Toolangi Trip for the 'less experienced'. MEDIUM

Toolangi State Forest, VIC

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Have decided to still go ahead with this trip even though I had little response from forum members. Please note, do not tick 'interested but yet to confirm' as I am only running this trip for those who are 100% committed in attending. I am going to save two places for Mark and Kevin who have both said they will join me on this trip.

This trip whilst not a 'beginners trip' as such is for members who have less than 3 yrs experience and who may not have been 4wding in the Toolangi State Forest. We will NOT be driving any of the hard tracks, Rocky, Cockpit, Blowhard, Aeroplane etc, but a few of the tracks planned for the day might be a little challenging; especially if the tracks are wet. Tracks will have some steep ascents/descents with a variety of terrain that will include rock, clay, mud and small ruts.

All the tracks are suitable for stock vehicles, but minimum requirement are A/T tyres in very good condition. Goes without saying, all attending must have basic recovery gear; snatch strap and shackles, plus UHF radio either hand held or in car.

I anticipate that we will drive aprox 100 klm max from Glenburn so ensure you have enough fuel. Fuel is available at Yarra Glen or our meeting place at Glenburn. Due to commitments that evening, we will be back on the 'black top' by 3pm at the latest.

Meeting time is 9.00am, but I would appreciate all those attending to be at Glenburn by 8.45am at the latest for driver briefing etc as I would like to 'have wheels turning' by 9.00am.

PS: Food is available at Glenburn servo, but better option is one of the bakeries in Yarra Glen

Requirement

  • Recovery Gear
  • Allan (allanmac) Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 30 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (06-Nov-2015 11:25)
    NL Pajero GLS (1998 NL)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Kevin (riordak_ranger) Trip Leader - Level 2 (Completed over 15 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (07-Nov-2015 13:28)
    PK Ranger (2011 Ranger)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • John (Johnny87)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (07-Nov-2015 14:09)
    Black Truck (2004 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Ricky (R1XSTA) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (07-Nov-2015 14:10)
    2.8 That Could (1998 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Mark (markfowl)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (07-Nov-2015 14:23)
    Prado 150 2.8TD (2017 Prado)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Chris Burr (Wiskey Girl) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (07-Nov-2015 13:57)
    PX Ranger, 3.2 Diesel Common Rail, 6 speed manual (2013 Ranger)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Scott (Stonekillerz)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Tb 42 duel fuel wagon (1996 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted

  • Antman (Silver Sovereign)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    200 Series Sahara (2007 Landcruiser Sahara)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Ricky (R1XSTA)
Johnny & I are looking forward to coming. I have a patrol on 35s, he has a Jeep on 35s but it'll be his first trip out in his new car so keen for him to learn his car.

Will look forward to meeting you guys out there. I will most likely have my GoPros' charged up and on.
05 Nov 2015
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Hi Rick, nice to see someone else might do some videoing for a change...lol. As Mark said, you have vehicles with big tyres and mods etc, so hopefully you wont be bored as we will NOT be driving any of the hard tracks. Both Mark's and Kevin's Rangers are 'stock as a rock' so we wont be driving any heavily rutted sections.

Yes Mark, a bit of rain today so hopefully no dust but if we get anymore wet stuff, a few of the tracks will be slippery in places. I guess being a trip with short notice, some have made other plans, but all good as we will have a good day I hope.
05 Nov 2015
Ricky (R1XSTA)
haha. Don't be fooled. They're like little kittens!
weather is looking great for the weekend. Should change things up and make even the easiest a little bit more interesting.
05 Nov 2015
Ricky (R1XSTA)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Hi Rick, nice to see someone else might do some videoing for a change...lol. As Mark said, you have vehicles with big tyres and mods etc, so hopefully you wont be bored as we will NOT be driving any of the hard tracks. Mark's Ranger is as 'stock as a rock' with him running 29" tyres so we wont be driving any heavily rutted sections.

Yes Mark, a bit of rain today so hopefully no dust but if we get anymore we ...
Allan,

Thats fantastic. My Brother in Law just bought his Jeep, so will be his first run out in it so he is looking forward to the slower, more technical stuff.

Myself, I have only been out 2-3 times in my car as well, and I don't fancy breaking anything just yet!
05 Nov 2015
Antman (Silver Sovereign)
The front page says one spot left but the second page says trip full. I am interested in going if there is room. I have 4 years 4x4 experience with a capable 4B. 200 Series Cruiser 2" Lift, 33"'s AT tyres, Winch, Snorkel etc etc..... Can I come please?
05 Nov 2015
Mark (markfowl)
Hi all,

Looking forward to meeting you and a good day on the tracks.

Mark.
05 Nov 2015
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: OK guys, I'm making way for fellas that haven't had much of a chance on the tracks lately. Whoever takes the spot , have fun!!!
Mark sent you a message.

Antman, sorry mate but cant increase the numbers. There were spots available most of yesterday, but I guess most were waiting to see what the weather forecast was before commiting. Just keep an eye out as someone may withdraw.

Also folks, those going on the trip could you please 'check in' by end of today just to confirm your attendance. Again, please be at Glenburn servo by 8.45am and feel free to airdown there if you wish as we only have about a klm of blacktop driving before hitting the dirt roads.

After all this rain I suspect most of the tracks will be 'dampish' and is possible that we might avoid the track that has quite a few muddy sections; will play that by ear.
06 Nov 2015
Antman (Silver Sovereign)
Allan (allanmac) wrote:
Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: OK guys, I'm making way for fellas that haven't had much of a chance on the tracks lately. Whoever takes the spot , have fun!!!
Mark sent you a message.

Antman, sorry mate but cant increase the numbers. There were spots available most of ye ...
No probs. If anyone pulls out, count me in. I haven't done Toolangi before. I will keep an eye out tomorrow. Hopefully we have another "nagging" wife!
06 Nov 2015
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: OK guys, I'm making way for fellas that haven't had much of a chance on the tracks lately. Whoever takes the spot , have fun!!!
Very generous of you Mark to withdraw and allow someone else to take part; not too sure whether I would do the same. Chris (Whiskey Girl) was very quick to take your place, well done Chris.
06 Nov 2015
Matthew (discomatt)
Allan, what time you getting coffee? will meet up at our usual spot
06 Nov 2015
Ricky (R1XSTA)
John and I are still in. Absolutely looking forward to it!
06 Nov 2015
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Thankyou all for 'checking in'. Makes it much easier for the tripleader in that he/she knows who definitely is coming.

Weather looks great for the day so hopefully we will all have an enjoyable day. See you at Glenburn servo by 8.45am in the morning.
07 Nov 2015
Mark (markfowl)
Thanks all for a good day out. Needed that!
08 Nov 2015
John (Johnny87)
Great trip, thanks to everyone. Hope to do another trip with you all soon
08 Nov 2015
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TRIP COMPLETED

6 GOING, 2 Interested
9 adults
Trip Date
Sun, 08-Nov-2015

Meeting Point
Glenburn Service Station (United) Melba Hwy.
9:00 AM (Sun, 08-Nov-2015)

TRIP FULL