4x4 Action Group

Paul, the trail is not a car breaker unless you can’t drive.

There is an escape route for the first real obstacle, that for me is the only serious one.

The rest may get you slipping due to loss of traction which means you may need a winch or a rope to recover. It’s not that it’s dangerous, it’s just a traction issue due to wet soil / mud when exiting the stream.

Have a look see, as suggested, and then decide.

If you really aren’t into trails, then skip it, it’s no biggie.

PS - I’m not doing the trail on Saturday

AndreasR wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:26 pm

Paul, for those not doing the trail we can do a nice scenic drive over Breedtsnek Pass. Nothing hectic but a nice little drive on our way to Brauhaus.

now that is way above the capabilities of a normal car.
I have seen plenty cars stuck halfway up that pass...

but then, they did not have 4x4
and they were not rentals

and many normal cars have actually made it over too... just slowly.

Flipside wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:25 am

AndreasR wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:26 pm

Paul, for those not doing the trail we can do a nice scenic drive over Breedtsnek Pass. Nothing hectic but a nice little drive on our way to Brauhaus.

now that is way above the capabilities of a normal car.
I have seen plenty cars stuck halfway up that pass...

but then, they did not have 4x4
and they were not rentals

and many normal cars have actually made it over too... just slowly.

Here is a link with some info on the pass. https://www.mountainpassessouthafrica.c ... vince.html

I did that pass with a Polo Bakkie, not really so bad

RynoB wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:49 pm

I did that pass with a Polo Bakkie, not really so bad

With or without the bubble-wrap installed?????????????????????????????

Flipside wrote:

AndreasR wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:26 pm

Paul, for those not doing the trail we can do a nice scenic drive over Breedtsnek Pass. Nothing hectic but a nice little drive on our way to Brauhaus.

now that is way above the capabilities of a normal car.
I have seen plenty cars stuck halfway up that pass...

but then, they did not have 4x4
and they were not rentals

and many normal cars have actually made it over too... just slowly.

I will try it in my Accord

Mad Manny wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:07 pm

Camping - at Weaver's Roost:

What time are we allowed to arrive on Friday to set up camp?

Go early and tell them Manny said its ok, they will be scared and let you setup wherever you want

Michael wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:40 pm

What time are we allowed to arrive on Friday to set up camp?

What time do you want to arrive, Sweetcheeks?d

Michael wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:40 pm

Mad Manny wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:07 pm

Camping - at Weaver's Roost:

What time are we allowed to arrive on Friday to set up camp?

engage crawler gears...
... and ultra low range
and creep through the undergrowth
... clandestine like, at dawn ...

At 14h23, Chas

KurtG wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:40 pm

Flipside wrote:

AndreasR wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:26 pm

Paul, for those not doing the trail we can do a nice scenic drive over Breedtsnek Pass. Nothing hectic but a nice little drive on our way to Brauhaus.

now that is way above the capabilities of a normal car.
I have seen plenty cars stuck halfway up that pass...

but then, they did not have 4x4
and they were not rentals

and many normal cars have actually made it over too... just slowly.

I will try it in my Accord

Andreas and I will drag your Honda over the pass for you Kurt. I'll connect a steel cable from the Disco's tow hitch to your car.

... soory to quell the fear ...
... but Ive driven
a 1300i lite Corsa hatchback
over that pass ...
piece of cheese ...

IMPORTANT STUFF!

Please be seated in the lapa by the pools by 08:55.

Bring chairs.

Bring shade for after.

Guys doing the 4x4 Trail WILL sign a Indemnity before starting.

Once disclaimer completed you will be the first people EVER to receive an In The Gorge sticker.

If you are doing the Trail PARK AT THE BOTTOM & walk to the Lapa DO NOT DRIVE UP TO THE LAPA there is little space & you'll get parked in.

Those not doing the trail are free to do whatever they wish.

We DO have a Nominee - so we WILL Vote!

The Meeting will end in under 36 minutes - as is tradition, but then we'll have a Q&A session.

I will hand back your R100.00 AGM fee to the 28 people who paid immediately after the meeting.

See you at the AGM!!!

Thanks manny
I have read it
Happy ?