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Disclaimer: Please understand that the Frontera Owners Group or any organiser of events will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, accident or injury caused by attending an event. You are responsible for your passengers and for your own safety and should carry the necessary recovery and safety equipment. You agree to follow the rules of the Highway Code, Green Lane Code and club pay and play site rules whichever applies. For greenlane events; All events should adhere to the GLASS Code of Conduct, and please note that Rights Of Way often change and if a TRO (traffic regulation order) has been put in place by the local council you should not drive the lane. If you do not agree to the above you should refrain from taking part in the event.
by richardshall on Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:52 pm
Hi, I was thinking of going green laning or fording soon and just wanted to ask a couple of things. First...do i need a snorkle, ....im not planning on going through really deep water but just wanted to check . Also ..... this might sound like im being thick but does any water come inside your truck and if it does is it much Thanks for any advice Rich
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by James Bass on Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:55 pm
Hi mate. Firstly, a snorkel isn't necessary for laning. Water may come through the door seals, but only if it's deep...at which point, you'd be needing a snorkel. Check out this link for some tips... http://www.dataip.co.uk/RoW/Reference/FirstSteps/
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by V6POWER on Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:18 pm
Firstly who are going with? Only asking because if your new to it its not a good idea to go on your own in case you get stuck you dont have anyone on hand to snatch you out. Secondly, for your first trip roughly the top of your tyres is the very max wading depth you wanna attemp. if its anything bigger than a puddle,a ford for example you will want 4WD low ratio prob 2nd ,keep the momentum going and the revs up. if you stall do not try and restart in the water you will then need then assistance of a more experienced green laner. before you go check ALL levels, make sure you know how to use all the off-road systems in you truck and check the route is legal. Most of all enjoy it. Nearly forgot, lots of pictures to show us all aswell.
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by richardshall on Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:45 pm
Thats great thanks for all that info. i wasnt going to attempt anything too deep at the moment. I was planning on going with someone just incase because im sure ill get stuck at least once if anyone can suggest any fords or lanes in the west midlands then that would be very much appreciated, im near to Dudley so the closer the better. Thanks Rich
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by gregster on Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:05 am
richardshall wrote:Thats great thanks for all that info. i wasnt going to attempt anything too deep at the moment. I was planning on going with someone just incase because im sure ill get stuck at least once if anyone can suggest any fords or lanes in the west midlands then that would be very much appreciated, im near to Dudley so the closer the better. Thanks Rich
Drop erkos bro (rich) a pm....he's somewhere near there I think and might be up for joining you... He's ok really despite the rumours...yes he drinks his own bathwater and talks to plants and listens to their answers...but dont let that put you off... Good idea to go with someone else and Richy will be only to happy to see how deep stuff is for you...but if you see only the tip of his aerial showing, call the emergency services when you get a spare five mins, sometime, within the next few days if you can... click here for "The Bum from Brum"Richy's profile
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by richardshall on Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:44 pm
lol. ive already spoken to him, hes been giving me some advice on a few things, and went to see him to pick up a bull bar. i'll ask and see what he says. Thanks Rich
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by jason on Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:07 pm
First thing i got,was all terrain tyres,2ND was CB and,made some recovery points, tow ropes,and so on,have a look at my mods page it is in order,how i started out.
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by jason on Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:24 pm
A BIG one that i forgot to mention,was INSURANCE,as if you have standard insurance,it will not cover you,for green laning,pay&play,,and mods
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by furio on Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:45 pm
If you can't get on a trip on here, there are one or two guides out there that would take you. Thats how I started, and if you are new to it all might be the way forward as you don't have to worry about recovery, ROW's etc etc. keep your eyes peeled for trips on here though.
Someone mention laning? Just tell me when and where!
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by richardshall on Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:15 pm
[quote="furio"]If you can't get on a trip on here, there are one or two guides out there that would take you. Thats how I started, and if you are new to it all might be the way forward as you don't have to worry about recovery, ROW's etc etc. keep your eyes peeled for trips on here though.[quote="furio"] Can you remember the groups who you went with or where they were from so i can have a look ive found BOFA4x4 that goes up cannock chase but not sure if thats any good ???
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by BoxCleva on Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:23 pm
richardshall wrote:furio wrote:If you can't get on a trip on here, there are one or two guides out there that would take you. Thats how I started, and if you are new to it all might be the way forward as you don't have to worry about recovery, ROW's etc etc. keep your eyes peeled for trips on here though.[/quote="furio"] Can you remember the groups who you went with or where they were from so i can have a look ive found BOFA4x4 that goes up cannock chase but not sure if thats any good ???
I suggest you shoot a PM to Fuddy Mucker, he's the forum Midlands Rep and will know whats happening in your area
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by john boy on Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:25 pm
As said give fuddy a pm
It might be slow but i can go anywhere!
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