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I have just bought a 4x4 - Ford Expedition, 2003, 80K miles on the clock - and would like to go off road. SInce I am a beginner, is there a course that you can recommend? Or is it ok simply to come along to a club event?

In any event, is my vehicle suitable? Do I need to have iot checked over. Nothing wrong with it to my knowledge.

Thanks

George

George wrote:I have just bought a 4x4 - Ford Expedition, 2003, 80K miles on the clock - and would like to go off road. SInce I am a beginner, is there a course that you can recommend? Or is it ok simply to come along to a club event?

In any event, is my vehicle suitable? Do I need to have iot checked over. Nothing wrong with it to my knowledge.

Thanks

George

Dear George

Welcome to the club and to the family.

There isnt a course for you to join but what you should look out for are any ANIT trips which are the first step on your off-road journey. These trips are designed for people who want to learn how to drive in the desert and for ANITs you are merely expected to come along and enjoy your time.

As you progress you would become a Newbie, Intermediate etc and there are then bits of kit that you should get.

But for your first time, look for an ANIT, sign up, get your BBQ ready and join us to have some fun. These trips are extremely well run, the safety is great and everything is explained to you.

Hope to meet you in the sand soon.

Hello George,
Welcome to offroading - luckily you have landed up in the best place to start! Apart from the ANIT mentioned above, another place to start is the Absolute Newbie Briefing Document, which is at:

http://www.ad4x4.com/club/download/file.php?id=2322

Also, the forums are frequented by some of the most experienced guys and gals you can find. Its a fantastic resource, if you have any questions about offroading, vehicles, etc.

So welcome again, and hope you enjoy your stay.

Regards,

Welcome George,
As said below attend the ANIT and then newbie trips as soon as possible then you'll be hooked and wanna drive through summer as well

Everyone will say buy a jeep, dont list to them....

Frastow, looking forward to seeing your H3 in the dunes pulling a jeep out soon
Hope to see you both in the sand soon......

Welcome to the club George .. I think the guys and girls said it all .. Just join a trip and start enjoying

Sean wrote: Frastow, looking forward to seeing your H3 in the dunes pulling a jeep out soon ...

Ever heard about the famous song by Buddy Holly (yes I am old) named "That´ll be the day...."?

Viking wrote:

Sean wrote: Frastow, looking forward to seeing your H3 in the dunes pulling a jeep out soon ...

Ever heard about the famous song by Buddy Holly (yes I am old) named "That´ll be the day...."?

Famous last words mate, its already been done...... see you soon...

and all sorts have assisted me, even a jeep.... but thats whaqts is about.....

Thanks all !

And what on earth does ANIT stand for?

Almost No Idea Trip
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ANIT - Absolute Newbies Instruction Trip

desert_hawk wrote:Almost No Idea Trip
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ANIT - Absolute Newbies Instruction Trip

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George wrote:And what on earth does ANIT stand for?

Welcome to the Club!


Why and what is ANIT

Also please read - This very useful.


see you off road!