Jeeping

http://thefuntimesguide.com/ftg_brightlogo_icon.gif Jeeping http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/ A fun Jeep blog that covers all things Jeep -- both offroad and on. We've owned Jeeps for many years (...at one point, we owned 3 at once). Currently our 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is our daily driver, and every day that we get to take the Jeep out for a ride is a good day. Especially when the top is down! See our favorite Jeep products, our favorite places to go offroading, and all our best tips for Jeep owners. Jeeping http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/ A fun Jeep blog that covers all things Jeep -- both offroad and on. We've owned Jeeps for many years (...at one point, we owned 3 at once). Currently our 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is our daily driver, and every day that we get to take the Jeep out for a ride is a good day. Especially when the top is down! See our favorite Jeep products, our favorite places to go offroading, and all our best tips for Jeep owners. en Copyright 2009 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:10:26 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 4WD vs 2WD: The Differences Between Part-Time, Full-Time, Automatic & AWD

It can be confusing to know when to use the four-wheel drive in your Jeep and when not to -- especially if this is your first 4WD vehicle.

For starters, it will help if you know what the differences are between the various types of drive systems, particularly Jeep four-wheel drive systems.

This is especially true since there is a lot of confusion surrounding the terms 4WD, 2WD, Part-Time 4WD, Full-Time 4WD, Automatic 4WD, All-Wheel Drive, and what it means to shift on the fly.

Following are detailed explanations of these types of drive systems and how they work...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/10/4x4_4wd.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/10/4x4_4wd.php Before You Buy A Jeep... Jeep Parts & Add-Ons offroading Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:10:26 -0600 Will Jeep Survive Chrysler's Financial Troubles? On Thursday April 30th 2009, Chrysler officially declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

So now what happens?

Will the beloved Jeep survive, or will it disappear into the sunset as GM has slated for such brands as the Hummer, Saturn and Pontiac?

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/05/chrysler_jeep.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/05/chrysler_jeep.php Before You Buy A Jeep... CJ jeep wrangler Sun, 03 May 2009 11:01:34 -0600 Jeep Jamborees: Official Jeep Events Make Road Trips Fun Again

Every year, from March through October, Jeep hosts their official Jeep Jamboree events at some of the most beautiful trails all across the U.S.

They call it a Jeep owner's off-road driving tradition:

Jeep Jamborees are fun, family-oriented, four-wheel-drive adventures for Jeep vehicle owners that bring together the outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s. -- Jeep

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/jeep_jamboree.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/jeep_jamboree.php Fun Jeep Stuff Jeepin' Destinations Kentucky offroading Tennessee Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:21:45 -0600 Kids Love Jeeps ...Oh Yeah!

We all know that dogs love Jeeps. But there's no denying that kids love Jeeps, too -- probably even more!

I know the times we've taken our nephew Jeepin' he's had the time of his life, especially when we had the soft top off the Jeep Wrangler.

More pictures of kids who love Jeeps

In case you're thinking of buying a Jeep... or taking your little one for a ride in a Jeep someday soon... I found some interesting things about kids and Jeeps that you might enjoy.

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/kids_jeep.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/kids_jeep.php Before You Buy A Jeep... soft tops Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:03:49 -0600 Yes, You Should Definitely Rent A Jeep In Aruba!

When we went to Aruba in November, we knew ahead of time that we were going to go Jeeping. Still, we waited until the last minute to reserve our Jeep.

As a result, we got what must have been THE last Jeep left to be rented on the island that day!

The lesson: don't wait til the day before to rent your Jeep. Book it a couple days early. Make your reservations through the concierge at your hotel or phone the major Jeep rental companies (like Hertz, Budget, etc) directly.

Jeep rentals in Aruba are reasonable: $50 to $60 for the full day (non-4WD vehicles are much cheaper for the day).

Read: The pros & cons of a Jeep rental vs a Taxi ride in Aruba.

The island is only 19 miles long and 6 miles wide, so as long as you start early in the morning, you're likely to get all of the major sights in. It's a great way to spend a day in Aruba!

Here's what our fun-filled day of Jeeping was like in Aruba...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/02/aruba_jeep_rentals.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/02/aruba_jeep_rentals.php Jeepin' Destinations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:44:35 -0600 Jeep Videos Demonstrating Some Of The Best Offroad Skill & Determination Some of the best offroad Jeep videos...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/jeep_offroad_videos.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/jeep_offroad_videos.php Fun Jeep Stuff Videos of Jeeps offroading Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:35:09 -0600 Some Of The Best Jeep Gifts For Jeep Owners Looking for a unique gift for the Jeep owner in your life?

Here are some interesting Jeep gifts available this year...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/jeep_gifts.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/jeep_gifts.php Gifts & Gear For Jeepers Holidays & Special Occasions Christmas Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:19:43 -0600 Be Different: Send Jeep Holiday Cards This Year! These Jeep holiday cards from AllThingsJeep.com are among my all-time favorites.

Here's why these Jeep cards are different than most of the other Jeep holiday cards out there (other than the fact that they're definitely unique!)...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/jeep_holiday_cards.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/jeep_holiday_cards.php Holidays & Special Occasions Christmas Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:01:42 -0600 Going Off-Road? Be Prepared, Use These Offroad Checklists

Before you head off-road, you'll want to give a quick once-over to the following offroad checklists in order to make sure that:

your vehicle is up for the trip
your offroad toolbox is properly stocked with the right tools
you take along the right spare parts, basic first aid supplies, and survival gear
you pack some optional accessories that could make the trip more fun

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/offroad_checklist.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/offroad_checklist.php Jeepin' Destinations offroading Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:33:45 -0600 Optional Items You Might Want To Pack For Fun & Convenience Off Road To make your off-road trip even more enjoyable, consider toting along a few modern conveniences.

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/fun_things_offroad.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/fun_things_offroad.php Fun Jeep Stuff Gifts & Gear For Jeepers offroading Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:30:08 -0600 Offroaders: What's In Your First Aid Kit?

Before you head off-road, it's recommended that you make yourself a first-aid kit in the event that you become hurt or stranded offroad.

Your 4x4 first aid survival kit should be compact, lightweight, dependable and easily accessed.

Here are some things that offroaders should keep in their first aid kit...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/offroad_first_aid_supplies.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/offroad_first_aid_supplies.php Gifts & Gear For Jeepers offroading Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:18:48 -0600 Off-Road Supplies & Safety Gear Every Offroader Needs

Better safe than sorry!

The following safety and recovery equipment will get you out of most predicaments you might encouter while off-road.

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/offroad_supplies.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/offroad_supplies.php Gifts & Gear For Jeepers Jeep Parts & Add-Ons offroading Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:20:56 -0600 Spare Parts That Are Required When Driving Off Road Having the right parts on board could make the difference between walking out and driving out when you're offroading.

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/spare_parts_offroad.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/spare_parts_offroad.php Gifts & Gear For Jeepers offroading Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:41:26 -0600 Tools To Keep In Your Vehicle When Offroading Before heading off road, you should put some thought into what tools you need to put in your offroad toolbox.

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/off_road_tools.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/off_road_tools.php Gifts & Gear For Jeepers offroading Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:48:32 -0600 Is Your 4WD Vehicle Capable Of Off-Road Travel?

To determine whether your 4x4 vehicle is trail-ready and capable of surviving a trip off-road, first and foremost, you'll want to do a visual inspection -- both inside and out.

Then, you should do a more thorough check of each of the main parts of your 4x4 vehicle.

Here's what to look for...

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]]> http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/trail_ready_offroad.php http://jeeps.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/trail_ready_offroad.php Jeepin' Destinations offroading Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:22:22 -0600