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General Forums => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: HikingViking on April 23, 2020, 10:15:35 PM

Title: Another rookie
Post by: HikingViking on April 23, 2020, 10:15:35 PM
Hey everyone! So I just got a new to me 2015 JK. Pretty well stock aside from a bush guard and new headlights coming in the mail. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for a newbie such as myself? Never had anything that could go off road of my own so I’m pretty green haha.

Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: Vinman on April 23, 2020, 10:30:13 PM
Congrats on the new ride, we are going to need to see some pics
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: HikingViking on April 23, 2020, 10:39:06 PM
It’s my profile picture. Not too sure how to post pictures from my phone
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: hps4evr on April 24, 2020, 04:00:10 PM
Hey everyone! So I just got a new to me 2015 JK. Pretty well stock aside from a bush guard and new headlights coming in the mail. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for a newbie such as myself? Never had anything that could go off road of my own so I’m pretty green haha.
Welcome to the jeep world! Your wrangler is very capable right out of the box. Bring it out on a trail run and go from there. Then see what and if you want any upgrades!
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: HikingViking on April 24, 2020, 05:55:22 PM
What would be a good beginner trail?
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: hps4evr on April 24, 2020, 09:10:37 PM
What would be a good beginner trail?
Right now with the snow that’s still on most trails I’d say they are all more difficult than usual. But the waiperous area offers a lot of beginner options. Transalta trail is very popular. Don’t go alone no matter how easy the trail is.
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: HikingViking on April 24, 2020, 10:03:02 PM
Thanks for the info! I guess I’ll have to wait until this whole pandemic is over to hit the trails with others because of the social distancing stuff. I’ve been going on some dirt roads by my house but it just doesn’t really satisfy me haha.
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: hps4evr on April 24, 2020, 10:35:40 PM
Yes we have really slowed down on our trail runs and club meetings. We all have to wait it out. Eventually we will get out and hit some trails, even if it means we stay 6 feet apart!
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: FiEND on April 30, 2020, 07:43:36 PM
the time has come....
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: Vinman on April 30, 2020, 08:04:06 PM
the time has come....

To say screw all the BS loss of freedom and go wheeling?




Cause if so, I’m in
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: FiEND on May 01, 2020, 09:45:25 PM
they never took wheeling away though :) it's been fun as ever.
Title: Re: Another rookie
Post by: HikingViking on May 02, 2020, 02:24:59 PM
I’m anxious to get out and finally see what my jk can actually do!