{ specialising in 4x4 driving courses tailored to suit
the driving conditions common to developing countries }


 

Mick Farmer's Blog (my outlet to rant and rave)

What We Do

By reinforcing the importance of the proactive mindset, OnCourse 4wd /security driver training stresses avoidance through awareness and planning.

About OnCourse

Training

For the last 10 years, I have been the lead trainer /director for OnCourse. Have played a leading role in developing their courses into, probably, the best off road training courses, globally.

This photo was taken while conducting training on site (MTU) for Gold Fields Ltd in Kyrgyzstan.


 
 

My Take on the 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser (review)

By Mick Farmer on Nov 27, 2009 in 4wd's, Featured, Rants and Raves | 0 Comments

I think that the 100 series Land Cruiser is one of the best 4wd vehicles ever built. The GX part time 4wd version is great. It has the best compromise available of all time for off road capability, on road handling and executive luxury appeal. It is the only large 4wd vehicle that could be armoured without any modification to the chassis and still maintained quite good handling capabilities with only up rated brakes and suspension.

Question Page: About Overheating

By Mick Farmer on Jul 27, 2009 in Question Page | 0 Comments

Here is a short reply to a question I received about avoiding overheating an engine and which I thought may be of general interest.

Considering the double cabin pick up (dcpu)

By Mick Farmer on May 5, 2009 in 4wd's, Featured, Thoughts | 0 Comments

When talking of the double cab pick up (dcpu), most of us in this region automatically think of the Toyota Hilux. The first 4×4 double cab version was made available in South Africa in 1984. I’m sure that any 4×4 enthusiast remembers the original leaf sprung model. Its robust reliability spoke for itself. It was a good, strong, simple vehicle.