News from Barlow Adventures
Winch Fairlead Myths Debunked
When you purchase a new winch, it usually comes packaged with a fairlead. A winch with wire rope comes with a roller fairlead, and a winch with synthetic rope will have a hawse fairlead...
Preparing a Jeep for 1,000 Miles of Desert
The first year of the Rebelle Rally was 2016, and Emily Miller of Rod Hall Racing had put together an all-women’s off-road rally lasting seven days and covering more than 1,000 miles of desert roads...
Hi-Lift Jack Do’s and Don’ts
There are two common Hi-Lift jack misconceptions circulated among new Jeepers. The first one is that if they have 35- inch-or-taller tires, they have to carry a Hi-Lift jack with them. The second one is that they shouldn’t use a Hi-Lift jack because they are not safe. The truth is that a Hi-Lift is a very useful and versatile tool to have, no matter what size tires you own, and they can be unsafe if not used or maintained properly.
Overlanding 101: Eating, Sleeping, Pooping
The term “overlanding” is quite the buzzword these days. I would say the difference between “overlanding” and “camping” is determined by your primary intention for setting up camp...
How to Prep a JL for Rental Duty
I won’t say I’m old, but I will say that I have been in the Jeep guide and rental business long enough to ride out the transitions between CJ, YJ, TJ, JK, and now JL..
Heads-Up: Tips For Better Trips
When venturing out on the trail, most of us take at least basic precautions to deal with some common trail mishaps...
How to Take Care of Your Winch Rope
If you use synthetic rope on your winch, there are some things you should do to ensure the safety, functionality, and lifespan the winch rope...
Tricks for Better Off-Road Performance
Whether you are on a tight budget, skimping to save for any upgrade, or on an unlimited modification budget, the fundamentals are often underrated...
Keep Your Guard Up!
Something we see over and over again in the four-wheeling world are mishaps at the places one would least expect it...
New Jeep Build Shakedown Strategies
We build at least a dozen Jeeps a year, mostly Jeep JK Rubicons. Most of our builds are mild to moderate, with a shortarm suspension lift, taller tires, and some extra skids plates and armor...
Recommended 4-wheeling Equipment
By popular request…from our Jeep School workbook--the Equipment list for 4-wheeling...