FAQ's

Our Trips and Events range from 

• social events e.g., Group dinner, golf, bowls, Christmas Party 
• day drives, with a variety of driving levels, from easy to very difficult
• weekend and longer driving / camping trips, ranging from remote self-sufficient camping to caravan parks.

 

Our events are only limited by the willingness of members to suggest and lead them. Although a trip has a single trip leader, we work together to make our events a success.

So, if you have a specific type of driving you would like to do, you can put up a trip suggestion, lead the trip and take others along for the adventure.

First we suggest you attend one of our monthly online meetings. Most of our members do this, and it is often the deciding factor in joining. Meeting are held online on the first Tuesday of the month. See Events for details

Applying for membership is as easy as filling out the online provisional membership form and paying the membership and joining fees.

To become a full financial member there are some prerequisites.

• you must have a licence and
• have a registered and insured four-wheel drive.
• complete the club's Driver Awareness Program (DAP).  

 

All vehicles must meet the club's Vehicle Requirements including, front and rear rated recovery points to attend the DAP or drive at club events.

 

The Driver Awareness Program (DAP) is a non-accredited driver education program that is run by the Club. 

It is a one-day introduction to four-wheel driving held normally at a private property.  The purpose is to ensure that members have been introduced to emergency driving techniques, recovery equipment, and good driving practices, including practical driver education in a controlled environment prior to driving at club events.

The tracks we use are designed to be driveable in an unmodified four-wheel drive with road tyres.

On completion of the DAP you will receive a certificate from the club and you membership will be upgraded.

The DAP is open to both primary and any secondary(spouse/partner) member. All spouse/partners are encouraged to attend and complete the DAP.

All vehicles must meet the clubs Vehicle Requirements including front and rear rated recovery points to attend the DAP or drive at club events.

DAP's are run in February, May, August and November or more often if we have a number of new members.

To participate as a DRIVER at club events

• You must have completed the Clubs Driver Awareness Program (DAP), or another approved 4WD Training recognised by the management committee.
• You MUST also be licensed for the vehicle and operate within any restrictions of that licence.
• All vehicles at club events must be registered and insured.

 

Should you become stuck or be required to assist other 4WDs that are stuck, rated recovery points will reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle or injury.  These are essential safety items that, surprisingly, are not on all 4WDs.

Prior to completing the Driver Awareness Program, 4WDs must have rated recovery points fitted.

It is generally the case that 4WDs do not come fitted with “rated recovery points”.  This is because the strain placed on recovery points depends entirely on the circumstances of each recovery.  Hence, 4WD manufacturers are reluctant to describe any attachment point as suitable for use in a recovery.

Attachment points fitted on most vehicles under the body of the vehicle are designed to be “transport” or “tie down” attachment points.  Similarly, manufacturers sometimes fit “tow points” and these are designed only for towing.

This means that “rated recovery points” are aftermarket items that are left up to the 4WD owner to have installed (preferably professionally).  Note that rated recovery points are needed on the front and rear of your 4WD.

If your 4WD does not have stamped rated recovery points, we suggest you contact the clubs' membership officer for help, membership@4wdadventure.club or call 0458 295 325

Example of a front factory tie down/ tow point compared to a rated recovery point and a rear rated recovery hitch receiver.

Financial Club Membership is for a 12 month period starting from the date of financial membership.

New financial members are classed as Provisional Members until they have completed the club's Driver Awareness Program (DAP) at which point they will become full financial members.

Your level of membership will show on your digital membership card.

 

Couple / Family Membership 2 Adults Husband and Wife, Spouse/Patrner plus their children under 18.

Once children turn 18 they will need to have their own financial membership (As they have been part of a family membership the joining fee will be waived)

 

Single membership is an individual aged 17 and over.

 

The cost of Couple/Family or single membership is the same.

$120 membership plus a one-time $60 joining fee Total $180 (including Driver Awareness Program (DAP) 4wd Qld Association Levy and Public Liability Insurance), New membership will receive one club sticker.

Club Shirts are available to purchase on our website under Merchandise for $45 each. Unisex sizes. XS size can also suit some children.

 

Spouse/Partner of Financial Members can join for no cost each year and receive full club benefits, including their own access to the club app.