If you wish to join one of our trips as a visitor please use the contact form below and register your interest. Please also use the contact form if you wish to find out more information about one of the trips.

If you are a member please access to our member Facebook group simply register against the facebook event. NOTE: The Facebook group is a closed group and you must be a member of the Perth 4wd Club to be accepted to this page.

Upcoming Trips

Trip Classifications

We classify our trips/events into 6 levels, so there is something for everyone. The trip co-ordinator can discuss the level of difficultly with you.

• 1. No 4WD – no 4WD driving involved. Driving on Bitumen Roads, Social Events.
• 2. Very Easy – Very easy going with little or no 4WD driving
• 3. Easy – Some 4WD driving involved, towing or winching not required. Suitable for all levels of experience.
• 4. Moderate – A medium grade 4WD trip with some cautious driving required. Towing or winching not normally required. Suitable for experienced drivers.
• 5. Challenging – A moderate to hard 4WD trip, with cautious driving required, towing or winching may be required. Suitable for experienced drivers only. Visitors may not be permitted. Trip leader to decide on eligibility.
• 6. Very Challenging – An extremely difficult 4WD trip. All participants must be experienced in driving over difficult terrain. Towing or winching will be required. All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment. Some damage to vehicles may occur.  Visitors not permitted..

What you will need

• UHF radio
• Recovery gear
• if it is a day trip you will need to pack a lunch
• If it is a camping trip you will need camping gear, food and water

Convoy procedures

1. Trip leader to call convoy group meeting prior to start and remind members of convoy procedure.

2. Leader to appoint ‘Tail End Charlie’ for each trip.

3. Observe road rules at all times.

4. On the bitumen leave enough room between vehicles for other traffic to pass through the convoy.

5. All vehicles are responsible for the following vehicle when turning off road and at crossroads.

6. Vehicles leaving the convoy for any reason are to call the remainder of convoy through and inform ‘Tail End Charlie’ of their intention.

7. No vehicles to overtake the leader, unless in an emergency.

8. Keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front at all times especially when in hilly terrain or when brakes are wet.

9. Allow vehicles in front to get over the crest of a difficult hill before you attempt to follow. If you get stuck, tell the vehicle behind you to wait.

10. Lead vehicle to carry a flag on sand hills when possible.

11. Nominated track marshals will regulate traffic on sites nominated by trip leader.

12. In the event of winching being necessary, the winch operator will automatically become a track marshal.

13. Vehicles in the convoy carrying emergency equipment or personnel will be classified as emergency vehicles and must be given clear passage and right of way.

14. In the event of an accident or mishap on a run, all non-emergency vehicles are to leave the immediate area of the accident.

15. Any driver not complying with instructions given by track marshals or emergency personnel will be referred to Executive Committee for disciplinary action (i.e. suspension of membership or a fine). All drivers are responsible for their passengers at all times.

Trip leader forms

All our trips have a trip leader to run the trip. The trip leader will need the following forms.

• Trip Attendance Register & Driver Acknowledgement Form
• Temporary Member Visitor – Trip Participation Form
• Accident Report Form
• Trip Incident Form

 

Other documents

• 4WD Club Flyer
• Club By Laws
• Rules of Association
• New Member Pack
  • New Member Welcome Letter
  • Recovery Kit Suggestions
  • Survival Skills
• Visitor Pack
  • Visitor Welcome Letter
  • Membership form