Venchurs Inc. unveiled the newest XPLORE Adventure Series vehicle today at its headquarters in Adrian, Michigan. The XPLORE Grand Cherokee is a hand-built, special edition Jeep for enthusiasts that want a premium SUV that's more at home on a dirt trail than in front of fancy restaurants. … [Read more...]
Tuffy Security Rear Half Console for Jeep TJ
here are a number of things I really like about Tuffy’s rear half-console for Jeep TJ and at the top of the list is comfort. Comfort in not only having a padded arm rest to set my arm while driving around town or in the backcountry, but also comfort in knowing the 16-gauge steel is strong and secure enough to protect any valuables I may have in my … [Read more...]
Expedition Portal Announces 2011 Overland Rallies
Expedition Portal, the international community of adventurers and overland travellers, has announced the details of their 2011 regional Overland Rally series. … [Read more...]
Driving Skills: Left Foot Braking
Left-foot braking is the act of using your left foot on the brake pedal, while simultaneously using your right foot on the throttle. Left-foot braking is a finesse skill to use in four-wheeling, specifically in 4wd low range circumstances and especially if you drive an automatic transmission. … [Read more...]
Adventure Trailers Announces Production Launch of JK Habitat
* PRESS RELEASE * Adventure Trailers, Inc. (AT) manufacturer of Built for Offroad™ trailers and accessory equipment for 4x4 vehicles is pleased to introduce the JK Habitat™ Hardtop designed exclusively for the Jeep® Wrangler® Unlimited JK 4 door. The Habitat™ has been designed collaboratively with Ursa Minor Vehicles, an innovative small camper … [Read more...]
Overland Expo 2011
Overland(ing): Vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel, typically exploring remote locations and interacting with other cultures. … [Read more...]
Brake Strips by Phoenix Systems
Brakes…one of the most important components and systems on a vehicle. Yet they are also one of the components that are dismissed or forgotten until the time when it is needed the most. Rarely do we pay much attention to our brakes but we use them every time we drive. It’s not until we go to step on the brakes and find out that they aren’t there do … [Read more...]
Pressure Situations
Pressure situations happen to all of us in many aspects of our lives. Most of the time, too much pressure can lead to serious problems…at work, at home, at school…even in your tires! Let’s take a few minutes in this issue’s column to talk about correct tire pressure. Some folks barely give it a second thought but for anyone exploring the … [Read more...]
250,000 Mile Jeep
Jeeps have always been a part of my life since I was a kid. My parents had them when I was growing up so my love for the brand came at a young age. We used to take our weekend outings in our Jeeps and at other times I would join my dad and we would head to the mountains or to the dunes and go wheeling just for something to do. … [Read more...]