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9/10/2021
D&M Marketing, LLC in Covington has prepared this master post for all off-road lovers! Keep scrolling to learn more about planning adventure getaways with your vehicle, and follow the suggestions below!

Many people overlook the importance of planning before going on a road trip. It can be easy to assume that you need to pack everything you need into the back of your truck, place the extra luggage on its roof, and off you go. Nonetheless, if you want to plan a safe and remarkable trip, there are some simple steps and tips to follow.

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Keep Your Off-Roader in Good Shape and Enjoy Your Adventure - Stress-Free!

To get you started, below are some handy tips that can help you keep your vehicle in the shape it needs to be in and assist you in going further than the city limits before it breaks down or you lose your load.

Start at the Bottom

The first tip comes in the form of keeping your center of gravity low. After all, there will be times when you need to maneuver your vehicle into seemingly impossible angles and positions as you navigate your way through tracks, paths, and sometimes just wild terrain. Now, packing heavy items first to combat the effects of gravity should be a priority. Keeping the gravity center low helps your vehicle stay put on the ground, whatever angle that may come in, without tipping over.

Now It’s Time for the Top of Your Vehicle

Once you have your heavy items packed low in your vehicle, it’s time to find a space for everything else. If you have a lot to take with you, your roof is likely an appealing option to place luggage. However, it’s essential to consider these two factors:
  • Be sure to use a purpose-designed cargo rack to keep your items secured. This object keeps everything in place.
  • When packing your roof, be sure to lay it all down and keep it low. Why? Because if you pack your items too high and they aren’t secured and steady when your vehicle hits any severe angle as you maneuver your way through a track, it’s going to start to bend over and take your car with it.

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Find Like-Minded Adventurers

It’s one thing to find the most secluded place possible where you can’t see anybody who wasn’t in your vehicle on the way there. However, it’s quite another to find yourself stuck in the aforementioned secluded space with nobody around to help get you out. As much as you might not like the idea, taking on an adventure in a group of off-roaders or even just another family with another truck is the best way to make sure you don’t get stuck in an abandoned place, waiting for help. Even if it’s just a simple tow out of a tricky spot, that can be all it takes to ruin your road trip.

Is Your Off-Roader up to the Task?

It doesn’t matter if you have a truck or a dedicated off-roader. None of the above tips will help you enjoy your adventure if your vehicle isn’t up to the challenge. Once you know the route you’ll be taking, head to your local mechanic and let them take a look at your path. Suppose you want to do the work yourself. In that case, essential items to pay attention to include:
  • Suspension
  • Your tires (both pressure levels and their condition)
  • Brakes system
  • Any electrical items in your vehicle
Also, don't forget about the trailers you will be pulling and all of the safety features your car has to offer.

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Reach out to an AMSOIL dealer in your area and call D&M Marketing, LLC at (770) 312-7542 to learn all about the benefits of AMSOIL products, and allow their experts to steer you in the right direction.