TiredIronGRB
02-21-2006, 07:15 PM
We invite you to join us on the trail, and to ensure everyone has a good time and returns home safely below is a list of items that are suggested (not mandatory) to have on your rig.
Seat belts for every passenger
Fire extinguisher
Capable jack
CB Radio
20-30' strap with no hooks
D-ring for strap
Tow points front and rear
Roll bar if its an open soft top
Spare tire within 10% of the size that is on your rig
Basic tool kit
Drivers license
Functional exhaust
Just as our behavior in public is a testimony to others so is our behavior on the trail, here are some guidelines we try to follow when wheeling.
Trails
Don't blaze a new trail. Instead, stay on the established path. Don't blaze a new trail just because you can. That's a sure recipe to get more land closed to our sport. Your heavy rig can damage the ground and embankments by leaving ruts that will deepen and erode with each passing rain. Dragging your 4x4 through uncharted territory is a certain way to sustain damage...maybe even enough to leave you stranded. And while you're stranded, Johnny Law may happen upon you and leave you with a hefty fine.
Trash
Don't litter - ever. Not cigarettes, sandwich wrap...nothing. Pack out more than you packed in.
Tricks
Leave your ego at home. Every vehicle (and driver, for that matter) has its limitations. Backing off early and accepting that a maneuver is impossible or choosing another approach may prevent vehicle damage and, more important, personal injury. Never try a maneuver that you are uncomfortable with. Don't worry about folks who try to get you to do things. They just want a show - don't be the showman.
Passing
Just as on the street, you should stay right to avoid oncoming traffic, if you can. If common sense tells you it's safer to move left instead of right, then do so. If there is only room for one vehicle to pass, the rule is the more maneuverable vehicle, or the more experienced driver, should yield the right-of-way.
When two vehicles meet on a grade and there isn't a safe place to pull over, the vehicle traveling uphill has the right of way. It is safer for the vehicle traveling downhill to back up, and it will be much easier for the downhill vehicle to get under way.
At no time should you intentionally drive off the trail to cut a way around another vehicle. Both vehicles should move to another area, when feasible, to make passing safe and easy.
Safety
Always stay in site of the vehicle behind you. If you can't see him, stop or slow down to make sure he's still there and isn't stuck or broken down. By doing so, no one will be left behind and the pack wont get strung out to far ahead and out of range of the radio's.
Seat belts for every passenger
Fire extinguisher
Capable jack
CB Radio
20-30' strap with no hooks
D-ring for strap
Tow points front and rear
Roll bar if its an open soft top
Spare tire within 10% of the size that is on your rig
Basic tool kit
Drivers license
Functional exhaust
Just as our behavior in public is a testimony to others so is our behavior on the trail, here are some guidelines we try to follow when wheeling.
Trails
Don't blaze a new trail. Instead, stay on the established path. Don't blaze a new trail just because you can. That's a sure recipe to get more land closed to our sport. Your heavy rig can damage the ground and embankments by leaving ruts that will deepen and erode with each passing rain. Dragging your 4x4 through uncharted territory is a certain way to sustain damage...maybe even enough to leave you stranded. And while you're stranded, Johnny Law may happen upon you and leave you with a hefty fine.
Trash
Don't litter - ever. Not cigarettes, sandwich wrap...nothing. Pack out more than you packed in.
Tricks
Leave your ego at home. Every vehicle (and driver, for that matter) has its limitations. Backing off early and accepting that a maneuver is impossible or choosing another approach may prevent vehicle damage and, more important, personal injury. Never try a maneuver that you are uncomfortable with. Don't worry about folks who try to get you to do things. They just want a show - don't be the showman.
Passing
Just as on the street, you should stay right to avoid oncoming traffic, if you can. If common sense tells you it's safer to move left instead of right, then do so. If there is only room for one vehicle to pass, the rule is the more maneuverable vehicle, or the more experienced driver, should yield the right-of-way.
When two vehicles meet on a grade and there isn't a safe place to pull over, the vehicle traveling uphill has the right of way. It is safer for the vehicle traveling downhill to back up, and it will be much easier for the downhill vehicle to get under way.
At no time should you intentionally drive off the trail to cut a way around another vehicle. Both vehicles should move to another area, when feasible, to make passing safe and easy.
Safety
Always stay in site of the vehicle behind you. If you can't see him, stop or slow down to make sure he's still there and isn't stuck or broken down. By doing so, no one will be left behind and the pack wont get strung out to far ahead and out of range of the radio's.