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Moab Trails
There are three questions we get asked about Moab, Utah, more than any others.
The first is, do you have to bring your own Jeep or are there places that rent them and let you take them off-road. The answer is there are plenty of rental places that allow you to go off-road. Punch in „Moab Jeep Rental“ in Google and you’ll get a bunch, but you can also check out Farabee’s Jeep Rentals (moabjeeprentals.com), Cliffhanger Jeep Rental (cliffhangerjeeprental.com), and Canyonlands Jeep Rentals (canyonlandsjeep.com).
The second is, do you have to have an insane Jeep to go to Moab or can you have fun in a stock Jeep? The answer is you can have a ton of fun in a stock Jeep in Moab. Go for it.
Finally, the third question and the one we’re asked more than any other is, what’s your favorite Moab trail? The answer to that one isn’t as cut and dry as the others because we don’t have just one favorite. Heck, even narrowing our list down to our top 10 favorites was a little tough, but here it goes.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 33′, 34″/Lon: 109, 34′, 56″
Vehicle Requirements: Rear locker, larger tires, rocker protection
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Your rockers, rear quarters, and hood and roof may get some rock love. Higher-than-average chance of a flop or roll
Sheetmetal Damage: Your rockers, rear quarters, and hood and roof may get some rock love. Higher-than-average chance of a flop or roll
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Upper Helldorado
One of our only trails held on private land, Upper Helldorado is fully hard-core. Located in Area BFE, the pay-to-play area hosts a plethora of cool stuff, but the old-school Upper Helldorado is still our favorite. You drop into the double-tough, off-camber entrance and it goes downhill from there. Huge boulders, angled squeezes that will eat your windshield frame, and the infamous waterfall climb at the end make this a trail that is very enjoyable, but not for the timid or inexperienced.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 24′, 21″/Lon: 109, 24′, 24″
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers, big tires, body protection, winch
Wheelbase: 84-115 inches is ideal
Sheetmetal Damage: Likely
Sheetmetal Damage: Your rockers, rear quarters, and hood and roof may get some rock love. Higher-than-average chance of a flop or roll
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Upper Helldorado
One of our only trails held on private land, Upper Helldorado is fully hard-core. Located in Area BFE, the pay-to-play area hosts a plethora of cool stuff, but the old-school Upper Helldorado is still our favorite. You drop into the double-tough, off-camber entrance and it goes downhill from there. Huge boulders, angled squeezes that will eat your windshield frame, and the infamous waterfall climb at the end make this a trail that is very enjoyable, but not for the timid or inexperienced.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 24′, 21″/Lon: 109, 24′, 24″
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers, big tires, body protection, winch
Wheelbase: 84-115 inches is ideal
Sheetmetal Damage: Likely
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Coyote Canyon
As you’re heading down the dirt road leading to Area BFE, look to your left right after you go over the little bridge and you’ll see a deceptively unimposing-looking trail cut into the hillside. Coyote Canyon is short and to the point. Jeep-sized boulders on a steep incline greet you from the get-go. It’s a full-bonzo, insane-gonzo rollercoaster ride and is probably one of the best rockcrawl trails in the Southwest. So why no GPS coordinates? Because it’s technically closed to vehicle traffic. Due to a few technicalities, the BLM considers the trail closed because it wasn’t created at the time its maps were drawn up in ’03. The Moab Friends for Wheelin‘ and other groups are working hard to get this gem opened on the books for public consumption.
Quick Guide
GPS: moabfriendsforwheeling.com
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers; 37-inch tires or larger; rocker and body protection; upgraded axles; low gearing
Wheelbase: 80-120 inches
Sheetmetal Damage: Very likely
Hell’s Revenge
Hell’s Revenge is probably the trail we’ve driven more than any other in Moab. Located at the end of Sand Flats Road just after Potato Salad Hill and the now-closed Dump Bump, you pay a small fee at the Ranger outpost for a 3-day pass and then hit the trail. You will not be bored on Hell’s Revenge no matter how built or not your Jeep is. Killer scenery in all directions, with breathtaking views of the La Salle Mountains, Arches National Park, the Colorado River, and even the town of Moab below await you. There are bypasses around most of the hard stuff like Tip Over Challenge and some unnamed obstacles, or there are optional obstacles you can challenge yourself with like The Escalator or any number of slick, steep hot tubs. Brace yourself for lots of steep descents and climbs, a few ledges, and some off-camber stuff. And it all takes place on textbook Moab slickrock, which is just like driving on glue.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 34′, 31″/Lon: 109, 31′, 19″
Vehicle Requirements: Stock 4×4
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Not likely but may drag rear bumper
Quick Guide
GPS: moabfriendsforwheeling.com
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers; 37-inch tires or larger; rocker and body protection; upgraded axles; low gearing
Wheelbase: 80-120 inches
Sheetmetal Damage: Very likely
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Hell’s Revenge
Hell’s Revenge is probably the trail we’ve driven more than any other in Moab. Located at the end of Sand Flats Road just after Potato Salad Hill and the now-closed Dump Bump, you pay a small fee at the Ranger outpost for a 3-day pass and then hit the trail. You will not be bored on Hell’s Revenge no matter how built or not your Jeep is. Killer scenery in all directions, with breathtaking views of the La Salle Mountains, Arches National Park, the Colorado River, and even the town of Moab below await you. There are bypasses around most of the hard stuff like Tip Over Challenge and some unnamed obstacles, or there are optional obstacles you can challenge yourself with like The Escalator or any number of slick, steep hot tubs. Brace yourself for lots of steep descents and climbs, a few ledges, and some off-camber stuff. And it all takes place on textbook Moab slickrock, which is just like driving on glue.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 34′, 31″/Lon: 109, 31′, 19″
Vehicle Requirements: Stock 4×4
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Not likely but may drag rear bumper
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Metal Masher
Located north of Moab and west of Highway 191, Metal Masher runs close to Golden Spike and enjoys much of the same breathtaking scenery. While most of the trail isn’t that difficult, there are obstacles like Widowmaker and Mother-in-Law Hill that require some skill and decent equipment. There are also optional obstacles to play on like Rock Chucker Hill and some other steep climbs that can make a monkey out of you. As for terrain, plan on sand, slickrock, and some steep ledges and climbs.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 29′, 22″/Lon: 109, 40′, 34″
Vehicle Requirements: Larger tires, one locker or limited slip, rocker protection
Wheelbase: Any, but shorter Jeeps will have more drama on the steep climbs
Sheetmetal Damage: Drag bumpers or rockers on ledges
Pritchett Canyon
The entrance to Pritchett is off of Kane Creek Road and crosses over private land, The owners ask for a small donation, which we happily fork over to gain access to one of the best trails in town. Pritchett winds though tall canyons along a dry riverbed with some pretty tough unnamed obstacles and climbs in elevation before hitting the Rocker Knocker obstacle. There’s usually a long line as people unsuccessfully try to get up Rocker Knocker, so hit the trail early to avoid the wait, because that’s just where the trail gets good. After Rocker Knocker there are some way-cool, off-camber climbs with silt and loose rock tumblers to increase the challenge. Longer wheelbase rigs will have a less-dramatic time of it, but most will have a hard time at the Rock Pile with its near-vertical face that wants to kick you on your lid.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 32′, 8″/Lon: 109, 35′, 55″
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers, upgraded tire size, rocker protection
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Rear bumper, rocker, quarter panel dingage likely
Quick Guide
GPS: moabfriendsforwheeling.com
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers; 37-inch tires or larger; rocker and body protection; upgraded axles; low gearing
Wheelbase: 80-120 inches
Sheetmetal Damage: Very likely
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Hell’s Revenge
Hell’s Revenge is probably the trail we’ve driven more than any other in Moab. Located at the end of Sand Flats Road just after Potato Salad Hill and the now-closed Dump Bump, you pay a small fee at the Ranger outpost for a 3-day pass and then hit the trail. You will not be bored on Hell’s Revenge no matter how built or not your Jeep is. Killer scenery in all directions, with breathtaking views of the La Salle Mountains, Arches National Park, the Colorado River, and even the town of Moab below await you. There are bypasses around most of the hard stuff like Tip Over Challenge and some unnamed obstacles, or there are optional obstacles you can challenge yourself with like The Escalator or any number of slick, steep hot tubs. Brace yourself for lots of steep descents and climbs, a few ledges, and some off-camber stuff. And it all takes place on textbook Moab slickrock, which is just like driving on glue.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 34′, 31″/Lon: 109, 31′, 19″
Vehicle Requirements: Stock 4×4
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Not likely but may drag rear bumper
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Metal Masher
Located north of Moab and west of Highway 191, Metal Masher runs close to Golden Spike and enjoys much of the same breathtaking scenery. While most of the trail isn’t that difficult, there are obstacles like Widowmaker and Mother-in-Law Hill that require some skill and decent equipment. There are also optional obstacles to play on like Rock Chucker Hill and some other steep climbs that can make a monkey out of you. As for terrain, plan on sand, slickrock, and some steep ledges and climbs.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 29′, 22″/Lon: 109, 40′, 34″
Vehicle Requirements: Larger tires, one locker or limited slip, rocker protection
Wheelbase: Any, but shorter Jeeps will have more drama on the steep climbs
Sheetmetal Damage: Drag bumpers or rockers on ledges
Pritchett Canyon
The entrance to Pritchett is off of Kane Creek Road and crosses over private land, The owners ask for a small donation, which we happily fork over to gain access to one of the best trails in town. Pritchett winds though tall canyons along a dry riverbed with some pretty tough unnamed obstacles and climbs in elevation before hitting the Rocker Knocker obstacle. There’s usually a long line as people unsuccessfully try to get up Rocker Knocker, so hit the trail early to avoid the wait, because that’s just where the trail gets good. After Rocker Knocker there are some way-cool, off-camber climbs with silt and loose rock tumblers to increase the challenge. Longer wheelbase rigs will have a less-dramatic time of it, but most will have a hard time at the Rock Pile with its near-vertical face that wants to kick you on your lid.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 32′, 8″/Lon: 109, 35′, 55″
Vehicle Requirements: Front and rear lockers, upgraded tire size, rocker protection
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Rear bumper, rocker, quarter panel dingage likely
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Poison Spider Mesa
Head west onto Highway 279 from Highway 191 and you’ll see Potash Road, a steep dirt entrance on the right after about 6 miles. Park to air down, take a short hike to see the fossilized dinosaur footprints, then head out along the steep dirt and rock-strewn climb until the slickrock starts. The trail features bypasses for some of the tougher obstacles, making this a good option for a stocker if you can drive. Lots of small ledges, dips, and neat climbs lead you to an obstacle at the top you’ll need to straddle to get through. Tire placement through most of the trail is critical, so it’s a good exercise for the old noggin. Continuing on the trail after the straddle, the trail heads off in a loop and turns you around to head back down or you can go for several hours down a rocky path and eventually merge with the Golden Spike trail.
Quick Guide
GPS: Lat: 38, 32′, 1″/Lon: 109, 36′, 24″
Vehicle Requirements: Rocker protection for lower-slung vehicles; upgraded tires and air down
Wheelbase: Any
Sheetmetal Damage: Possibility of dragging rear bumper on some climbs
10 Emergency Medical Kits For The 4×4 Trail
We’re all pretty good about making sure we have a full complement of tools to repair our Jeeps on the trail. And I’m sure you have something stouter than the wonky little jack that came from the factory. There are stores full of goodies, such as tire repair kits, spare parts, and more to help you fix what’s broken. However, what about you or your passengers? What’s in your Jeep to help fix them? You can call for help if you have a CB, VHF/UHF, or 2-meter radio, but what do you do to solve or mitigate the a medical emergency (or a simple scrape or scratch, for that matter) in your Jeep?
A fire extinguisher is in almost every #Jeep we’ve seen on the trail, but what about a first aid kit? I can’t remember seeing more than a handful of rigs out on the rocks that had more than a few small bandages in the glove box. What you really need tucked somewhere in your Jeep within easy reach is a fully stocked first aid kit designed to help take care of emergencies (or at least minor ones) until you reach professional medical care or it reaches you.
We highly recommend that you create your own first aid kit based on your specific medical needs (spare med’s, etc.), and include all the key items that are recommended by The American Red Cross (see sidebar below). However, that can take weeks of hunting, purchasing, and packaging all the separate items, and that can be frustrating and costly. It’s a heck of a lot easier to buy a preassembled first aid kit from any one of the many companies that market them. They usually come in a nice bag or box, and then you can add whatever extras you want to build the ultimate emergency kit. We’ve assembled a dozen prepackaged first aid kits here that meet all of our specifications to help you do some smart shopping. Be prepared!
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12 Survivors First Aid Roll Up Kit
The First Aid Roll Up Kit from 12 #Survivors offers all the basics in a heavy-duty nylon roll. Its clearly labeled mesh pockets allow quick identification of what you need when things are tense. Measuring about 15 inches wide and 6 inches in diameter when rolled up, this kit isn’t very compact, and it’s not sealed from the weather. However, just about all of its contents are contained in #waterproof or water-resistant packaging.
12 Survivors
817/225-0310
12survivors.com
The First Aid Roll Up Kit from 12 #Survivors offers all the basics in a heavy-duty nylon roll. Its clearly labeled mesh pockets allow quick identification of what you need when things are tense. Measuring about 15 inches wide and 6 inches in diameter when rolled up, this kit isn’t very compact, and it’s not sealed from the weather. However, just about all of its contents are contained in #waterproof or water-resistant packaging.
12 Survivors
817/225-0310
12survivors.com
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Camillus Triage First Aid Kit
The Triage First Aid Kit is from Les Stroud’s Signature Series by Camillus. This compact kit can be work like a belt and comes in a 6×5-inch nylon pouch. It’s a light-duty kit designed for the occasional bumps and scrapes and is packed with bandages, wipes, and mild pain relievers. The heavy-duty nylon pouch features a carabiner on its rear that is perfect to attach to a belt loop, it includes a Les Stroud First Aid Guide booklet, as well as items such as ibuprofen tablets, self-adhesive bandages, and a mini-scalpel and steel forceps.
Camillus
800/835-2263
camillusknives.com
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Camillus Les Stroud Slingpack First Aid Kit
Survivorman’s Slingpack First Aid Kit is similar to Camillus’ Triage First Aid Kit, but it’s larger and contains the ingredients for a very basic first aid kit packed into a single shoulder-style pack. Three pockets inside can hold keys, a small cell phone, or a wallet. There’s also a rubberized port for a hydration bladder drinking tube. Eight zippered mesh pockets on the flap and one on the back wall of the compartment hold a good basic assortment of bump and scrape products, including steel forceps and titanium non-stick scissors.
Survivorman’s Slingpack First Aid Kit is similar to Camillus’ Triage First Aid Kit, but it’s larger and contains the ingredients for a very basic first aid kit packed into a single shoulder-style pack. Three pockets inside can hold keys, a small cell phone, or a wallet. There’s also a rubberized port for a hydration bladder drinking tube. Eight zippered mesh pockets on the flap and one on the back wall of the compartment hold a good basic assortment of bump and scrape products, including steel forceps and titanium non-stick scissors.
Camillus
800/835-2263
camillusknives.com
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Chinook Medical Gear MinimalistPAK
Made by Chinook to save you money, the MinimalistPAK is lightweight, compact, waterproof, and contains a broad selection of first-aid supplies that are perfect for adding to an already well-stocked first aid kit of your own. The MinimalistPAK comes in a plastic #zipper bag and has what you need to deal with injuries ranging from cuts to minor burns. It’s compact and light enough to stuff in most bags, packs, and vehicle glove boxes.
Chinook Medical Gear
800/766-1365
chinookmed.com
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Chinook Medical Gear Plight of the Living Med IFAK
Working with the U.S. military, government, and law enforcement for more than 20 years, Chinook has developed a first aid kit that can help you handle just about any emergency situation. The Plight of the Living Med IFAK is a military-style individual first aid kit (IFAK) in a rugged nylon pouch. The loop-backed side of the pouch comes with a self-adhesive hook swatch that can be applied to any non-porous surface for mounting the kit. This compact and lightweight kit contains an assortment of supplies to address severe bleeding, CPR, and basic wound care.
Working with the U.S. military, government, and law enforcement for more than 20 years, Chinook has developed a first aid kit that can help you handle just about any emergency situation. The Plight of the Living Med IFAK is a military-style individual first aid kit (IFAK) in a rugged nylon pouch. The loop-backed side of the pouch comes with a self-adhesive hook swatch that can be applied to any non-porous surface for mounting the kit. This compact and lightweight kit contains an assortment of supplies to address severe bleeding, CPR, and basic wound care.
Chinook Medical Gear
800/766-1365
chinookmed.com
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Ready America First Aid Value Pack
Affordable and weather resistant, the Ready America First Aid Value Pack comes in a rubber-gasket–sealed plastic container and will cost you less than a meal at a fast-food joint. Inside you’ll find supplies for wound care, so you can clean up, dress, and immobilize wounds. However, although this kit comes with dozens of items, it doesn’t contain everything you need for all ailments. It’s a good starting point but should be used to add or subtract from based on your family’s needs.
Ready America
800/959-4053
readyamerica.com
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SOLKOA Survival Systems Medical Module – Core
SOLKOA Survival Systems Modules allow you to customize your survival kit with top-tier supplies based on one of the eight survival categories: food, water, fire, tools, signal, shelter, medical, and navigation. The Medical Module – Core contains supplies for maintaining personal health during an unexpected night stranded in the middle of nowhere or minor emergencies. The kit comes with a sturdy nylon stuff sack, and is compact and lightweight.
SOLKOA Survival Systems Modules allow you to customize your survival kit with top-tier supplies based on one of the eight survival categories: food, water, fire, tools, signal, shelter, medical, and navigation. The Medical Module – Core contains supplies for maintaining personal health during an unexpected night stranded in the middle of nowhere or minor emergencies. The kit comes with a sturdy nylon stuff sack, and is compact and lightweight.
SOLKOA
719/685-1072
solkoa.com
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TSSi TACOPS Range First Aid Kit
The TACOPS #Range First Aid Kit is for just about anything from a scraped knee to life-threatening injuries and comes in a bright orange Pelican 1200 case that is weatherproof and extremely durable. The kit contains general first aid supplies, as well as specialized medical items for everything from minor cuts and sprains to burns, broken bones, and penetrating chest wounds. This kit is not cheap (just more than $300), but it’s something you could keep at home for big problems and stash in the #Jeep for wilderness trips.
TSSi
877/535-8774
tssi-ops.com
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TSSi TACOPS Emergency Aid Kit
The TACOPS Emergency Aid Kit (EAK) is packed with the medical supplies to treat moderate to life-threatening injuries. Unlike most basic first aid kits, the EAK contains items found in many of TSSi’s #military medical pouches, providing some heavy-duty mending power. The kit weighs less than 2 pounds and is compact enough to be easily #stored at home, in a #vehicle, or carried into a remote accident scene. Information:
TSSi
877/535-8774
tssi-ops.com
Red Cross Says…
For those assembling their own basic first aid kits for the trail, or augmenting a store-bought kit, here is what the #American Red #Cross suggests you have in a basic first aid #kit for a family of four.
25 adhesive bandages (assorted Sizes)
5 antibiotic ointment packets (approx. 1 gram each)
5 sterile gauze pads (3 by 3 inches)
5 sterile gauze pads (4 by 4 inches)
5 antiseptic wipe packets
2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)
2 absorbent compress dressings (5 by 9 inches)
2 pairs of non-latex gloves
2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approx. 1 gram each)
2 triangular bandages
1 space blanket
1 roll adhesive cloth #tape (10 yards by 1 inch)
1 tweezers
1 scissors
1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve)
1 oral thermometer
1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
1 instant cold compress
1 first aid instruction booklet
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Offroad CampTrailer 2016 was für euch dabei…?
10 OFF-ROAD CAMPING TRAILERS PERFECT FOR YOUR JEEP
Stuart A. Bourdon
Photographers: Courtesy of the manufactures
Aside from the spectacular Bivouac Fort off-road camping trailer featured on fourwheeler.com previously, we dug deep and found 10 more cool dirt-duty campers that are just right for you and your Jeep. Like the Fort, all of the tow-behinds below are designed for off-road travel. Some are meant for more rugged trails and terrain than others, but the best little camper is the one that fits your Jeeping lifestyle best. So check these out and find your camping adventure!
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Big Woody Campers
Unlike the rest of the off-road camping trailers you’ll find in this buyer’s guide, Big Woody Campers can’t be bought. You can, however, build one, and it’s relatively easy because not only does Big Woody offer complete plans (we’ve seen all 153 pages, and the plans are quite complete and detailed) for the DIY guy or gal. The company even suggests its preferred lightweight Carry-On 4×8-foot flatbed utility trailer you can purchase at Tractor Supply Company as the base for your hand-built teardrop trailer.
The plans include a complete list of suggested materials (sizes and amounts of plywood, fir boards, masonite, glue, silicone, hardware, etc.) you’ll need to create the basic teardrop camper shell according to the Big Woody Campers’ tried-and-tested design. You’ll also get detailed step-by-step instructions with illustrative photographs and drawings. If you’ve done any sort of mechanical, home-improvement, or fabrication work, you can likely handle building your very own, fully customized Big Woody teardrop camper. Information: Big Woody Campers, 715/271-0465, bigwoodycampers.com
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HEO Trailers
Manufactured entirely of MIG-welded 6061 aluminum, the HEO (Highland Expedition Outfitters) camping trailer is for those wishing to extend their adventures into the backcountry. The HEO T Series trailers feature a 57-cubic-foot tub constructed of durable double-wall ACM (aluminum composite material) and aluminum studs that provides
plenty of room to store and transport all your camping gear to remote camping destinations. Weighing in at only 700 pounds, your Jeep will have no trouble towing the HEO T Series Overland Trailer. Access to gear can be gained through a side door, tailgate, and sliding cargo trays. Sitting atop the trailer is a CVT Mt. Hood rooftop tent.
Boasting large 30-inch tires and a 3,000-pound GVWR Rockwell American Equalizer Torsion Axle with 3,500-pound GVWR
spindles and 10-inch electric brakes, the T Series offers 16 inches of ground clearance. The standard-equipment Lock-n-Roll 3 Axis Off Road Coupler allows full mobility over the roughest terrain. Major optional equipment available includes a 6-cubic-foot aluminum box on the trailer tongue, jerry cans, propane tank, kayak rack,
custom vinyl wrap/paint, solar panel system for basic AC/DC electric, and a Timbren Heavy Duty Off Road suspension system. Information: Highland Expedition Outfitters, 423/608-6628, heoutfitters.com
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Kakadu
The BushRanger SE off-road trailer from Kakadu offers a 2,000-pound GVWR Timbren Off Road Heavy Duty independent axle-less suspension (with 3,500-pound GVWR spindles and bearings) under its 2×3-inch, 0.125-wall steel tube frame. Its main cargo box is 14-gauge zinc-washed steel. The frame and cargo box are covered in a textured powdercoat. Major standard features include a drop-down tailgate, 2-inch coupler, LED lights, and swing-away jack on trailer tongue. The entire thing rides on 31-inch tires and 15-inch wheels with 5×4.5 bolt patterns.
Major options include a node box, 5-gallon fuel and water cans, electric brakes (seven-way RV wiring system comes with electric brakes), 12V auxiliary power system, and a Max Coupler multi-axis coupler. The BushRanger SE’s tent is a high-end Oztrail Outer Ridge Venturer side-folder that sleeps four and features an insulated roof, queen mattress in main cabin above trailer, tilting bed base with gas strut assist for under-bed access, laminated marine plywood bed base with a galvanized steel frame, and a galvanized heavy-duty internal tent frame. Information: Kakadu, 888/977-5252, kakaducamping.com
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Smittybilt
The RECON off-road camping trailer from Smittybilt features a fully boxed and powdercoated frame, a leaf-spring solid-axle suspension, electric trailer brakes, and a payload of 1,763 pounds. It also offers 2-inch receivers at both ends of the trailer so that articulating hitches can be used up front and accessory racks can be mounted out back. Three jacks create stability when the trailer is unhitched from the tow vehicle. The adjustable top rack system is designed for carry an optional tent.
A 14-gauge powdercoated tub offers a large main compartment and two side cabinets, a 15-gallon water tank sits inside the main compartment leaving plenty of room for gear, and the side compartments are perfect for items such as a generator and camp kitchen components. The box on the trailer tongue is the perfect place for a battery and other electrical accessories. Standard tires are 31-inchers on steel wheels with a 5×5 bolt pattern, but the trailers fenders are removable to allow for up to 37-inch tires. Information: Smittybilt, 888/717-5797, smittybilt.com
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So-Cal Teardrops
The powdercoated frame underneath the So-Cal Teardrops trailers is made of mostly 2×3-inch, 0.120-wall steel tubing, and its three off-road models are equipped with heavy-duty Old Man Emu lead springs, a 3,500-pound GVWR Dexter axle, and nine-way adjustable Rancho RS9000XL shocks. You can even get optional airbag helper springs. The cabin uses a reinforced Baltic Birch rib system for sturdiness off-road, and the 4-inch-thick fullsize high-density foam mattress provides comfort and room for two adults.
Major standard features include an AM/FM/CD unit, cabin interior light, two 12V outlets, cubbies, shelves, and cup holders. The galley comes standard with a two-burner propane stove, mounted in a sliding drawer, with a nestled utensil drawer. A Group 24 deep-cycle battery powers the trailer, and an on-board three-stage charger/tender with external shore power keeps the battery hot. The company offers more than 50 options, so you can truly customize the trailer to your needs. Information: So-Cal Teardrops, 909/982-1199, socalteardrops.com
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SylvanSport
Likely the most unique off-road camping trailer we found is the SylvanSport GO, a Swiss Army knife-like rig if we ever saw one. With six sleeping configurations available and capable of being used in three different modes (Travel, Transport, or Camping), the GO camping trailer can be used to haul anything from a fullsize kitchen refrigerator/freezer (up to 800 pounds of weight) you just bought at that big box store to an ATV, bikes, or canoes/kayaks with its streamlined tent storage box remaining up top. Its deck is made from diamond-plate aluminum, and its cage-like structure is TIG-welded and powdercoated aluminum.
Major standard features of the 840-pound GO trailer include a 1,850-pound GVWR Dexter TorFlex torsion suspension axle, 13 inches of ground clearance, lockable and weather-tight gear storage in its front pod, Control-Tilt cargo bed with hydraulic dampers, and aluminum wheels with self-lubricating hubs. Also along for the ride is a spacious waterproof and well-ventilated tent that can sleep four, insulated bed platforms, self-inflating air mattresses, and stabilizer jacks in all four corners. Information: SylvanSport, 828/883-4292, sylvansport.com
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TCTeardrops
Teardrop-style camping trailers have been all the rage with the classic car crowd, and now they are coming back in a big way with Jeepers too. TCTeardrops can be had in a number of sizes ranging from 4 by 8 feet to 5 by 10 feet in size and are offered with an optional 15-inch ground clearance package, as well as the ORE Off Road Extreme package that gets you a heavy-duty axle and suspension system. Other major options include round or square fenders, a selection of Yeti coolers, different mattresses, Yakima bike racks, awnings, and tents. A ceramic heater, AC/heater combo, and 15-watt solar panel are also among the options available.
Standard features include a 1,500-pound GVWR torsion axle with Bearing Buddies and 14-inch wheels, a front storage platform, 2-inch hitch coupler, aluminum diamond-plate roof, maple veneer side walls, two doors with tinted windows, two tinted side windows, LED tail and marker lights, insulated ceiling, 12V dual accessory outlet inside, spring supports on the rear hatch, and two shelves and a slide-out table in the galley area. Information: TCTeardrops, 715/573-7247, tcteardrops.com
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TO Extreme Off Road
The High Country from TO Extreme Off Road is a heavy-duty off-road utility trailer that can easily be towed behind your Jeep and help you make your camping trips a heck of a lot wilder. The High Country offers a plethora of standard features that include tall box panels that enclose 33-cubic feet of storage space, a full-width lockable tailgate, heavy-duty fenders, a standard front rack with loop-and-lock system, adjustable cargo tie down points inside, LED marker/taillights, and an industrial coated frame and powdercoated box panels.
The High Country rolls on a high-clearance independent 2,000-pound GVWR Timbren axle, and the trailer measures 60 by 40 by 23.5 inches. Its base weight comes in at just 860 pounds. Major options include tires up to 37-inches, tow-vehicle matching wheel bolt patterns, color-matched body panels, trailer brakes, a lockable Retrax roll-top cover or a hinged lockable hardtop cover with gas struts. A tent/canoe/kayak rack system is also optional. Information: TO Extreme Off Road, 785/833-2120, to-extreme.com
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Turtleback Trailers
Built on a three-axis laser-cut chassis and using CNC-cut and formed aluminum parts, the Turtleback Trailers feature a tub with fully integrated amenities that make setup and takedown a breeze. The Turtleback offers a 2,750-pound GVWR and 17 inches of ground clearance with its standard 31-inch tires. Storage capacity in its standard configuration is 25 cubic feet with a three-box storage option that can deliver more than 50-cubic feet of room for all your gear.
A full kitchen built from Baltic Birch plywood, a stainless steel Atwood two-burner stove, and stainless steel sink that receives hot water from an Atwood high-efficiency 6-gallon water heater are among the standards for the Turtleback. It also comes with a 42-gallon water supply to supply the kitchen and outdoor shower. The roof rack offers space for a wide variety of optional rooftop tents available through Turtleback. A number of electrical, storage, tailgate, spare tire, and fold-down table options are also available. Information: Turtleback Trailers, 855/732-2383, turtlebacktrailers.com
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XVENTURE
The XVENTURE trailers built by Schutt Industries are the civilian versions of rigs built for the military, and offer a chassis and cargo bed made from aircraft-grade aluminum. Each is equipped with an 3,500-pound GVWR independent rubber torsion suspension system with electric brakes, and a full cargo bed for hauling equipment or an ATV underneath the elevating rack system that can be cranked up 18 inches to allow the deployment of the tent and awning, while allowing full access to the cargo bed.
Major standard features of the XV-2 model include a power control center with six fused switchable power supply ports, a large front utility cabinet that is lockable and can hold a 50-liter fridge, two 5-gallon Jerry cans, tools, and other gear. A multi-axis hitch, parking brakes, and a removable drop-down tailgate are also standard. Options include a complete galley system, 22-gallon water supply, propane system with on-demand water heater, and choice rooftop tents (James Baroud or ARB). Information: Schutt Industries, 715/823-8025, schuttindustries.com
OFF ROAD AWARDS 2016
- Drei Jeep®-Modelle erreichen Top-Plätze,
- bei der Leserwahl des Geländewagen-Magazins OFF ROAD
- Jeep Renegade gewinnt das zweite Jahr in Folge in der Kategorie C „Subkompakt-SUV“
- Jeep Wrangler gewinnt erneut die Kategorie A „Geländewagen“
- Jeep Grand Cherokee ist beliebtester Luxus-Geländewagen bei den Import-Marken
München/Frankfurt, 10. Juni 2016
Die Leser der renommierten 4×4-Fachzeitschrift „OFF ROAD“ wählten bei den OFF ROAD AWARDS aus 126 Fahrzeugen ihren Geländewagen des Jahres in 12 Kategorien. Wie bereits im vergangenen Jahr gewann Jeep® zwei erste Plätze.
Mit einem Ergebnis von 44,5 Prozent wählten fast die Hälfte der teilnehmenden OFF ROAD Leser den Jeep Renegade in der Kategorie C „Subkompakt“ auf Platz 1. Der Abstand zum zweitplatzierten, den 16,7 Prozent der Teilnehmer wählten, fällt damit sehr deutlich aus. Dieses Ergebnis ist besonders bemerkenswert weil der Renegade als erster Jeep überhaupt ins Segment der kleinen SUV fährt. Sein unmissverständliches Jeep-Design, das ebenso wie die klassenbesten 4×4 Fähigkeiten im Segment eine Sonderstellung einnimmt, überzeugt offensichtlich auch die Gelände-orientierten Leser von OFF ROAD.
Auch die Ikone der Marke Jeep, der Jeep Wrangler, erreichte in der Kategorie A „Geländewagen“ mit 38,0 Prozent der Leserstimmen den ersten Platz. Der Wrangler ist der legitime Nachfolger des Willys MB, der 1941 als erster leichter Geländewagen der Welt ein ganzes Segment begründete.
In der Kategorie B „Luxus-Geländewagen“ wählten die Leser den Jeep Grand Cherokee als ihren beliebtesten Import-Luxusgeländewagen
Fahrbericht Jeep Wrangler Hellcat eine Brut aus der Hölle..?
Da sind feuerfeste Unterhosen gefragt: Mit 707 PS aus einem monströsen V8 legt der Jeep Wrangler Trailcat den Untergrund in Falten.Eigentlich ist das kein Auto mehr, sondern eine seismische Aktivität. Gut möglich, dass jedes Mal nach dem Start verschreckte Wissenschaftler gebannt auf ihre Instrumente starren und rätseln, was dieses Erdbeben ausgelöst haben könnte. Verantwortlich für das Inferno ist der neue 6,2-Liter-Reaktor aus dem amerikanischen Teil des Fiat-Chrysler-Konzerns. 2015 schoben die Entwickler den Dodge Hellcat ins Rampenlicht, unter der Haube ein per Kompressor zwangsbeatmeter Achtylinder mit dem, was die Amis am allerbesten können: Hubraum! Und jetzt brüllt das Biest auch mit Bodenfreiheit statt Spoiler.
Auf dem Prüfstand fast 800 PS
6.166 Kubikzentimeter werden von den Einspritzdüsen geflutet und von einem Schraubenlader zwangsbeatmet. 707 PS und 880 Newtonmeter lassen den Hellcat-Motor schon nach den Werksangaben so satt im Saft stehen, dass sich ein Smart auf dem Parkplatz verschreckt hinter das Einkaufswagen-Häuschen flüchtet. Dabei scheinen diese Werksangaben auch noch ziemlich tiefgestapelt. Die Kollegen von sport auto notierten nach dem Prüfstandstest des Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat stramme 769 Pferde.
Wobei das eigentlich ziemlich einerlei ist, auf die 62 Extra-Ponys kommt es beim giftgrünen Jeep Wrangler Trailcat auch nicht mehr an. Gut jedenfalls, dass sie die Abgasanlage unter dem Auto auf den Boden brüllen lassen. Nicht so sehr für den Bewuchs unter dem Auto, der ist nach dem Starten nicht mehr da. Aber für eventuell hinter dem Jeep Wrangler Trailcat stehende Stauner, die sonst vermutlich eine Gratis-Flugstunde bekämen.
Jeep Wrangler Trailcat
Gebaut wurde das Monster anlässlich der Moab Easter Jeep Safari, dem größten Jeep-Treffen weltweit, zu dem die US-Marke traditionell Konzeptauto-Leckerbissen auffährt. Der Radstand des kurzen Jeep Wrangler wurde um 30 auf 2.728 Zentimeter verlängert, die Windschutzscheibe um fünf Zentimeter gekürzt. Extrastarke Dana-60-Achsen stemmen sich dem Höllenfeuer aus dem Motorabteil entgegen, befestigt an Fox-Rallye-Federbeinen. Weil die Füße mit 39×17 auch etwas größer ausfallen, ist außerdem die Achsübersetzung angepasst. 5,38:1 beträgt das Verhältnis.
Nicht, dass das zwingend notwendig wäre, es verschafft dem Jeep Wrangler Trailcat allerdings eine so nicht zu erwartende Eigenschaft: Der kann auch kriechen. Zumindest im ersten Gang des – jetzt kommts – Schaltgetriebes. Denn eine Automatik suchen US-Car-Freaks vergeblich, stattdessen darf gekuppelt und geschaltet werden. Großartig!
Hier wird von Hand geschaltet
Der mit Trailcat-Logo verzierte Schaltknauf im Billardkugelformat ist dann allerdings das einzige wirkliche Highlight an der Armaturenfront. Immer wieder erstaunlich: Da bauen die Mopar-Jungs hinreißende Konzeptautos und nach dem Einsteigen blickt man auf die Plastikwüste des Basismodells. Sei´s drum, ich will fahren. Schließlich habe ich der netten Dame von Jeep gerade ein vierseitiges Papier ungelesen unterzeichnet, mit dem ich vermutlich bis zum Rentenalter auf alle Ansprüche bei Schleudertrauma, Rippenbruch und Hörsturz verzichte. Keine Zeit für Kleingedrucktes.
Immerhin, der Einstieg ist standesgemäß und lässt einmal mehr über Leute schmunzeln, die an ihren niederquerschnittsbereiften SUV Trittbretter montieren. Die Einstiegskante ist irgendwo in Brusthöhe. Sofort umklammert von den dürren Schalensitzen, vier Enden des Fünfpunktgurts in die Schließe gefummelt, fertig, Abfahrt.
Ein bisschen profan wird das Monster mit dem Serien-Zündschlüssel geweckt. Hinter dem Sitz sirrt die Spritpumpe los, vorne kurbelt sich der Anlasser einen Wolf mit diesem blechernen „wudduwuddu“-Geräusch, wie es nur ein startender Ami-V8 zustande bringt. Und die Hölle bricht los. Falls in dieser Abgasanlage tatsächlich Schalldämpfer verbaut wurden, handelt es sich um keine nennenswerten. Ein kurzer Gasstoß hüllt den Jeep Wrangler Trailcat augenblicklich in eine Staubwolke (der Auspuff nach unten…) .
Gas? Vollgas!
Anfahren mit ungefähr 0,5 Prozent Gas, der Trailcat hoppelt brav los, als ginge es zum Familienausflug. Die Zuschauer sind passiert, der Hammer kann fallen. Und wie er fällt: Er brüllt, er windet sich, er dreht nur noch durch. Im ersten, im zweiten und auch im dritten Gang. Obwohl mindestens die Hälfte der Antriebskraft famose Gräben in den Mutterboden fräst, statt für Vortrieb zu sorgen, ist der Anzug kolossal.
Sprintzeiten? „Keine Ahnung“, sagt der Beifahrer von Jeep, „hat noch keiner gemessen“. „Ausreichend“ dürfte der passende Wert in der Tabelle sein. Das Fahrwerk macht klar, wofür es gebaut ist. Nicht zum Blümchen pflücken. Knallhart und unbarmherzig rüttelt es die Besatzung durch, die Fox-Federbeine mit den zusätzlichen Bump Stops gegen das Durchschlagen wollen das Auto fliegen sehen. Leider nicht hier, nicht heute, denn trotz des Haftungsverzichts bleibt der Auslauf begrenzt.
70 Liter müssen reichen
Wendekreis? Hat er, auf dem Level eines Reisebusses, ungefähr. Immerhin, die 39er MT-Reifen fahren ziemlich exakt dort hin, wohin gelenkt wird, das ist mehr als man erwartet. 70 Liter fasst der Rallyetank mit Sicherheitszelle, den sie auf die Ladefläche geschraubt haben. Nicht wirklich viel, sagt die Spritpumpe, die nach jedem festeren Gasstoß eifrig die Drehzahl steigert, um den acht Zylindern ausreichend Feuerwasser zu liefern.
Kann man sich das in Serie vorstellen? Eher nein. Ein süddeutscher Jeep-Händler baut gerade an einem eigenen Wrangler mit Hellcat-Motor, auch der Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT bekommt in absehbarer Zeit einen Höllenkatzen-Antrieb. Der Trailcat jedoch, der bleibt ein Einzelstück. Schade eigentlich.
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Camp Jeep® 2016 in Bassella, Spanien
Teaser Camp JeepAbenteuer, Freiheit und heiße Motoren – treffender lassen sich die drei Tage im Camp Jeep® 2016 wohl kaum zusammenfassen. Für passionierte Jeep®-Fahrer und Fans aus ganz Europa fand vom 2. – 5. Juni 2016 das alljährliche Highlight in der malerischen Berglandschaft Bassellas in Spanien statt. Das 75. Jubiläum der Marke Jeep® gab in diesem Jahr Anlass für ein ganz besonderes Camp. Unser Mitarbeiter Holger Rittmann war vor Ort dabei und konnte das einmalige Jeep®-Gefühl hautnah erleben.
Eine bunte Mischung aus Action, Spaß und Wissen rund um ihre Lieblingsmarke Jeep® erwartete die Teilnehmer des diesjährigen Jeep® Camps unter der warmen Sonne Spaniens. Zahlreiche Off-Road Touren durch die Berge gepaart mit Informationen zu den neusten Jeep®-Modellen und Tuning-Trends ließen die Jeep® begeisterten Herzen der Camp-Teilnehmer höher schlagen. Neben Aktivitäten rund um die Giganten mit dem siebenstelligen Kühlergrill bot das Programm auch sportliche Einheiten und musikalische Highlights, die zum Vernetzen und Kennenlernen der Jeep® Community einluden. Den Höhepunkt der dreitägigen Veranstaltung bildete die große Party zum 75. Jubiläum von Jeep®.
„Die Teilnehmer des Camps eint vor allem eins: Die Leidenschaft zu Jeep. Genau aus diesem Grund ist das Camp Jeep jedes Jahr aufs Neue eine ganz besondere Veranstaltung“, so Rittmann über die außergewöhnliche Atmosphäre in Bassella. Kunden, Verkäufer und Fans lernen im Camp die Marke Jeep® und ihre Fahrzeuge auf eine neue Art und Weise kennen. Rittmann selbst begleitete Testfahrten unter anderem mit dem Renegade Limited und Trailhawk , dem Cherokee Trailhawk , dem Wrangler Unlimited sowie dem Grand Cherokee Summit und SRT. Aber auch amerikanische Schmuckstücke aus der Jeep® Easter Safari konnten ausgiebig getestet werden. „Es ist jedes Mal ein unglaubliches Gefühl die Begeisterung und den Spaß in den Augen der Teilnehmer zu sehen“, beschrieb Rittmann die Magie des Camp Jeep®. Für Rittmann ist daher das Camp Jeep® einfach ein Muss für jeden leidenschaftlichen Jeep®-Fahrer. Auch er wird im nächsten Jahr wieder mit von der Partie sein.
Weitere Eindrücke und Informationen zum diesjährigen Camp Jeep® finden Sie auf der Facebook-Seite der Jeep Owners Group Germany.
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