101-201 Off Road Classes in Gore, VA

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May 13, 2012 | 10:21 PM
  #1  
We do the 101-201 Off Road Classes at The Cove every year in July if your interested!

OCC's 101/201 Class - 2012
Who: Open to the public. All interested in 4x4's; new, old, experienced, beginner. (Must sign-up in advance)
What: Organized off-road skills classes and behind the wheel training (in your vehicle)
When: July 21st and July 22nd, Drivers’ Meeting 9:00am
Where: The Cove Campground near Gore, VA
Space is Limited, Sign up today!

Two class offerings:
  • 101 – Intro to Off-Roading - Getting Ready for the Trail, Know Your Vehicle, and Negotiate Terrain
  • 201 – Intermediate Skills - Field Vehicle Repair & Recovery and Intermediate Driving Skills
  • * Note: Both classes will start Saturday morning until around lunch, and then each class will head out on the trail for further instruction. Sunday will be only on the trail instruction.
Topics Covered:
  • Getting to Know Your 4WD Vehicle
  • What to Bring; tools, gear and parts
  • Wheeling basics, vehicle and its systems (4wd drive train components, traction devices, clearance, angles, flex/droop, etc.)
  • Wheeling basics, the terrain and driving (Mud, water, logs, rocks, trails, hills, off-camber, driving techniques, negotiating obstacles)
  • Trail Repairs (Drive-line removal/install, U-joint replacement, axle pull, setting a bead, temporary trail repairs, etc.)
  • Spotting and Guiding
  • Introduction to Recovery
  • Advanced recovery, ******-block, multiple winches, etc.
  • Driving Exercise: Drive various terrain, obstacle negotiation, spotting, winching, etc.
How to Sign up?
2012 101-201 Main
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May 13, 2012 | 11:12 PM
  #2  
wow that is really cool, I have no idea what my July is like but that would be awesome
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May 17, 2012 | 02:30 AM
  #3  
That is cool... I am running 6" lift, 32" tires, and no armor (yet). Do you think I could do the 101 class in that configuration?

What a great event. Nice job.
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May 20, 2012 | 07:46 AM
  #4  
Quote: That is cool... I am running 6" lift, 32" tires, and no armor (yet). Do you think I could do the 101 class in that configuration?

What a great event. Nice job.
Idk barry they don't have any malls there lol
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May 20, 2012 | 08:04 AM
  #5  
I might make this one what is it gunna cost me?
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May 20, 2012 | 08:26 AM
  #6  
Sounds pretty fun
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Jun 23, 2012 | 11:24 PM
  #7  
Quote: I might make this one what is it gunna cost me?
No cost to OCC for the classes, but The Cove charges camping and land use fees.

Last time I went there with my Son, the 2 of us, one rig for 2 nights camping and 2 days land use was about $150.
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Jun 24, 2012 | 12:02 AM
  #8  
Sounds good to me
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Jun 28, 2012 | 01:55 PM
  #9  
Only 24 days till the event!

first post updated

Quote: We do the 101-201 Off Road Classes at The Cove every year in July if your interested!

OCC's 101/201 Class - 2012
Who: Open to the public. All interested in 4x4's; new, old, experienced, beginner. (Must sign-up in advance)
What: Organized off-road skills classes and behind the wheel training (in your vehicle)
When: July 21st and July 22nd, Drivers’ Meeting 9:00am
Where: The Cove Campground near Gore, VA
Space is Limited, Sign up today!


Two class offerings:
  • 101 – Intro to Off-Roading - Getting Ready for the Trail, Know Your Vehicle, and Negotiate Terrain
  • 201 – Intermediate Skills - Field Vehicle Repair & Recovery and Intermediate Driving Skills
  • * Note: Both classes will start Saturday morning until around lunch, and then each class will head out on the trail for further instruction. Sunday will be only on the trail instruction.
Topics Covered:
  • Getting to Know Your 4WD Vehicle
  • What to Bring; tools, gear and parts
  • Wheeling basics, vehicle and its systems (4wd drive train components, traction devices, clearance, angles, flex/droop, etc.)
  • Wheeling basics, the terrain and driving (Mud, water, logs, rocks, trails, hills, off-camber, driving techniques, negotiating obstacles)
  • Trail Repairs (Drive-line removal/install, U-joint replacement, axle pull, setting a bead, temporary trail repairs, etc.)
  • Spotting and Guiding
  • Introduction to Recovery
  • Advanced recovery, ******-block, multiple winches, etc.
  • Driving Exercise: Drive various terrain, obstacle negotiation, spotting, winching, etc.
How to Sign up?
2012 101-201 Main
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Jun 28, 2012 | 03:46 PM
  #10  
What if I don't have all I need, such as spare parts
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Jun 28, 2012 | 04:58 PM
  #11  
Quote: What if I don't have all I need, such as spare parts
You don't need to bring spare parts, but you'll learn about items and why its good to have them. All you need are the basics: fire ext, first aid kit, jack, spare tire, tow points, recovery strap, etc.

Sign up on the OCC email list:
Request to join the OCC yahoo group and send your intro in.

We'll make sure you are good to go.

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Jun 28, 2012 | 06:30 PM
  #12  
Quote:
You don't need to bring spare parts, but you'll learn about items and why its good to have them. All you need are the basics: fire ext, first aid kit, jack, spare tire, tow points, recovery strap, etc.

Sign up on the OCC email list:
Request to join the OCC yahoo group and send your intro in.

We'll make sure you are good to go.

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Ok I have good tow points and ill have to get a firs ext, as far as a jack does ot have to be a hi-lift?
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Jun 28, 2012 | 08:53 PM
  #13  
Quote: Ok I have good tow points and ill have to get a firs ext, as far as a jack does ot have to be a hi-lift?
Do you have the stock jack?

Walmart, Hodepot, Lowes etc... sell fire ext's cheap!
Walmart also has first aid kits of many sizes
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Jun 28, 2012 | 09:04 PM
  #14  
Quote:
Do you have the stock jack?

Walmart, Hodepot, Lowes etc... sell fire ext's cheap!
Walmart also has first aid kits of many sizes
I don't have the stock one I have a floor jack
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Jun 29, 2012 | 07:42 AM
  #15  
Quote: I don't have the stock one I have a floor jack
It's a jack. Will it lift the tire off the ground? Good to go!
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