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XDrive Winching Course

Train with the highest qualified 4wd Trainer in Australia

This 4WD Winch Recovery Course is a ‘must do’ for both driver and passenger if you are planning a serious journey into the wilderness/outback. 

To take full advantage of this winch recovery course, we advise that you undertake our Introduction to 4WD Driving course which will afford you a greater knowledge and understanding of your four wheel drive vehicle before this intensive vehicle recovery training.

Vehicle Recovery

Incorrect use of recovery equipment is extremely dangerous and can be life threatening thus vehicle recovery by incompetent untrained people is extremely perilous and risky. Take the time to learn correct and safe recovery techniques than be sorry later. Identifying likely hazards and learning the correct utilization of snatch straps are key elements in this 4×4 Recovery course. XDrive will demonstrate and clarify safe recovery methods using snatch straps.

Why include my passenger

A fearful passenger is a danger to everyone on a long trip, moreover if the passenger is afraid or apprehensive about driving off road, they will be useless in the event that the driver is hurt or incapacitated in any way.

Winch Recovery Training

Being a Master Tread Trainer, Tread Lightly principals are incorporated into all XDrive 4WD courses to encourage protection of the environment

CORPORATE ENQUIRIES

Please contact XDrive for a comprehensive overview of your company requirements, including a ‘Fit For Purpose’ Vehicle Analysis.

Brief Winch Recovery Course Overview

During the course we discuss a vast range of subjects, including;

  • Why a vehicle gets stuck
  • Selecting correct recovery equipment
  • Maintenance of recovery equipment
  • Identify recovery points
  • Selecting correct recovery methods
  • Calculating the loads required to recover a vehicle safely
  • Co-ordinating a recovery situation

Hands on winch recovery techniques

Above all, you will recover a vehicle on the day

  • Identifying likely hazards is an important key element in this 4×4 recovery course.
  • We approach winching by utilizing and/or discussing – Electric and Hand Operated winches
  • Safe use of High-Lift Jack and Exhaust Jacks
  • For the purpose of comprehension, we discuss wire rope and synthetic rope
  • Maxtrax recovery equipment
  • Snatch Straps
  • Ground Anchors
  • Vehicle traction control systems
  • Diff Locks as well as aspects of tyre pressures and various tyre tread designs and more …
  • Certificate on completion

FAQ

Venue: Beerwah Sunshine Coast (Directions will be forwarded via email)

Time:
Full Day 9am – approx 4pm

What To Bring:
Any recovery equipment you have for your vehicle
Leather gloves
Sun and/or Rain protection

Meals:
Light Lunch and plenty of drinking water

What to Wear:
Please wear suitable clothing like enclosed/covered footwear. Bring your leather gloves too.

Weather:
This course is not normally affected by the weather

SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN MADE PRODUCTS

XDrive supports and uses Australian made and designed products. One good example of this is Maxtrax recovery equipment which is demonstrated and utilized on this course.