TECH day

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:40 pm

well after viewing and participating in some of the more technical obstacles set up this past weekend by various clubs at the AAWDC event at gerotech this past weekend i have come up with a idea.

lets instead of always doing only a trail per month have a "TECH DAY"
in these tech days we can look at various things,

1. proper use of a high lift jack - recovery and wheel changes
2. proper use of winch - recovery and safety
3. driving techniques - obstacle and poles
4. basic first aid
5. basic maintenance checks on a 4x4
6. recovery gear and uses
7. enviromental issues
8. camping
9. towing and reversing of trailers
etc

your views or opinions are welcome

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:42 pm

2nd that

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:45 pm

I fully support

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:52 pm

Love the idea! I am in!

EC - Set a date and place and let's get this one rocking!

Jaans · Post by **Jaans** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:00 pm

Good idea. I hope it will include to check if the glow plugs on a diesel vehicle is on before try and starting it with a strap around the wheel.

I know this is a issue for you as well (because it is different from event to event) but then we can check the recovery points on the vehicles in the club.

MonsterLux · Post by **MonsterLux** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:02 pm

Like the idea especially for newbies like myself.

mushroom · Post by **mushroom** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:31 pm

LIKE.....bigtime

Post by **Rafs** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:44 pm

The next event is on the 1st of September at Hennops. There will be a large group by the looks of it. I think we can do all / some of the following at this event:

1. proper use of a high lift jack - recovery and wheel changes
2. proper use of winch - recovery and safety
3. driving techniques
5. basic maintenance checks on a 4x4
6. recovery gear and uses
7. enviromental issues

Just need a few volunteers going that day to help with demonstrations. If there is a part of the group that just want to do the trail, they can, the rest can stay for the demonstrations.

I think Hennops has enough space and different types of obstacles to do this.

I you agree we will arrange for that day??

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:59 pm

Great idea

werewolf · Post by **werewolf** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:04 pm

I am in. Lots to learn.

roeland.vlok · Post by **roeland.vlok** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:31 pm

Klink goed Jeepie!

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:34 pm

A system we use for training is to run various bases.Divide the group into teams and rotate them through the various bases after an allocated time period.
Example:
Base 1 first aid
Base 2 hi lift jack
Base 3 choosing correct lines
And so forth......

optirite · Post by **optirite** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:56 pm

I should be free on that day??? How can I help?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:45 pm

It sounds good

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:47 pm

Rafs wrote:The next event is on the 1st of September at Hennops. There will be a large group by the looks of it. I think we can do all / some of the following at this event:

1. proper use of a high lift jack - recovery and wheel changes
2. proper use of winch - recovery and safety
3. driving techniques
5. basic maintenance checks on a 4x4
6. recovery gear and uses
7. enviromental issues

Just need a few volunteers going that day to help with demonstrations. If there is a part of the group that just want to do the trail, they can, the rest can stay for the demonstrations.

I think Hennops has enough space and different types of obstacles to do this.

I you agree we will arrange for that day??

depending on the size of group attending , i think what we need to do is choose one of the above and run with that ?

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:49 pm

optirite wrote:I should be free on that day??? How can I help?

sounds good
lets see which one we choose , and we will make contact to discuss
you have vast experience with being out in the bush too , so that might just come in handy

grobbepj · Post by **grobbepj** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:51 pm

MonsterLux wrote:Like the idea especially for newbies like myself.

+1
This will be off tremendous help... Just a pity I will not be able to attend this round. Will be awesome to gain some technical info!

mcw · Post by **mcw** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:31 pm

i am in lots to learn being new to this

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:45 am

Count me in on this one.....

I have to agree with Neil on the Idea of the camps, It works well when you have a big group of people...

If it works for the scouts it has to work.... Scouts can be an unruly bunch of boys at times....

Pote · Post by **Pote** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:28 am

I like tha adea..
Will be there so looking forward to learn...

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:07 am

MOFASA wrote:Count me in on this one.....

I have to agree with Neil on the Idea of the camps, It works well when you have a big group of people...
If it works for the scouts it has to work.... Scouts can be an unruly bunch of boys at times....

We actually put them in cages

Based on an international Scout training system

Small groups are beter,more personalized.

Die$eL · Post by **Die$eL** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:09 am

Count me in!

You can get equipment manufacturers involved. We had ATE do a session with us previously. Trying to setup another one again soon.

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:01 am

Thunder02 wrote:
MOFASA wrote:Count me in on this one.....

I have to agree with Neil on the Idea of the camps, It works well when you have a big group of people...
If it works for the scouts it has to work.... Scouts can be an unruly bunch of boys at times....
We actually put them in cages

Based on an international Scout training system
Small groups are beter,more personalized.

With Lion trainers

Post by **LouisZ** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:10 am

Try to have 3 topics, if there is too many one usually don't get to all off them. It can be a Outing to learn!!!

Jaans · Post by **Jaans** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:19 am

As dit op die 1ste Sep is gaan ek die een moet uitsit. Maar ek ondersteun hierdie tech day's 100%

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:38 am

It seems there is a bit of confusion around this planned TECH DAY and the event we are holding on the 1st of September.

The Tech day will be planned at a later stage. The 1st will only be n fun get together. you will be more than welcome to ask questions should there be anything you would like to know.

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:39 am

Jaans wrote:As dit op die 1ste Sep is gaan ek die een moet uitsit. Maar ek ondersteun hierdie tech day's 100%

How's the weather that side

Jaans · Post by **Jaans** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:43 am

Thunder02 wrote:
Jaans wrote:As dit op die 1ste Sep is gaan ek die een moet uitsit. Maar ek ondersteun hierdie tech day's 100%
How's the weather that side

Lekker warm en dit reen gereeld.

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:17 pm

hi gents
this tech day thing , well wont just be run on 1 day
there are alot of things we can do , so , learn and talk about
i am busy getting the correct learning material together along with trying to arrange if possible to have informed / trained people to assist
we need to arrange goods require to host the tech day too
a thought on the recovery side , was to do a weekend away at a specific venue where actually incidents can e created and we can have lots of fun
so please , its not a slap together thing this , and it WILL happen.
we will put it out there before deciding on a set date to start to try and accomodate as many as possible

Jaans · Post by **Jaans** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:18 am

I agree we must do it right.

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:53 am

JEEPIE wrote:hi gents
this tech day thing , well wont just be run on 1 day
there are alot of things we can do , so , learn and talk about
i am busy getting the correct learning material together along with trying to arrange if possible to have informed / trained people to assist
we need to arrange goods require to host the tech day too
a thought on the recovery side , was to do a weekend away at a specific venue where actually incidents can e created and we can have lots of fun
so please , its not a slap together thing this , and it WILL happen.
we will put it out there before deciding on a set date to start to try and accomodate as many as possible

We've got some first aid gear which is very useful,"rescue Annie",used for CPR training.

Pote · Post by **Pote** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:20 am

I know a guy that is an instructor at Geroteck...

Should I ask him what he would suggest about content and equipment needed??

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:26 am

Thunder02 wrote:
JEEPIE wrote:hi gents
this tech day thing , well wont just be run on 1 day
there are alot of things we can do , so , learn and talk about
i am busy getting the correct learning material together along with trying to arrange if possible to have informed / trained people to assist
we need to arrange goods require to host the tech day too
a thought on the recovery side , was to do a weekend away at a specific venue where actually incidents can e created and we can have lots of fun
so please , its not a slap together thing this , and it WILL happen.
we will put it out there before deciding on a set date to start to try and accomodate as many as possible
We've got some first aid gear which is very useful,"rescue Annie",used for CPR training.

cool
will help
thanks

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:26 am

Pote wrote:I know a guy that is an instructor at Geroteck...

Should I ask him what he would suggest about content and equipment needed??

all info that we can gather will be appreciated
thanks

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:13 am

ok back to our tech day planning

i had a chat last week friday with the gent from bridgestone
what would you guys think of having a tyre tech day
we can view a couple of different tyres , find out how they are made , what they were actually designed for etc
i will try and confirm if we can make use of one of the supa quick outlets in boksburg

gauthrie used to do the training for all their outlets
to give you an idea , trained in excess of 2000 people a year

2nd option we have been toying with
a survival weekend in the bush
we have a nice well informed dude ( our very own thunder 02) that is also very involved in scouts too.
we also have the use of a qualified ecologist (RAFS) . she knows plants and stuff
so we plan a weekend out , involve the family and especially the kids

thoughts will be appreciated

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:10 am

JEEPIE wrote:ok back to our tech day planning

a survival weekend in the bush
we have a nice well informed dude ( our very own thunder 02) that is also very involved in scouts too.
we also have the use of a qualified ecologist (RAFS) . she knows plants and stuff
so we plan a weekend out , involve the family and especially the kids

thoughts will be appreciated

I just want to check the mad skills of the 2 guru's

Neil please identify this knot?

and RAFS please identify this plant

4x4BEES · Post by **4x4BEES** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:10 am

All this sounds awesome and is an excellent way for all involved to learn
the correct way of doing proper, safe off-roading.

I see most of the discussions center around JBH and PTA.
Is there nothing planned here in the WC or am I jumping the gun a bit?

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:24 am

4x4BEES wrote:All this sounds awesome and is an excellent way for all involved to learn
the correct way of doing proper, safe off-roading.

I see most of the discussions center around JBH and PTA.
Is there nothing planned here in the WC or am I jumping the gun a bit?

well , we are only 1400km away :evil:
make the trip , you wont be sorry
here in gangster paradise we know how

i am working on something for the cape , if we can pull that off one of your local okals will be at the helm
he says he has the means , the way and the numbers to do it
so lets see if we can negotiate the deal first

4x4BEES · Post by **4x4BEES** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:36 am

JEEPIE wrote:
4x4BEES wrote:All this sounds awesome and is an excellent way for all involved to learn
the correct way of doing proper, safe off-roading.

I see most of the discussions center around JBH and PTA.
Is there nothing planned here in the WC or am I jumping the gun a bit?
well , we are only 1400km away :evil:
make the trip , you wont be sorry
here in gangster paradise we know how

i am working on something for the cape , if we can pull that off one of your local okals will be at the helm
he says he has the means , the way and the numbers to do it
so lets see if we can negotiate the deal first

That's a 5 day trip for my donkey

Will be looking forward to the training if it can be done here in the Cape

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:44 am

WayneSchalk wrote:
JEEPIE wrote:ok back to our tech day planning

a survival weekend in the bush
we have a nice well informed dude ( our very own thunder 02) that is also very involved in scouts too.
we also have the use of a qualified ecologist (RAFS) . she knows plants and stuff
so we plan a weekend out , involve the family and especially the kids

thoughts will be appreciated

I just want to check the mad skills of the 2 guru's

Neil please identify this knot?
Looks like a Blood Knot or a Constrictors Knot, can't make out for sure.

and RAFS please identify this plant

Post by **Rafs** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:02 am

Thunder02 wrote:
WayneSchalk wrote:
JEEPIE wrote:ok back to our tech day planning

a survival weekend in the bush
we have a nice well informed dude ( our very own thunder 02) that is also very involved in scouts too.
we also have the use of a qualified ecologist (RAFS) . she knows plants and stuff
so we plan a weekend out , involve the family and especially the kids

thoughts will be appreciated

I just want to check the mad skills of the 2 guru's

Neil please identify this knot?
Looks like a Blood Knot or a Constrictors Knot, can't make out for sure.

and RAFS please identify this plant

Cannabis sativa

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:29 am

Nee ons kan maar gaan

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:42 am

Rafs wrote:
Thunder02 wrote:
WayneSchalk wrote:
JEEPIE wrote:ok back to our tech day planning

a survival weekend in the bush
we have a nice well informed dude ( our very own thunder 02) that is also very involved in scouts too.
we also have the use of a qualified ecologist (RAFS) . she knows plants and stuff
so we plan a weekend out , involve the family and especially the kids

thoughts will be appreciated

I just want to check the mad skills of the 2 guru's

Neil please identify this knot?
Looks like a Blood Knot or a Constrictors Knot, can't make out for sure.

and RAFS please identify this plant
Cannabis sativa

If we use a bit I'm sure we will figure the Knots out