Me thinks it might be a good idea to start a thread where we can post information on useful Patrol and 4x4 literature.
I recent found this little book which is very informative, particularly for newbies.
4x4 - A Practical Guide to Off-Road Adventures in Southern Africa
Also available in Afrikaans
4x4 'n Praktiese Gids to Veldry-Avonture in Suider-Afrika
Author: Jan Joubert
Publisher: Struik
ISBN: 1 86872 293 7
The book covers amongst other the following topics:
1. Planning your trip.
2. Your vehicle.
3. Vehicle equipment.
4. Trailers.
5. Driving in the veld.
6. What to take with.
7. Camping.
8. The kitchen.
9. Safety.
10. Hygiene and First Aid.
11. The Human Element.
13. Veld Etiquette.
14. Control Lists.
4x4 Literature
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Last edited by Jorrie on 02 Jun 2013 14:33, edited 1 time in total.
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1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
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2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
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Re: 4x4 Literature
Ek het hierdie boek baie jare terug gekoop!
Daar is baie goeie inligting in die boek.
Daar is baie goeie inligting in die boek.
Herrie op Safari/Patrollie
1983 Safari
1999 Patrol 4500 GRX
1983 Safari
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Re: 4x4 Literature
Lyk interesant!
God follows me where I tread.....
2007 Nissan Patrol 4.8 GRX = GRIZZLY!!!
2007 Nissan Patrol 4.8 GRX = GRIZZLY!!!
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- Full Name: Jacobus Jordaan
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Re: 4x4 Literature
Herewith the detail of Glyn Demmer's book ''Off-Road Tactix - Tread with Respect'' that I mentioned in another thread.
It makes for excellent and easy reading, and good education. Really worth the while. Picked it up for R20 in very good nick. Would be very useful in the Nissan 4x4 Club Training environment. The book covers the following aspects:
1. Foreword
2. Tread with Respect
3. Useful Equipment (Including Recovery, Medical and Survival kit)
4. Navigation
5. Camping
6. Negotiating your Path
7. Recovery
8. Tyres and Accessories
9. Repairs
10. Basic Survival
The book (2nd Ed) was published by Struik in 2003 and sponsored by Nissan SA and Dunlop Tyres (Pty) Ltd.
ISBN 1 86872 821 8
It makes for excellent and easy reading, and good education. Really worth the while. Picked it up for R20 in very good nick. Would be very useful in the Nissan 4x4 Club Training environment. The book covers the following aspects:
1. Foreword
2. Tread with Respect
3. Useful Equipment (Including Recovery, Medical and Survival kit)
4. Navigation
5. Camping
6. Negotiating your Path
7. Recovery
8. Tyres and Accessories
9. Repairs
10. Basic Survival
The book (2nd Ed) was published by Struik in 2003 and sponsored by Nissan SA and Dunlop Tyres (Pty) Ltd.
ISBN 1 86872 821 8
Last edited by Jorrie on 02 Jun 2013 14:34, edited 1 time in total.
Jorrie
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
2011 4800 GRX Adventure 60 (Jorrie)
2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
2011 4800 GRX Adventure 60 (Jorrie)
2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
- Jorrie
- Patrolman 1000+
- Posts: 2184
- Joined: 21 Jun 2011 18:55
- Full Name: Jacobus Jordaan
- Nickname: Jorrie
- Home Town: Pretoria
- Current 4x4: 1998 Nissan Patrol 4500 GRX (now in Benji's hands), 2019 Zook Gen 4, 2011 4.8 GRX Patrol Adventure 60
- Home Language: English/Afrikaans
- Location: Pretoria
- Has thanked: 184 times
- Been thanked: 165 times
Re: 4x4 Literature
"The Complete Guide to Four-Wheel Drive in Southern Africa 2012/2013 " by Andrew St Pierre White is also a very useful book.
http://www.4xforum.co.za
ISBN 978-1-920115-24-1
Is available from Outdoor Warehouse
This comprehensive book in its 7th edition covers the following:
1. Four wheel drive
2. 4x4 vehicles
3. 4x4 Accessories
4. Wheels and tyres
5. 4x4 Driving
6. 4x4 Recovery
7. Trailers and towing
8. Overland expeditions
9. Maintenance and bush repairs
10. Navigation and communication
It is published by International Motoring Productionshttp://www.4xforum.co.za
ISBN 978-1-920115-24-1
Is available from Outdoor Warehouse
This comprehensive book in its 7th edition covers the following:
1. Four wheel drive
2. 4x4 vehicles
3. 4x4 Accessories
4. Wheels and tyres
5. 4x4 Driving
6. 4x4 Recovery
7. Trailers and towing
8. Overland expeditions
9. Maintenance and bush repairs
10. Navigation and communication
Jorrie
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
2011 4800 GRX Adventure 60 (Jorrie)
2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
2011 4800 GRX Adventure 60 (Jorrie)
2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
- Jorrie
- Patrolman 1000+
- Posts: 2184
- Joined: 21 Jun 2011 18:55
- Full Name: Jacobus Jordaan
- Nickname: Jorrie
- Home Town: Pretoria
- Current 4x4: 1998 Nissan Patrol 4500 GRX (now in Benji's hands), 2019 Zook Gen 4, 2011 4.8 GRX Patrol Adventure 60
- Home Language: English/Afrikaans
- Location: Pretoria
- Has thanked: 184 times
- Been thanked: 165 times
Re: 4x4 Literature
For those interested in visiting the Richtersveld.
World Heritage Sites of South Africa: Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape including Namaqualand by David Fleminger. Published by Southbound 2008
ISBN: 978-190143-23-1
Printer by Pinetown Printers (Pty)Ltd
The book covers the following aspects:
1. Overview
2. Plants of the Richtersveld
3. Animals of the Richtersveld
4. The human experience
5.History of the area
6. Conserving the landscape
7. Exploring the Richtersveld
8. The Richtersveld Community Conservancy
9.The Richtersveld National Park
10. Exploring Namaqualand
11. References and further reading
World Heritage Sites of South Africa: Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape including Namaqualand by David Fleminger. Published by Southbound 2008
ISBN: 978-190143-23-1
Printer by Pinetown Printers (Pty)Ltd
The book covers the following aspects:
1. Overview
2. Plants of the Richtersveld
3. Animals of the Richtersveld
4. The human experience
5.History of the area
6. Conserving the landscape
7. Exploring the Richtersveld
8. The Richtersveld Community Conservancy
9.The Richtersveld National Park
10. Exploring Namaqualand
11. References and further reading
Jorrie
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
2011 4800 GRX Adventure 60 (Jorrie)
2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
1998 4500 GRX (Benji)
2011 4800 GRX Adventure 60 (Jorrie)
2011 Jimny Sold (Benji)
2 x 2019 Jimnies (1 x Lizzybean69, 1 x Jorrie)
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