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May 2020edition

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HELP WITH THE CONTENT

Any type of content is welcome, whether

you have photos from a trip or a story to tell, please send it to editor@tlccdarwin.

com.au

CONTENTS

* 3 THE PRESIDENT’S SAY

* 4 WHERE DO WE MEET IN JUNE

* 6 WHERE TO FIND US

* 7 TRIPS & EVENTS

* 8 MEMBERSHIP

* 9 GUIDELINE FOR MAGAZINE CONTENT

* 10 CAMPING FOOD

* 14 MEMBERS LATEST MODS & UPGRADES

* 18 CROSSWORDS CHALLENGE

* 26 FOR SALE

* 28 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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THE president’s say

Gday all.

There’s been quite a bit happening back of house, so I thought I would update everyone. I’ll start with the less exciting stuff and then get to the

good stuff.

Committee positions.

For those who didn’t attend the last meeting. Stuart has stood down as president. With growing work and family commitments he felt he could

no longer give the position the time needed. He has been in the position for the past 18 months which I along with the whole club thank him for.

I was happy to help out and fill the roll. How ever there is quite a few vacant positions on the committee, which need to be filled.

We currently have no:

-Treasurer

-Social coordinator

-Vice President

-And could do with another general committee member or two.

It is vital to get these positions filled, otherwise those left will burn out and we will really struggle for committee members next year (our 50th

year). Any of these individual positions are not overly work intensive at all. With all positions filled the committee and there for the club runs like

a well oiled machine. Once we are missing a cog here and there, well it starts to run like dare I say, a Nissan patrol, and it’s not overly rewarding

being part of.

If you are willing to play any part at all on the committee please make contact with me ASAP.

COVID update.

As I’m sure you are all aware. The NT and most of Australia did dodge a pretty serious bullet and life is rapidly getting back to normal. How ever

it could have been quite a different story. TLCC Darwin life member Billy Hayse copped quite a bad dose of covid 19 and was hospitalised in nsw.

But all ended well and after a much longer stay in nsw then first planned, he is back in the territory and no longer banished to his house (he missed

the last meeting by one day with his mandatory quarantining).

I have filled out and had our coved safe plan approved. Which is pretty much common sense, social distancing, hygiene and staying home if you

are crook. We will need this for when we go back to inside meetings. We will have one more outside meeting for June. This time at marlows

lagoon (email will come out shortly with details) then the plan was to go back to normal at grey.

How ever Palmerston council informed me today they they are not reopening grey community hall, they will start renovation and extension works

on this shortly. So we are currently looking into other options until these works are complete. If anyone has any suggestions please get in contact.

We hope to have a new venue sorted before our next meeting (in marlows lagoon in June in 2 weeks).

Trips are back to normal (with social distancing of course) anyone wanting to run a trip please get in touch, we can assist to make it happen. Being

a trip leader is very simple and we can assist with gps routes, permits and all relevant info. I encourage all members to set them self a goal of lead-

ing at least one trip this dry season. Seriously anyone can do it.

Membership fees.

Again for those not at the last meeting, the committee decided seeing as we are heading into our 50th year. Along with the covid situation effect-

ing both activity in the club and many members bank balance. We would reduce membership fees by 50% for current members who renew by the

end of June. An email will come out with all the renewal details in early June.

TLCC DARWIN 50th celebration.

2021 is the clubs 50th year. For those that don’t know, we are the 2nd oldest LandCruiser Club in Australia, after nsw. We are planning on having

a weeklong trip through Kakadu, culminating with a big event on the June Long weekend at Moline Golf course. Please keep the dates 5th to

the 14th of June clear. For those who can not get the week off, you can join in on the weekend prior (5th and 6th of June) and the 50th party at

moline golf course (12th 13th and 14th of June). It will be a trip to remember.

See you at the next meeting,

Mickey Barratt.

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WHERE DO WE MEET IN JUNE

Time to get back to the new normal. As such we will be resuming the General Meetings next month, Wednesday 3rd June at Marlows Lagoon (see attached Map). Please BYO camp chair and mozzie spray. 6pm start for a sausage sizzle followed by a 7 pm meeting start. We hope you can all make the time to attend so that we can kick the club into the next gear for the remain-der of the dry. See you there.

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you will reach the public Facebook page

you will be able to request to join the closed group. A page administrator from the club will then accept your request to join the page if you are a club member. This is the most active

of the two pages.

Don’t forget members are also entitled to join the national TLCC discussion forum. There is a link our the web site and the address is http:// tlcc.ipbhost.com/. This discussion forum is only open to TLCC members. To obtain a login, apply via the website.

Another popular forum for Toyota owners is Landcruiser Owners Online http://www.lcool.org.

It has sections for a range of different Toyota 4WD’s. This is a moderated forum that you need to apply to join. Instructions are on their web site.

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER CLUB DARWIN

WHERE TO FIND US

TLCC DARWIN HAS TWO FACEBOOK PAGES. IF YOU LOG INTO FACE-BOOK AND SEARCH FOR:

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER CLUB DARWIN

(CLOSED GROUP)

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TRIPS & EVENTS

Please be advised that trips and events announced in this publication are subject to change or cancellation at the Trip Leaders discretion. Please check our online Calendar, contact the Trip Leader or secretary for the latest information on trips and events. Please make sure you advise the Trip Leader at least one week prior to the trip/event if you wish to attend. This is for club insurance purposes and to help the Trip Leader plan the trip/event, at this time you will be advised of the meeting place and time of departure.

For a full and up to date trip list refer to the TLCC members calendar and elsewhere in this magazine

Want to go for a drive, whole day out or a weekend away?

Not sure where to go or how to get there?

Contact the Tripping Up Committee and let us know!

We have a wide range of places to go and things to do, ranging from fun in the mud to chal- lenging treks along historic trails. We’ll help you get where you want to go!

Trips will also be advertised on the Closed Group (Members only) Facebook page.

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership Fees:

Single Membership:

Family Membership

Associate Membership:

Joining Fee: $25.00

(A once off fee for new memberships)

Single Membership: $70.00 p.a.

Family Membership: $90.00 p.a.

Associate Membership: $50.00 p.a. Single and Family

membership pro- rata rates apply

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GUIDELINES FOR MAGAZINE CONTENT

Please submit all content to be published in the Magazine to [email protected] or to Jonathan Kehler via Facebook Messenger, Phone 0426204544 ASAP to be sure it will make the next Publication. The deadline for all content is the Monthly General Meeting, as we endeavour to publish the Emag within 2 weeks after the General Meeting for your perusal.

• Take your photos on a high resolution setting and submit as large a file as practical and please remember to include details with your photos. I.E. Where, what trip and who was involved;

• Submit trip reports by e-mail or messenger. All efforts are made to keep your original format however stories may need to be modified to fit on the page. We strive to make this publication both as informative and entertaining as possible and rely on members submissions to fill the pages, if you want to see new content in the EMAG- please let us know!

OR - Bring your photos to the next meeting on a USB thumb drive and the editor will copy con-tents to her/his computer.

Photos from the month’s trips will be displayed using a projector during the montly meetings.

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- BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe

- Marshmallows, Nutella and Bananas

- Beer Damper

- Sweet damper

- Savoury Damper

- Pancakes

- Camp Oven Bread

- Lemonade Scones

Camping Food

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THIS IS AN EXCELLENT IDEA BROUGHT BY ONE OF OUR MEMBERS, STEPHEN WHINFIELD.

IF YOU HAVE SOME CAMPING RECIPIES TO SHARE, SEND IT TO [email protected] AND WE WILL ADD

IT TO THE NEXT E-MAG.

This month recipies:

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BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe

Ingredients:

- 4 thin-sliced chicken breast pieces (about 1/2 kilo total)- 1/2 cup bbq sauce or sauce of your liking - 1/2 red pepper, sliced- 1/2 green pepper, sliced- 1/2 small onion, sliced- 16 green beans- Cooking spray

How to Make BBQ Chicken Packets with Veggies:

Cut four large squares of heavy duty aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Place a piece of chicken on each square. Top with 2 Tbsp Bbq or sauce of your liking. Divide vegetables evenly between the four pieces. Fold up edges of foil to make neat packets. Grill for 14 min-utes or until chicken is cooked through. This recipe is also perfect for The home bbq.

Marshmallows, Nutella and Bananas

Ingredients:

- 8 whole grain crackers- 1/4 cup Nutella - 1/4 cup marshmallows- Ripe bananas & slice 1/4 inch thick - 2 tablespoons salted roasted hazelnuts- 4x 200mm squares of parchment paper - 4x 300mm squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil

How to Make marshmallows, Nutella and Bananas:

Step 1 Light a grill. Spread 4 crackers with the Nutella; spread the remaining 4 with marshmallows. Press the bananas onto the Nutella and sprinkle with the hazelnuts(optional). Sandwich the crackers together. Wrap them in the parchment paper and then in foil.

Step 2 Grill over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice, until the marshmallows is gooey and lightly toasted. Remove the foil, peel back the parchment and serve (another one that could be done at home over the bbq)

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Beer DamperIngredients:

- 3 cups self raising flour- 1 cup of beer- 1 can of cocktail sausages cut into bite size- handful of grated cheese

How to Make Beer Damper:

Preheat camp oven with flour on the bottom.Mix together.Place on a trivet with backing paper or a lfoil.Put into camp oven.Check about 15 min to 20 min cook till done.

Sweet damperIngredients:

- 3 cups self raising flour- 1 cup of lemonade- 1 cup of cream

How to Make Sweet damper:

Preheat your camp oven with flour on the bottom.Combine all ingredients in a stainless bowl.Mix with a knife.Don’t overwork the dough.Put into a cake pan or onto a trivet covered with baking paper or a lfoil.Place in camp oven.Check about 15 min to 20 min cook till done.Use dollop cream and jam or what ever you like with your scones.

Savoury DamperIngredients:

- 3.5 cups of selfie raising flour- 1 cup of water- Salt

How to Make Savoury Damper:

Preheat your camp oven with flour on the bottom.Mix together.Place on a trivet with backing paper or alfoil.Put into camp oven.Check about 15 min to 20 min cook till done.

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PancakesIngredients:

- 500 ml of milk full cream- 3 tablespoons of veg oil- 1/2 can of beer- 3 eggs- 2cups of flour- 1/2 teaspoon of salt- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon- 1 teaspoon of cardamom- 2 teaspoons is sugar

How to Make Pancakes:

Mix dry mix first.Mix wet ingredients next separate.Then add dry mix slowly mix till all lumps gone rest for 15 min.

Camp Oven BreadIngredients:

- 3 cups plain flour- 1.5 cups warm water- Sachet of yeast 7 g- Teaspoon of salt- Teaspoon sugar

How to Make Camp Oven Bread:

Mix water yeast and sugar room temp in a cup.Put flour salt on a bowl then add the sugar yeast and mix. Very sticky.Roll into a round lump and put in a bowl, cover with cling wrap for 1.5 hrs, don’t knock down.Put on baking paper and cover with a tea towel for 30 minutes while pre heating the camp oven, flour on the bottom of the camp oven. With dough on baking paper put on trivet then put on coals for about 30 minuets check after 20min. Cool down for 30 minutes.

Lemonade SconesIngredients:

- 3 cups self raising flour- 1 cup of lemonade- 1 cup of cream

How to Lemonade Scones:

Preheat your camp oven with flour on the bottom and combine all ingredients in a stainless bowl, mix with a knife.Use flour to help pat out to 2 cm high as sticky, use a cutter or a glass.Put into a cake pan or onto a trivet covered with baking paper, have the scones touching as will help to rise. Place in camp oven for about 8 min check earlier till done.Use dollop cream and jam or what ever you like with your scones.

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Anthony Virgen

Serviced my winch that I replaced so now I have a spare ready to go :) and added a KAON top shelf in the rear of the Prado, repacked the car, so easier to get to things.

New winch

Old Winch serviced.

New winch

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Members latest mods & UpgradesWE HAVE ALL HAD PLENTY OF FREE TIME DURING THIS RESTRIC-

TION PERIOD, TIME SOME OF THE CLUB MEMBERS PUT IN GOOD

USE TO FIX, MODIFY OR UPGRADE EQUIPMENT ON THEIR 4WD!

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KAON Top Shelf. Gap I made by dropping the rock sliders as you can see used to scrub against the bot-

tom of the doors.

The bash guards were new lol. Can’t tell but I had to fix the wiring for the rear locker.

2 X new cv boots fitted. Shocky covers damaged.

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Jonathan Kehler

I replaced my starter as it started ticking since our last trip in Adelaid River ( on UZJ100 they are in the worst spot ) I removed the roof gallery and guard plate from the rear bar to paint them using Raptor Bedliner. I also fixed and replaced some lights on my roof rack, redid all the electrical between each lights.

Engine ready to be taken apart. I removed the gas struts holding the bonnet, it gave me more space to work

around the engine.Standing in the engine was sometimes

easier!

Finally had access to the starter I ended up replacing the starter instead of fixing it as is broke while I was trying to

remove it.

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The Throttle body was realy dirty so I cleaned it while I was at it. ( I had to

remove it anyway. )

Throttle body cleaned.

I painted the roof gallery with Raptor Bedliner. Really happy with the result!

Same for the gard plate on the rear bar.

I moved the rear Led Lights to the side so now I have 2 lights on each side.

New Stedi work light at the back. They are much brihgter than the previous Ebay

lights I had. ( the one on the side now )

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crosswords challengeWE RECEIVED QUITE A FEW CROSSWORDS COMPLETED AND MOST

WERE CORRECT!

HERE ARE THE ANSWERS FROM LAST MONTH CROSSWORDS CHAL-

LENGE

1. Know your Youtube Classic: Hey! ----- ---- , 4Wheeling Australia, welcome to another episode of modified!2. If I was a reptile, you wouldn’t find me in Australia, and yet, I’m in every big city of the courntry!3. Stop calling it Prado, although they are quite similar...4. You should never snatch off it!5. We usually attach it on the roof gallery.6. The VW Amarok V6 doesn’t have any...7. You get what you pay for, but we all have at least one accessory from their store!8. Know your youtube Classic: I’m Andrew, I sold my Troopy and bought an extended 79 series... My Youtube channel is?9. Meet Jack, I’m an upgrated version of the original, but not as dangerous!10. You won’t find many in Australia, it is much bigger than a Hilux!11. When camping, turn it off if you’re talking to some-one!12. I’m like a Turbo, but I don’t operate of the exhaust.13 (a). Not quite lockers, but still very helpfull.13 (b). Not the first that comes to mind, not red and black, but yellow and black.14. If not Polycrystaline?15. I look good, I’ll carry your trashbag, jerrycans and many other things!16. One of the cheapest winch, but we love it! Spell it right...17. Eats utes for breakfast... 18. I won’t tell you its original colour, but you can buy it Pink, Black, Green...19. It is a worship place for some of our members... and it sounds like one!!20. Replace the A with a E and I’ll keep your beers cold instead of watching over you.21. Saussages and screwdrivers, what a place for us 4wdrivers!22. Same Same, but more luxurious.23. Crocs love it, and so do we! Just don’t get stuck in it!24. The infamous ZD30 gave the 3L TD Patrol this nick-name...25. An American icon. You could build one out of after-market parts!26. Toyota Tundra wagon version.27. Explorer or Maps.... Tough choice!28. Number one reason people get bogged in sand ?29. I come in single or double.

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TRIP LEADER’S GUIDE FOR SHORT TRIPS

LEADING TRIPS IS AN IMPORTANT TASK THAT CLUB MEMBERS UNDERTAKE. THIS GUIDE

HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP TRIP LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A

TRIP LEADER. CONTACT THE TRIPPING-UP COORDINATOR WITH ANY QUERIES.

Initial Interest & Trip Coordination

· Contact Tripping-up coordinator ([email protected]) or any member of the tripping-up committee if you are interested in running a trip.

· Discuss the trip concept and location, if previous trips have been run in this area and if there are any electronic maps, trip summary sheets or other useful information.

· Check whether preparation is required for trip (eg per-mits, keys, advance recon). Your committee member will assist you in this requirement.

· Fill in the on-line Trip Proposal Form (http://www.tlccdar-win.com.au/trips.html). This will automatically email the Tripping Coordinator who will then ensure an email is sent out to all club members with trip de- tails:

* Meeting time, date, place duration *

* Trip destination

* Trip grade and description

* Vehicle requirements

* Trip Leader contact name, phone number, email

* What to bring (eg overnight gear, recovery equipment etc) Meeting Point and Departure

· Meeting times and location should be organised at a convenient location for people travelling from different locations and a time to suit the amount of travel/trip

involved (usual locations include Reidy’s Lur- es for east-bound (Arnhem Hwy) trips and McDonalds Coolalinga or Noonamah United for southbound trips)

· Give briefing at start of trip as per the Trip Briefing (next page)

· Fill in the trip form including names and vehicle registra-tions of participants; you may elect to ask indi- viduals on arrival at the meeting point to complete the form for you. A clipboard is useful for this.

· Ask for a nomination to write a trip report and ask them to submit their report to editor ([email protected]) by the following weekend.

· Remind and encourage people who are taking photos that the club has both Photobucket and Facebook sites to upload photos for all to share.

· Arrange for someone to record GPS track of trip and send to the Information Manager ([email protected]) by the following weekend.

Completion and Return

· Contact the Tripping-up Coordinator to advise safe ar-rival home

· Complete the Post Trip form (http://www.tlccdarwin.com.au/post_trip_report.html) which will then be emailed automatically to the Secretary ([email protected])

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THIS IS A GUIDELINE TO WHAT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED AND ORGANISED AT THE MEETING

POINT, ALSO ADDITIONAL POINTS THAT WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS

HAVE AN ENJOYABLE AND SAFE TRIP.

• Tail End Charlie to be appointed

• UHF channel 10 normally used

• All vehicles to observe road rules

• Leave minimum three seconds to between each vehicle – at least double this in wet weather or difficult conditions

• Each vehicle is to maintain position in the convoy and not pass trip leader

• Vehicles leaving convoy to inform Tail End Charlie

• At intersections and obstacles each vehicle must indi-cate and ensure the vehicle behind has negotiated the intersection or obstacle before proceeding

• On steep/slippery hills, vehicle in front to reach crest before following vehicles commences climb or de- scent

• In river crossings, where possible, no two vehicles to be in water at the same time

• Gates to be left as found

For recoveries:* Trip leader to appoint a recovery leader

* Safety to be highest priority

* No one to be no less than 1 1⁄2 lengths away from snatch straps and winch cables

* All trip participants have the responsibility to ensure that any recovery equipment used during recovery oper- ations on a club trip is designed, manufactured and rated for recovery purposes. All equipment used is to be stamped or carry the manufacturers tag stipulating the safe recovery rating of the item of equipment.

* All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment consistent with the grade of the trip including: tow strap, snatch strap, shovel and hand or electric winch

* Rated recovery points must be fitted to all vehicles front and rear

• All trip participants are to comply with the directions of the trip leader or the appointed recovery coordina- tor unless safety would be compromised. Any member observing an unsafe practice or unsafe equipment has the responsibility to alert the trip leader or recovery coordina-tor who is to halt the recovery operation until the practice or equipment is made safe.

• All drivers are responsible for their passengers

• Members inviting visitors on trips are responsible for them

• Members and visitors attending Club activities will abide by the decisions and directions of the trip leader for the safety of those attending, in respect of route to be taken, convoy procedure, fire precautions, care and respect of private property and dangerous weapons and materials.

Members are discouraged from taking dogs on club trips. The Trip Leader may allow dogs however:

* Dogs must not be taken into restricted areas such as national parks, unless approval has been sought from the landowner/National Parks

* The animal must be under control at all times

* The owner of the animal accepts sole responsibility for the animal and its actions

* TLCC Darwin will in no way be held liable for any dam-ages caused by or any actions taken by the animal.

TRIP BRIEFING & SAFETY

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Before the trip:

On the day:

Trip Briefing:

Convoy procedures:

Important:

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Obtain maps. If possible recce the trip and ask someone who has done it before.

Conduct a trip briefing, nominate scribe for the trip re-port., arrange convoy positions including Tail End Charlie.

Check all present, introduce your- self, new members, visi-tors, etc. Describe trip in general and de- scribe any diffi-cult or specific points in detail and planned stops.

If you have suggested trips or would like to lead a trip, please see the trip coordinator at the next general meet-ing. These are held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Trip leader to appoint “Tail End Charlie” and UHF Channel 10. Observe road rules at all times. Leave at least 4 vehicle lengths between you and the vehicle in front. All vehicles are responsible for the following vehicle at turn offs, road crossings, and negotiat- ing obstacles.

Always maintain convoy position, except in unavoidable circum- stances. No vehicle is to pass the Trip Leader un-less in an emer- gency. Vehicles leaving a 4WD convoy for any reason must in- form the Trip Leader and “Tail End Charlie.”

READY TO GO?

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Grade 1:

Grade 2:

Grade 3:

Grade 4:

Grade 5:

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Very easy with little if any 4X4 involvement. Will usually consist of a scenic tour or an easy trip to a camp and/or towing unlikely.

A relatively moderate 4X4 trip with winching and/or towing unlikely.

A medium 4X4 trip which requires cautions whilst driving. Winching and/or towing should not be required.

A moderately difficult 4X4 trip with some winching and/or towing almost a certainty.

An extremely difficult 4X4 trip. Participants must be experi- enced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing will definitely be required and participants must have all their own recovery equipment.

Remember to lock and unlock your hubs!

Your vehicle should be fitted with towing points, painted yellow front and rear.

A GRADING SYSTEM OF LEVELS 1-5 IS USED TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN DE- CIDING WHICH

TRIPS THEY WOULD EN- JOY AND WHICH GRADE SUITS THE DRIVERS EXPERIENCE AND

ABILITY. THIS SYSTEM OF GRADING IS A GUIDE ONLY AND MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER

CONDITIONS. THE TRIP LEADER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.

TRIP GRADE

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Hill Climbs:

River Crossing:

Properties:

Recoveries:

When climbing a 4WD hill allow vehicle in front to get over the crest of the hill before you attempt to follow.

No two vehicles should be in the water at any one time.

All gates are to be left as found!

In the event of a recovery or ac- cident, the Trip Leader to ap- point a “Recovery Boss.” Vehi- cles to keep well clear of opera- tion. When winches or snatch straps are being used, all per- sons are to stand well clear of cables and straps (at least 1.5 lengths, to-tal cables and straps in use, in all directions is recom- mended), or remain in own ve- hicle. If you require the vehicle in front to stop, use radio, switch lights on and off or use horn.

All drivers are responsible for their passengers at all times. Visi-tors on club trips are the re- sponsibility of the people who invited them, but the Trip Leader should make sure that all visitors are conversant with these con- voy procedures.

All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment, con- sistent with the grade of the trip, which should consist of towing rope, strap, winch or turfor etc., and shovel.

Trip Leader may make any other conditions for his particular trip at his own discretion. He must in- form all participants of his inten- tions before leaving.

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OFFROAD

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ENJOY AND BE SAFE!

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THESE ARE OBJECTS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES, EVEN CARS AND TRAILERS FOR SALE BY OUR TLCCDARWIN

MEMBERS.IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR SALE AND WOULD LIKE

TO SHARE IT WITH THE CLUB, SEND A DESCRIPTION AND PICTURES TO [email protected] AND IT WILL

BE POSTED IN THE NEXT E-MAG.YOU CAN ALSO POST IT ON THE TLCCDARWIN FACEBOOK

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For sale

For sale: Black 2004 Toyota Land-cruiser IFS Sahara (HDJ100) factory side steps. In good condition, but could do with a decent wash after gathering dust in the shed for a while. Advertised elsewhere. $150 ono

By: Graeme Steer

Price: $150

CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK [email protected]

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For sale: Silver 2009 Toyota Hilux Dual Cab (KUN26) factory side steps. In good condition, but could also do with a decent wash after gathering dust in the shed for a while. Advertised elsewhere. $150 ono

By: Graeme Steer

Price: $150

CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK [email protected]

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Committee Members-President: Stuart Wright

-Vice President: Mickey Barratt

-Public Officer: Terry Maynard

-Secretary: Duncan Harrison

-Treasurer: Dawn Richardson

-Fellowship Officer: Bohdi Neave & Kat Wessling

-Trip Coordinator: Daniel Richardson

-Social Coordinator: Dawn Richardson

-Editor: Jonathan Kehler

-Web Manager: Graeme Steer

-Information Manager: Graeme Steer

-Social Media Coordinator: Stuart Wright

-Training Coordinator:Tighe McIntyre

-Club Historian: Derek McCarthy

-Property Officer: Stuart Wright

-Merchandise Officer: Stuart Wright

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-General Committee Member: Bohdi Neave

-General Committee Member: Gary Huckel

-General Committee Member: [vacant]

-General Committee Member: [vacant]

-Trip Committee Member: Graeme Steer

-Trip Committee Member: Matt Stillman

-Trip Committee Member: Mickey Barratt

-Training Committee Member: [vacant]

-Training Committee Member: [vacant]

-Training Committee Member: [vacant]

-Social Committee Member: [vacant]

-Social Committee Member: [vacant]

-4WDNT Delegate: John McClement

-4WDNT Delegate: Tony Virgen -4WDNT Delegate: [vacant]

-4WDNT Delegate: [vacant]

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