Magic City 4 Wheelers Trail Requirements
Required Items
- Axe, bucket and shovel (to meet federal requirements).
- Rollbar, full cage or factory hard top.
- Functional parking brake or line lock.
- Tow strap or rope (recommended rated 2 times vehicle weight).
- Family type first aid kit.
- Jack capable of lifting vehicle, lug wrench.
- Spare tire - within 3 inches of existing tires on vehicle.
- Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good or full - reachable by driver.
- Seat belts or harness for all passengers.
- Antenna's not to exceed 4' 6" (whip antenna's recommended to be tied down).
- Adequate attachment point front and rear - TOW BALLS NOT RECOMMENDED!
- Battery hold down - no bungee cords.
- Flashlight.
Recommended Items
- CB Radio (we generally run on channel 4).
- Matches, Fuses, and Water.
- Seasonal clothing.
Other suggested items to have "on board!"
•Trash Bags •Skid Plates •Basic Tool Kit •Tire Stop Leak •Tire Pressure Gauge •Gloves
•Cooler with Drinks and Food •Toilet Paper and Baby Wipes •Duct Tape •Tarp and Bungee Cords
•Camera •Bug Repellent •Extra Vehicle Fluids
Common Sense 4-Wheeling
- Designate a tail-gunner.
- Pick up any trash you
may see around the trail.
"Pack more out than in!"
- Shift to neutral before
going into Lo range 4WD.
- Always keep the vehicle
behind you in sight, keeping
headlights on helps.
- Watch the vehicle in front
to see the best route to
take over obstacles.
- Ask for help when necessary
- spotters can assist
in difficult terrain with
hand signals.
- Slow is the way to go
over rough terrain (drive
like there's a crate of
eggs in the cargo area).
- Rock/Stump obstacles: if
you can't go around...
don't straddle it, put your
tire on it and crawl over
slowly.
- While stopped, and the
engine's off, apply the
emergency brake or put
in gear to avoid accidental
rolling.
- Rockcrawling? Restart a
stalled engine in low
range without engaging
the clutch.
- Coming of a straight
edge? Turn the wheel
right or left letting one
wheel come off first.
- Secure/Tie Down loose
items in the cargo area of
your rig (cooler, tool box,
fluids, etc.).
- Don't forget to air-up
before heading home.
- When you get home, wash
the mud off under your
vehicle. Be sure to clean
your catalytic converter,
brakes, driveshaft, etc.
- Just do it...carefully! And,
have fun.