Are You a 4x4 Nut?

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.

14, Realise that sidesteps are not just for helping you climb into a vehicle.

15, Have the expectation that all 4x4 vehicles be taller than you are.

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???