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Category: Vehicle

7 Key Skills – Know Your 4×4

  By Tom Severin November 18, 2015 May 31, 2017 2015 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

Four wheeling naturally involves an orderly process. Driving through difficult terrain far from home is demanding on drivers and their vehicles. Just like driving on roads, you need a lot of hours behind the wheel to become adept off road. Many of my articles are dedicated to reviewing various aspects… Continue reading

Beware Flash Floods

  By Tom Severin October 23, 2015 May 31, 2017 2015 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Safety

Four wheelers who drive throughout the desert southwest are quite accustomed to tough conditions. Not just terrain, either: The heat can be brutal. Encountering a flash flood is probably the last thing on your mind. But it can happen, and the results can be tragic. A deadly flood in Zion… Continue reading

Maintain Proper Distance Off-Road

  By Tom Severin August 8, 2015 May 18, 2017 2015 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

Maintaining the proper distance between your vehicle and the one ahead can be tricky. Speeds vary, the terrain changes frequently, and visibility can drop quickly. You want to stay close enough to the vehicle in front so you can learn from it but not tailgate and risk causing an accident… Continue reading

Cobblestone

  By Tom Severin July 14, 2015 May 18, 2017 2015 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

Four wheeling offers a wide assortment of terrain to test and hone our skills. Some is really easy; other areas are quite challenging. One surface that often gives newer drivers trouble is what I call cobblestone. Cobblestone trails are like gravel roads, with one distinct difference. That difference can have… Continue reading

Deadly Mistakes: Spinning Tires

  By Tom Severin June 15, 2015 May 18, 2017 2015 Articles, Deadly Mistakes, Driving Skills and Concepts

Getting stuck is a common occurrence among four wheelers. After all, we intentionally drive in difficult areas. Every situation is different, but one common trait I see is the inappropriate use of power to get through. It seems logical enough: I’m stuck or losing momentum; why not just hit the… Continue reading

10 More Tips Your 4WD Instructor Didn’t Tell you!

  By Tom Severin December 16, 2014 May 18, 2017 2014 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know
Christmas

With the holiday season upon us, I am reminded of all that we are grateful for throughout the year: family, friends, good health, and the nearly unlimited opportunities available to us in this great country, including off-road driving. Whether cruising sandy dunes, tackling the rocky trails in the mountains, or… Continue reading

Top 10 Fears of New 4WD Owners

  By Tom Severin October 15, 2014 May 31, 2017 2014 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Safety, Things To Know

Driving off road presents a host of challenges for any driver. Four wheeling can be especially intimidating for new drivers. Those initial concerns are understandable. It takes off-road experience to build skill set and confidence. If you’ve considered going off road but are reluctant to do so, relax. The following… Continue reading

Avoid “Trail Prices” – Take Spare Parts

  By Tom Severin September 12, 2014 May 18, 2017 2014 Articles, Vehicle Repair

In last month’s article, Proper Storage Maximizes Space, Minimizes Down Time, we reviewed various storage methods and explained why it’s important to be neat and compact. This article goes into more detail about what you should carry. Normally we think of in terms of basic supplies. Here we’re focusing on… Continue reading

Proper Storage Maximizes Space, Minimizes Down Time

  By Tom Severin August 9, 2014 May 18, 2017 2014 Articles, Equipment, Vehicle Upgrades

Got a new vehicle – or new to you? After you put the lift on, bigger tires and rock sliders, you still have a major task ahead of you. How do you get all that stuff you want to take in the vehicle? Sure you can just make a big… Continue reading

10 Excuses Heard Off-Road

  By Tom Severin July 15, 2014 May 18, 2017 2014 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know

You’ve heard fishermen complain about the big one that got away, right? Well, there’s a similar phenomenon that occurs when four wheelers go off road. Inevitably, something goes awry during a trip. Usually it’s a minor thing, such as someone forgetting to pack a piece of gear. As I noted… Continue reading

Some Habits of Highly Admired 4 Wheelers

  By Tom Severin October 24, 2013 May 19, 2017 2013 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

We all know a person we enjoy when they go 4-wheeling with us. And you are not alone in your view. Everyone likes this person’s company. Have you ever stepped back and asked what is it you appreciate about them? What habits do they exhibit that you would like to… Continue reading

Bubba Rope

  By Tom Severin August 19, 2013 May 19, 2017 2013 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Equipment

I have been experimenting with a Bubba rope now for a few months. The one I have is the recently released Renegade model. It is designed primarily for 2 door jeep size vehicles. This one is rated at 19,000 lb. breaking strength and is 20 feet long. The Bubba rope… Continue reading

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