Tag-A-Long Essential requirements

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND A TAG-A-LONG TOUR YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING

• enough camping gear to be self sufficient

• camping set up should be easy to put up and take down (max 15 mins set up)

• vehicles require raised suspension of at least 40mm

• vehicles need rated recovery points front and rear

• vehicles require raised air intakes / snokel

• good off-road All Terrain tyres

• full recovery kit including but not limited to 4.75T rated shackles, snatch strap or snatch rope, cable damper, equalisation strap and gloves

• if your vehicle is fitted with a winch you will also need a tree trunk protector, 2 x 4.75T rated shackles, 2x cable dampers

• tyre Pressure Gauge

• good quality tyre pump / compressor

• shovel (preferably long handled)

• UHF radio with 6.6dbi aerial with quality mounting bracket

• fire extinguisher (1kg)

• basic first aid kit

• basic vehicle specific spares (air, oil and fuel filters, fan belts, wheel studs

• 20l per person water storage

• deep water crossings and rock steps are part of the trip

• trips are rated moderate to difficult (diamond and double diamond especially if wet)

• all drivers should have some basic 4wd experience before joining the trip

• all drivers need to be licensed and vehicles need to be registered and in a roadworthy condition

• comprehensive vehicle insurance is required with a company that covers you off road like Club 4x4 who will pay for your vehicle recovery in remote areas.

• vehicle damage may occur, but is unlikely if you follow the guides directions