Trail Rides

First and foremost, before you hit the road, you need to make sure your 4WD vehicle is in sound mechanical condition.

To determine whether your 4x4 vehicle is trail ready and capable of surviving a trip off-road, first do a visual inspection - inside and out. Then, take a few minutes to more closely inspect the inner workings of your ride - make sure that the following parts are in good working condition and you don't hear any strange noises coming from these areas:

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One thing that has always been a concern for me is what would I do if I list my Jeep key while out on a trail ride. I am sure you have all been on one of those rides where you stop someplace for lunch, to check out a ghost town or take a short hike and you know you cannot leave the key in the Jeep. So what do you do if you lose your key?

Well the answer to that problem is to have a spare key so that you are not left on the trail. We all know that the modern electronics make it more ...

Tags: hidden key, spare key

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Trail Rides , Outdoor Recreation

A First Aid Kit is one of those tools that should ALWAYS be in your 4X and for that matter any other vehicle you drive as well. When I was the scoutmaster of a local Boy Scout Troop I had the honor of following in the footsteps of an Emergency Room Doctor who was not only a great Scout Master but a Great man. He really held to the motto of "Be Prepared" and the troop first aid kit was no exception.

There are many sources for information on first aid kits but I think one of the best ...

Tags: emergency, first aid, red cross

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Trail Rides