Wheeling...Tips and Tricks
- Thread starter BOB
- Start date
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
people usually know if I am not clear of an obstacle because they hear my rev limiter and possibly see clouds of tire smoke and flying dust, pebbles, underbrush...
97XJ2
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wisconsin & the U.P.
I know, but after the Green runners got split up the order got shuffled, and I did my best to figure out who was in front of me. XJStryker, someone in a ZJ (XJRN-The Nurse; was that possibly you?), and one other all made appearances in front of me, and I knew 87manche was behind me.
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
This topic is on the agenda for the drivers meeting. There is nothing more annoying or confusing then just a bunch of chatter on CB's.
- Location
- Columbus, In
Brad? He has a ZJ. Kinda looks like a jew?
I think having required CB's is gonna help out a bunch.
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- Location
- Columbus, In
- Location
- Southwest IN
- Location
- Columbus, In
x2... you know who you are
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- Location
- Far West Suburb of Chicago
This is exactly how it should be done.
Just say"Aaron, I am clear". That should be good.
also, when the driver in front of you is going up and over a hill, give him room...don't get close to him, or pull up until you hear your name and clear. Sometimes the driver in front of you will not make it over the hill and needs to back up. you need to leave him the room to back up without running into you.
At times, as a Green Trail Leader, I will describe what to expect on the next obstacle. We need everyone to hear it, so keep the chatter down.
BOB
97XJ2
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wisconsin & the U.P.
Aaron, yeah, him, my confusion. See how easy it is!
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
"I ain't got no panties on"
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
"watch out for that hole full of smurlge"...and "on your right is the ball sak tree"
Cheese "ya had to be on Orange trail to enjoy the seanR & Chz Show!" Man
Cheese "ya had to be on Orange trail to enjoy the seanR & Chz Show!" Man
Rev Den
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
RedHeep
NAXJA #1499
- Location
- Landenberg, PA
Know where your fire extinguisher is.
It's not going to keep your heep from burning to the ground, but you can use it with everyone else to save somebody else's.
Air your tires down before you start. There's nothing more annoying than the cb call that says "Can you guys hold on a minute?" after you're on the trail.
Show up with a full tank of gas. You won't use it at the badlands, but as a general rule, I've been broken, stuck, etc, 4 hours from the trailhead and you might have to spend the night in a cold jeep.
It's been said already, but worth saying again. Make sure you can see the dude in front of you and the dude behind you. All the time. I'm the guy that calls you out on the cb because you're an idiot and leave people behind.
If you wheel at me and Rev's speed (.7 mph) you'll be fine.
It's not going to keep your heep from burning to the ground, but you can use it with everyone else to save somebody else's.
Air your tires down before you start. There's nothing more annoying than the cb call that says "Can you guys hold on a minute?" after you're on the trail.
Show up with a full tank of gas. You won't use it at the badlands, but as a general rule, I've been broken, stuck, etc, 4 hours from the trailhead and you might have to spend the night in a cold jeep.
It's been said already, but worth saying again. Make sure you can see the dude in front of you and the dude behind you. All the time. I'm the guy that calls you out on the cb because you're an idiot and leave people behind.
If you wheel at me and Rev's speed (.7 mph) you'll be fine.
- Location
- Southwest IN
Yep. The trails at the Badlands change from time to time, I've had to guess which route to take because the person in front of me took off.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
150% agree. If your fire extinguisher is not within arm's reach it may as well not be in your jeep.
If you haven't bought one yet, get a kitchen sized one not a recreational one. You actually have a chance of putting out a whole fire with it then, instead of delaying it for a few seconds and hoping someone else has a second dinky extinguisher on hand to finish it off.
Rev Den
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
HaleYes
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clay County, IL
I've not read this entire thread but even if it's already been mentioned, it's worth mentioning it again.
Always be able to see the guy behind you. If you can see the guy behind you, we'll all stay together. Call it the "No Jeeper left behind" rule.
Hale "starting to get excited" Yes.
Always be able to see the guy behind you. If you can see the guy behind you, we'll all stay together. Call it the "No Jeeper left behind" rule.
Hale "starting to get excited" Yes.
- Location
- Columbus, In
And if you can't see the guy behind you wait there, if you have to just radio ahead and tell them to hold back. Slowing down the pack momentarily is better than someone getting lost.
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