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How to prepare for health emergencies during the offroad trip by Thailand's top 4x4 Exporter of diesel 4x4 vehicles as Toyota Hilux Vigo, Mitsubishi L200 Triton, Nissan Navara, Chevy Colorado and

Planning the trip of a lifetime, a weekend in the bush or on the beach?

Be prepared, Don't get caught out!

Requirements for Safe Four Wheel Drivings

The following are the basic 4x4 requirements for safe 4 wheel driving:

  • Basic recovery gear
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • UHF/CB Radio
  • Tool kit, spare parts, a can of WD40
  • 10 litres of water per person or more depending location
  • Map of area and surrounds and/or GPS
  • Matches, compass, torch, knife and a space blanket

Basic Recovery Kit

  • Snatch strap
  • Two rated and stamped 'Bow' shackles
  • Shovel
  • Axe
  • Gloves
  • Jack and jacking plate

Additional Items to Add

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
  • Tyre repair kit

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)
  • Personal medication or tablets

The 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 water dispersant

Spares to Carry

  • Full replacement hose and belt kit
  • By Pass Hose for cooling system
  • Fuses, globes, electric wire, spark plugs, plug leads, points, coil and condenser
  • Tyre tube
  • The above lists are a starting point and are not comprehensive.
  • When planning a trip always be aware of the space and weight required for your spares and safety equipment

 

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