{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"722: 10 Tips for Off-Road Newbies (Vehicle Edition)","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/722-10-tips-for-off-road-newbies-vehicle-edition","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/ins.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/722-10-Tips.mp3","description":"\nWhether you’ve never been off-road before or you’re just getting started, Jimmy and Tyler break down the 10 most important things they wish someone had told them early on — all vehicle-focused, all hard-earned from real experience on real trails. This one came from a simple question: what do we actually say when we’re out on the trail with a first-timer? Not camping tips, not gear tips — how do you drive differently when the ground stops being flat?\nThe list covers the two biggest safety non-negotiables (seatbelt and vehicle control before you start the engine), then works through hydration and sun exposure on multi-day trips, gears on descent (and why your automatic can go full runaway in seconds), knowing all four of your vehicle’s tools — lockers, crawl box, winch, cutting brakes, rock lights — and how to actually use them in the right scenario. From there: tires on rocks, tire placement, why your rear tires matter more than your front tires in an obstacle, differentials and ground clearance, and how to get comfortable with being deeply uncomfortable.\nRelated episodes worth pairing with this one:306: Planning A Rubicon Trip – https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/306-planning-a-rubicon-trip/646: Planning An Off-Road Trip (Part 1) – https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/646-trip-planning/654: Trip Planning (Part 2) | Food, Water, Camp Logistics – https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/654-trip-planning/656: Trip Planning (pt 3) | Trip Execution & Adaptation – https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/656-trip-planning/614: 15 Off-road Safety Tips – https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/614-safety-tips/BLOG: 15 Must Know Off-Road Safety Tips for Every Trail Adventure – https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/15-off-road-safety-tips/\nGROUP BUY: There is a new group buy happening, and this time it is with Wolfbox for their G900TriPro. If we get ten people signed up then we will get $20 off. If we can get 20 people signed up, we will get $30 off, and if we can get 30 people signed up, then it will be $40 off. If you’re interested in joining the group buy, then please email Jimmy or Tyler, or jump on to the Discord.\nSnailTrail4x4 Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops.\nMORRFlate Giveaway at 900 Reviews on Apple Podcast. But our next giveaway is when we reach 800 reviews; we are giving away an OnX Elite Membership. We will also give away an OnX Elite membership when we get to 850. However, when we reach 900 Reviews, we are teaming up with MORRFlate for a $1000 MF Product Giveaway. Go over to Apple Podcasts to leave your review now and become eligible to win. Congratulations to A13XMONT, who won a set of tires from Yokohama Tire!\nCall us and leave us a VOICEMAIL!!!\nWe want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169.\n4Wheel Underground has all the suspension parts you need to take your off-road rig from leaf springs to a performance suspension system. We just ordered our kits for Kermit and Samantha and are looking forward to getting them. The ordering process was quite simple, and after answering the questionnaire, we ensured we got the correct and best-fitting kits for our vehicles. If you want to level up your suspension game, check out 4Wheel Underground.\nSnailTrail4x4 Podcast is brought to you by all of our peeps over at irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Always, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those who support us! We couldn’t do it without you guys (and gals!)!\nSnailSquad Monthly Giveaway\nJuly’s Giveaway is with a company that Jimmy and Tyler have very good experience with, especially after TrailHeroX. This month’s giveaway is with Wolfbox. They are giving away one G900TriPro to a lucky winner. This is the same three-camera rearview mirror setup that they received during TrailHeroX. If you want a chance to win this system from Wolfbox make sure you sign up for the giveaway tier on either Irate4x4 or the SnailTrail4x4 Discord.\nThis month’s giveaway is with Iceco Freezers. We are excited to work with and share their exciting new releases. One lucky winner has a chance to an ALP20 Fridge. Big thanks to Iceco for sponsoring this month’s giveaway. If you want a chance to win, sign up for the Giveaway Tier on Irate4x4\nCongrats to Johnny Freskie, you won the Rusoh Fire Extinguishers. We have one of their 2.5-pound extinguishers to give away to a lucky winner. This extinguisher has an 18-year shelf life and is the best fire extinguisher for any off-road vehicle. To learn more, check out Rusoh.com. If you want a chance to win, sign up for the Giveaway Tier on Irate4x4\nListener Discount Codes:\nSnailTrail4x4 –SnailTrail15 for 15% off SnailTrail4x4 MerchMORRFlate – snailtraill4x4 to get 10% off MORRFlate Multi Tire Inflation Deflation™ Kits4WheelUnderground – snailtrail 10% offIceco – SnailTrail 12%offIronman 4×4 – snailtrail20 to get 20% off all Ironman 4×4 branded equipment!Sidetracked Offroad – snailtrail4x4 (lowercase) to get 15% off lights and recovery gearSpartan Rope – snailtrail4x4 to get 10% off sitewideShock Surplus – SNAILTRAIL4x4 to get $25 off any order!Mob Armor – SNAILTRAIL4X4 for 15% offSummerShine Supply – ST4x4 for 10% offBackpacker’s Pantry – Affiliate LinkLaminx Protective Films – Use the Link to get 20% off all products (Affiliate Link)\nShow Music:\n\nMidroll Music – ComaStudio\nOutroll Music – Meizong Kumbang\n"},"annotations":[{"id":463164,"startTime":194.0,"endTime":216.8,"type":"topic","title":"off-roading trip planning","url":"/glossary/off-roading-trip-planning","quote":"Every off-road trip has the potential to turn into a camping trip. 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