SimonD
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I’ve been chatting to Greg at Land Cruisers Overland and he is close to launching a field maintenance course. Bush mechanics courses are rare as hen’s teeth so this nice thing about this course is that it will be Toyo-centric rather than the usual Rand Lover courses [it could be opened up to increase demand but i don't think that is the initial plan].
Course could include:
Daily checks when overlanding and what should be a weekly check.
What is a realistic tool kit and spares package when travelling and the basics that can be done without to much grief in the field.
Replacing a shock or spring, fixing punctures and repairing a tube, change a radiator hose, tighten / replace a wheel bearing etc.
Fault diagnosis
The course could also include some of the tricks to get you out the sh*t in more serious situations, such removing the drive from a broken diff or axle, temp welding using truck batteries, and generally improvising what you have.
Should it be a weekend with camping overnight just a day – camping would potentially be on-site at a pay-any-play site or similar. A weekend allows more areas to be covered and more sharing of experiences. If a two day course there could be an opportunity to set time aside to drive the tracks. This may appeal to some although you can pay-and-play most weekends. The two days could comprise the maintenance followed by a bit more offroading round the wood followed by a decent BBQ in the evening and a night drive. Breakfast in the morning followed by a follow up to anything people want to go over again.
The first one could be on August 21st if there is enough interest. It will be in the South East.
What level should the course be pitched at?
Mechanical novice [basic course]
More advanced techniques [advanced mechanical knowledge]
Please reply with your preference - I'm for basic course. Advanced mechanics may be happy driving the trails while an intro session took place.
I think Greg would appreciate the feedback as he wants to training to suit what people want to get out of it. Obviously, there is a cost involved but I from what I've seen of Greg's recovery courses, he keeps them competitive. However, I'm sure to sort the venue etc, Greg would need people to pay up promptly. I wanted to see the wider interest [I'm not linked to it] as i think there will be good demand for it. Poll ends a week before event.
Course could include:
Daily checks when overlanding and what should be a weekly check.
What is a realistic tool kit and spares package when travelling and the basics that can be done without to much grief in the field.
Replacing a shock or spring, fixing punctures and repairing a tube, change a radiator hose, tighten / replace a wheel bearing etc.
Fault diagnosis
The course could also include some of the tricks to get you out the sh*t in more serious situations, such removing the drive from a broken diff or axle, temp welding using truck batteries, and generally improvising what you have.
Should it be a weekend with camping overnight just a day – camping would potentially be on-site at a pay-any-play site or similar. A weekend allows more areas to be covered and more sharing of experiences. If a two day course there could be an opportunity to set time aside to drive the tracks. This may appeal to some although you can pay-and-play most weekends. The two days could comprise the maintenance followed by a bit more offroading round the wood followed by a decent BBQ in the evening and a night drive. Breakfast in the morning followed by a follow up to anything people want to go over again.
The first one could be on August 21st if there is enough interest. It will be in the South East.
What level should the course be pitched at?
Mechanical novice [basic course]
More advanced techniques [advanced mechanical knowledge]
Please reply with your preference - I'm for basic course. Advanced mechanics may be happy driving the trails while an intro session took place.
I think Greg would appreciate the feedback as he wants to training to suit what people want to get out of it. Obviously, there is a cost involved but I from what I've seen of Greg's recovery courses, he keeps them competitive. However, I'm sure to sort the venue etc, Greg would need people to pay up promptly. I wanted to see the wider interest [I'm not linked to it] as i think there will be good demand for it. Poll ends a week before event.