First time off road..Now some questions
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Don't forget to take some supplies with you when you offroad!
Water (Bottled)
Tree Saver Strap
Can WD-40
Assorted Tools in tool box, wrenches, socket set, etc.
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB radio (or 2 GMRS/FRS Hand held radio's)
Sleeping bag
Recovery Strap - 3" x 30'
D-ring Shackles (2) - 5/8" or 3/4"
Tire Repair Kit
Leather Gloves
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Things in bold are must haves at quite a few ORV's.
Don't forget to take some supplies with you when you offroad!
Water (Bottled)
Tree Saver Strap
Can WD-40
Assorted Tools in tool box, wrenches, socket set, etc.
Tow strap and come-along.
Good Hiking boots
Tire gauge
Duct tape
Topo map from a hiking or 4WD shop
CB radio (or 2 GMRS/FRS Hand held radio's)
Sleeping bag
Recovery Strap - 3" x 30'
D-ring Shackles (2) - 5/8" or 3/4"
Tire Repair Kit
Leather Gloves
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Things in bold are must haves at quite a few ORV's.
Portable Power - Air/Jump Start
Power Inverter - I always keep one in the side trunk compartment
Lube
Toilet Paper
Rubber Gloves
Compass
Condoms
Waterproof matches
Emergency thermal blanket - Example http://emergencypreparedness4u.com/pro743793.html
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RE: First time off road..Now some questions
Im going out alone this weekend. to one of the biggest paths in florida. I have my 06 fender wells all cleaned up and treated with protectant,seems to be workin good so far. dirt just sprays right off now. Not leave that ugly fainted white color. Fresh wax entire H3, now it will come off in second.
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Ocala National Forrest Off Road Trails
Have any of you Floridians been here? There is about 102.4 miles of mappedtrailand Prolly another 100 or 200 more self made routes.
Im goin here in few days. Going to take lots of pics andtime the trails. I went out there like 7 years ago in my Jeep. I came accross some real cool veiws, blue bubbling springs, huge craters, wildlife, nice camping spots. Heres a map of the sectioned off trails. http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/news...ail_system.pdf
Have any of you Floridians been here? There is about 102.4 miles of mappedtrailand Prolly another 100 or 200 more self made routes.
Im goin here in few days. Going to take lots of pics andtime the trails. I went out there like 7 years ago in my Jeep. I came accross some real cool veiws, blue bubbling springs, huge craters, wildlife, nice camping spots. Heres a map of the sectioned off trails. http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/news...ail_system.pdf
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good luck with that mud coming right off . . . . . .
good luck with that mud coming right off . . . . . .
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Let some air out of your tires. You will get better traction and floatation and a better ride off road.
Try 20 psi for starters. Just remember to air them up for teh highway.
Try 20 psi for starters. Just remember to air them up for teh highway.
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