Off roading Bible
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 42
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From: Vancouver Island
Off roading Bible
I am new to off-roading and want to find something that will help me to have more fun and be safer.
I read about Airing down (now I need a compressor)
I read about winching (now I need the ARB recovery package)
I read about mud vs. snow vs. sand in picking tires
I have to believe there is one source that covers all the basics of "what to do off-road if ...." or "how to drive in different conditions" or "when to use 4 WD high and or low and more importantly when not to"
Anyone have a book like that? print or digital
The book to take with you offroading.
I like the fact that people on this forum talk about it and give opinions but need to see a definitive source.
You can of course rate the quality of the sources.
I read about Airing down (now I need a compressor)
I read about winching (now I need the ARB recovery package)
I read about mud vs. snow vs. sand in picking tires
I have to believe there is one source that covers all the basics of "what to do off-road if ...." or "how to drive in different conditions" or "when to use 4 WD high and or low and more importantly when not to"
Anyone have a book like that? print or digital
The book to take with you offroading.
I like the fact that people on this forum talk about it and give opinions but need to see a definitive source.
You can of course rate the quality of the sources.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 478
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From: San Diego/Chula Vista
When you go on a trail... ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANYTHING... ASK!!!. It's better to ask about a line (about off roading) and if its safe or doable with your jeep than to just do it and it be too difficult and you causing damage to your jeep.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,564
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From: United States
There isn't a single good source of objective truth that covers every situation, skill, and piece of equipment in the off-road world. This forum is a great place to search for information and ask questions, though.
One of the best things you can do is find a local group to run with and don't be afraid to tell them you're a beginner, or to stop and ask questions even if you think they're really basic. If they're a good group, they'll take care of you.
The biggest fallacy for beginners is reading all this info and buying into the belief that you have to have a ton of fancy equipment to be any good at, or have any fun, out on the trail. It simply isn't true. As a beginner, that's why it's good to run with others who do have that advanced equipment and skill.
Ask questions. Gather basic equipment. Build skill. You're doing a good job already.
One of the best things you can do is find a local group to run with and don't be afraid to tell them you're a beginner, or to stop and ask questions even if you think they're really basic. If they're a good group, they'll take care of you.
The biggest fallacy for beginners is reading all this info and buying into the belief that you have to have a ton of fancy equipment to be any good at, or have any fun, out on the trail. It simply isn't true. As a beginner, that's why it's good to run with others who do have that advanced equipment and skill.
Ask questions. Gather basic equipment. Build skill. You're doing a good job already.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 171
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From: Abilene, TX
most of the stuff you'll end up doing as a weekend warrior does not require you to have a winch in the least bit. Just always make sure to go out with a buddy who can help if you get stuck and at a minimum keep a recovery strap and a combat shovel (folding shovel) in your jeep. Been doing just that for 4 years now and haven't had any issues. Sure i've gone out on my own and had to flag someone down or call a buddy but at least I had a recovery strap so they could hook up to me and get me out.
