Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Bonanza Trail and Four Wheel Drive- Continued...

By 
Scott Schwartz

You should be aware that, in most cases, Low Range is intended for use on slippery or loose surfaces only.  Use of Low Range on paved surfaces can result in severe damage to vehicle’s drive-train.  I urge you to your vehicle’s owner’s manual prior to any off-road excursion.

 However, despite the long stretches of graded and smooth dirt road, there are several places along the Bonanza Trail that require the use of Low-Range.  These spots will be discussed in the following chapters. 

CAUTION:

During my life, I have met many people who have bought four wheel drive vehicles for purposes having nothing to do with off-road exploration.  Some have needed these vehicles simply to get to and from their homes during winter weather.  Others have bought Sport Utility Vehicles (“SUV’s”) simply to haul their families around.  Yet, many of these people were only vaguely aware that four wheel drive can open a whole new world of exploration and fun.  In some cases, they had no idea where to go and/or thought that taking their vehicle off-road would surely damage it.

No comments:

Post a Comment