TRIP GRADES

REMEMBER: With any club trip, grade 1 or not, we are off-roading! Anything can happen, so be prepared for breakages and/or damage.

Grade 1: Standard unmodified trucks, easy driving, no damage or scratches likely. Suitable for novice drivers.

Grade 2: Standard trucks with good tyres, easy tracks, some brush marks or scratches likely, bumper deep water, some mud. Suitable for intermediate drivers

Grade 3: Trucks with some modifications (mud or hybrid terrain tyres, snorkel) and increased
ground clearance recommended, slightly harder more technical tracks. Some off-roading experience required, wheel deep water, more mud, brush marks and scratches likely, some damage to sills or panels possible. Snorkels recommended.
Suitable for intermediate to experienced drivers.

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Grade 4: More heavily modified trucks (mud tyres, snorkel, raised/upgraded suspension, winch preferable) harder tracks, steep hills/inclines, good off-roading experience required, bonnet deep water, deep/lots of mud, expect brush scratches and possible sill/panel damage. Snorkels required. Suitable for experienced drivers.

Grade 5: Very heavily modified trucks (as grade 4 but winch a must, scrub bars) very hard technical tracks, tippy/steep tracks, bush bashing, big rocks, winching will be needed, over bonnet deep water and mud, expect damage! Suitable for very experienced drivers with well-equipped vehicles only.