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« on: May 22, 2006, 19:10:18 »
I am new to off road driving apart from the odd field, I don't see a section where people can post advice for new members,

 :arrow: What sort of tyres are best for what terrain,
:arrow: How to prepare a motor for greenlaning,
:arrow: What equipment is advisable to take,

or have i missed it somewhere?
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2006, 19:26:42 »
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I am new to off road driving apart from the odd field, I don't see a section where people can post advice for new members,

:arrow: What equipment is advisable to take,

or have i missed it somewhere?


A 2nd vehicle for if/when you get stuck.
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2006, 19:29:00 »
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:arrow: How to prepare a motor for greenlaning,

Mobile Phone,
Maps,
Contact List,
Some ropes for recovery by 2nd vehicle if you do get stuck (which you shouldn't on a greenlane, ideally),
Food & Water,
Probably a set of All Terrain Tyres are advisable rather than road tyres.

Depending on the vehicle can also effect what lanes you can drive.  Some lanes have fairly steep steps that could damage the underside of a vehicle with low ground clearance.  However, most Land Rovers have enough clearance.
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2006, 19:37:10 »
Hello Karlo to prepare make sure you have good recovery points front and rear and nothing low down that can easily get broken off.
 What to take. Take some one with you two cars are a must if you get stuck the other can pull you out. If you brake down you have a car to get help or parts or to the road for help :wink: .
 As for tyres and toys wait to see how far you are going to go dont rush in and waste money. You will be surprised how far your truck will go on road tyres.
 Most of all enjoy the drive take you time and be nice to all an the lanes.

Ps are you gtomo mate :?:
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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2006, 20:17:52 »
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Ps are you gtomo mate :?:


erm no but he does live close, so hopefully he'll be giving me some advice and hopefully the odd outing [-o<
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2006, 20:21:00 »
You must be close to me then i live about 3 miles from him.
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2006, 20:56:13 »
I'm in Newhall mate!
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2006, 21:24:57 »
Thats close then.
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2006, 21:32:51 »
Nice new signature pics Dave :wink:  Got enough Landies yet?  :lol:
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« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2006, 21:38:59 »
Just thinking now range rover yet :wink:
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2006, 22:07:01 »
Karlo, All those subjects can be found by ploughing through the various threads in the BAR and in Greenlaning or in the section on your particular motor, they have all been covered hundreds of times, good luck,
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2006, 22:14:42 »
...My sentiments entirely LandRoger!!- Karlo, no-one hands 'the knowledge' out on a plate; much of it has be earned by experience: there's often no one "definitive version"; sorry, but if you want to learn, there's only one way to do it; trawl through the forums and glean the info that applies to you and your vehicle, then get out there and learn by your (and others) mistakes!
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2006, 22:37:11 »
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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2006, 23:23:31 »
Recovery points are a must, after those are sorted i would suggest that you ask on here for someone local to you to take you out for a run.  You will be able to use their equipment (if needed) and knowledge and you will soon have made a list of stuff you want to get. Talk is all well and good but there is no substitute for doing and finding out for yourself. And above all it's great fun learning :D
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2006, 08:59:37 »
Thanks for all the advice , Jon Boy that's a cracking link & very helpfull!8)

Whilst i realise there is no substitute for experience and there have  been other post's on the forum, (there is'nt a forum for my little green korean monster  :(  )

I just thought that perhaps for someone like myself it would be helpfull to have a thread/section where newbie's can gain some basic idea's like towing points, what the best recovery rope/strop to have, breaking strains e.t.c.  and experienced members can share their experience's and knowledge.

so perhaps a new section on the forum?

Just a suggestion!

As my sportage is standard at the mo, i'd prfer not to wreck it first time out so if someone local does'nt mind me tagging along, praps as a passenger next time their out please give me a shout!

my MSN is in my profile.

Everyone has to start somewhere.
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Thanks again for all the info!
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2006, 12:37:02 »
although it's not exactly local to you it's not that far away either

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=23507

i'm sure no one would object to another truck turning up, all but 1 are nice gentle lane too.

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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2006, 18:20:03 »
Karlo
If you fancy going out on a lane run just give me a shout you could take your car if you want or jump in with me.

And if you want any help sorting your car out jsut give me a shout again and i could pop round and give you a few pointers
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2006, 18:32:44 »
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Karlo
If you fancy going out on a lane run just give me a shout you could take your car if you want or jump in with me.

And if you want any help sorting your car out jsut give me a shout again and i could pop round and give you a few pointers


That would be good, cheers Tomo

Regards Karl

BTW you might have noticed i've added you to msn!
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