Off-Road Pre-Trip Inspection: What to Check
A pre-trip inspection for off-road vehicles: fluids, tires and spare, recovery points, lights, secured loads, and ASI's T-CLOC check for ATVs.
Maintenance and Preparation
Prepare the vehicle and keep it trail-ready: pre-trip inspections, undercarriage checks, cleaning off mud and salt, and the emergency and tool kits to carry, following the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual.
Off-Road Tool Kit: Tools and Spares for Trail Fixes
The tools and spare parts worth carrying for trail-side fixes, from the BFGoodrich pre-trip list to ATV toolkits and tire repair basics.
Common Off-Road Vehicle Maintenance Mistakes
The off-road maintenance mistakes that cause breakdowns: skipped tire checks, ignoring water and mud exposure, loose fasteners, dirty filters and missing tools.
Off-Road Emergency Kit: What to Carry on Remote Trips
What to carry in case a remote trip goes wrong: first aid, water and food, warm layers, shelter, communication, and Ready.gov's car kit items.
Cleaning an Off-Road Vehicle: Mud, Sand and Salt
Washing an off-road vehicle after a trip: wheels, brakes and underbody, why dried mud matters, and how to keep wash water out of storm drains.