Trip Grades and Gear Requirement

Minimum Gear that should be carried on Club runs

Tow Hooks Front and Rear.
Spade.
First Aid Kit.
Nylon Rope / Strop.
Roll Bar with Back Stays on Soft Tops.
Fire Extinguisher.
You will need a 2.0kg (min size) Powder Fire Extinguisher and Spade on Forestry Runs.

Maintain visual contact with the following vehicle.
Do Not Dawdle, keep up with the vehicle in front but maintain an adequate stopping distance.
Leave all gates as found. Where possible, the number 2 vehicle in the convoy is to stay with each opened gate and rejoin the convoy in front of the tail-end-charlie after closing the gate.
Before crossing a hazard, make sure the vehicle in front has passed through the hazard before proceeding. After crossing a hazard, make room for following vehicles to exit the hazard in safety.
The use of CB radios does not replace Convoy Rules.
Have headlights on while moving.

Grade 2: Easy off Road Tracks; Some Mud; Possible Scratching; All Terrain Tyres; Intermediate Drivers

Grade 3: Harder Tracks; Mud or Sand Dunes; Some Damage Possible; Mud Tyres; Intermediate / Experienced Drivers

Grade 4: Hard Tracks; Rough; Muddy and Steep; Damage Likely; Deep Water; Mud Tyres; Experienced Drivers

Grade 5: Hard Bush Tracks for Rough Trucks; Experienced Drivers and Anything Goes; Snorkels and Winches Recommended