Tips for Your First 4x4 Off-Road Adventure
Tips for Your First Off-Road Adventure
Like any new task, you might feel a bit anxious about your first time driving off-road. Rather than letting your worries keep you from an amazing adventure, prepare with our tips for off-road beginners.
Choosing your trail
First things first, where will you drive? Our list of great camping and 4x4 tracks in NSW is the perfect place to start. When you choose a destination, make sure you check the level of the trail you’ll be driving. Most maps and trail sites will categorise the difficulty with colours, grades or other keys. A typical scale might be:
- Green = Easy
- Blue = Intermediate
- Black = Experienced
- Red = Extreme
Start slow
Speed is not the main aim with off-roading. Sure, it can be fun; but it could also send you into a recovery situation fast. To start with, just take it easy on the trails. Get used to the power of your car and the different obstacles, and over time you’ll be able to add speed to the journey, as well.
Kit up your 4WD
Off-roading is easy when your 4x4 is customised for the drive. There are heaps of different 4x4 accessories to choose from but for beginners we recommend at least these four:
- Front Bull Bar and Rear Bar – preferably with a winch for easy recovery if you get stuck
- Driving lights – to keep you safe in low light or night driving conditions
- Mud guards – to protect your tires from random debris
- Roof racks or baskets – to store your extra equipment and maximise space in the vehicle for passengers
Carry extra equipment
Your car isn’t the only one taking this trip. You have to pack all the essentials for you to have a safe and enjoyable drive, too. You should bring:
- Water
- Food
- Car recovery gear
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Blankets
And anything else you think you may need in the unlikely event you’d have to camp out for a night or two; or the chance you’ll enjoy it so much you choose to stay.
Master the trails with Bossco Auto 4x4 Accessories
Kitting out your vehicle is the least of your worries with Bossco Auto’s range of affordable 4WD accessories. Our online store delivers throughout Australia and we can assist with installations at our workshop in Prestons, NSW. If you need advice or want to ask us any questions, give us a call on (02) 8729 6777 or use our enquiry form to send a message.
