I’m often asked, “Why would you pay $265.00 per person, NOT PER JEEP, Per PERSON, to attend a Jeep Jamboree USA® event when you can wheel at thousands of other venues and events around the country for less money?” Thankfully, there are a few hundred thousand people, with combined memories from a number of successful Jeep Jamboree events going back … [Read more...]
History of Jeep
In July 1940, the U.S. military informed automakers that it was looking for a “light reconnaissance vehicle” to replace the Army's motorcycle and modified Ford Model-T vehicles. The Army invited 135 manufacturers to bid on production and developed a lengthy specification list for the vehicle. … [Read more...]
Keys to Navigation
I’ve heard this hundreds of times: “I have a Safety GPS but I don’t know how to use it.” If you’re in the same position, perhaps I can help. For running Jeep trails and doing extended trips, GPS navigation can play an integral role to the success and satisfaction of your trip. … [Read more...]
A Trip to the Maze
“We’ve been planning this for a year, why cancel just because it ‘might’ rain?” That’s what we were thinking as cold, wet weather forecast approached in advance of Offroad Passport’s recent trip to the Maze at Canyonlands National Park. Besides, we had permits to camp at The Dollhouse and special guests who’d flown to Arizona just for this trip. … [Read more...]
Xplore Adventure Series Jeep Wrangler Coming Soon
Venchurs XPLORE Adventure Series, a specialty vehicle program available through new car dealers nationwide, is pleased to announce XPLORE packages for Jeep vehicles. XPLORE Vehicles are designed for delivering adventures for you and your family. You can choose from four levels of equipment to fit your lifestyle and appetite for exploring, … [Read more...]
Bushwacker Announces Rebate on Flat Fender Style Flares
Since receiving a SEMA award in 2009 for one of the most innovative new exterior accessories, Bushwacker Flat Style Flares have earned the reputation for being the most rugged, durable and stylish flares for any Jeep Wrangler TJ, JK or Cherokee XJ. … [Read more...]
6 Switch sPod for Jeep TJ & JK
Have you ever wondered if there is a way to consolidate all the different switches you have in your Jeep Wrangler for fog lights, lockers, winch, and other accessories? For most of us, the dash panel and steering column can eventually become cluttered with numerous switches that serve different purposes...until now. The crafty designers at … [Read more...]
Reader Rigs Gallery
JPFreek readers are passionate about their Jeeps and how they use them. The following images are courtesy of our awesome subscribers who have supported JPFreek since we started in Spring 2006. … [Read more...]
Destination North: A Sub-Zero Adventure
Spur of the moment! Back in October, a trip to Morocco we had been planning for a few months turned out to be difficult and impossible to accomplish. We needed a new destination to test out our 2007 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, and It didn’t take long to decide that turning the map upside down would offer a nice alternative: going north, up to the … [Read more...]