4x4 training in Johannesburg

[Sideshow Bob]

I am a complete novice in 4x4 off-road driving. Is it recommended to do 4x4 driving course ? I saw this video and considering I have no experience in driving 4x4, I wouldn't have a clue as to how to handle such situation/vehicle. 35 degree slope side driving, steep uphill with obstacles etc.

Did you guys just manage to do similar obstacles without any training whatsoever ?

 

[DapperDanMan]

If you fly out to the Western Cape this morning, you can train for free there this week ...

 

[B-1]

If you search a bit there are a few that can train you at the hennops track:

Hennops Off-road Trail

Hennops 4x4 trail | Zonkie Trail | Klifdrift Trail

www.hennops.co.za

Do you really need training though? Its not needed for the typical person only if you plan on going in 4x4 specific routes.

 

[Tabac]

I am a complete novice in 4x4 off-road driving. Is it recommended to do 4x4 driving course ? I saw this video and considering I have no experience in driving 4x4, I wouldn't have a clue as to how to handle such situation/vehicle. 35 degree slope side driving, steep uphill with obstacles etc.

Did you guys just manage to do similar obstacles without any training whatsoever ?

Do you have a 4x4 ?
Where do you want to go 4x4 driving ?

 

[Sideshow Bob]

If you search a bit there are a few that can train you at the hennops track:

Hennops Off-road Trail

Hennops 4x4 trail | Zonkie Trail | Klifdrift Trail

www.hennops.co.za

Do you really need training though? Its not needed for the typical person only if you plan on going in 4x4 specific routes.

Yes, I did search and got this as well. I just needed forum's input based on experience which can be really helpful many times. Thanks.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Do you have a 4x4 ?
Where do you want to go 4x4 driving ?

I do have it now. Very recent purchase so still got that new car fever.

Where do you want to go 4x4 driving ?

Anywhere where only 4x4s can go.

 

[s0lar]

@surface go to a pub in the far east or west of Johannesburg. Aim for a small town. I guarantee you some oke at the pub will give you expert advice once you ply some branna’s.

It’s a way of life around those parts.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

I do have it now. Very recent purchase so still got that new car fever.


Anywhere where only 4x4s can go.

So you want to cut tires on your new car. Or scratch or dent it with rocks and branches?

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

What 4x4 do you have

 

[Gabe Owner]

Four wheel Drive club of Southern Africa | Out door family club | Plot 50 Gemstone Rd, Doornraadtjie, Centurion, 0157

The Four wheel Drive club of Southern Africa Outdoor family club is a social club and venue focused on Camping , out door lifesyle , 4x4 training and Nature and out door activities

www.fwdcsa.com

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Went to their off road motorcycle course. It was epic, so I'd recommend this one.

Vehicle Training - ADA

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adasa.co.za

 

[soulie]

I do have it now. Very recent purchase so still got that new car fever.


Anywhere where only 4x4s can go.

Bass Lake in Henley on Klip ,very good training and certificates are issued ,been doing training for years now .

 

[W@P]

I am a complete novice in 4x4 off-road driving. Is it recommended to do 4x4 driving course ? I saw this video and considering I have no experience in driving 4x4, I wouldn't have a clue as to how to handle such situation/vehicle. 35 degree slope side driving, steep uphill with obstacles etc.

Did you guys just manage to do similar obstacles without any training whatsoever ?

Andre actually does training courses. Here

 

[aleksandar]

@surface I did training and besides learning quite a few new things it pushed me to see and try limits of vehicle.
Later on when encountering similar obstacles on our trips I was less anxious and had idea of what I can and can not do.
Still I do not like sand and dunes.....

 

[Sideshow Bob]

So you want to cut tires on your new car. Or scratch or dent it with rocks and branches?

Good point. Maybe I should wait for a while.

@surface I did training and besides learning quite a few new things it pushed me to see and try limits of vehicle.
Later on when encountering similar obstacles on our trips I was less anxious and had idea of what I can and can not do.
Still I do not like sand and dunes.....

Thanks - Yeah - I was thinking the same but I suppose there is no need to directly jump on the toughest 4x4 route on a new car and I can just go along with normal Kruger/pilanesburg routes for now, which I am sure are pretty straight forward without any training.

 

[Tabac]

I do have it now. Very recent purchase so still got that new car fever.


Anywhere where only 4x4s can go.

Very nice. Which car ?

So you want to cut tires on your new car. Or scratch or dent it with rocks and branches?

Lmao - If that's how you 4x4 - YOU need driving lessons.

@surface I did training and besides learning quite a few new things it pushed me to see and try limits of vehicle.
Later on when encountering similar obstacles on our trips I was less anxious and had idea of what I can and can not do.
Still I do not like sand and dunes.....

Sand and dunes - Needs raw power, 4x4 Low, 3rd gear.

 

[aleksandar]

Sand and dunes - Needs raw power, 4x4 Low, 3rd gear.

Yea, not as easy with td5 defender, even if I had power sometimes it is just scary for me.

 

[Tabac]

Yea, not as easy with td5 defender, even if I had power sometimes it is just scary for me.

Almost shat myself the first time going over a dune in Moz. After that - Great fun.

 

[aleksandar]

Thanks - Yeah - I was thinking the same but I suppose there is no need to directly jump on the toughest 4x4 route on a new car and I can just go along with normal Kruger/pilanesburg routes for now, which I am sure are pretty straight forward without any training.

Even for not so tough routes it is good to take course, classes also have do's and don'ts of rescue, tyre pressure advice and many more small bits that help in bundu.

First thing to get is compressor and pressure gauge.

 

[Tabac]

I do have it now. Very recent purchase so still got that new car fever.


Anywhere where only 4x4s can go.

Piesangkloof 4×4 Trails & Bush Camp – Situated at the foothills of Magaliesberg, North West, near Hartbeespoort we offer trails for 4×4 vehicles, quads, enduro offroads, mountain biking and hiking (unguided).

piesangkloof.co.za

Beautiful when you reach the top. But this place eats tyres.