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Tow My Camper Competition Has Been Won & Run!

tmcwinnerWe were very happy to have along the Matthews and the Pearce’s as our competition winners a couple of Saturdays ago to sample the first of our recreational towing training programs called Tow My Camper (TMC).  We’ve been delivering tow programs to Government and Industry for years now and decided after frequent requests from the public to offer a recreational version.

For folk about to embark on a big trip into the Outback it’s one thing to know how you and your 4WD will go, but what happens when you hitch the trailer on the back? With the increased length and weight, what compromises are there on your ability to negotiate the rough and tumble?

TMC has a morning theory session where we look at making sure we’ve got the weight right, tyres set accordingly, the right mindset for both on and off-road driving styles and where likely you’ll strike problems.

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September Weekend Walkabout - What a Blast!

We had one of the best turn-outs for a WW we've had in ages thanks to the intrepid gang who joined us in the Bendleby Ranges near Orroroo. WW is our advanced recreational program that we run during the middle months of the year, the best time to be in the Flinders.

With all the accommodation booked, The Springs shearers quarters, Gum Dale and Crotta Homesteads we were packed to the rafters, with just about every 4WD make represented and just about every level of experience too!

Day one involved some getting to know the track, with a great trail drive along the North-South Ridge with soaring tracks to the summits of local hills before plunging down to the valley floor below. Saturday night's dinner was it's usual success, a sumptuous BBQ, but the desserts were something else!

 

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