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Title: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: McGirr on December 20, 2013, 06:59:33 PM

If any members coming are not towing a camper please let me know as we will use you to assist on some tracks.

I know we have Yogi in his "Weapon" a fully kitted 80 series that is an awesome beast as one recovery vehicle.

We will need help on some tracks especially the old coach rd.

Members going please make sure you have D Shackles properly rated, snatch strap as a minimum.

If you don't have a winch no problem as some of the recovery vehicles will but it may cost you a few beers to be assisted out of tight places.   ;D

Mark 
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: bert56 on December 21, 2013, 05:57:55 AM
It is great that the "Yogi" bear is coming.

When did you sign up? I missed it.

Yogi will you be bringing that fully stocked bar, barbeque and the weber?

NOW I WANT TO CAMP NEAR YOGI.


Bert
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: yogi on December 21, 2013, 09:43:15 AM
The wife signed me up on the low down in mid July for my birthday. I think she just wants some down time next year .... lol

yogi
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: yogi on December 21, 2013, 10:40:39 AM
The wife signed me up on the low down in mid July for my birthday. I think she just wants some down time next year .... lol

yogi

It's my little holiday ... hehehe  :angel:  No in all honesty I can't have holidays that time of year and more than happy for Yogi to take off for a few weeks.

Amanda
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: McGirr on December 21, 2013, 11:40:00 AM
It's my little holiday ... hehehe  :angel:  No in all honesty I can't have holidays that time of year and more than happy for Yogi to take off for a few weeks.

Amanda

All hail Amanda  :cup: :cup: :cup:

Mark
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: Chris J on December 21, 2013, 05:03:14 PM
HI Mark,

I can help out, I have winch and weight and yes I have found both high range 4wd and low range 4wd so I won’t be driving the OTL in 2WD this year.

Regards, Chris
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: McGirr on December 21, 2013, 05:08:45 PM
HI Mark,

I can help out, I have winch and weight and yes I have found both high range 4wd and low range 4wd so I won’t be driving the OTL in 2WD this year.

Regards, Chris

Thanks Chris.  :cup:

Just don't pull the front ends off the cars  ;D

Mark
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: GeoffA on December 21, 2013, 06:40:31 PM
Thanks Chris.  :cup:

Just don't pull the front ends off the Toyotas  ;D

Mark

Fixed.....again..... :P ;D ;D

Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: yogi on December 21, 2013, 08:03:33 PM
Mark .... Was that 2 or 3 times the going rate for a Nissan  >:D

If you don't get stuck your not donating enough .... uuummm I mean trying hard enough :cheers:

yogi
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: Symon on December 21, 2013, 09:15:38 PM
At this stage Kirsty hasn't been confirmed as a goer for the trip, so if she isn't able to make it I'll go without the camper.
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: McGirr on December 21, 2013, 09:26:11 PM
Fixed....... ;D ;D

The power of a moderator  ;D ;D ;D

We will be gentle.

Mark
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: GeoffA on December 21, 2013, 09:43:15 PM
The power of a moderator.......

......counts for naught in the real world......bring it on...... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: MarkVS on December 22, 2013, 05:44:12 AM
Fixed.....again..... :P ;D ;D

So, based on the rivalry, all of the Toyota and Nissan drivers are not expecting to need help..................hence everybody is expecting the Pajero TO get stuck.....


That being the case, is the going rate that everybody pays me  :cheers: if I DON'T get stuck ?????


MarkVS
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: GeoffA on December 22, 2013, 05:49:48 AM
..........all of the Toyota and Nissan drivers are not expecting to need help.........

I'm most certainly not saying that, Mark...... ;D ;D

Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: xcvator on December 22, 2013, 10:39:29 AM
I've got a 30 year old "Tirfor" that I can bring along with my "hilift jack"  if that's any help  ??? ;D
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: Symon on January 07, 2014, 09:57:45 PM
Well the word from Kirsty is that she isn't going, so I will be able to fill recovery duties.

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Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: MarkVS on January 08, 2014, 05:23:38 AM
Well the word from Kirsty is that she isn't going, so I will be able to fill recovery duties.

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OK Symon.....what happened on Fraser that changed her mind........
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: Rod Camping on January 10, 2014, 12:56:48 PM
It will just be me and a mate not taking the trailer so if all you cruiser drivers dont object to being pulled out by a Patrol mine is available for a recovery vehicle.

I have a winch and all recovery gear but would prefer to use your straps etc.
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: Symon on January 10, 2014, 01:37:29 PM
I have a winch and all recovery gear but would prefer to use your straps etc.

Generally speaking everyone will have their own straps to use.  If a winch is fitted to the stranded vehicle then that is the one we use.

OK Symon.....what happened on Fraser that changed her mind........

She has a overseas trip planned at the same time.
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: McGirr on January 10, 2014, 04:38:33 PM

Great to see we have 4 recovery vehicles. The only place that will be a challenge is the Old Coach Rd. This will be harder than the OTL  X 100. ;D

The Adrenalin will be pumping.

Mark
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: The Caseys on January 10, 2014, 07:13:28 PM
Let me say, I don't care what Make, Model you drive as long as someone SAVES ME.

Tina Casey
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: GeoffA on January 11, 2014, 06:15:16 AM
Well the word from Kirsty is that she isn't going.......

Sorry to read that, Symon. Hope the OS trip goes well for her.

Will your "brother" be tagging along instead?
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: Symon on January 11, 2014, 08:03:57 AM
Sorry to read that, Symon. Hope the OS trip goes well for her.

Will your "brother" be tagging along instead?

He might be, but I might also see if my biological brother wants to come along as well.
Title: Re: Recovery Vehicles for the trip
Post by: GeoffA on January 11, 2014, 08:05:31 AM
He might be, but I might also see if my biological brother wants to come along as well.

Excellent.. :cup: