The secret that everyone needs to know is it is an addiction and you will never quit updating your rig. The more you wheel the more you convince yourself you need even though you really didn’t have any trouble on the trail
I’ve been wheeling as a kid so I’ve had prior experience in someone else’s rig and in my own. This past year after buy a new JLU I decided I was going to get back to wheeling again. Since last summer I have become an off-road addict. I’ve got my first set of 35 inch tires to replace my 33 lifted my jeep 2 1/2 inches bought a winch tow straps/recovery gear including a foldable shovel. I have learned how to read a 7 1/2 inch quadrangle US topographical map I also learned how to map out my own grounds on Google maps. I have found an entire road system that has been around forever here in New England that I never knew about. There is so much wheeling in New Hampshire Maine VT and mass. I even created a TH-cam channel to help people find places to call off-road legally. Unfortunately it is quite an expensive sport or hobby. But to any of re-newbies here when you finish your first trail it’s like you ran a marathon Lots of endorphins!
I’ve been wheeling as a kid so I’ve had prior experience in someone else’s rig and in my own. This past year after buy a new JLU I decided I was going to get back to wheeling again. Since last summer I have become an off-road addict. I’ve got my first set of 35 inch tires to replace my 33 lifted my jeep 2 1/2 inches bought a winch tow straps/recovery gear including a foldable shovel. I have learned how to read a 7 1/2 inch quadrangle US topographical map I also learned how to map out my own grounds on Google maps. I have found an entire road system that has been around forever here in New England that I never knew about. There is so much wheeling in New Hampshire Maine VT and mass. I even created a TH-cam channel to help people find places to call off-road legally. Unfortunately it is quite an expensive sport or hobby. But to any of re-newbies here when you finish your first trail it’s like you ran a marathon
Your advice on setting the parking brake is really good. I've seen a car snap the parking pawl and the car go wandering off on it's own. The owner was very embarrassed. The VW manual says to always apply the parking brake with the brake pedal fully depressed. This is because it allows the hydraulic system to do the work of closing the caliper and not the brake cables. It results in a much stronger lockup of the rear wheels. It is habit for me now, I even do it in vehicles with stupid drum parking brakes that do not benefit from the pedal being pressed. Don't forget to check your parking brake before going off roading. Many people don't know when their automatic transmission vehicle has a bad park brake. Because they almost never use it. I tend to change the parking brakes when I do the rotors on drum in roter systems.
Lot of great advice. I’m a belt and suspenders guy. We just spent 5 days in the California Desert. Got down to 15 Fahrenheit, wind and even snow. One thing I didn’t think of was my space blankets. We were warm but those might have come in handy.
I agree, or if you do go alone be prepared to hike your way out or at least to the nearest communications point. O and radios are useless unless you know how to use it and that someone will be listening. Cell when available or 2 way sat communication like an inreach work much better than a radio when your alone.
Been off grid, off road and off the edge of the world all alone. Nothing wrong with going it alone. All it takes is extras. Extra gear and more importantly extra training with extra skills. Just like float plan, going it alone requires the responsibility of that plan being shared. In the last 20 yrs we are now able to share or even call for emergency help with technology. Go Alone! Go alone and discover who you are. So many of us have never really met ourselves. Once you are introduced others in your life can finally embrace you. Go Alone and live like never before.
Yeah, good advice but difficult to put into practice sometimes. The same advice is true about backpacking in the wilderness but it can be hard to find someone who wants to go.
I simply cannot understand 'why' a channel like Matt's Off Road Recovery, who joined TH-cam only 3 months before *TrailBuilt Off-Road*, can have almost 20 times the number of Subscribers - and just shy of 38 times as many 'views' as this channel?? This channel, along with another called 'Dirt Lifestyle' is full of *so* much useful information and the way it's presented to us is like we're watching a professional Saturday morning cable-TV show. Any***** - Not that I don't like watching channels like Matt's Off Road or even Fab Rats; They're simply more like mindless entertainment, than an educational overload that actually gets you out onto the trails to experience for yourself the places those other channels are going to while we are sitting on our butts at home wondering how to remove a valve stem cap without watching a video on how to do it. Thank you, for your continued content - This really is an awesome channel. 👊
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excellent points here. My additional advice here would be to make sure that your PASSENGER(s) are not freaking you out or themselves out or giving you horrible instructions as they are freaking out.
I'd say get to know your vehicle. When I first bought my 4runner I was hitting all the buttons, locking and unlocking the rear. 4hi 4lo, atrac, all of it. Sure it was sweet that I have all of that, but honestly after a few more times out I only used 4hi/lo and locker for the tough stuff. It was more fun! Everyone is different, and what I learned was to take my time, do my research and enjoy the seat time outdoors with good people. Great video as always! Perhaps someday when I'm back home (Chicago) I'll come check you guys out!
I actually set my parking brake like that every time I park. I hate knowing if I don’t do that, there’s the severe clunk that comes with taking it from park to drive, or the rocking back and forth until it settles on a slope when you put it in park.
Dang and I thought I was thorough. I come to a stop, hit the parking brake, put it in park, and release the brake pedal. I always use the parking brake, no matter where I'm at.
This is the third video of yours that I’ve watched and I can’t take it anymore lol seriously do you ever take a breath? You speak so much information in a constant flow that I feel overwhelmed lol and I end up just kind if shut down lol
For my Excursion if I air down to 15 psi I'll destroy my tire lol. But viechle specific. Very good information. I do snow runs and recoveries. He eats through the snow and ice. Have chains for emergencies but haven't needed them. Just need more friends to go with.
Great video and great points. I would include for everyone to have some form of communication (handheld radio or mounted). Take the time to learn how to use it, get a license if you have to. Having some type of Comms might save a life.
I have to disagree with one thing. I was taught to never use 4 low for anything other than getting unstuck or out of a situation. I’ve been off-roading for more than 35 years and that rule has served me well. If you are in 4 low when you get stuck there is no 4 low low lol
we have never been off-roading. we have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport unlimited lifted. nothing fancy done to our jeep. we are planning a trip to go to Utah and go on the White rim trail. is his doable? it's not crazy like your video here lol... with all the HUGE rocks... what would be your advice for me?
Ahh but being hit in the back of the head with a shackle or gear is part of the fun! And same with getting frustrated looking for anything you need! Lol, seriously though. Load security is vital! No one wants to lose something on the trail. Preparation and knowledge of where everything is can save your vehicle too, especially if bogged in some water.
Most sites I visit always talk about putting vehicle in 4L. I don’t rock crawl but run into a lot of snow and mud. My question is , isn’t 4H better in some of these cases to keep up your momentum. I realize some have 4L settings that allow some speed, but I also know some of them will barely let you get out of a crawl speed. Is this something that’s accurate or do you feel 4L is the only way to go.
It's definitely situational! Wheel speed, engine power, gearing, size of tires, terrain, snow, mud, thickness and depth of mud, rocks etc, ALL play into effect when determining the proper speed for the circumstances! 4-Low gives you control and let'er fly in 4-Hi!
The secret that everyone needs to know is it is an addiction and you will never quit updating your rig. The more you wheel the more you convince yourself you need even though you really didn’t have any trouble on the trail
I’ve been wheeling as a kid so I’ve had prior experience in someone else’s rig and in my own. This past year after buy a new JLU I decided I was going to get back to wheeling again. Since last summer I have become an off-road addict.
I’ve got my first set of 35 inch tires to replace my 33 lifted my jeep 2 1/2 inches bought a winch tow straps/recovery gear including a foldable shovel. I have learned how to read a 7 1/2 inch quadrangle US topographical map I also learned how to map out my own grounds on Google maps. I have found an entire road system that has been around forever here in New England that I never knew about. There is so much wheeling in New Hampshire Maine VT and mass. I even created a TH-cam channel to help people find places to call off-road legally. Unfortunately it is quite an expensive sport or hobby. But to any of re-newbies here when you finish your first trail it’s like you ran a marathon Lots of endorphins!
I’ve been wheeling as a kid so I’ve had prior experience in someone else’s rig and in my own. This past year after buy a new JLU I decided I was going to get back to wheeling again. Since last summer I have become an off-road addict.
I’ve got my first set of 35 inch tires to replace my 33 lifted my jeep 2 1/2 inches bought a winch tow straps/recovery gear including a foldable shovel. I have learned how to read a 7 1/2 inch quadrangle US topographical map I also learned how to map out my own grounds on Google maps. I have found an entire road system that has been around forever here in New England that I never knew about. There is so much wheeling in New Hampshire Maine VT and mass. I even created a TH-cam channel to help people find places to call off-road legally. Unfortunately it is quite an expensive sport or hobby. But to any of re-newbies here when you finish your first trail it’s like you ran a marathon
“Just one more part” seems awfully like “just one more hit”….. lol
Your advice on setting the parking brake is really good. I've seen a car snap the parking pawl and the car go wandering off on it's own. The owner was very embarrassed.
The VW manual says to always apply the parking brake with the brake pedal fully depressed. This is because it allows the hydraulic system to do the work of closing the caliper and not the brake cables. It results in a much stronger lockup of the rear wheels. It is habit for me now, I even do it in vehicles with stupid drum parking brakes that do not benefit from the pedal being pressed.
Don't forget to check your parking brake before going off roading. Many people don't know when their automatic transmission vehicle has a bad park brake. Because they almost never use it. I tend to change the parking brakes when I do the rotors on drum in roter systems.
Lot of great advice. I’m a belt and suspenders guy. We just spent 5 days in the California Desert. Got down to 15 Fahrenheit, wind and even snow. One thing I didn’t think of was my space blankets. We were warm but those might have come in handy.
Number 1 tip is don’t go alone. You never know what might happen no matter how built your rig is.
I agree, or if you do go alone be prepared to hike your way out or at least to the nearest communications point.
O and radios are useless unless you know how to use it and that someone will be listening. Cell when available or 2 way sat communication like an inreach work much better than a radio when your alone.
We always go alone. I have a lot of gear but it still makes me nervous.
@@MuddyRuttzz If you prepare by having equipment and the know how to use it. You limit the risk of not having support.
Been off grid, off road and off the edge of the world all alone. Nothing wrong with going it alone. All it takes is extras. Extra gear and more importantly extra training with extra skills. Just like float plan, going it alone requires the responsibility of that plan being shared. In the last 20 yrs we are now able to share or even call for emergency help with technology. Go Alone! Go alone and discover who you are. So many of us have never really met ourselves. Once you are introduced others in your life can finally embrace you. Go Alone and live like never before.
Yeah, good advice but difficult to put into practice sometimes. The same advice is true about backpacking in the wilderness but it can be hard to find someone who wants to go.
Perfect timing. Going 4wheeling for the first time in two weeks.
Thank you for the tips 🤙
You are welcome & good luck!
I simply cannot understand 'why' a channel like Matt's Off Road Recovery, who joined TH-cam only 3 months before *TrailBuilt Off-Road*, can have almost 20 times the number of Subscribers - and just shy of 38 times as many 'views' as this channel??
This channel, along with another called 'Dirt Lifestyle' is full of *so* much useful information and the way it's presented to us is like we're watching a professional Saturday morning cable-TV show.
Any***** - Not that I don't like watching channels like Matt's Off Road or even Fab Rats; They're simply more like mindless entertainment, than an educational overload that actually gets you out onto the trails to experience for yourself the places those other channels are going to while we are sitting on our butts at home wondering how to remove a valve stem cap without watching a video on how to do it.
Thank you, for your continued content - This really is an awesome channel. 👊
Dang. Whose cutting onions in here??
We sure do appreciate those kind words! And more importantly your support in our channel. Find us in IG and shoot us a message - we have something for you.
More people enjoy the mindless entertainment than actually doing these things.
excellent points here. My additional advice here would be to make sure that your PASSENGER(s) are not freaking you out or themselves out or giving you horrible instructions as they are freaking out.
I'd say get to know your vehicle. When I first bought my 4runner I was hitting all the buttons, locking and unlocking the rear. 4hi 4lo, atrac, all of it. Sure it was sweet that I have all of that, but honestly after a few more times out I only used 4hi/lo and locker for the tough stuff. It was more fun! Everyone is different, and what I learned was to take my time, do my research and enjoy the seat time outdoors with good people. Great video as always! Perhaps someday when I'm back home (Chicago) I'll come check you guys out!
I actually set my parking brake like that every time I park. I hate knowing if I don’t do that, there’s the severe clunk that comes with taking it from park to drive, or the rocking back and forth until it settles on a slope when you put it in park.
Thank you for a great video!!!
And you are right; it's a good habit and the best way to use the parking brake even in a flat ground...
Glad it was helpful!
I learned to always set the parking brake while driving a street vehicle in the San Francisco Bay Area lol
Dang and I thought I was thorough. I come to a stop, hit the parking brake, put it in park, and release the brake pedal. I always use the parking brake, no matter where I'm at.
This is the third video of yours that I’ve watched and I can’t take it anymore lol seriously do you ever take a breath? You speak so much information in a constant flow that I feel overwhelmed lol and I end up just kind if shut down lol
Love your channel. New JLU owner. When in 4H or 4L do you also shift into M + or - to maintain a steady slow speed? Thanks
For my Excursion if I air down to 15 psi I'll destroy my tire lol. But viechle specific. Very good information. I do snow runs and recoveries. He eats through the snow and ice. Have chains for emergencies but haven't needed them. Just need more friends to go with.
Why?
Great video and great points. I would include for everyone to have some form of communication (handheld radio or mounted). Take the time to learn how to use it, get a license if you have to. Having some type of Comms might save a life.
Well said! Thanks Rey!
Funny. I do the same steps when setting the parking brake as you do.
Lol, I saw that Archer brothers Jeep in my neighborhood recently, he had a mechanical issue.
I have to disagree with one thing. I was taught to never use 4 low for anything other than getting unstuck or out of a situation. I’ve been off-roading for more than 35 years and that rule has served me well. If you are in 4 low when you get stuck there is no 4 low low lol
For light terrain and overlanding. I have 35x12.5r18 toyo at3 f load. What is the lowest I can air down? Great videos btw
we have never been off-roading. we have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport unlimited lifted. nothing fancy done to our jeep. we are planning a trip to go to Utah and go on the White rim trail. is his doable? it's not crazy like your video here lol... with all the HUGE rocks... what would be your advice for me?
Any Recommendations for a first timer from the Fox valley area? Like places to go like parts of Wisconsin Michigan or Minnesota
Whats up fellow Wisconsinite! The Keweenaw Peninsula is beautiful in Michigan!
Sounds Pretty good and I have heard of the Porkupine Mountains also and Copper Falls
Best reminder for setting parking break , drive a stick
Nice
Ahh but being hit in the back of the head with a shackle or gear is part of the fun! And same with getting frustrated looking for anything you need! Lol, seriously though. Load security is vital! No one wants to lose something on the trail. Preparation and knowledge of where everything is can save your vehicle too, especially if bogged in some water.
That awkward moment when u don’t have a parking break
I have enough food and water that I can stay out for weeks!
Most sites I visit always talk about putting vehicle in 4L. I don’t rock crawl but run into a lot of snow and mud. My question is , isn’t 4H better in some of these cases to keep up your momentum. I realize some have 4L settings that allow some speed, but I also know some of them will barely let you get out of a crawl speed. Is this something that’s accurate or do you feel 4L is the only way to go.
It's definitely situational! Wheel speed, engine power, gearing, size of tires, terrain, snow, mud, thickness and depth of mud, rocks etc, ALL play into effect when determining the proper speed for the circumstances! 4-Low gives you control and let'er fly in 4-Hi!
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Make sure you go pee first, because there are no bathrooms out there.
The world is a man’s urinal 😄
I used to be an off-road adventurer like you, then I took a shackle to the back of the head.