What's the Biggest Lesson You've Learned Off-Roading?

[suparee]

After spending more time on the trails, most of us probably have a story where things didn't go exactly as planned.

Maybe it was getting stuck, forgetting something important, or learning the hard way that a little extra preparation goes a long way.

What's the biggest lesson you've learned from off-roading?

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[HighVelocity]

Keep the wheel side down.

 

[rdg04578]

A Bronco with 35's is not the same as a Jeep with 35's. The rear trailing arms seem to find things to hit--Jeeps you issue is generally the differentials and those are far more predictable.

 

[Murraydog11]

Don't go out alone.

 

[chopperbobby]

Check the depth of a puddle before entering. Thay can be way deeper than you think

 

[5GENIDN]

My wife really does trust me. She does not just "say it"....

 

[615_Bronco]

Enjoy the scenery

 

[userdude]

If you don't know what you're doing, find someone who does and follow them... as long as they have a similar rig (2dr > 2dr, 4dr > 4dr, Braptor > Braptor or at least a 4dr). Take it slow, don't get in a hurry. Get out and walk the scene of the crime the obstacle you're about to try. Listen to your spotter. Learn to feather the throttle, use manual mode downhill, be skeptical of using front lockers and trail turn assist.

 

[Wilbur's son]

A Bronco with 35's is not the same as a Jeep with 35's. The rear trailing arms seem to find things to hit--Jeeps you issue is generally the differentials and those are far more predictable.

And the rear lower shock mounts.

 

[contented]

Stay out of water deeper than 12“.

 

[MrsTuffPaws]

When in doubt, lockers.

 

[Brian_B]

Toilet paper (or baby wipes, if you are sensitive).

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

Walking the obstacle, or even a good portion of the trail ahead = ABSOLUTELY. I’ve saved my butt a couple times with a 15-minute walk. Sometimes a trail is totally gone and impassible and going backwards isn’t going to happen. When things look sketchy, check it out. Sometimes OnX is not as accurate re: trail conditions as one might like. ;-)

 

[Oldhippie]

Don’t be “that“ guy/guys…it is about enjoying your time…

 

[Blaylock1988]

I learned don't left foot brake in reverse in 4 Low on an obstacle. I broke a CV axle shaft on the Rubicon trail last month doing that.

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