News from Barlow Adventures
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...
Practical Off-Road Navigation Tips
One of the keys to a successful backcountry trip is not just finding a cool place to go but also safely finding your way back out...
Mud Rules: When And How To Drive Through It
Driving through mud is fun. However, I have learned that the moment of fun is usually accompanied by many not fun consequences...
Up Lion’s Back: One Last Climb On An Iconic Obstacle
One of the most iconic off-road obstacles on the planet is the famous Lion’s Back in Moab. Located on private property, it has been closed to the public since it was sold in 2004...
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...
My Favorite 4x4 Trails
I am asked all the time which trail is my favorite. Usually, the trail I just did is my favorite trail ever...
Jeep JK Dash Warning Lights: What They Mean
Dash lights are one of the many joys of Wrangler ownership, and JKs are the most communicative Wrangler to date, but they can send you mixed signals...
How to Prepare Your Rig for the Rubicon Trail
Rock rash, mechanical failures and body damage can and do happen on this trail and any driver intent on bringing their own rig should be aware of the risks...
Rubicon Trips FAQ
Even though the Rubicon Trail is one of the most difficult trails in the US – novices will do just fine...
What Should I Bring on a Rubicon Trip?
Space is limited in a Jeep so we encourage our guests to pack light, fitting all of your personal gear in one sturdy duffle bag if at all possible...
Best Steps to a Safe Vehicle Recovery
There are only two types of wheelers: those that have been stuck and those that will be stuck. It can happen through mechanical failure or operator error, but when a rig is stuck, the first thing to do is make sure that the vehicle is stable and the people are safe...
How To Survive The Rubicon Trail Your First Time
Mention the name “Rubicon Trail” in any four-wheeling forum and you are bound to hear some boasting, unsolicited advice, and tales of “back in my day…
Recommended 4-wheeling Equipment
By popular request…from our Jeep School workbook--the Equipment list for 4-wheeling...