Always check your vehicle over prior to any outing (with SHR or not).  Some of these may seem like overkill, but following them will help to ensure that you make it back as well as prolonging the life of your vehicle (especially if you drive it everyday).

Ø       Check All Fluid Levels

ü        Gasoline (sounds strange but I have seen people run out of gas on a 3 mile run)

ü        Oil

ü        Transmission

ü        Brake Fluid

ü        Coolant Level

ü        Diff’s (milky gray means they have water in them)

ü        T-Case

ü        Wiper Fluid

Ø       Everything Works Right

ü        Tire Pressure (Trail or Street Pressure)

ü        Tires Are in Good Shape

ü        T-Case Shifts

ü        Suspension Components Visual Check

ü        Everything Is Greased

ü        No Strange Noises

Ø       Bring A Map (Or get directions from the Trail Leader)

Ø       Communication Device

ü        CB Radio

ü        Cell Phone

ü        VHF Personal Communicators

Ø       Water

ü        For Yourself

ü        For You Vehicle

ü        More For Yourself (And Your Passengers)

ü        Bring enough for others

ü        For Your PETS!

Ø       Food

ü        Bring Snacks (Even if you don’t plan on being out past “lunch time” sometimes things happen.)

ü        Bring Enough For Everyone (even your dog).

Ø       Bring Friends

ü        It’s always better with a passenger

ü        Bring another 4x4.  Never go out on a trail by yourself, especially a trail you do not know