6TH Annual Ranger/BT50 Victorian Weekend Away (RANGER BT-50's ONLY) EASY / MEDIUM

Victorian High Country, VIC
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This is an annually organised trip for RANGER and BT-50 Owners Only!!! If you are the owner of another type of 4WD don't bother coming!!!

 

Italian Flat Camp Ground will be used as a base camp for the weekend, with daily trips out on the local tracks!

Requirement

  • Ian

  • Ian (Ranger50) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 4 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (08-Nov-2018 08:00)
    Ranger 50 (2009 PK Ranger)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Matt (Guilloty) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 2 Children
    Bt50 (2012 Bt50)
    • 30" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • David

  • David (6pack) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (07-Nov-2018 18:30)
    Outbak Wildtrak (2016 Ranger Wildtrak)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Harry

  • Harry (hazard) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (08-Nov-2018 11:11)
    Pj ranger (2007 Ranger)
    • 31" Tyres

  • Dean (953)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (08-Nov-2018 11:05)
    BT50 freestyle (2015 BT50)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Rick

  • Rick (Rick T) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (08-Nov-2018 09:03)
    (2020 troopy)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

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    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    - No 4WD Details-
    • Phil

    • Phil (Lingus) I had chainsaw training


      I am Interested / In Waiting List
      2020 Ford Ranger, 3.2 Diesel 4x4 (2020 Ranger)
      • 33" Tyres
      • Rear Diff Lock
    • Ash

    • Ash (Arnie 4x4)


      I am Interested / In Waiting List
      Arnie (2017 Ranger)
      • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Rear Diff Lock
      • Winch
    • Chris

    • Chris (Skurfer)


      I am Interested / In Waiting List
      Ford Ranger PX (2014 Ranger PX)
      • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Winch
    • Phil

    • Phil (Philthy) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


      I am Interested / In Waiting List
      Bazza (2011 BT50)
      • 32" Tyres, 1" Lifted
      • Winch

    Dylan (BT_50)
    H
    03 Sep 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Hi Dylan,

    This is a 4 day weekend, but people are free to come and go as they please, if you want to come for 1 day or 4 days, that's up to the individual.

    Cheers Ranger50
    05 Sep 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    The only sted fast rule is that you must be driving a Ranger or BT-50!!!
    05 Sep 2018
    David
    David (Meteor Everest)
    Ian,
    Looks like I have missed this one, but have 1 question. Would you be open to an Everest next year?
    11 Sep 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    David (Meteor Everest) wrote: Ian,
    Looks like I have missed this one, but have 1 question. Would you be open to an Everest next year?
    Sorry m8 that's the only hard and fast rule! Must be a Ranger or BT50!!
    11 Sep 2018
    Chris
    Chris (Skurfer)
    Is this run in conjunction with the NewRanger forum? As they have a trip on the same weekend? Just didn't see it mentioned anywhere.
    11 Sep 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Chris (Skurfer) wrote: Is this run in conjunction with the NewRanger forum? As they have a trip on the same weekend? Just didn't see it mentioned anywhere.
    Hi Chris, a new forum, where? No this is not in conjunction with another trip. I've organised a weekend away for Ranger/BT50 owners for the last 5 yrs & posted on Ranger forums on Facebook as advertising, but you need to register on 4wdtrip.com.au cheers lan.
    12 Sep 2018
    Chris
    Chris (Skurfer)
    Ah no worries. You will find the details of the trip here - http://newranger.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=11313

    It is a Ford Ranger forum. They have a High Country trip on in basically the same area on the same weekend as well.
    12 Sep 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Strictly Rangers & BT-50's only
    29 Sep 2018
    Nicko
    Nicko (garlani)
    Can we bring dirt bikes and do day trips with them instead of the Ranger to change it up?

    Nicko
    15 Oct 2018
    Nicko
    Nicko (garlani)
    And can I bring a guide dog? She is a 6 month old pup in training who is very well behaved and will be in her Guide Dog Victoria coat

    Nicko
    15 Oct 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Nicko (garlani) wrote: Can we bring dirt bikes and do day trips with them instead of the Ranger to change it up?

    Nicko
    Sorry Nicko, it's s 4wd w/end not a bike w/end. Cheers Ian
    16 Oct 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Nicko (garlani) wrote: And can I bring a guide dog? She is a 6 month old pup in training who is very well behaved and will be in her Guide Dog Victoria coat

    Nicko
    You'll have to check national park regulations, if we go into a national park l think dogs and guns are banned!
    16 Oct 2018
    Simon
    Simon (VBer)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Admins request due to their soft hearts.
    21 Oct 2018
    Ryan
    Ryan (Rizsie)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: My dog has done is ACL in its leg, it need care after surgery.
    24 Oct 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Hi Guys,

    Only 12 days to go before the start of this years Ranger BT50 weekend away!!
    27 Oct 2018
    Sean
    Sean (seanyboy)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys have another trip planned with family was really looking forward to this trip next time for sure
    01 Nov 2018
    Trev (trevmas)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry Team
    interstate travel for work, Bugger !!
    have a safe & enjoyable trip
    01 Nov 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Hi Guys,

    Only 4 days to go before the start of our weekend away, I hope the weather is kind to us!!
    See you all there!!

    PS I hope some on the interested list actually turn up!!
    04 Nov 2018
    Keith Millar
    Keith Millar (fiery14)
    Sorry I have to bale out Ian, have got to many shifts to try and cover and having a few odd noises under the hood atm.
    05 Nov 2018
    Nicko
    Nicko (garlani)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Mrs is pregnant and she has pulled the pin as it is too far to go for her
    05 Nov 2018
    Rick
    Rick (Rick T)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry Ian hopefully next year
    05 Nov 2018
    Rick
    Rick (Rick T)
    Hi Ian, I’m back in. I’ll meet everyone Friday arvo.
    Hope that’s ok.
    06 Nov 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Rick (Rick T) wrote: Hi Ian, I’m back in. I’ll meet everyone Friday arvo.
    Hope that’s ok.
    No worries Rick, see ya Friday!
    06 Nov 2018
    Bernard (BKool)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry. Can't make it.
    07 Nov 2018
    Bryce
    Bryce (White Ranger) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: We’ve really been looking forward to this trip, unfortunately we now have funerals to attend to on Friday and Saturday.
    Have a great trip👍
    07 Nov 2018
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Hi Guys,

    I'm heading up this morning! So far we're down to 6 attendee's, it's looking like a quiet relaxed weekend!

    Cheers Ian
    08 Nov 2018
    Matt (Guilloty)
    Hi all we will be there tomorrow arvo looks like we are the only family we have two girls 1 and 3 year old we have done lots of camping with them but we might put a bit of space between us as the little one has a good set of lungs hope to make some new like minded people see you there
    08 Nov 2018
    Taylah
    Taylah (TaylahDKM)
    Hi there!
    We will be up tonight.. any idea where you’ll be stopping by for the night ?
    Sorry in advance - no winch 😂😃
    09 Nov 2018
    David
    David (6pack)
    Hi all i have just uploaded the video to the file page Thanks David
    29 Nov 2018
    Harry
    Harry (hazard)
    David (6pack) wrote: Hi all i have just uploaded the video to the file page Thanks David
    Was that the video Jacinta showed us? I thought it was different to that 🙂
    Still good footage though
    29 Nov 2018
    Harry
    Harry (hazard)
    Just put some pics in the files page if anyone is interested
    29 Nov 2018
    David
    David (6pack)
    Harry (hazard) wrote:
    David (6pack) wrote: Hi all i have just uploaded the video to the file page Thanks David
    Was that the video Jacinta showed us? I thought it was different to that 🙂
    Still good footage though
    Hi Harry yes that is Jacinta's footage there was another video of Dean waiting to cross but we decided it was not ok to post due to of the radio conversation. Thanks David
    30 Nov 2018
    Dean (953)
    David (6pack) wrote:
    Harry (hazard) wrote:
    David (6pack) wrote: Hi all i have just uploaded the video to the file page Thanks David
    Was that the video Jacinta showed us? I thought it was different to that 🙂
    Still good footage though
    Hi Harry yes that is Jacinta's footage there was another video of Dean waiting to cross but we decided it was not ok to post due to of the radio conversation. Thanks David
    Anything happening this year ?

    Cheers Dean.
    08 Oct 2019
    Ian
    Trip Leader Ian (Ranger50)
    Hi Dean,

    Unfortunately I'm going to pass this year! But if one of you guys want to organise a trip that's up to you.

    Since February this year I have done some major repairs on my car, they include 2 new cv shafts($680) 2 new front wheel hubs and bearing($380) 2 new front rotors and pads($550) HD single mass clutch conversion($2100) new front sway bar bushes($120) and now I'm having over heating problems which so far have cost me for a new radiator cap($35) new viscous fan hub($195) new thermostat($65) and all this still hasn't solved the problem entirely, it's running cooler but temperatures still climbs to quickly for my liking! Which could mean an engine re-build that I probably won't get much change out of $8000.

    Then you have normal servicing and repairs like fan belts, radiator hoses, there's probably another $600 which when you add it all up it comes to around $4725 and most of those prices don't include the fitting of the items.

    So at this stage with what it's cost me and the over heating problem I can't really go anywhere without thinking what's going to go wrong next?

    Things are just to dicey for me to go off roading at the moment.

    Cheers Ian
    09 Oct 2019
    Dean (953)
    Ian (Ranger50) wrote: Hi Dean,

    Unfortunately I'm going to pass this year! But if one of you guys want to organise a trip that's up to you.

    Since February this year I have done some major repairs on my car, they include 2 new cv shafts($680) 2 new front wheel hubs and bearing($380) 2 new front rotors and pads($550) HD single mass clutch conversion($2100) new front sway bar bushes($120) and now I'm having over heating problems which so far have cost me for a new radiator cap($35) new viscous fan hub($195) new thermostat($65) and all this still hasn't solved the problem entirely, it's running cooler but temperatures still climbs to quickly for my liking! Which could mean an engine re-build that I probably won't get much change out of $8000.

    Then you have normal servicing and repairs like fan belts, radiator hoses, there's probably another $600 which when you add it all up it comes to around $4725 and most of those prices don't include the fitting of the items.

    So at this stage with what it's cost me and the over heating problem I can't really go anywhere without thinking what's going to go wrong next?

    Things are just to dicey for me to go off roading at the moment.

    Cheers Ian
    Thanx for the reply Ian.
    Sorry to hear about you car probs, wow thats sure adding up.
    Too busy at the moment myself to organise a trip, maybe further down the track (pardon the pun).
    Good luck with the car, you've got it so well set up, would be hard to move on.

    Cheers Dean.
    10 Oct 2019
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    TRIP COMPLETED

    6 GOING, 9 Interested
    10 adults , 2 children (12 in total)
    Trip Date
    09-Nov-2018 (Fri) to 12-Nov-2018 (Mon)

    Meeting Point
    Italian Flat Camp ground Upper Dargo Rd Dargo
    8:30 AM (Fri, 09-Nov-2018)

    Organiser
    Ian

    Ian (Ranger50)

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