Backcountry Vehicles

[steve]

A quigley NV would be a dream rig for me.

http://www.quigley4x4.com/products/nissannv.aspx

 

[Parma]

if you are going dream rig, the Conquest Knight XV wouldn't be a shabby choice:
http://www.conquestvehicles.com

the $630,000 price tag is a little rich for my blood though... @DrNed this is more in your price range!

 

[Bob]

Knight is probably too heavy.

 

[campergf23]

How well do the xterras handle in snow?


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[Bob]

Just fine, lot's of ski area trips, snowpack roads to Island Park. I have an 02, of course I put 2" body lift and a little larger tires on it, pretty mild as it is what the wife drives. Have had it on a lot of Moab Class 4/5 trails as well. Just like any short wheelbase you need to get used to it. I'd buy another, the gas mileage and power is way better. Pic (also my Frontier) back on about page 5 or 6.

 

[Nick]

More new Taco stuff. Apparently they partnered with GoPro to give it integrated GoPro mount(s). Kind of funny, but I guess it really could come in handy for a lot of folks.

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[IntrepidXJ]

Updated photos since I've added some new bumpers and lights recently...


Canyon Wall by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Leaving by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

 

[toejam]

How well do the xterras handle in snow?

Mine does pretty well. It's a Pro4X and I never had to lock the rear diff. The biggest thing is I've always kept heavy duty tires on it so I can watch while other guys change blowouts.

 

[John Goering]

Updated photos since I've added some new bumpers and lights recently...


Canyon Wall by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Leaving by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

Looks nice Randy. I put a Warn bumper on the front and a RSE on the back of our JK. The Warn has been perfect, the RSE not so much. Still thinking about building a canoe rack of some type. Maybe come off the sliders in front and just the bumper at the rear.

 

[ogg]

A mostly stock Jeep Wrangler TJ gets me wherever I want to go.

 

[andyjaggy]

I'm jealous of all of you guys. We are going to get a new car this year.... a minivan. Pffft.

Some day I'll get my 4wd.

 

[John Goering]

There is always that option to just build something if so inclined. This is hands down my favorite off-road rig and an on-going hobby for the last 43 years. Not for everyone.
Montana sports car----

 

[steve]

I'm jealous of all of you guys. We are going to get a new car this year.... a minivan. Pffft.

Some day I'll get my 4wd.

I love all vans, including minivans. Maybe you can talk your wife into one of these.

 

[andyjaggy]

Ha. Very nice.

 

[Parma]

the A-Team theme song needs to be playing inside that all the time

 

[heronwheels]

Anyone have any experience with the "no driver input" automatic 4WD in the newer (well, newer than mine) Jeeps? I'm looking for an 08/09 Grand Cherokees to replace my 04 and was surprised when the first one I tested had no 4WD lever, just a traction control button. I like them overall, other than the reduction in cargo space from my WJ, just wondering how well that 4WD works for very light off road use.


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[Bob]

I like the control of the old school hubs......hate the auto hubs on the Nissan and the electronic auto engage on the Silverado.....they make you always wonder.

 

[Nick]

I like the control of the old school hubs......hate the auto hubs on the Nissan and the electronic auto engage on the Silverado.....they make you always wonder.

You actually like having to get out in the mud to lock hubs?!?!

 

[DudefromOhio]

Anyone have any experience with the "no driver input" automatic 4WD in the newer (well, newer than mine) Jeeps? I'm looking for an 08/09 Grand Cherokees to replace my 04 and was surprised when the first one I tested had no 4WD lever, just a traction control button. I like them overall, other than the reduction in cargo space from my WJ, just wondering how well that 4WD works for very light off road use.


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It's called "smart" 4x4. Basically designed for soccer mom's. (no offense intended) the system works with the abs and doesn't engage the front wheels until it detects slip in the rear wheels. Good for slick roads, not for off roading. I don't personally own one, I am just familiar with the system.

That's how a lot of the manufacturers ages making them now, more user friendly.

 

[heronwheels]

It's called "smart" 4x4. Basically designed for soccer mom's. (no offense intended) the system works with the abs and doesn't engage the front wheels until it detects slip in the rear wheels. Good for slick roads, not for off roading. I don't personally own one, I am just familiar with the system.

That's how a lot of the manufacturers ages making them now, more user friendly.

No offense taken, I keep saying they've really mom-mobiled the new Jeeps. Bummer that they did that to the GCs! I've been testing the GCs, Liberty and XTerra. The XTerras all have rust and trashed plastic in the interior, the Liberty is too small, the Grand Cherokee has been the leader so far.


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