Due to its lush pines and many mountains, New Jersey is full of drivers
with a penchant for spontaneity and exhilaration – drivers of Rocky Ridge
lifted trucks. These trucks are the perfect vehicle for an
off-roading adventure (just as much as they're great for tending those famous
Jersey blueberry and tomato farms), and this summer, there's no holding out. If
you're getting ready to join in on the muddy, rocky, bumpy fun, you must have a
lust for adventure. Of course, such an adventure should be a safe one…so what
should you bring?
Whether you're driving a Rocky Ridge, a quad, a stock pickup, or anything
in-between, one thing's for sure: they're powerful, but you never know what
obstacles you're going to encounter. Always assume that something could go
wrong, especially when travelling through mud and other rough, unpaved terrain.
Generally, you should treat it like you would a camping trip. Most people
like to be out enjoying nature in a man-made machine all day long, so bring the
necessities like a pocket knife, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, emergency
flares, and even camping chairs. Then, make sure you've got the necessities to
keep your bad boy up and running, like a spare key, a spare tire and/or a tire
repair kit, a toolkit, spare spark plugs, bungee cords, engine oil, and the
like.
At this point, it should kind of be a given that you've got your license
and registration as well as some cash – just in case.
Then, be prepared to get stuck. Bring yourself a tow strap, an ax, a
tarp, a winch, and anything else you could use to pull or dig your car out of
wet, gravelly, or debris-filled terrain. Of course your best option is to be
Offroading in a Rocky Ridge
Muddigger which comes equipped with a Smitybilt 10K pound electric winch. Think
about what kind of climate you'll be in – in the Pine Barrens, it's always a
good idea to have sunblock and insect repellent.
As far as safety goes, you're good to go – pack yourself a lunch and/or
dinner, plenty of water (and beer, if you're not the one driving), and prepare
to have a great time!