First time off-road
#12
10-01-2018 | 12:36 PM
Mudding
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From: Cobourg, ON, Canada
I have a gas tank skid, steering skid, both diff skids and a steel bumper... are they worth it? Depends what you consider off roading. If you are only driving washed out fire roads you'll be fine without any protection or even a lift. I do a bit of crawling and beat the ever loving s*** out of my truck so in my case the protection is worth it.
a winch is worth it if you ever travel alone on questionable roads but it doesnt sound like you are getting too far off the path so you'll be fine without one.
a winch is worth it if you ever travel alone on questionable roads but it doesnt sound like you are getting too far off the path so you'll be fine without one.
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10-01-2018 | 09:54 PM
#14
10-02-2018 | 03:21 AM
Camel Trophy
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From: Michigan
A lot of great advice from Richard...and l agree...if you are mainly traveling forest service roads and two tracks with others...a stock Discovery (with working TC) will do the job fine. And even in areas where it gets a little more advanced...they can make do and even surprise you at times. Especially, as your experience level increases.
But, unlike Richard...l'm still a young man, in the prime of my life (58...lol) and do not like to say..."the trail ends here for me today". Especially, since l hate backtracking . But, during my last outing, solo, encountered about seven 10 inch diameter dead falls laying criss-acrossed in a swampy area. Could see where others were rerouting along a high bank ridge to the right, but you're not legally suppose to leave the trail here in Michigan. So, after smoking a cigar and pondering over the situation...the rover did a five-point turn. If l'd have had a chainsaw...the end result would have differed. Because, l had the right amount of recovery gear (winch, axe, hand saw, straps, etc) to get me through.
One thing l do a lot of...is getting out and walking the trail. This helps immensely, if you are wheeling alone.
Brian.
But, unlike Richard...l'm still a young man, in the prime of my life (58...lol) and do not like to say..."the trail ends here for me today". Especially, since l hate backtracking . But, during my last outing, solo, encountered about seven 10 inch diameter dead falls laying criss-acrossed in a swampy area. Could see where others were rerouting along a high bank ridge to the right, but you're not legally suppose to leave the trail here in Michigan. So, after smoking a cigar and pondering over the situation...the rover did a five-point turn. If l'd have had a chainsaw...the end result would have differed. Because, l had the right amount of recovery gear (winch, axe, hand saw, straps, etc) to get me through.
One thing l do a lot of...is getting out and walking the trail. This helps immensely, if you are wheeling alone.
Brian.
Last edited by The Deputy; 10-02-2018 at 05:56 PM.
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#17
10-02-2018 | 09:49 AM
Recovery Vehicle
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From: Amherstburg Ontario
I’d recommend skid plates and diff guards for that area. I used to go there quite often in my Jeep days. Did you guys run the power line trails? How is the club? In there site pictures I see mostly defenders. I’d love to go up there again but with 3 kids and hockey season on it’s hard to get away now.
#18
10-02-2018 | 10:11 AM
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From: kitchener, canada
From what I was told the trail is a lot easier now. The power line guys are doing a lot of work the killing the trails. But there was a few rock areas that you had to go very slow and pay attention
there was a reporter doing a story for Land Rover 70 th anniversary and I should have some good pics soon
all the guys have defenders I was the only disco
there was a reporter doing a story for Land Rover 70 th anniversary and I should have some good pics soon
all the guys have defenders I was the only disco
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10-02-2018 | 10:13 AM
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#20
10-02-2018 | 10:25 AM
Camel Trophy
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From: Mission BC Canada
A lot of great advice from Richard...and l agree...if you are mainly traveling forest service roads and two tracks with others...a stock Discovery (with working TC) will do the job fine. And even in areas where it gets a little more advanced...they can make do and even surprise you at times. Especially, as your experience level increases.
But, unlike Richard...l'm still a young man, in the prime of my life (58...lol) and do not like to say..."the trail ends here for me today". Especially, since l hate backtracking . But, during my last outing, solo, encountered about seven 10 inch diameter dead falls laying criss-acrossed in a swampy area. Could see where others were rerouting along a high bank rig to the right, but you're not legally suppose to leave the trail here in Michigan. So, after smoking a cigar and pondering over the situation...the rover did a five-point turn. If l'd have had a chainsaw...the end result would have differed. Because, l had the right amount of recovery gear (winch, axe, hand saw, straps, etc) to get me through.
One thing l do a lot of...is getting out and walking the trail. This helps immensely, if you are wheeling alone.
Brian.
But, unlike Richard...l'm still a young man, in the prime of my life (58...lol) and do not like to say..."the trail ends here for me today". Especially, since l hate backtracking . But, during my last outing, solo, encountered about seven 10 inch diameter dead falls laying criss-acrossed in a swampy area. Could see where others were rerouting along a high bank rig to the right, but you're not legally suppose to leave the trail here in Michigan. So, after smoking a cigar and pondering over the situation...the rover did a five-point turn. If l'd have had a chainsaw...the end result would have differed. Because, l had the right amount of recovery gear (winch, axe, hand saw, straps, etc) to get me through.
One thing l do a lot of...is getting out and walking the trail. This helps immensely, if you are wheeling alone.
Brian.
Great minds, that is my solution too have a good cigar, a cup of coffee, grab the 12 gauge & bear spray and walk 200 - 300 meters down the road to see if things get worse. And every now and then they get way worse.
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