Manufacturers have built in margins for GVWR (from a liability point of view). TBC but Jeeps in OZ have higher GVWR for the same vehicle. Also, I think MOST overland rigs are overweight and run absolutely fine for years. I think though it's important to change the brakes, suspension, the springs and possibly the front/rear axles to heavy duty products to handle the extra weight.
I've gone up to bowman lake in my stock 2WD 3rd gen tacoma during the summer with falken wildpeak at3w tires. Went again after doing a small 1.5/2inch lift and it was easier the 2nd time around. Can't say how it would be if the trail was wet but in the dry it's easy. At the very least get good tires.
I use to go up here when I was a kid, now old lol. Have you seen the mines and mining carts on the opposite side of the lake? There is a very cool are like accross from the island ! It's abandoned mine with lots of cool stuff they just left there!
@@moum3185new to this adventure brother Can I use my Jeep Grand Cherokee for a bit of adventure with myy wife and not let her Irish worry ways ground us ?..likes to worry like most old school Irish from the SOD
@@blt981 I do think grand cherokee can make it through no problem! But keep in mind, everything is different with a bit of snow and ice during the winter. Stay safe!
If it looks too sketchy, its always better to back away from it. Watercrossing is fun but flooded vehicle is not good. If you want to check the depth, most I would do is find a stick and measure the depth. Have fun!
@@moum3185 neither are really a concern with that trail and your suspension. but i guess if youre gonna spend all that money might as well get the full experience out of your truck even if its unnecessary
Did you take Washington Rd or Bowman Rd? I went last weekend on Washington Rd and had to head back since the trail was getting harder to get through with all the snow the higher we got.
Easiest way to navigate is to just search bowman lake on google map. Just make sure to download the offline map of the area before heading out since theres no reception up there.
