EXPEDITION TRUCK BASIC OFF ROAD SKILLS & RECOVERY TECHNIQUES - LEVEL I
This course is specifically aimed at owners of an Expedition truck and will focus on basic to medium off road driving skills, recovery techniques and basic truck knowledge.
We accept a maximum of four Expedition trucks per training so we can really focus on your skills and make sure that you have a steep learning curve.
This training is spread over a weekend, so two days of training in the field and one night camping on the premises of Funpark Meppen.
General information
- Location: Funpark Meppen (Germany, near Dutch border)
- Duration: two days
- Maximum number of participants: four trucks
- Language: Dutch, English, German or a mix of these.
- Includes: two days acces to Funpark Meppen, two days training (two instructors), one night camping. RP’s tips & tricks and gear-list (PDF) after the training.
- Food and drinks: bring your own, we can have breakfast and dinner together (BBQ on Saturday night?)
- Price: € 750,- excl. 21% VAT per truck (two participants)
- It is possible to arrive on Friday, camp for the night and have a fresh start (additional € 12,50 per person)
Typical program
Saturday
- 9.00 Arrival Meppen (or the night before)
- 9.00 – 10.00 Morning Coffee, briefing and some basic theory and specifics of the trucks.
- 10.00 – 13.00 Exploring the terrain (on hard tires) and more theory and practice on driving techniques (reading terrain, low gear, gear selection, differential lockers and so on)
- 13.00 – 14.00 Lunch (bring your own) in the field, discuss experiences and dropping tire pressure (2,5 – 3 Bar)
- 14.00 – 17.00 Off road driving on aired down tires, side-slopes, hill climb, failed hill climb, hill descent and cross-axle situations. Combined with theory, best practice and hands-on (in the truck) instruction.
- 17.00 – 18.30 Preparing camp & chill time
- 18.30 – drinks & BBQ (bring your own)
Sunday
- 8.30 Breakfast and briefing
- 9.30 – 13.00 Exploring the terrain and (self)recovery techniques including kinetic rope and Vetter pillows – shovelling.
- 13.00 – 14.00 Lunch (bring your own) in the field, discuss experiences.
- 14.00 – 16.00 Exploring the terrain on your own, one-on-one instruction and special needs.
- 16.00 – 16.30 Aftermath, issuing certificates and goodbye’s
Upcoming dates for this course
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August 2024
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September 2024
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October 2024
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November 2024
Alternate dates can be discussed.
How to register
Email your preferred date to info at dutch-overlanders.com or contact by phone or Whatsapp +31641194756
You can also contact us for more detailed information , specific needs or wishes or references of former participants.