Month: May 2019

Land Rover SUV

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Originally it’s thought that the concept and design for the original Land Rover began was developed 1947 by former chief designer Maurice Wilks at the Rover Company. As the first land rover was a model offered by Rover from 1948. Maurice Wilks wanted a car he could drive and use as a practical vehicle around his farm in Anglesey in North Wales, where he was initially inspired by the World war II American Willy’s Jeep.

Since then the vehicles design and purpose have essentially followed closely to the original brief for a multi-purpose countryside vehicle which can also be used on the road. Although with today’s technology and materials the current models are more powerful, faster, bigger, and more comfortable … Read the rest

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Beach Driving

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My first advice is to ensure that your tyre pressures are adjusted correctly. By letting your tyres down you increase the surface area of the tyres and the vehicle floats on top of the sand better, rather than sinking down. Most people that get stuck don’t have their tyres down enough. For most vehicles, in between 15 and 20 PSI is the right pressure for sand driving. For the lighter weight vehicles, you can easily go down to 10 PSI without a drama. Just make sure that you don’t turn too quickly.

My second piece of advice is never spin your wheels in sand. If you stop moving and you continue to keep the wheels turning, your vehicle sinks lower, … Read the rest

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4WD Tire Pressures

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It’s this extra surface area touching the ground that makes all the difference. People think that the sideways growth from dropping their tire pressures makes the difference, but in reality it is the length that makes all the difference. If you calculate how much your surface area grows in length, you will be astounded. Would you also believe it if I told you tire deflation decreases the chance of a puncture in your rubber?

To prove it, take a balloon and blow it up until it is tight. Then, take it to a sharp rock and carefully push down on the balloon. You will find that it pops very quickly. Now, take an identical balloon and blow it up half … Read the rest

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Off-Road Driving

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Off-roading is an enjoyable hobby that many people enjoy on a weekly basis. There are trails, parks and climbing areas that were specifically designed with off-roaders in mind. These trails are often located in beautiful areas that feature some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. When off-roading you should take care not to cause any unnecessary damage to the trails and leave them the way you found them. We are going to provide you with some helpful off-roading tips that can make the time you spend on the trails all the more enjoyable.

  • Know What Your Vehicle Is Capable Of – Many vehicles that come straight off the lot are not off-road ready. It is important that you
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Fuel Efficient SUV

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The most fuel efficient sport utility vehicle is the Audi Q5. This European car sells at a starting price of $35, 200, although the price can go up as high as $42,500 with the installation of additional features. In terms of its fuel efficiency, the Q5 is able to cover 20 miles with a gallon of fuel for urban driving, whereas a drive on the highway with a distance of 27 miles is possible with the same amount of fuel. This vehicle has a seating capacity of up to five adult passengers. With its spacious and comfortable leg room, passengers will not have to feel squeezed in into a narrow space. The Audi also sports the classic, sleek and elegant … Read the rest

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Things You Can Expect From a SUV

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Luxury Features

Sport utility vehicles may have the word “sport” in them, but many of them are loaded with luxury features that make your time on the road far more enjoyable. Many models come standard with luxury features like satellite radio, GPS, heated seats, a DVD player for your passengers, and more. Those models that don’t offer these and other features as standard equipment do generally offer them as an option.

Space for Everyone

SUVs today offer seating for between five and eight people in most cases. While some of the larger cars also offer seating for five, they often lack the extra headroom and leg room that an SUV offers. For families with older kids or those who simply … Read the rest

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History of Jeep Off-Roading

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Jeeps were first produced in the 1940’s. They were designed and marketed using the positive reputation that they had gained during World War II and many of the first buyers were veterans who had used them during their time in the war. The first marketed Jeep was the CJ’s they came straight from the factory ready to be taken off-road and enjoyed. Early Jeeps featured high ground clearance, four-wheel drive and the ability to change into low gears. During the time of their release, there weren’t as many highways as there are today which left driver’s with plenty of open space to test their ride and their own off-roading.

It wasn’t long after their initial release that Jeep clubs began … Read the rest

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Troubleshooting Winch

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Winches are an important safety accessory that can easily be attached to your Jeep. Most models only require that you remove a few screws and attach it to a power source. But a winch can only be useful if it is in proper working condition. This is why we are going to share some common problems that winches experience and how to fix them.

If the motor of your winch will only run in one direction you may have a defective solenoid or stuck solenoid. If you think this may be the problem you should shake the solenoid to free the contacts and apply 12 volts to the coil terminal you should hear an audible click. Another cause could be … Read the rest

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SUV With Good Gas Mileage

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Another factor to consider when looking at cars with the best gas mileage is the size of the vehicle. You may want a small SUV or a large one may be all that will accommodate your family. Don’t automatically assume that a small SUV will always get better gas mileage than a large one. Some of the mid-sized and large SUVs do better in this category than smaller ones. It’s all a matter of knowing which ones are which. When you have this information in hand, you can make an informed decision as to which car is right for you.

When it comes to model year, the best gas mileage SUVs are the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain while … Read the rest

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Wheel Drive Recoveries

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Snatch straps and winch cables hold a significant amount of energy, and if they break all of that energy is released at once. A snatch strap will easily fly from one vehicle to the next in under a second, and there is no way you can get out of the way. As a general rule, everyone except both drivers in a recovery needs to be at least 20 metres away. This ensures that even if the strap or cable does break, no one is in range of the deadly missile. Secondly, make sure that dampeners are used. Two are ideal, and make sure that they aren’t very heavy. A towel works extremely well. These are designed to stop the cable … Read the rest

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