South Africa – Online 4×4 Forums
4×4 Community Forum
This Forum is the most popular 4×4 forum in South Africa, in fact it is so popular, that it attracts international members. The member count is more than 40 000, and a Thread count of about 150 000, and more than 2 000 000 posts . It is a great source of information for any person who enjoys travelling in Southern Africa. Second to the “Vehicle & Technical Chat” section, “The 4×4 Pub” is the most actively participated category. The forum covers all areas of a typical four wheel drivers interest. The forum is well moderated, making it suitable to all ages and genders. The community members do hold a regular get together, including a big annual event, attracting hundreds of 4×4 owners.
Website: http://4x4community.co.za
FJ Cruiser Forum South Africa
Website: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/south-africa/
Fortuner 4×4 Fans Forum
Website: http://www.fortuner4x4fans.co.za/forum/
Hilux 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/
Isuzu 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.isuzuoffroad.co.za/forum.php
Land Cruiser Club South African 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.landcruiserclub.co.za/cms/index.php
Landy Online 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.landyonline.co.za/landyforum/
Mahindra 4×4 Club Forum
Website: http://www.m4x4club.co.za/forum.html
Mercedes 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.mb4x4.co.za/forum/
Nissan 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.nissan4x4.co.za/
Pajero Owners Club 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.pajeroclub.co.za/forum/
Suzuki 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.suzukiautoclub.co.za/forum/
Xtreme 4×4 SA
Website: http://www.xtreme4x4sa.co.za/Forum/forum.php
VW Syncro SA
Website: http://www.syncrosa.co.za/forum/
VW Toureg Club Forum
Website: http://www.touaregclub.co.za/forum/index.php
Off Road Pages 4×4 Forum
Website: www.outdoorpages.co.za/forum/
SA 4×4 Community Forum
Website: http://sa4x4.co.za/community-forum/
Overland Forum
Website: http://www.overland.co.za/phpBB3/
Nissan Patrol 4×4 (Africa) Forum
Website: http://www.patrol4x4.co.za/
Scale 4×4 R/C Forum
Website: http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/
International – 4×4 and Overland Forums
4×4 Action Australia Forum
Website: http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum
Adventure Rider Forum
Website: www.advrider.com
Land Cruiser Owners On Line Forum
Website: http://www.lcool.org/forum/
Horizons Unlimited
Website: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/
Nissan Patrol 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/
VW Amarok Forum
Website: http://www.vwamarokforum.net/
Land Cruiser Club Forum
Website: http://www.landcruiserclub.net/forums/
Pirate 4×4 Forum
Website: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/
Land Rover International Forum
Website: http://forums.lr4x4.com/
Club Isuzu International Forum
Website: http://www.clubisuzu.com/
International Full Size Jeep Association
Website: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/
CherokeeForum.com
Website: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f64/
What is so good about 4×4 forums and chat groups?
4×4 Forums are like a mobile 4×4 club, you can be at the club house when it suites you. Popular forums will have members on-line day and night. Some of the busier times on South African forums are during normal office hours.
These forums are there for all 4×4 enthusiasts, to have a chat with other likeminded people. It is possible to have a personal conversation with one or more other members without being seen by the rest of the members or even the internet public. The beauty of these 4×4 forums is you can “meet” people from all over South Africa and the world, unlike a traditional club where your exposure is limited to those in a particular geographical are only.
Due to the diversity, and the diversity within some forums, it is possible to pinpoint a particular niche, whether it is for general topic discussion or to ask a technical question. If you have a 4×4 vehicle specific question, make and model, there is a good chance it has been posted already. All you have to do is do a search, or repost on a related topic and ask, or start a new thread. On forums advice is free, some advice might be better than other, some might be nothing more than quirky remark, but an opinion you will receive.
Vehicle specific 4×4 forums are a wonderful forum to be a member of. If you own a Toyota Land Cruiser, your special interest is Land Cruiser and not Hi Lux or Defender. Vehicle specific questions are best asked on forums related to your brand 4×4. There are usually members on there that breathe and sleep a specific brand 4×4. It also avoids the annoying remarks of owners from the “other side of the fence”, like “another oil leaking Landy” or “you should have bought a Cruiser”.
General discussion 4×4 forums have good all-round 4×4 and camping related topics. These forums will represent closer to a traditional 4×4 club. They usually host the full spectrum of activities as encountered by the various 4WD owners. Apart from vehicle specific threads, you could find threads on: clubs, navigation as in GPS and maps, recovery, trailers and caravans, camping, general vehicle technical, tyres, training, 4×4 trails, and the always popular off topic discussions.
There is a code of conduct to follow on all forums. Treat these forums as if you are communicating face to face with a person. Most 4×4 forums are monitored by moderators, who will wrap you over the fingers when you step out of line by using crude and offensive language. In severer cases your log-in will be suspended or revoked.
To complete and round-off your membership as a 4×4 forum member, participate in a get together, when held in your area. Putting a face and a 4×4 with the forum name is good and can be like old friends that met for the first time.
