On the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, FCA has officially confirmed the expansion of the Jeep product line to add a Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and the long-discussed pickup truck along with a major announcement on investing $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing capacity. While the Grand Wagoneer has been described as … [Read more...]
Christmas Giveaway! Switch-Pro and Team Tech Offroad
JPFreek has partnered with Team Tech Offroad and Switch-Pros to give away a Switch-Pros SP-8100 8-Switch Power System and Team Tech Offroad Jeep JK Mounting Panel. Programmable control for up to 8 accessories and a mounting solution to put it in unused space if you have a JK! Clean up your wiring and take control of your 12V accessories with this … [Read more...]
New Issue – Fall 2016 is live!
Our new issue is one of our largest ever, with Jeep trips that define the word "epic!" The ladies of Team JPFreek conquer 1200 miles off-road in the first ever Rebelle Rally, crossing the USA off-road on the Trans-America Trail in a JKU and an update from Dan Grec in Africa — this issue is huge! To top that off, we have a brand-new Grand … [Read more...]
Recovery, Tools & Spares for 2 years in Africa
Dan Grec gives us a round-up of the stuff that he felt necessary to have along for his trip around Africa: recovery equipment, tools and spare parts sufficient to live out of his camperized JKU for two years! Recovery Equipment Given that I'm driving through some of the most remote places on Earth, alone, with only one vehicle, recovery equipment … [Read more...]
DIY Maxtrax on AEV Hi-Lift Mount
Carrying Maxtrax on a JK Wrangler can be a challenge. We need them to be easily accessible and outside so they don’t coat the interior in mud. Here’s how I mounted mine onto my AEV Rear Tire Carrier using the AEV Hi-Lift / Pull-Pal Mount. Essentially, they sit where the Pull-Pal would. NOTES: If you have a massive spare tire clearance … [Read more...]
Transamerican Auto Parts to be Acquired by Polaris
In huge news for the Jeep world today, Transamerican Auto Parts announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Polaris for a reported $665 million. This is big because Transamerican includes the following well-known Jeep brands: 4WD Hardware 4 Wheel Parts G2 Axle & Gear Pro Comp Rubicon Express Smittybilt … [Read more...]
Tip Top and Beyond
Last weekend my husband George and I went on a day trip with our 4x4 club, Offroad Passport, to Tip Top Mine near Phoenix, AZ. After checking out the mining sites and eating lunch, we decided rather than returning through the Table Mesa trail system, that we'd continue west to see if we could exit near Lake Pleasant. Our quest was … [Read more...]
Why be a Rebelle?
“Rebel = verb – to defy convention. Belle = noun – a beautiful woman. Rebelle = a beautiful woman who defies convention. by Julie Covert, driver for Team JPFreek - From the October edition of the Drummond Island Digest The Rebelle is a journey, undertaking, movement, adventure that is a culmination of my passion, and the passion I know resides … [Read more...]
Interview with Team JPFreek Navigator – Jennifer Peine
Recently, Jennifer Peine, navigator for Team JPFreek in the upcoming Rebelle Rally, sat down with a group of her friends to gather support for Team JPFreek and to tell them a little bit about what she’s going to be doing for the Team when she and Team JPFreek Driver, Julie Covert, compete this October. Why on Earth did you want to do this? … [Read more...]