SA Adventure - 4x4 Recovery Training Courses
To drive a vehicle off road requires an entirely different set of skills to driving on road. Added to those skills must be included training in the safe and correct means of handling a vehicle recovery. At some point we are all going to get stuck while we are on our 4x4 off road adventures! When this happens it’s very important to know how to use all the recovery equipment you have bought to get yourself out of trouble quickly and most importantly of all safely! For this purpose, SA Adventure has launched a 4x4 vehicle recovery course, the recovery course truly is a step a-head of your regular 4x4 training course. It covers everything from equipment explanation, recovery orientation to simulating scenarios that you could potentially encounter on your travels through the bush.
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There is a misperception that unless you are somewhere in “Deep Dark” Africa, you will not get your vehicle stuck and will not need recovery. Unfortunately sometimes even a Sunday afternoon outing to your local park with the dogs can result in a stuck 4x4 vehicle that needs recovering! The 4x4 recovery course takes place on natural terrain! It is important that all occupants of the vehicle are made aware of the risks involved in a vehicle recovery, but most of all that the driver is knowledgeable of the position the vehicle is in, the equipment they have to recover it and understands and respects the vehicles and recovery equipment’s limitations and is able to identify the resources that nature has provided for them to leverage off of and use to their advantage! People often have difficulty understanding what 4x4 recovery gear is important and how each item or tool is used. This course will also help you to evaluate which tools and accessories are truly a must have and will ensure that you are comfortable with each item or tool and its functionality. When recovering your vehicle, safety comes first, we teach you to safely recover your vehicle from real situations and that theory, once understood, can be used practically to help you get out of any tricky or sticky situation! |
Our 4x4 instructors will be there to assist you and they will be in two-way radio contact at all times to safely make the most of this experience. The course will include pulling someone out, towing someone in an off-road setting, pulling/winching yourself and other vehicles out, righting a rolled over 4x4, moving obstacles out of the way, hi lift and air jacking, tyre repair and much more. The emphasis throughout this course is on safety and the prevention of damage to one’s self, your 4x4 vehicle, your recovery equipment and the environment! Do not buy any recovery equipment, however, if you have any recovery equipment, bring it along with you! |
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Group Recovery Training: R 995-00 for the training course. An additional cost for all passengers of R375-00 per person will apply. Additional drivers that will be sharing your vehicle and also want to qualify for a driver training certificate will be charged R795-00 per person. This fee includes the entrance fee to the trail, coffee, tea, fruit juice and a fully catered bush lunch at the Boma. The cost for children under 16 years will be R150-00 per child. Regret no children under the age of 10 years may attend!
Personalised Recovery Training: Personalised Training is available on request only. Dates for this training will depend on your request. The cost will be R1 995-00 (includes the driver and co-driver). The 4x4/4x2 training is offered on a one-on-one basis and as such provides you with the opportunity to gain the most from the day. Please note that this will only be available during weekdays from 09h00 to 17h00 and includes coffee and tea on arrival with a light lunch at the end of the day. Additional passengers will be charged R375-00 per person. You will both receive an off-road Recovery certificate of competency.
4x4 Recovery Training Booking Form
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