From Mike in Bowmanville, ON Canada – “I love my Jeep because I can wheel it hard all day and drive it all day on the street. She’s not a trailer queen. The attached pic is in Silver lake Michigan. We drove the Jeep there, towing our camper. On the street she gets better mileage than alot of bone stock trucks. Best of all, I built her from the frame up, built not bought!!
Nice Work. Nice Jeep! – JW
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If you’re like a lot of Jeepers out there, you’ll be embarking on a Summer Road Trip sometime in the very near future. If you’re a Jeeper like ME, then you’ll also be headed to a Summer Fun destination with a Jeep full of kids, dogs, and gear. Here are some some of our favorite tips for making those Jeep road trips as pain-free and comfortable as possible.
1. Give you and your family as much interior space inside your Jeep as possible.
In other words, don’t pile up so much stuff that it’s blocking the view from your rear view mirror or falling over onto your passengers every time you turn a corner or hit the brakes. Use a soft luggage carrier to haul some extra “stuff” on the roof of your Jeep. A hitch-mounted cargo rack is another great way to your gear to your destination (instead of inside your vehicle). Bringing bikes? The Thule Spare Me Jeep Bike Rack is a great option for carrying your bicycle/s on the spare tire of your Jeep.
2. Keep your interiors protected and easy to clean.
The mess that a road trip with family, kids, and/or pets often makes off-roading in deep mud or fording streams, rocks, and logs look like a cake walk. Have you ever tried to get smashed cheerios, dog hair, or the smell of old milk out of your Jeep’s interior carpets? Ugh. Make sure you floors are protected to minimize the damage with a set of all-weather Jeep Floor Mats. Throw in a cargo tray for the trunk area of your Jeep and you’ll at least have a fighting chance against dog slobber, melted ice cream cones, spilled coffee, and the like. We know it’s a Jeep and that Jeeps are meant to get dirty, but a little investment now will save you a lot of aggravation after you get home.
3. Keep your pets comfortable and safe.
Travel can be extremely stressful on your dogs. Try to make life as comfortable as possible for them by adding a Jeep Dog Bed to the trunk area of your vehicle and stopping for plenty of water, bathroom, and exercise breaks. Please remember to keep your furry friend on a Jeep Dog Leash at any time they’re outside of your vehicle. A Jeep Dog Barrier will help contain your dog/s to the rear area of your vehicle and away from your Jeep’s seats and you to help alleviate distracted driving. Dog Barrier’s will also help protect passengers in the event (god forbid) there is a traffic accident. Barriers are available in a cage version (see link above) or a Soft Barrier Net for the Jeep Wrangler specifically.
4. Have Fun!
If the weather is nice, get that top down/off and enjoy the beautiful weather. See the sights, smells the smells, and enjoy the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. Don’t be afraid to bring along some great music and sing along. Hope you have a great trip. Enjoy!
Eddie was voted (by the people) as winner of our Jeep Photo Contest for 2013 (QTR 1). He wins a JeepWorld.com Gift Card! If you are interested in entering a photo of your Jeep click here. Congrats to Eddie & thank you for all of your entries!
Eddie from New Canaan, CT – “I love to personalize my jeep and find its limits. This picture was taken during CT’s recent snowstorm. I was flexing on snowbanks till practically vertical and climbing through snow piles as tall as my lights and grille. It was amazing and of course, I never got stuck.”
We want YOU to help us choose out 1st quarter of 2013 Jeep Photo Contest Winner. Vote in the poll found at the bottom of this page. The winner will receive a JeepWorld.com gift card! (To enter your Jeep in the next round click here.)
Geoff from Parts Unknown – “No mud is too tough for a Wrangler!”
Larry from Bruceton Mills, WV – “My favorite thing about my Jeep is being part of the whole “Jeep family” and being able to go places nobody else can go!”
Lisa from Montgomery, TX – I love that feeling of the wind blowing in my hair, the warmth of the hot summer in the air, the jealousy when I drive by other people!!”
Jerome from Ruther Glen, VA – “As you can see I am able to drive on the beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, without any worries of being stranded. This was taken on Ocracoke Island, NC June 2012, during a vacation with our best friends.”
Conner from Rexburg, ID – “I love my Jeep because it has always been dependable and has surprised me in many ways. It has a 4″ Trail master Suspension lift and it goes places I didn’t think it would be possible to go. It’s my pride and joy and will bring many more memories in the future.”
Justin from Greendale, WI – “Here’s my 2013 Jeep Compass Sport! I love the overall capability of the Jeep brand!”
Shane from Oshawa, ON, Canada – “I like the dents, dings and scratches on my Jeep. Each one tells a story!”
Daniel from Fayetteville, AR – “I love my Jeep because I can take it trail riding, camping or enjoy some nice weather around town with the top off.”
Eddie from New Canaan, CT – “I love to personalize my jeep and find its limits. This picture was taken during CT’s recent snowstorm. I was flexing on snowbanks till practically vertical and climbing through snow piles as tall as my lights and grille. It was amazing and of course, I never got stuck.”
“This is my first Jeep and WOW. This trip to Winnemucca for a Chukar hunt was my opportunity to really see what it could do. My Rubicon effortlessly tread up anything I stuck in front of it. Whether the trail was icy, rocky or muddy – it just didn’t matter. Where the other vehicles in my group had to stop I just kept on going. I guess my favorite thing was the sense of freedom that comes with the ability to go anywhere on the mountain. Can’t wait for next year!!“
Congrats on the new Jeep! Winnemucca (wherever the heck that is) looks beautiful and I hope you you shot lots of Chukars (whatever the heck they are)! – JW
We’re in the midst of what is shaping up to be an epic Winter here in the Northeast (knock on wood). With record numbers of skiers and riders headed to the mountains in their Jeep Wranglers, the eternal question of how to get your skis to their destination safely and securely is raised once again. What’s that you ask? “Can’t I just throw my skis or snowboards down the middle of the inside of my Jeep”? Go for it. And enjoy the wet snow melting all over you and your interior while you and your buddies/family elbow your gear for room during the long ride home. Is there a better option(s)? Yes.
Thule has updated their Jeep Ski Rack solutions for us for 2013 (see above). Step 1: Attach the Thule Spare Me (963PRO) Bicycle Rack to your Jeep Wrangler’s Rear Mounted Spare Tire. Yes this doubles as a bicycle rack in the off season. Step 2: Hook the newly re-designed Thule 9033 Tram (carrying capacity of up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards) to the Spare Me. Step 3: Get up to the mountains and start having fun! Note: This solution works for any Jeep (or other vehicle) with a spare tire.
The other option for a Jeep Wrangler Ski Rack here at JeepWorld.com, which also happens to be the solution I use personally, is the Thule 300 Footer with Thule 58″ Load Bars combined with a Thule Flat Top Ski & Snowboard Carrier. Simply attach the footers to the rain gutters on your Jeep’s Hard Top and attach one of Thule’s Flat Top Ski Carriers to the load bars. Voila! Another easy and safe solution for getting your gear to your favorite ski area. This solution is for 2007-2013 Jeep Wrangler JKs with Hard Tops only.
Both options are available here at JeepWorld and can ship same day (if your order arrives by 2pm EST).
We know that your Jeep is your favorite vehicle, so tell us what your favorite mountain to ski and ride is in the comments below.
Check out the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition. Looks like it will be available in Black, Anvil, Bright Silver, & Bright White. What do you think?
Ho! Ho! Ho! Has the Jeeper in your life been naughty or nice? Actually we don’t care, we think you should buy them some cool Jeep Gifts regardless! Here’s some of our old favorites and new additions:
JEEP GRAB HANDLES
At JeepWorld.com we carry a full selection of Jeep Grab Handles, with this EK version being our favorite. Made from a tough, nylon material and featuring a rubber grip that’s perfect for those “oh **** !” moments or when getting in our out of your Jeep. Available in a wide variety of colors and patterns, these bad boys make a great stocking stuffer!
TREK LIGHT HAMMOCK
The Jeep Lifestyle embodies a “go anywhere and have fun” attitude. So when we saw this “go anywhere” camping hammock by Trek Light, we knew this product would be the prefect fit. Simply loop the rope kit around say, your Jeep’s Roll Bar and place the other end around a tree and you’ve got an instant spot for maximum relaxation. Perfect for those Jeepers who love the outdoors.
Jeep Coolers by Tuff Tote
Ever get thirsty while out on the trail or campsite? This handy cooler attaches to your Jeep Wrangler’s Roll Bars to keep your drinks and/or lunch safe and cold while you do your thing. This is a brand new product, so be sure that you’re the first Jeeper on your block (or in your club) to roll while this awesome cooler! (available in black or camo)
JEEP SOCKS
We here at JeepWorld.com predict that a lot of Dads out there will be opening presents of Jeep Socks this Holiday Season. Bundled in packages of 3 and available in 5 different styles, these high quality socks make a way better gift than plain old white gym socks! Hook your old man up!
We’ve also got our regular and huge selection of Jeep Clothing , including the ever popular Jeep Hat, and if you have an extra minute, be sure and check out our ideas for Jeep Gifts .
From all of us to all of you, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
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