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Category: Vehicle Upgrades

Keep Wiring Neat With These Tips

  By Tom Severin December 15, 2024 December 15, 2024 2024 Articles, Vehicle Upgrades

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

How to Know When to Retire Your 4WD Vehicle

  By Tom Severin February 14, 2018 April 7, 2021 2018 Articles, Vehicle Upgrades

It’s a challenge every four-wheeler faces at some point: Should you hold onto the current vehicle or replace it? If you’re like most four wheelers you’ll hang on as long as possible. Something breaks, and you replace it. Another part snaps, and you head to the store. Or you take… Continue reading

What Kind Of 4WD Vehicle Do I Need?

  By Tom Severin December 12, 2015 May 31, 2017 2015 Articles, Vehicle Upgrades

I often get asked, particularly by those new to 4WD, which vehicle to buy. Meaning, of course, which brand and model. I don’t like to recommend particular brands and models. As you’ll see, there are too many personal variables that affect the buying process. But I can help you with… 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

Be Seen And Be Cool

  By Tom Severin December 12, 2012 May 19, 2017 2012 Articles, Safety, Vehicle Upgrades

Dune flags are quite popular nowadays. You’ll see all colors and styles, including the American flag, pirate flags, checkerboard flags, rebel flags, Don’t Tread on Me, and many others. While the driver may be making a statement with his flag, there is a distinct purpose for the flags, as well…. Continue reading

Damage Mitigation

  By Tom Severin October 14, 2011 May 31, 2017 2011 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Vehicle Upgrades

Of all the concerns expressed by my newer students, #1 is damage to a new or expensive vehicle. That’s understandable. You buy this special vehicle, then decide to take it off road. The last thing you want to see are marks and scratches. I understand how you feel. That first… Continue reading

An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Pain

  By Tom Severin March 2, 2009 May 31, 2017 2009 Articles, Equipment, Safety, Vehicle Upgrades

Remember the good old days when you could leave your bike outside overnight? Or your front door unlocked while you ran an errand? (Yes, I know I’m dating myself.) Sadly, those days are long gone. Theft is now a part of our lives. But we can minimize its occurrence. Four… Continue reading

Flexable Magnet Vehicle Protection

  By Tom Severin August 25, 2007 May 25, 2017 2007 Articles, Equipment, Vehicle Upgrades

Bruce showed up one day with his vehicle completely covered by a grey magnetic material to protect his vehicle. I asked him to tell us how he created the covering. I own a hummer H2. At the classes and other outings, people have asked me about a product I’m using… Continue reading

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