Trip & Vehicle Grading

So that we're all speaking the same language regarding trips and trucks...

This grading system forms the basis for designation of club runs. It is there to ensure that all vehicles are of a similar capability in terms of safety, not performance. If a vehicle has not been graded to the level required for the run, the run leader can request that the vehicle does not participate until brought up to a suitable standard.

Vehicle Gradings

Trip Gradings

1. Road ready 4WD vehicle - Must be road legal

  • Should meet club safety equipment requirements.

1.   Scenic Trip

  • Gravel roads  and very light off road only.
  • No element of danger.
  • No off road driving skills required.

2. Standard 4WD vehicles

  • Minimum of All Terrain tyres with good tread depth. (Mud tyres strongly recommended)
  • Soft Top vehicles must have minimum of 4 point roll bar.
  • 3 point seat belts required to be worn by driver and front seat passengers -Minimum of 2 point for rear passengers. (3 point recommended)
  • Must comply with minimum safety requirements.

2.   Basic off Road

  • Formed farm or forest tracks.
  • Farm paddock crossings.
  • Loss of traction presents no danger.
  • No extreme drop offs without clear marking.
  • No off camber corners with drop offs.

3. Well prepared 4WD Vehicles

  • Mud Tyres Required with minimum of 50% tread depth.
  • Soft Top vehicles must have minimum of 4 point roll bar.
  • 3 point seat belts required to be worn by driver and front seat passengers -Minimum of 2 point for rear passengers (3 point recommended)
  • Must comply with minimum safety requirements. (No Discretion on prospective’s vehicles)

3.   General Off Road

  • Risk of Danger minimised.
  • Generally formed tracks often of poor condition.
  • Potential for panel damage.
  • No serious off camber tracks with drop offs.
  • No steep long ascents or descents with serious potential for danger.
  • Prospective members must be buddied with an experienced club member.

4. Serious 4WD vehicle

  • Mud Tyres required with minimum of 50% tread depth.
  • Soft top vehicles must have minimum of 4  point roll bar ( 6 point frame strongly recommended)
  • Minimum of 3 point seat belts required to be worn by driver and passengers.
  • Helmets recommended.
  • Must comply with minimum safety requirements. (No Discretion on prospective’s vehicles)

4.   Serious Off Road

  • Element of Danger.
  • Some potential for rollovers.
  • Long ascents and descent acceptable with run out space.
  • No prospective members permitted unless prior driving ability verified.

5. Purpose built 4WD vehicle.

  • Mud Tyres required with 75% tread depth.
  • All vehicles require minimum of 6-point roll frame.
  • Full harness Must be worn by driver and Passengers.
  • Helmets required.
  • Must comply with minimum safety requirements. (No Discretion on prospective’s vehicles)

5.  Extreme Off Road

  • Potential for serious damage.
  • May include potential for multiple rollovers.
  • No prospective members permitted unless prior driving ability  verified.