Just got a Jeep

brownn908 · January 22, 2010, 12:57:44 AM

Hey,

Just got a Jeep and want to get into off-roading.
Haven't really ever been, but looks like a blast.
Figured this would be a good way to jump in and get started.

TechJeeper · January 22, 2010, 01:49:33 AM

Welcome! Where you from?

Paul Hittie · January 22, 2010, 12:34:26 PM

I don't think we have anything planned until late next month, but that doesn't mean there isn't someone up for a trip to the Mounds for a "shakedown" trip.

TechJeeper · January 22, 2010, 12:47:31 PM

We are going to do a day trip to the mounds this comming Thursday at about noon or so, if anyone wants to tag along.

ouchman · January 23, 2010, 03:57:36 PM

welcome

jeepfan1974 · January 24, 2010, 11:39:44 AM

welcome to the maddness

LPM606 · January 24, 2010, 06:16:08 PM

Welcome to the website, and the world of Jeepin'. We have tons of fun and I'm sure you will as well. We have a meeting next Sunday at Shraky's Sports bar if you are interested in coming to meet some folks and see what its all about.

brownn908 · January 26, 2010, 12:39:13 AM

alright, i'll probably make my way out for that meeting.
i'm about 15 min south of flint.

unfortunately, i'm kinda busy this thursday.
can't wait to get out, though.

so do i just need to get the orv liscence and i'm good to go?

TechJeeper · January 26, 2010, 08:57:06 AM

An ORV sticker is required on a full size vehical in a few areas in Michigan. The Mounds in Mt Morris, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, St. Helens ORV Area and Drummond Island. There are a few private parks in the area that do not require an orv sticker.

LPM606 · January 28, 2010, 08:39:48 AM

I think the current sticker expires in March, so unless you have specific plans to go out where they are required in the next month, I would hold off.. Save youself $17.00. (I think that's what they were this year)

TechJeeper · January 28, 2010, 11:25:54 AM

16.25 but yea, unless your planning a wheeling trip, wait a bit

brownn908 · January 29, 2010, 12:46:39 AM

so is there anywhere thats pretty close where i don't need a sticker and kinda get a feel for off roading?

i heard some people go under power lines south of fenton. any word on that?

TechJeeper · January 29, 2010, 04:40:30 AM

Not sure about the power lines, but sounds like illegal wheeling. The mounds in mt.morris is fun and has just about everything, from mud to rocks.

jeepfan1974 · January 29, 2010, 08:12:46 AM

more like ice and snow

Paul Hittie · January 29, 2010, 09:11:43 AM

If it is in Genesee or Oakland County, and it isn't the Mounds, it's not legal unless you personally have permission from the landowner. Utility right-of-ways are leased by the utility companies, and they do not allow recreational trespass.