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Jeepers Unite Worldwide to Raise $$$ for Charity

PAOLI, Pa. (Feb 26, 2019) – Go Topless Day® (GTD) was started by All Things Jeep in 2008 as a small meet up of Jeepers at a local farm stand in Central Massachusetts. Today, GTD has grown to more than 150 events and over 20,000+ Jeeps worldwide! This year, ExtremeTerrain.com (XT) took over as the official show sponsor with plans to make this event bigger and better than ever.

On the 12th annual GTD, May 18th, 2019, hosting clubs and organizations around the world will come together through events like picnics, trail runs, giveaways, convoys, trail clean-ups, parades, beach parties, and other social outings. Each hosted event will help raise funds in support of charitable organizations. Last year over $120,000 was raised and with your help this year, we are hoping to increase the club participation and charitable donations making 2019 the best year yet!

PHOENIX — While it’s tempting to head out on an off-highway vehicle (OHV) following rain or a snowstorm, soggy trails quickly turn muddy, and riding on them can create long-lasting damage that negatively impacts wildlife habitat.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department advises OHV riders that come upon wet and muddy roads to resist the urge to hit the gas and instead turn around or avoid the area. Splashing or mudding straight through can tear up roads and trails, making them impassable for others and causing serious damage to meadows, streams and other areas important to wildlife and Arizona’s water supply.

Even a lighter-weight OHV with low-pressure tires can do lasting damage.

Win $5k in Parts from AmericanTrucks | Enter Daily

PAOLI, Pa. (Jan 30, 2019) – Attention all 1997+ F150, 1999+ Silverado, 2007+ Sierra and 2002 Ram owners: AmericanTrucks’ (AT) latest giveaway could earn you a $5,000 site-wide shopping spree. Each vehicle model has its own respective entry form where participants can enter daily for their best chance to win their choice of products on AmericanTrucks.com.

AT’s $5k giveaway is sponsored by RAXIOM, an industry leader in automotive lighting. RAXIOM is responsible for the creation of high-quality off-road and auxiliary lighting for your pickup truck. Even though RAXIOM is strictly an automotive lighting company, the grand finalist is welcome to select their winning products and mods from any of the categories on AT’s site including:  Accessories, Bumpers, Exhaust, Lift Kits, Tuners + more!

$4,000 in Grants Awarded to Hardworking Non-Profits

PAOLI, Pa. (Jan 31, 2019) – AmericanTrucks.com (AT) setup the Positive Payload program to support non-profit organizations using pickup trucks in field work that leverages the building trades.

This January, the aftermarket auto parts retailer has selected two more charities to receive a $2,000 award through their grant program. Established in 2017, the list of organizations benefiting from the program has grown to include Habitat for Humanity’s Philadelphia chapter, and Water Mission International.

I speak a lot about being fully prepared for the 4WD experience. Knowing where you’re going, what you’ll need along the way, and when you’ll be back. That’s all well and good. But sometimes a little adventure is called for. You yearn to try something new. To go out exploring (overlanding, as four-wheelers call it).

You still need to prepare properly, but the trip has a more spontaneous nature to it. The thought pops into your head while driving on the road. You spot an interesting trail off in the distance. Or cross over one while on a highway. Sometimes you’ll hear of an intriguing drive from a buddy. (Or read of one here on my website.)