You know you are a 4WD nut when you.....
1, Learn that there are real 4x4s, and there are sub-urban vehicles (SUVs).
2, Know that "best offroader on the road" is not a compliment.
3, Drive the stock SUV and think "it will last all of 5 minutes off the road".
4, Understand why spotlights are not just a fashion accessory.
5, Think that reverse spotlights are an excellent idea.
6, Feel that 100 litres of fuel sounds like a very limited range.
7, You think diesel (not petrol / gasoline) whenever someone says fuel.
8, Expect GPS coordinates to be part of all map directions.
9, Learn that a differential ("diff") is not just a mathematical equation.
10, Can explain the difference between limited diffs, slip diffs and locked diffs.
11, Find out that Air Lockers are not a storage system.
12, Learn the difference between leaf springs and coil springs.
13, Think of chassis enhancements in terms of raising, not lowering ground clearance.
16, No longer amazed that a 12-volt powered winch can pull a 5000kg load.
17, Feel that money for a piece of rope ("recovery strap") is money well spent.
18, Know that the heavy piece of cloth across a winch line is not just for visibility.
19, Know a good 4x4 always has 6 tires, and not 4.
20, Know what an air compressor is and what is used for.
21, Learn that bumpers have multiple mount points and know their purposes.
22, Think carrying 2 to 3 times body weight in drinking water makes good sense.
23, Watch out of height limits in covered carparks and overhead barriers.
24, Own a snorkel and know the reasons why the 4x4 has one.
25, Understand why dual battery systems are required and the benefits of a deep-cycle SLA battery.
26, Think of performance in terms of traction and clearance, not speed and acceleration.
Are you one of us???
