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US Southeast NC/SC Brown Mountain OHV Overnight Trip - 04/06/2019
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Would definitely echo to go with the Cherokee. The Libertys are actually extremely capable little off-roaders but performance and reliability is very lacking. These had Chrysler's now-discontinued PowerTech (the V6 variant) engine. With 3.7L of displacement, you would think it would have some decent pickup but, combined with the uninspiring 4-speed auto transmission, unfortunately, you get neither power nor respectable gas mileage.
And the transmission must have been taken off a school bus or something, because the transmission tunnel is enormous. The transmission tunnel cuts the footwell in half – no exaggeration – so if you feel like taking your right foot off the accelerator for a bit, it's going to be hanging out on the left side of the footwell with your other foot. It's really uncomfortable.
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In all fairness to the Liberty, here's a good video that shows off how truly capable it is off-road (and what appears to be completely stock):
If there's anything Jeep actually got right with the KK, it's the 4WD system and Hill Descent Control. They both work brilliantly.
FYI, in case you're not aware, the Liberty was branded as the Cherokee outside the US – hence the video title.
If there's anything Jeep actually got right with the KK, it's the 4WD system and Hill Descent Control. They both work brilliantly.
FYI, in case you're not aware, the Liberty was branded as the Cherokee outside the US – hence the video title.
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Let’s keep this thread limited to the topic of this trip.
Please take liberty talk to separate thread. We are crowding the airspace
Please take liberty talk to separate thread. We are crowding the airspace
Member III
Guys please consider acquiring some type of UHF radio for communication among the group while on the trails.
Just had an emergency come up. Won’t be able to make this trip. See you guys soon though. By then I’ll have a trail worthy ride too.
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I have a gmrs radio in the truck. Can also bring 2 handhelds for use by others.
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Well, my weekend plan is a bust. Heading up to PA for a funeral. Hope ya'll have a good time, maybe next time.
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So I ran into a small issue with my vehicle. Long story: I have torsion bars and last Saturday I tightened them to lift the front of my vehicle. I noticed last night that it looked like my front was sagging again, and after checking on it today; it is. So, after some investigating I have new bushings for the bars coming in. The problem is that they might be here on Friday (in time to install before the trip) or next week...
Short story: If the new bushings don't arrive in time, would 7.5 inches of ground clearance be enough?
In regards to radio communications; I have a Baofeng uv-5r (UHF/VHF) handheld, but that's currently the only radio I have. If needed I should be able to get the radios listed above before the weekend.
Short story: If the new bushings don't arrive in time, would 7.5 inches of ground clearance be enough?
In regards to radio communications; I have a Baofeng uv-5r (UHF/VHF) handheld, but that's currently the only radio I have. If needed I should be able to get the radios listed above before the weekend.
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I'm not an expert and others may want to chime in here, but it is my understanding that, although the Baofeng will transmit on GMRS/FRS frequencies, it is only licensed by the FCC to transmit on amateur (HAM) radio frequencies.
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Ah, I saw UHF and thought HAM...didn't even think he was talking about a non-HAM radio (just did 9 weeks of classes to get my license).
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We have some people running HAM and have years of experience (I am not one of them.)
It’s good that you went ahead and got your license
It’s good that you went ahead and got your license
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Hello All, I wanna introduce myself: I'm Robert Vaessen. This will be my first rally. I checked in with NCTrooper to get an okay to join (wanted to make sure my inexperience wouldn't be a drag on the group). He said: Do it. Great! I'm in. Excited about it. Looking forward to meeting / trailing / hanging with y'all. I'll be at South 21 Matthews a little before 8:00 AM on Saturday morning.
