Welcome to Trailwise with Nena Barlow, your channel for backroad adventures! As an acclaimed 4x4 instructor, backcountry guide, off-road rally champion, and public lands advocate, Nena provides tips on everything from fun adventures to technical 4x4 recovery to four-wheel-driving tips. Off-the-beaten-path adventures in the great American Southwest, from the High Sierras of California to the Imperial Sand Dunes, from the red rock canyons of Utah to the cactus-studded deserts of Arizona. Let's go outside!
"A few that ruin it for everybody" should be printed on our money. By that logic our government shouldn't "allow" us to do anything at all. The government doesn't get any power from focusing on the VAST majority of people that choose to do the right thing.
Nena, I have a 2005 LJ Rubicon. I am suspecting my front elocker is not working correctly. When I hit the locker switch the rear seems to lock correctly based upon the Locked dash light flashes then goes solid. when I hit locker switch again the Front Locked dash light flashes but does not go solid. What does it mean if Front Locked dash light continues to flash without ever going solid?
Fantastic video. Would you also explain please when would we use front lockers only or rear lockers only ? Or is it best to use them both engaged only ? Thanks
Been off roading since I could walk pretty much. You have some great advice and reminded me of some things. And that little descent you did at 20:45 would’ve made me tense up a bit 😂
Thank you for the great video. I'll be heading out there in October and will be in my ram 2500. Do you think the truck would fit in this trail and soldier pass?
How do you manage when your trails are split by highways ( roads in UK 😊) Most green lanes here are quite short & split by fairly lengthy drives on road at higher speeds ... is it necessary to air back up if only travelling short distances ( 1 or 2 miles maybe ) ?? Would it be best to air down conservatively ?
Thanks for your clear and accurate description of usage of rubicon features. Please also include some specifics about the vehicles you are featuring lift wheel size etc so I may have some insight and to what requirements may be needed for the type of terrain you are traversing. Appreciate all your expertise, guidance and experience
Very good video and a great technique. I would suggest 1 change and believe me in no way am I denigrating the advice in the video. As you go to lift or manoeuvre the load look down and position your hands. But at the moment of the lift raise your head and look forward. Looking down will cause some rounding of your back. Looking forward removes this.
Great video with the best technique I've seen so far. A tip I picked up while watching other videos is using a shovel to pry up the tire onto the studs.
I just bought a 2009 wrangler rubicon and noticed the sway bar light blinking it’s in 2WD and I can’t get it to stop blinking. I’ve tried all the rings I’ve seen on videos but it won’t turn off… any ideas or tips ? Thanks
Great explanation, I’m a new salesman with a keep and ram dealership over here in nampa Idaho. This is the perfect study material to learn the basics. Thank you
If you click offroad plus then trac control then you can lock your axels in four high btw the offroad plus button does a lot. Found this out watching stuff about the features of these vehicles. So yes you can lock your axles in high as well as long as offroad plus is engaged first
great video and nice concise explanation. what front bumper is that? I'd like to keep that on my short list for if I ever decide to replace mine. Also btw, love that color. It looks awesome.
