We were starting up Powell Canyon, in west-central Nevada. It was the start of what was to be about a three-day excursion. The roads were really smooth. (Tourists come through this area all the time – in passenger vehicles, of course.) We were looking forward to a relaxing trip to… Continue reading
We were on a trail called Jackpot, on the outskirts of Death Valley. A friend of mine was behind me in a used Grand Cherokee he had purchased recently. About halfway up the trail his entire steering mechanism suddenly fell apart. The steering box came right off the side of… Continue reading
Last month we reviewed a number of hacks geared toward four-wheeling. This month we turn our attention to camping and tenting. Here are my hacks for a more enjoyable camping experience. Use lip balm to ‘wax’ a sticky zipper. A light coat of lip balm on the zipper will get… Continue reading
Valuable Hacks For Four-Wheeling And Camping Many four-wheeling trips entail improvising at some point. Often, we use a tool or common household item in a creative manner. Over the years I’ve developed a long list of hacks related to four-wheeling and camping. The following eight tips have proved invaluable over… Continue reading
I was Trail Leader one afternoon as we were driving the Mojave Road. Glancing to my left at one point in Mojave River wash, I noticed that the back half of my group was driving a parallel path a significant distance away. We had just entered a huge basin with… Continue reading
A driver wants to make a 90 degree left turn down a steep hill and cannot see the trail. The Trial Leader offers to spot, and stands to the left of the vehicle. He focuses on the front wheels. The vehicle begins to roll into the turn. Soon a loud… Continue reading
How often has this happened to you? As you turn out of a drive way, you hear thump-thump as a rear wheel jumps the curb. Intuitively, you know what happened. But do you fully understand the chain of events? Now you’re in a parking lot. You spot an open stall… Continue reading
The recent fires in southern California are a thing of the past – for now. But what a destructive event it was. Just in the Los Angeles area alone, more than 16,200 structures burned and at least 29 lives were lost, according to CAL FIRE. The most significant fire occurred… Continue reading
Want to be a star during your next four-wheeling event? A good meal – nay, a great meal – will put you at the top of everyone’s list. The most exciting locations and exhilarating trails can’t compare to a sumptuous meal. Well, have I got one for you. The ingredients… Continue reading
We four-wheelers customize our vehicles a lot! From tires and lift kits to bumpers, winches and auxiliary lighting. And that’s just the exterior of the vehicle. Inside, we load up on assorted electrical and electronic gear (two-way radios, laptops, fridge/freezers, and such). Extra wiring is required to supply all that… Continue reading
Electronic gadgets and equipment can add to a four-wheeling adventure. But careful attention must be paid when installing that equipment. Whether a GPS receiver, tablet, smartphone, or other device, plan well how and where you’ll install the gear. Safety of driver and passengers is paramount Safety isn’t normally top of… Continue reading
Four-wheelers understand that injuries can occur while on the trails. Most are minor – scrapes, bruises, burns from a hot pan, maybe an occasional bee sting – but occasionally someone is hurt badly. If that injury entails bleeding, knowing what to do can make a big difference in the outcome…. Continue reading
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