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So I finally got my assignment, we're moving to Beale AFB in northern California from the Florida panhandle. We have 2 vehicles, a 7 y/o, a soon to be 5 y/o, and a dog. Google maps says the quickest route is I-10W all the way to around Los Angeles, then I-5N up into Beale. We want to make...

We trusted Graco with our kids safety. We used the stroller/car seat combo. They graduated to Graco forward facing seats, they're in Graco boosters now.

At this moment, no. I want to get outside with my son for the most part, and I would like to stay outside of normal campgrounds. Not that I dislike them, I just like primitive type camping more. If my wife and daughter want to join us it would most likely be at a campground with a bathhouse...

I'm keeping the Hi-Lift high on my priorities list. I would have to get the lift mate attachment for it so I can jack from my wheel itself.

I'll look into those manuals, thanks for the tip. I was an F-15 crew chief, or mechanic. Now I'm retraining into intelligence.

Wow, thanks for that advice!

No worries Mo4130, reality checks are a good thing. This is exactly why I joined this forum and started this thread. I want to learn what I can and can't do with my equipment and what I can afford without being stuck "on the open ocean". If some lower cost or DIY solutions won't work, then I'll...

Thanks max, I gotta say that that's the first time I've heard some one suggest snow chains, but it does make sense. 86tuning, the rear axle is the same in the 2WD as the 4WD, so the same locker would work there. I haven't done a lot of research into lockers but I probably should. The OEM...

Thanks for the replies. So do y'all have any tips on how to keep a dog's attention when you move outside? She does really well in the house, when we take it to the backyard she does good for a few minutes. She'll sit and stay, come and whoa a few times - then she just walks away. Treats don't...

Thanks for the info on the hitch, I'm planning on that direction when I can. Did you have to trim the bumper cover at all? I've been researching Hi-Lift jacks, and reading lots of love/hate posts about them. They're relatively affordable, and if used with common sense, seem pretty useful. I...

I searched, but didn't find anything related to training, since she is part of the family I figured it would fit here. We have a 2 y/o lab mix named Emma. She's pretty smart and is trained well for the house and backyard (housebroken and crate trained, plays pretty good fetch, decent...

This is probably a better way to say what I was trying to say. What non fancy gear would be recommended to have just in case while traveling on an easy trail.

Getout, I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I am pretty fond of. I'm looking forward to the conversion, the truck is reliable and had been a great vehicle, that's why I'm wanting to convert it rather than buy another lower priced vehicle. Plus we're going to be PCSing soon, possibly across...

Yeah, the budget is tight. I'm not planning on any rock crawling (Florida) or crazy mud pits or anything else crazy like that, but I don't want to be stupid and not prepared at all. Just looking to get my son and myself off the asphalt and a tad more remote than a state park camp ground. So the...

There is so much I would have to do to implement even these things. I need to install tow hooks in order to use a recovery strap, Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredos don't come with them. And to use a winch, which is expensive in it's self, I need to install a front hitch receiver and a tray. A winch...

Falling Waters State Park - Chipley, FL

Due to some recent changes to military pay, my plans to convert my 2WD Jeep WJ to 4WD will be delayed. My budget is pretty low, but I only plan to drive on easy trails. What are some minimal tools to have with me? Shovel and Axe? 4x6 boards for traction? Thanks!

Thanks for all the great info!

Thanks guys!

How do you find fun roads/trails/routes/camping areas? All I can find online are ATV and bike/hiking trails.