2 days after


So what do you do after you buy a Jeep? ...of course you go out and test it!
(ascent/descent angles, articulation ...)

And just after two days of fun ... you roll it on a straight dirt road. But with a little help from your friends ...

it's back on it's wheels. So how did this happen. Do you know how everyone tells you to check/replace all belts, fluids etc. after you buy a new vehicle. Well not to often anyone tells you to check the tire pressure. I didn't (mistake #3) Of course this was not the only reason for driving for a bit on two wheels - but if it was OK, the tire would not be taken off the rim and the car would have felt back onto the wheels instead of onto the side (I checked the pressure afterwards and all tires had something in between 15 and 20 PSI of pressure. So my advice: CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE! (especially if you want to 'fly' 60-70 km/h down a dirt road)
The amazing thing is that going on the side did not piss me off as much as sitting in the car afterwards and noticing the text on orange sticker on the sunshade ..you know the one which reads ... "WARNING: Sport Utility Vehicles handle differently from ordinary passenger cars. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Always keep cargo loads within specified weight limits, distribute cargo evenly and secure it from shifting. For specific details, please read your owner's manual for on-and off-road driving tips. ..."
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