Hilux 4x4 Forum

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:56 am**

These were the realistic options scatterred on the site. Please vote so we can get the show on the road and book a venue .........

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:54 pm**

:? Now I dont know which one to choose :roll:

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:59 pm**

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2994

Just in case anybody wanted to have a look at the details about any of the venues

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:47 pm**

My option is nie daar nie...

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:15 pm**

i was the first one to responde to the origanal thread, and my option is not on the poll :roll:

i demand an explanation

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:16 pm**

8)
Ja ma jy was nie hier nie .

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:37 pm**

Ek het eers vroeg vanoggend van Botswana af terug gekom.

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:44 pm**

Het jy jou nuwe kapkar vir sy eerste toer gevat? of is die manne by LA Sport nog besig met hom ?

Posted: **Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:16 pm**

hilex08 wrote:i was the first one to responde to the origanal thread, and my option is not on the poll

i demand an explanation

Hennie, heeltemal reg jy het eerste respond, maar dit was ook die eerste opsie wat uitgegooi is........

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:20 am**

blom wrote:Het jy jou nuwe kapkar vir sy eerste toer gevat? of is die manne by LA Sport nog besig met hom ?

Nee, ek en Marius Safari het saam met die manne van LA Sport gegaan in Chuckie. Al die verskillende takke se eienaars was daar...

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:52 pm**

I did a search on 4x4ing in Colesberg and there is a few farms .... that indicate 4x4 routes but they don't provide detail on the trail. We will have to call them when to get the details.

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:07 pm**

Ewald jy moet my tog laat weet watter een van die ouens het die meeste geld dan kan ek hom gaan pooitjie vir Boesman se voor lockertjie
:roll:
dalk sa ek dan die datsuns kan wegry ?

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:09 pm**

What worries me is the fact that some of you guys have Landroaders, I do not want to spend my weekend fixing them.

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:58 pm**

Niel wrote:I did a search on 4x4ing in Colesberg and there is a few farms .... that indicate 4x4 routes but they don't provide detail on the trail. We will have to call them when to get the details.

I also did a search for the area and there is definitely mention of trails but as you say not much detail is given. We should also consider Middelburg (Eastern Cape) it is close to Colesburg and there is also 4x4 trails there but again not to much detail is available online.

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:04 pm**

Tristan, thanks we need to play this by ear as things unfold.

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:10 pm**

Yip you right 8) At least we know there is some 4x4 trails around there and Colesburg, Gariep Dam, Middelburg they are close to each other and as central as you can possibly get to everyone

Hopefully we will have a winner soon

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:32 pm**

I have called a few people and there is 4x4 routes but I can not confirm them appart from Transkaroo Adventures. Iwill have the details by tomorrow and post it here. Eben from Brulberg will provide some detail tomorrow.

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:33 pm**

I will also start posting links .......for the other venues as well :D

Posted: **Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:12 pm**

Niel wrote:I have called a few people and there is 4x4 routes but I can not confirm them appart from Transkaroo Adventures. Iwill have the details by tomorrow and post it here. Eben from Brulberg will provide some detail tomorrow.

You're going to have to dig deep to beat this venue.......

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3133

Feel free to add to it if you find anything new.

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:33 am**

Wade I must admit that does seem like an awesome venue

the only problem is its rather far for the CT Guys and as far as I can tell majority of the forum members are from CT area so I dont think many of them will put a vote for here

But I sure would like to go there sometime 8)

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:50 am**

Tristan wrote:Wade I must admit that does seem like an awesome venue the only problem is its rather far for the CT Guys and as far as I can tell majority of the forum members are from CT area so I dont think many of them will put a vote for here

I agree Tristan

It is an extra 391km for the CPT guys. :?

Has anybody been able to pick up any 4x4 activities around the Colsberg area? I don't mind this event being hosted at Safari, I mean it's only 250km from Bloem. I'll even be quite happy to do some reccee work around the area....... but in my eyes, for this venue to become a reality it has to offer some form of 4x4 trail.

I'm quite passionate about this. So if I may quote.....

4x4ing is a passion that has has brought this forum together, and so too, has been the instigating factor in organising a national GTG. Although I'd love to meet all you guys, I'd prefer to do this on "our own ground" 4x4ing........

Yes, one would save on fuel costs, traveling in a car, but what would we talk about?

The passion that has built this forum, is the same catalyst needed for a great weekend. I just don't think it would be the same, let alone worth while for most, to foot the fuel bill, without 4x4ing and getting to some of the splendid "far out" place our country has to offer. That is after all why we've invested in our 4x4's. Not?

The object of a GTG, is to share in our passion, share in our experiences, invest in a hard days 4x4ing, coming back to a campfire and reminiscing on great day of fun with a couple of cold frosties, and then tackling the long pull home, slightly depressed that such a great weekend has come to and end, but with renewed energy, and a longing for the time to pass..... and the next outing into the great outdoors.

I've also updated the distance logs for the more "popular" destinations.

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CapeTown to Korannaberg	1143 km
CapeTown to Oudtshoorn	487 km
CapeTown to Safari Park	752 km
CapeTown to Witsand	1041 km

Durban to Korannaberg	543 km
Durban to Oudtshoorn	1290 km
Durban to Safari Park	888 km
Durban to Witsand	1067 km

EastLondon to Korannaberg	617 km
EastLondon to Oudtshoorn	687 km
EastLondon to Safari Park	508 km
EastLondon to Witsand	879 km

PortElizabeth to Korannaberg	806 km
PortElizabeth to Oudtshoorn	383 km
PortElizabeth to Safari Park	464 km
PortElizabeth to Witsand	880 km

Pretoria to Korannaberg	408 km
Pretoria to Oudtshoorn	1174 km
Pretoria to Safari Park	704 km
Pretoria to Witsand	730 km

Posted: **Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:50 pm**

Wade I agree with you 100%

There definitely has to be some 4x4 trails for us to enjoy.
As we mentioned earlier there are definitely 4x4 trails in that area but there just isn't much detail listed on the internet. Im sure after a few people in the area have been informed what we are trying to do we will start to get the info we need :D

Posted: **Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:50 pm**

Considering that there'll be Spouses and kids too, I'm favouring the Safari Park, Outshoorn coming in a close 2nd.

R

Posted: **Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:41 pm**

Dadz Toy wrote:Considering that there'll be Spouses and kids too, I'm favouring the Safari Park, Outshoorn coming in a close 2nd.

R

Safari Park does seem like a very good option at the moment and there is definitely 4x4 trails listed in the the area but no details yet

Posted: **Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:28 am**

Since I locked the topic for the venues and the attendee list was in there we can continue it here:
1) iHilux - Wade, Celeste and 2 kids - Bloemfontein
2) ToyX4 - Riaan, Yolandi, 1 kiddie - Northwest
3) SuidWes - Jaco and Natasha - CPT
4) Okkie - Celeste en 2 Kids - Middelburg
5) Kaspaas - T & E - Kaapstad
6) Johanm - Johan & Partner - Pretoria
7) Knersus - Eben met sy eie Swambo en een laaitie - Upington
8 )Niel - Janine and 2 kids (1 lekker stout) - Cape Town
9) CasKru - Cassie, Linda and kiddie - Straight out of Benoni
10) Andries-Grizelda and 2 kids - Dordrecht
11) Legend35-Johan,Deirdre and Chante-suspetion city
12) Uncle Simon & Uncle Tristan Queenstown & East London real 4x4
13) Mossie - Dewan en Joni - Kaapstad
14.) Scorpion - Johann, Nicole, 1 kid, 3 Labradors, 3 Boerbulls, and 2 Cats
15) Cobus - plus 1
16)Charl - plus 3
17) Boeta - plus 1

Who els will be joining?

Posted: **Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:58 am**

Niel,

I would tentatively be there if it is at Safari Park, but pending a final decision closer to the time. I need to find an active "Granny sitter" for the period. The one I normally use for short periods has no driver's licence etc, and I cannot leave 96 y/o gran alone for longer than a day or so with the normal granny sitter.

-F_D

Posted: **Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:09 pm**

Anybody heard back from the guys at Safari Park yet? I know Simon gave them a call a while ago and was waiting for someone to call back.

Posted: **Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:28 pm**

Eric, good to hear you might be atgtending. :D
Tristan, work got in the way but I will start calling again this week :D

Posted: **Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:40 pm**

Colesberg sounds good to me.

Posted: **Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:22 pm**

Niel wrote:Since I locked the topic for the venues and the attendee list was in there we can continue it here:
1) iHilux - Wade, Celeste and 2 kids - Bloemfontein
2) ToyX4 - Riaan, Yolandi, 1 kiddie - Northwest
3) SuidWes - Jaco and Natasha - CPT
4) Okkie - Celeste en 2 Kids - Middelburg
5) Kaspaas - T & E - Kaapstad
6) Johanm - Johan & Partner - Pretoria
7) Knersus - Eben met sy eie Swambo en een laaitie - Upington
Niel - Janine and 2 kids (1 lekker stout) - Cape Town
9) CasKru - Cassie, Linda and kiddie - Straight out of Benoni
10) Andries-Grizelda and 2 kids - Dordrecht
11) Legend35-Johan,Deirdre and Chante-suspetion city
12) Uncle Simon & Uncle Tristan Queenstown & East London real 4x4
13) Mossie - Dewan en Joni - Kaapstad
14.) Scorpion - Johann, Nicole, 1 kid, 3 Labradors, 3 Boerbulls, and 2 Cats
15) Cobus - plus 1
16)Charl - plus 3
17) Boeta - plus 1

Who els will be joining?

18).Dadz Toy (met EFi :D ) - Rich with Wife and two kids - Cape Town

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:41 am**

1) iHilux - Wade, Celeste and 2 kids - Bloemfontein
2) ToyX4 - Riaan, Yolandi, 1 kiddie - Northwest
3) SuidWes - Jaco and Natasha - JHB :|
4) Okkie - Celeste en 2 Kids - Middelburg
5) Kaspaas - T & E - Kaapstad
6) Johanm - Johan & Partner - Pretoria
7) Knersus - Eben met sy eie Swambo en een laaitie - Upington
8.) Niel - Janine and 2 kids (1 lekker stout) - Cape Town
9) CasKru - Cassie, Linda and kiddie - Straight out of Benoni
10) Andries-Grizelda and 2 kids - Dordrecht
11) Legend35-Johan,Deirdre and Chante-suspetion city
12) Uncle Simon & Uncle Tristan Queenstown & East London real 4x4
13) Mossie - Dewan en Joni - Kaapstad
14) Scorpion - Johann, Nicole, 1 kid, 3 Labradors, 3 Boerbulls, and 2 Cats
15) Cobus - plus 1
16) Charl - plus 3
17) Boeta - plus 1
18) Dadz Toy (met EFi ) - Rich with Wife and two kids - Cape Town

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:43 am**

SuidWes wrote:3) SuidWes - Jaco and Natasha - JHB :|

O koek.. :roll:

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:20 pm**

FD do you mean you are scared she might take one of your Hilux's out if you are not there. :!:

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:54 pm**

Ek sal ook graag wil kom, Dit is ongelukkig so dat ek eers nader aan die tyd kan se of dit moontlik gaan wees.

julle kan recoverys op boesman oeffen

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:57 pm**

Hein, kom ons sit jou op die lys as tentatief dan haal ons jou net van die lys af en mis jou nie dalk later nie?

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:38 pm**

Niel, he has no option but to come, even if he has to hitch hike all the way down, you must remember his Landy has to be put on a trailer and that is another story. He can even wear his old army uniform and wear that white band and people will think he is in the army and give him a lift.

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:53 pm**

stepouts

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:00 pm**

Do you still have yours?

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:45 pm**

Blommie, jy kan maar 'n lift saam met my kry hoor...

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:44 pm**

ry ons met jou nuwe monster trok???

Posted: **Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:49 pm**

blom wrote:
ry ons met jou nuwe monster trok???

Met wat dan anders?

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:13 pm**

found 2 more trails in and around Colesberg area and will call for more detail tomorrow.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:39 pm**

Niel great stuff!!!!! We also need to find out the following about Colsberg.

Just some thoughts and ideas, guys and Ladies please add yours as well.

Mechanical Workshops for repairs
Times that the service station is open for fuel.
First Aid / Hospitals, Doctor/ Dentist Clinics (we all get sick).
What radio's will people be using in their vehicle's and if so, what type and frequency and range?
Chance for FD to make some extra bucks here

Map showing directions to the venue from the various directions as you enter this stad.

Late comers will be fined

Will we have Safety Officers? If so who and how many?

Items that each driver has to carry in his or her vehicle, recovery equipment, fire extinguisher, first aid box.
Payments of fees, deposits to be paid, who will handle this?
Sponsorship for Lucky Draw prizes (my letter to Sasol was received, but have not heard anything more from them as yet).
Will we be raising funds from this event for any percific reason, group or maybe The NSRI or whatever.

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:54 pm**

What I think is really important at the moment is that we get a booking even it is just a provisional booking for now

Easter weekend is a very busy time and the number of people on the list for this GTG is already going to be quite a trick to accommodate in one place

For once Im not speaking out of ignorance I used to work in the tourism industry and this type of event would usually be booked at least a year in advance.

I dont see any voting going on but colesburg seems to be the best option for the majority.
In my opinion we need to settle on a venue pretty soon or else this event is not going to happen :|

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:06 pm**

Tristan do you snore? If so I can bring my ear plugs that I use with my .44 would you want to sleep in a tent or in a bed in a room? I have a tent 3m x 3m

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:18 pm**

Tristan wrote:What I think is really important at the moment is that we get a booking even it is just a provisional booking for now
Easter weekend is a very busy time and the number of people on the list for this GTG is already going to be quite a trick to accommodate in one place
For once Im not speaking out of ignorance I used to work in the tourism industry and this type of event would usually be booked at least a year in advance.

I dont see any voting going on but colesburg seems to be the best option for the majority.
In my opinion we need to settle on a venue pretty soon or else this event is not going to happen :|

I agree with you Tristan.

Niel, maybe give it the weekend still, for names and votes.
On Monday, book the winning venue.

We're not going to get a large booking for much longer. Like Tristan said, easter is peak time.

M2C

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:24 pm**

SYRON CONVERSIONS wrote:Tristan do you snore? If so I can bring my ear plugs that I use with my .44 would you want to sleep in a tent or in a bed in a room? I have a tent 3m x 3m

If I do snore it doesn't bother me because Im sleeping

Im not fussy at all were I sleep, I have on some occasions not even bothered to use a tent (us off the beaten track people are tougher than the city folk

)
If working on a set budget its often better to camp because you can spend the extra money on important things like beer 8)

Are you going to bring that 44 with you

we might need it those up country people scare me

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:28 pm**

Just realised now that I hadn't voted and thats why I couldn't see any results :?

Posted: **Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:38 pm**

Tristan the only thing that worries me is their afrikaanse, I saw a book just now on Bid or Buy it said, how to understand the afrikaanse launguage and people :roll:

I suppose we cannot bring our "Jacks" two males would end up fighting.

p/s Big Balls is going again, just got to sort out the twin shifter gear lever covers on the floor, drove it around the garden this evening, had a few friends around for a braai.

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:36 am**

32 Votes and only 18 on the list?

1) iHilux - Wade, Celeste and 2 kids - Bloemfontein
2) ToyX4 - Riaan, Yolandi, 1 kiddie - Northwest
3) SuidWes - Jaco and Natasha - JHB :|
4) Okkie - Celeste en 2 Kids - Middelburg
5) Kaspaas - T & E - Kaapstad
6) Johanm - Johan & Partner - Pretoria
7) Knersus - Eben met sy eie Swambo en een laaitie - Upington
8.) Niel - Janine and 2 kids (1 lekker stout) - Cape Town
9) CasKru - Cassie, Linda and kiddie - Straight out of Benoni
10) Andries-Grizelda and 2 kids - Dordrecht
11) Legend35-Johan,Deirdre and Chante-suspetion city
12) Uncle Simon & Uncle Tristan Queenstown & East London real 4x4
13) Mossie - Dewan en Joni - Kaapstad
14) Scorpion - Johann, Nicole, 1 kid, 3 Labradors, 3 Boerbulls, and 2 Cats
15) Cobus - plus 1
16) Charl - plus 3
17) Boeta - plus 1
18) Dadz Toy (met EFi ) - Rich with Wife and two kids - Cape Town

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:06 am**

maybe one of the green men can send out an email to all members of this web site informing them of this event

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:20 am**

iHilux wrote:32 Votes and only 18 on the list?

I also noticed that...

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:46 am**

Kaspaas wrote:
iHilux wrote:32 Votes and only 18 on the list?
I also noticed that...

So are there members voting, but don't intend going?

Its there a conspiricy here?

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:48 pm**

I think there are allot more people who want to attend than are on the list :arrow: wait and see as soon as a venue is confirmed the true numbers of who will be attending will start to happen

Also I think lots of people cant dedicate themselves so far in advance.

Simon you can bring Scotty along, my chap can stay at home and look after his pack of female dushaunts

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:58 pm**

Gents, I agree with you, saw the votes and the names going does not add up. I will lock this fred on Monday and start a new one with the details names of attendees.......

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:24 pm**

Neil how about we just add our preferred venue with our names on the list

Posted: **Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:28 pm**

Go for it :D

Posted: **Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:22 am**

Simon our names are down on the same line.... what is our preffered venue

Oh yes and Neil dont forget our vote counts as 2 even though we are only coming in one Hilux

And I think it should be compulsory that all the Greenies attend this GTG some one needs to maintain control...

Eeeerr... I take that back maybe some of the Greenies should be band to make sure things dont get out of hand...

Posted: **Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:56 am**

I would love to attend but cant make it for Easter weekend though

Posted: **Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:47 pm**

So whats happening with this GTG :?

Neil the votes seem clear even though we are not entirely sure who made them :| :o
Have you made any contact with Safari Park

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