Recently, as I have been driving around town, I have been noticing a trend. Many trucks (and larger SUVs) have their balls showing. Not the offensive, chrome plated kind swinging from the bumper, but the actual (chrome plated) kind still in the receiver, ready to tow a trailer. I have three good reasons you might want to take out your balls. … [Read more...]
70 Years and Counting: A Look at the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom. Excitement. Purpose. Adventure. Icon. For seventy years no singular word has more fully encompassed the impact of the Jeep Wrangler than that of "Icon". It has carried heavy artillery through combat zones, has served as a purpose vehicle for America's heartland, and has led expeditions into the unknown. The iconic Jeep Wrangler has … [Read more...]
Eezi-Awn Announces Launch of New Jazz Roof Top Tent
New for the fall of 2011, Eezi-Awn has released the all new Jazz Roof Top Tent. The Jazz is a high quality entry level tent made on the same production line as the legendary Series 3 models, ensuring the quality and craftsmanship that is an Eezi-Awn. … [Read more...]
NEMO Equipment Fillo Pillow
The NEMO website describes the Fillo Pillow as “the pillow you’ve been waiting for.” We couldn’t agree more. NEMO’s Fillo Pillow is undoubtedly the most comfortable pillow we’ve ever used in the field. The pillow is so comfortable that it’s found its way into the bedroom as well. … [Read more...]
Lowa Pinto Lo Backpacking Shoe
While the Lowa Pinto Lo may not win the next beauty contest, these shoes are an excellent choice for those who seek quality and comfort for light backpacking excursions or merely a walk through the park. … [Read more...]
Origami Jeep Trailer Wiring Kit For Jeep TJ
Finally a Jeep trailer wiring kit that REALLY provides everything you need to wire your Jeep TJ Wrangler for trailer lights. This kit comes with the wiring harness and instructions, a self taping screw to fasten the ground wire, tie wraps to secure the wires, and several replacement fender shield retainers to replace the one you may need to cut to … [Read more...]
The Mule Rack by Baja Rack
One of the biggest challenges when preparing for a journey in a Jeep vehicle is space. Whether it’s a weekend excursion or an expedition to a remote locale, there’s rarely enough space in the vehicle to accommodate all the needs for storing camp gear, food, and everything else a person or family needs to have a successful trip. For many of us, the … [Read more...]
Tow Tech
Towing a trailer is a skill many Jeep drivers find themselves needing at some point in their lives. Whether you are pulling a small fishing boat or a pop-up camper, a car hauler loaded with your precious Jeep cargo, or a massive 5th wheel vacation home…there are some common sense principles that hold true for any load. The first is use to the … [Read more...]
Chrysler Group Reports Third Quarter 2011 Net Income of $212 Million
Chrysler Group Modified Operating Profit More Than Doubled From Prior Year on 19 Percent Increase in Quarterly Net Revenue Chrysler Group’s third quarter 2011 net income totaled $212 million compared with a net loss of $84 million a year ago Third quarter net revenue was $13.1 billion, up 19 percent from a year ago Modified Operating Profit(b) … [Read more...]