07/09/2026
Wanganui 4WD Club Trip Grades Explained
Grade 1: Easy driving, no damage or scratches likely.
Minimum vehicle standard: Unmodified road going, WOF & Rego recommended.
Minimum drivers experience: Novice
Grade 2: Easy tracks, some brush marks or scratches likely, bumper deep water, some mud.
Minimum vehicle standard: Unmodified road going, good AT tyres minimum, Tow
Hooks
Minimum drivers experience: Basic 4x4
Grade 3: Slightly harder more technical tracks, wheel deep water, more mud, brush marks
and scratches likely, some damage to sills or panels possible. Snorkels
recommended.
Minimum vehicle standard: some modifications (mud or hybrid terrain tyres,
snorkel), Tow Hooks and increased ground clearance recommended
Minimum drivers experience: Intermediate
Grade 4: More harder tracks, steep hills/inclines, good off-roading experience required,
bonnet deep water, deep/lots of mud, expect brush scratches and possible
sill/panel damage. Snorkels recommended.
Minimum vehicle standard: heavily modified Vehicles (mud tyres, snorkel,
raised/upgraded suspension, winch preferable)
Minimum drivers experience: Experienced
Grade 5: Very heavily modified Vehicles (as grade 4 but winch a must, scrub bars). Very
hard, rough, technical tracks, tippy/steep tracks, bush bashing, big rocks, winching
will be needed, over bonnet deep water and mud, expect damage! Suitable for
very experienced drivers with well-equipped vehicles only.
Rated and approved recovery points (front and rear) are a
requirement for all grades except grade 1 From Grades 3
Minimum equipment is:
Fire Extinguisher(s) 1Kg
First Aid Kit
Passed club scrutineering within the last 12 months
Recovery equipment (Spade, Strop, shackles)
Please see the Vehicle & Personal Equipment list for more
detail
Wanganui 4 Wheel Drive Club 3 September 2024
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