FOUR WHEEL DRIVING - THE COMPLETE CHECKLIST
PREPARING FOR A TRIP, ALWAYS CARRY:
- Basic recovery gear (see check list)
- Basic first aid kit (see check list)
- Fire extinguisher
- CB Radio
- Tool kit, spare parts, a can of WD40 (see check list)
- 10 litres of water or more depending on number of people and location
- Map of area and surrounds
- Matches, compass, torch, knife and a space blanket
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT - THE BASIC KIT:
- Snatch strap
- Two rated and stamped 'D' shackles
- Shovel
- Axe
- Jack and jacking plate
Depending on the nature of the trip and the problems likely to be encountered, to the above you can add:
- Manual and/or Electric Winch
- Tree protector strap, winch extension straps
- Snatch-Block, extra 'D' shackles
- High lift jack and accessories
- Air bag jack
- Chainsaw, snow chains - if applicable to location and state. Chain saws are illegal in some areas (such as National Parks). Make sure you check before you leave home.
- Recovery points securely mounted to front and rear of vehicle.
THE FIRST AID KIT:
- Basic first aid manual (from Red Cross or St John Ambulance)
- Antiseptic fluid (Betadine, Dettol or similar)
- Antiseptic cream (Betadine or similar)
- Panadol
- Eye drops
- Assorted bandaids, strips/spots, wound closures
- Elastic or crepe bandages (for sprains and snake bite)
- Sterile gauze bandages (50 mm & 75 mm)
- Triangular bandages (to support limbs and hold dressings in place)
- Adhesive tape, cotton wool, tissues
- Scissors, safety pins
- Thermometer
- Calamine lotion, Stingose or similar
- Pencil and note pad.
To that you can add many items:
- Antihistamine tablets
- Itch/skin relief cream (for itch, bites, minor burns)
- Anti-diarrhoea tablets (or mixture)
- Gastrolyte - for treatment of diarrhoea
- Travel sickness tablets
- Andrews tablets, or similar, for indigestion
- Ear drops
- Temporary tooth filling mix to replace fillings, loose caps
- Nyal toothache drops
- Burn cream
- Cream/ointment for bruises and swelling due to injury
- Strepsils or similar
- Tweezers, splinter remover
- Rubber pointed eye probe, eye wash
- Methylated spirits
- "Airsplint" (for any broken limbs)
- Plus any personal medication or tablets you or your family are on.
TOOLS TO CARRY:
- Set of ring and open end spanners (to suit your vehicle)
- Adjustable spanner, plug spanner
- Wheelbrace, jack and jacking plate (30 cm square x 2.5cm thick board)
- Screwdrivers - Phillips head screwdriver
- Hammer, chisel
- Hacksaw and spare blades
- File, including a points file
- Pliers and wire cutters
- Feeler gauges
- Tyre levers
- Pumps and pressure gauge for tyres
- Tube/tyre repair kit
- Battery jumper leads
- Repair manual
- WD40, or similar
SPARES TO CARRY
- Radiator hoses, heater hoses, fan belts
- By Pass Hose for cooling system.
- Fuses, globes, electric wire, spark plugs, plug leads, points, coil and condenser
- Tyre tube
For longer trips you could include a more comprehensive range of tools and spares, but DON'T go overboard.
