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Six Keys to Having Fun with Your SUV
Copyright 2004, Donald Harris
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Want to get off the main track and explore the back country in
your four-wheel drive SUV? See the sights one can't see from
the paved roads and freeways? Making your own trails? See places
you haven't seen before? Take a few minutes and determine what
you need, what you can do, and what you shouldn't do.
1. Do you need a lift kit and HUGE tires? No! While such things
can prove useful and some men think that size counts, they
are not necessary for you to enjoy a wonderful outdoor
experience with your SUV.
2. Do you need a winch? No! But you may need is a hi-lift jack
and a shovel! You won't be making your own trails. It's not
environmentally friendly to make your trails and in many
places the attempt can get you stiff fines and/or jail time!!
Not exactly the original purpose of your four-wheel drive
outing!!! The hi-lift jack will get you out of most places
where you might get stuck with the aid of the shovel and
perhaps a few handy rocks or chunks of wood. You will be
driving on trails that are used by others and if you get
in a really bad predicament, sooner or later someone will
come along and help!
3. Some other tools I have found useful are a good hand
"come-a-long" and a long tow chain or tow strap. A set
of tire chains are good to have along too. Yes, you have
four-wheel drive and it goes almost anywhere, but if you
are out in winter and get caught in an ice storm, tire
chains may be the only way you can get back to civilization.
4. What kind of trails will you be traveling? Rough, steep,
mountain trails? Twisting winding trails with some steep
hills and maybe a few streams? Swampy terrain with lots of
water and mud? All these questions need to be answered before
you leave for your day or weekend of four wheelin' fun.
5. If your answer contains a possible water hazard you may want
to take some precautions. Water on the distributor can ruin
your day if you have no way to get it dried out. Take the
necessary tools to remove your distributor cap (usually a
Phillips and a flat screwdriver will get the cap off). Take
a couple of shop towels and a roll of paper towels, a can of
starting fluid, and a can of WD40 and a can of compressed
air. With these items you can get your ignition system dried
out. Usually (at least in my experience!), it takes15-30
minutes to get a "drowned" engine going again. If you don't
have the needed items to dry it out, it may take 1-2 hours.
6. On any off-road outing, always tell someone where you are
going, approximately how long you will be gone, and what
routes you are taking. And take your cell phone! While some
areas of the country won't have service available, it's
still a great thing to have along!
Have fun and be safe!!
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