Description
Experience – 4×4 Course II
The Experience Course gets you out of your comfort zone safely so you truly understand what you and your car is capable of. Remember, the biggest impact on a vehicle’s capability is the driver, and that is what this course is all about. You will be on side angles you think should not be possible, and perhaps wonder why your vehicle has a wheel 1 metre in the air but still able to move forward! In the dunes, we will show the many ways to cross sharp ridges and surf the dunes, as well as read the sand to navigate safely.
Any stock 4×4 is more than suitable for the course. You also don’t need to be afraid of any damages to the car even if it is brand new, if the instructions are followed there will be zero damages (we have a clean track record of several thousand cars in the park without any damage).
You don’t need any off-roading equipment and we even recommend to only buy gear after the course because you will know how to spend your money the best way.
The following topics are covered:
For all our courses, we not only cover ‘the what’ and ‘the how’, but also ‘the why’ – this is critical so you can build on your knowledge simply with experience in going out to the desert.
Classroom Session |
differentials & locks, IFS vs SFA. / torque curves |
Unwanted off-road modifications |
Conserving energy and resources |
Communication (radios, channels, SOS) |
Route selection / navigation |
Park Session |
Overcome breakover angle limitations. |
spotting |
finding your line / where to place your tires |
water crossing |
trackion options and features |
sideangle 30 degree |
Crawl control vs. manual throttle control |
Sway bar disconnect > if car is equipped with it
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diff-locks > if car is equipped with it |
Desert Session |
deflation ways & tools |
Benefits vs risks on lower tire pressure |
Perfect your throttle for every dune |
side sloping |
How to read the sand |
stuck scenarios |
Basic self-recovery tips |
Why, where & how much to dig |
Identify & inspect tow points |
Safely use recovery equipment |
correct jacking method |
Itinerary
- 30 minute training room session to cover the basics (air conditioned and washrooms avaiable).
- 1 hour practical session inside the off-road park to put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of our instructor.
- 2 hour session in the desert where you put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of our instructor.
- Several short breaks where water, soft drinks, coffee, and snacks are provided.