoming 4WD season tracks re-open in November.

This workshop will cover aspects of running trips, including how to use the club's trip booking system and FWDV insurance requirements. We'll also have a look at the calendar and schedule some trips between now and early 2011. We invite all Trip Leaders and members who are interested in organising a trip to come along.

The details:

Date: Wednesday 13 October

Location: Beaumont Tiles Trade Centre, 965 Abbotts Road, (cnr Taylors Road), Dandenong South. Google map link here

Time: 6.30 for a sausage and bread etc. and then 7.00pm for kick-off for the actual meeting.

Let us know if you can come by phoning Viv on 0408 900 003 or Work 8773 6000, or by logging on and signing up below.

Members

New Product Recall for Disco 3 and Rangie Sport TDV6's

AlexA — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:22:44 +1000

Issued almost a couple of months ago it appears to be an extension of one of last years recalls:

www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/989275

Members

Range Rover Restoration Working Bee

web_admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:45:34 +1000

Start: 4 Sep 2010 - 00:00

End: 4 Sep 2010 - 15:00

This working bee will focus on re-assembling the interior and completing the exterior re-assembly. The goal is to get the outside ready for panel work and the interior as progressed as far as we can.

We'll have a 9.00 am start, work to mid-afternoon and we'll be in the hands of Ross Steuart and Peter Bladin. We'll stop for a sausage sizzle at the appropriate time. We need 8 people to help with this important part phase. Bring your AF tools if you have them.

Hope you can come and be part of this wonderful restoration project... See the pics from previous working bees at Range Rover 40th Galleries

When: from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, Saturday 4 September.

At: Ann & Bill Rolfe's, A & B Automotive Remanufacturing, 12 Cahill Street, Danenong South. Just off Eastlink - see a Google map here

Bring: Safety gear such as safety specs and gloves, good footwear, AF Tools, sense of humour...

Sign up: Members please log in and use the signup link below, email to web_admin@rangeroverclub.org.au or call Steve Hollowood. (Please let us know if you can come so we know how many sausages to get!!!)

Members