| A Jeep, an SUV or any other 4-wheel drive is | | | | you have loaded in your vehicle should be |
| large as compared to sedans or coupes. But | | | | securely strapped down or safely stowed away. |
| this does not mean that every single thing | | | | This is because loose items could, |
| you desire will come along with your travel. | | | | unfortunately, become "plastic bullets" if |
| | | | they hit you. To secure items in your |
| Here is the scary thing: Overloading your | | | | vehicle, you should use heavy-duty straps. |
| vehicle is as dangerous as not taking along | | | | |
| the right gear in the first place. | | | | Strap down anything that will hurt if it hits |
| | | | you. Always remember that all supplies inside |
| The extra weight can cause imbalance and | | | | your vehicle must be contained in a way that |
| unnecessary stress on your vehicle as well as | | | | will prevent bodily injury during rough |
| its components, so try to pack accordingly. | | | | riding and extreme maneuvers. As an aftermath |
| Bring along only those necessary things. Be | | | | of the hit, you might loose your |
| careful not to overload the vehicle. If | | | | consciousness on the road. |
| rollovers can happen to SUVs, it can happen | | | | |
| off road too! | | | | Since you got a large vehicle, it is always a |
| | | | good idea to take friends along so safety |
| First and foremost, determine how much to | | | | reasons. Just make sure that your Jeep nerf |
| pack. Tools, equipment, and spare parts that | | | | bar will not be damaged as the occupants |
| you take along will ultimately depend on | | | | enter your vehicle. |
| where you are going and for how long. | | | | |
| | | | Remember to always stay with your vehicle in |
| The general rule says: "You should pack | | | | a breakdown situation and wait for an aide. |
| enough to be confident that you could get | | | | |
| yourself out of a dilemma". Nevertheless, if | | | | Despite the fact that you should not overload |
| in case you could fix your large vehicle and | | | | your Jeep, you must still always bring with |
| began moving again, chances are a passing | | | | you driver's license, proof of insurance, |
| four-wheeler would come to your aid soon. | | | | money, emergency kits, and some food and |
| | | | drinks. Also remember to let someone know |
| Here is another thing to keep in mind: avoid | | | | where you are going, regardless if you are an |
| flying projectiles. You must put a huge | | | | expert or a neophyte. As the saying goes, |
| importance on the fact that all of the items | | | | "Prevention is better than cure". |