A few tips to remember while offroading.
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Duck Commander
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1) Airing down your tires can help you gain traction. Typically you don't want to air down less than 10 p.s.i. unless you have bead-lock rims.
2) When side cresting, if the sides aren't too steep try going through it at an angle of about 45 degrees. This will allow you to keep as many tires on the ground as possible and maintain maximum traction
3) When fording deep water, enter the water slowly, and then gain a few miles an hour of extra speed. Back off the throttle slightly and then get right back at the same speed. This will create a bow wave in front of you and dramatically lower the water.( You will face these only in some parts of wadi drives or when there are floods specially in Sharja.hehehe)
4)Before venturing off road, use a grease pencil and mark where your wheel weights are on your rims. If they slide out of position on an obstacle or get knocked off you will know.
5) You can turn your heater on high if your rig is overheating to help dissipate some of the heat. (But this tip may fry you inside the rig here in UAE,lolz)
6)Always tell people where you are going and how long you will be gone before you head off road... because getting lost and dying sucks!
7) Air snorkels don't just let you go into deep water, it also allows cooler and cleaner air enter your rig, especially if you are following a caravan down a dirt road.
8) You can fix a pinhole leak in your radiator by pouring pepper or egg whites into the radiator after it has cooled off ( so please chilly powder and eggs for LIWA trip on 8th April).
9) Higher octane gas allows your engine to run cooler ( so please use super instead of special gas).
10) You can heat food on the exhaust manifold of your rig… just be sure to wrap it in tin foil first. ( It is heating not cooking.)
11) Did you know that unequal tire pressures on an axle with a locker can cause damage? ( so please air down the same in tires).
12) When venturing off road you should always go with another vehicle in case you get injured, stuck, etc.
13) Always check what's on the other side of a dune before cresting the top in your vehicle. ( Not applicable in LIWA).
14) Always lay a jacket, large towel, floor mat, etc. over the top of a winch cable when winching. In case of a cable snapping, this will help keep it from flying around and hurting someone.
15) Winch ropes are now available that store no kinetic energy. If the winch rope breaks under heavy load, it will fall harmlessly to the ground ( Beware of kinetic ropes.)
16) Always bring extra drinking water with you when you venture off-road. A human can survive 3 or more days on water alone, plus it can be used to refill a radiator if your rig overheats.
17) Add a bar of white soap to your recovery/tool box. Rubbing a bar of soap on a leaking gas tank will seal the leak, plus it will keep a fan belt from squeaking.
18) Bailing wire, duct tape and a big hammer can fix just about anything.
19) Military MRE's (new age C Rations) can be stored in your rig for decades without going bad and can be a lifesaver if you get lost.
20) Always lock your manual hubs and engage 4-wheel drive before starting a trail, don't let a simple obstacle surprise you.
21) Always wear your seatbelt, but if you have shoulder belts and they tend to lock up and restrict your movement, put the shoulder portion behind you and wear the lap portion, this will still keep you in the vehicle should you roll.
22) Always check all of your fluids after water crossings or deep mudding for water contamination, water will ruin differentials, trannys, t-cases, and definitely motors! The fluid will look lime green and opaque of water has mixed with it.
23) A roll cage bolted to the floor of your rig is no stronger than the floor itself, no matter how strong the tubing is, tie it to the frame for the ultimate in strength.
24) When driving off-road, always keep your thumbs and fingers outside of the steering wheel. Bumpsteer caused by climging/hitting rocks, ruts and stumps can quickly spin the steering wheel hard enough to break or seriously injure a finger.
25) When backing down a hill, always put your vehicle in reverse, this will help keep your vehicle from sliding and also keep your tires in motion and straight.
26) When traversing a tough obstacle with others around, use only one spotter to avoid confusion.
27) After an off-road adventure, be sure to do a thorough safety check of your vehicle's suspension and drive train (e.g. bolts, reconnect swaybars, etc.)
28) After venturing off road, be sure to air your tires back up for the trip home. It will be safer and increase the life of your tire.
29) Spare fluids to bring when off-roading: Engine oil, brake fluid, tranmission oil/fluid, water, power steering fluid and gear oil.
30) Even if your not heading off-road, always carry a complete First-Aid kit in your vehicle.
31) Basic spare tools to bring when off-roading: pliers, hammer, adjustable wrench, duct tape, Phillips/standard screwdrivers, knife, flashlight, small set of your most commonly used wrenches, tire repair kit, spare bulbs and fuses, extra electrical wire and spare electrical connectors.
32) Cooler Coolers -- Keep you food and drinks colder in your cooler by 'pre-chilling' it with ice the night before. Coolers with white tops are also much more efficient than darker colors.
33) Add some epoxy putty to your on-trail repair kit. Simply rip off a piece, knead it, and slap it on to a gashed oil pan, a hole in a gas tank or radiator, repair repair a stripped bolt, and more. It hardens to a substance close to steel, never dries out, and keeps many years.
34)To stop a squeaky engine belt, do NOT apply soap, WD40® ... check to make sure it's tight and the pulleys are in alignment. You can also clean the pulleys thoroughly with non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner to rid the belt of any contaminants
35) A tire underinflated by only 4-5 p.s.i. can cause as much as a 10% drop in fuel efficiency?!
36) A 5 Gallon (painters) bucket has many uses off road. It makes a great tool carrier, a fluid catcher, or a water carrier for you radiator. It'll also hold tow ropes/straps when dirty, you can put parts in in when you're working on your rig, use it as a seat or a step stool, a make-shift cooler, and for the nights around the camp fire….
37) Use small (short) wheel air valves (schraeder valves) on your rim. They're less likely to be snagged and broken by off-road debris.
38)Install spare cigarette lighter plugs in the front and rear of the cab of your rig. They can be used for a variety of things and will be easier to reach.
Never, ever, ever go off-roading alone.
2) When side cresting, if the sides aren't too steep try going through it at an angle of about 45 degrees. This will allow you to keep as many tires on the ground as possible and maintain maximum traction
3) When fording deep water, enter the water slowly, and then gain a few miles an hour of extra speed. Back off the throttle slightly and then get right back at the same speed. This will create a bow wave in front of you and dramatically lower the water.( You will face these only in some parts of wadi drives or when there are floods specially in Sharja.hehehe)
4)Before venturing off road, use a grease pencil and mark where your wheel weights are on your rims. If they slide out of position on an obstacle or get knocked off you will know.
5) You can turn your heater on high if your rig is overheating to help dissipate some of the heat. (But this tip may fry you inside the rig here in UAE,lolz)
6)Always tell people where you are going and how long you will be gone before you head off road... because getting lost and dying sucks!
7) Air snorkels don't just let you go into deep water, it also allows cooler and cleaner air enter your rig, especially if you are following a caravan down a dirt road.
8) You can fix a pinhole leak in your radiator by pouring pepper or egg whites into the radiator after it has cooled off ( so please chilly powder and eggs for LIWA trip on 8th April).
9) Higher octane gas allows your engine to run cooler ( so please use super instead of special gas).
10) You can heat food on the exhaust manifold of your rig… just be sure to wrap it in tin foil first. ( It is heating not cooking.)
11) Did you know that unequal tire pressures on an axle with a locker can cause damage? ( so please air down the same in tires).
12) When venturing off road you should always go with another vehicle in case you get injured, stuck, etc.
13) Always check what's on the other side of a dune before cresting the top in your vehicle. ( Not applicable in LIWA).
14) Always lay a jacket, large towel, floor mat, etc. over the top of a winch cable when winching. In case of a cable snapping, this will help keep it from flying around and hurting someone.
15) Winch ropes are now available that store no kinetic energy. If the winch rope breaks under heavy load, it will fall harmlessly to the ground ( Beware of kinetic ropes.)
16) Always bring extra drinking water with you when you venture off-road. A human can survive 3 or more days on water alone, plus it can be used to refill a radiator if your rig overheats.
17) Add a bar of white soap to your recovery/tool box. Rubbing a bar of soap on a leaking gas tank will seal the leak, plus it will keep a fan belt from squeaking.
18) Bailing wire, duct tape and a big hammer can fix just about anything.
19) Military MRE's (new age C Rations) can be stored in your rig for decades without going bad and can be a lifesaver if you get lost.
20) Always lock your manual hubs and engage 4-wheel drive before starting a trail, don't let a simple obstacle surprise you.
21) Always wear your seatbelt, but if you have shoulder belts and they tend to lock up and restrict your movement, put the shoulder portion behind you and wear the lap portion, this will still keep you in the vehicle should you roll.
22) Always check all of your fluids after water crossings or deep mudding for water contamination, water will ruin differentials, trannys, t-cases, and definitely motors! The fluid will look lime green and opaque of water has mixed with it.
23) A roll cage bolted to the floor of your rig is no stronger than the floor itself, no matter how strong the tubing is, tie it to the frame for the ultimate in strength.
24) When driving off-road, always keep your thumbs and fingers outside of the steering wheel. Bumpsteer caused by climging/hitting rocks, ruts and stumps can quickly spin the steering wheel hard enough to break or seriously injure a finger.
25) When backing down a hill, always put your vehicle in reverse, this will help keep your vehicle from sliding and also keep your tires in motion and straight.
26) When traversing a tough obstacle with others around, use only one spotter to avoid confusion.
27) After an off-road adventure, be sure to do a thorough safety check of your vehicle's suspension and drive train (e.g. bolts, reconnect swaybars, etc.)
28) After venturing off road, be sure to air your tires back up for the trip home. It will be safer and increase the life of your tire.
29) Spare fluids to bring when off-roading: Engine oil, brake fluid, tranmission oil/fluid, water, power steering fluid and gear oil.
30) Even if your not heading off-road, always carry a complete First-Aid kit in your vehicle.
31) Basic spare tools to bring when off-roading: pliers, hammer, adjustable wrench, duct tape, Phillips/standard screwdrivers, knife, flashlight, small set of your most commonly used wrenches, tire repair kit, spare bulbs and fuses, extra electrical wire and spare electrical connectors.
32) Cooler Coolers -- Keep you food and drinks colder in your cooler by 'pre-chilling' it with ice the night before. Coolers with white tops are also much more efficient than darker colors.
33) Add some epoxy putty to your on-trail repair kit. Simply rip off a piece, knead it, and slap it on to a gashed oil pan, a hole in a gas tank or radiator, repair repair a stripped bolt, and more. It hardens to a substance close to steel, never dries out, and keeps many years.
34)To stop a squeaky engine belt, do NOT apply soap, WD40® ... check to make sure it's tight and the pulleys are in alignment. You can also clean the pulleys thoroughly with non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner to rid the belt of any contaminants
35) A tire underinflated by only 4-5 p.s.i. can cause as much as a 10% drop in fuel efficiency?!
36) A 5 Gallon (painters) bucket has many uses off road. It makes a great tool carrier, a fluid catcher, or a water carrier for you radiator. It'll also hold tow ropes/straps when dirty, you can put parts in in when you're working on your rig, use it as a seat or a step stool, a make-shift cooler, and for the nights around the camp fire….
37) Use small (short) wheel air valves (schraeder valves) on your rim. They're less likely to be snagged and broken by off-road debris.
38)Install spare cigarette lighter plugs in the front and rear of the cab of your rig. They can be used for a variety of things and will be easier to reach.
Never, ever, ever go off-roading alone.
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Chilly powder is cheap enough you can find in the kitchen,heheheabusalma;3188 wrote:Thank you Shafiq, lots of useful information. how much will it cost? HA HA HA
Thanks again.
