Here's what PV4WD would like to see you wheeling with. This will help make sure everyone has a great time, plays safe and is prepared in case things do go wrong.

Jeep Vehicle 
 If it doesn't say Jeep - it's not a Jeep! PV4WD is a Jeep club. Our 4-ton winches and smaller vehicle frames are just not prepared to recover your full-size, extended king cab, 1-ton with duallys mud truck. While it may be cool to wheel, please don't bring it along on our rides unless specifically invited to do so!

Quality tires and a FULL SIZE spare! 
Most stock Jeeps can easily handle a 30" tire and stay within the limits of the State of Maine inspection requirements. The stock size tires will work just fine for our 'stocker friendly' runs but for more advanced trails that we attempt, a larger tire size and more agressive tread is recommended. Make certain your tires are, at the least, in safe operating order and have legal tread depth.

Secure tow points front & rear
Again, this one is easy - when you venture off road you might get stuck. Without a place to safely attach a recovery strap, getting your rig un-stuck can change from a 5 minute pause to a half-day event! 

A ball hitch is not a secure tow point for vehicle recovery!

Several local stores sell receiver hitch hooks. They are between $10 and $15. Snag one before you come out wheeling with us if you don't have your stock J-hook still attached under the frame.

Recovery strap (NOT A TOW STRAP!)
 NO metal hooked straps! They can become a "1 pound bullet" if anything were to break while the strap is under load. Recovery straps are designed to stretch like an elastic, tow-straps are not! Choose straps with fabric loops appropriately rated for your vehicles gross weight. The strap of choice is usually 20-30 feet long with a rating of 20,000 to 30,000 lb.

Fire extinguisher
Your Jeep is insured, but the forests are not. If a fire were to start it would be 'extremely' difficult for assistance to reach the fire. Your unit should be rated for at least B and C class fires. That's electrical and gas/oil.

First aid kit, just in case!
No explanation needed.

A good sense of humor and a big smile in case you get stuck!!!
- We're here to have fun!

Guest Jeeps are only allowed with the consent of either the club Administration and/or Staff and must meet all of the above criteria!
We will work with you to get you on and off the trail!!