It wasn’t long after their initial release that Jeep clubs began to appear.
Jeeps are designed with special attention to their off-roading capabilities. Since they were first produced people have felt the need to test their rides on off-road trails and roads. Now, there are many clubs and groups and even special events that celebrate the off-roading abilities of Jeeps.
Jeeps were first produced in the 1940s. They were designed and marketed using the positive reputation that they had gained during World War II and many of the first buyers were veterans who had used them during their time in the war. The first marketed Jeep was the CJ’s they came straight from the factory ready to be taken off-road and enjoyed. Early Jeeps featured high ground clearance, four-wheel drive, and the ability to change into low gears. During the time of their release, there weren’t as many highways as there are today which left drivers with plenty of open space to test their ride and their own off-roading.
It wasn’t long after their initial release that Jeep clubs began to appear. These groups tended to be include members who had a mixture of both technical and driving knowledge. Members of these clubs would organize rides on locally found trails and would also organize trips to other popular trails located nationally. These groups were a way for fellow owners to gather and compare notes on how they used their ride and driving methods that they discovered. There are still many groups/clubs in existence today, they have become better organized and some hold annual events that attract off-roaders from across the country.
One of these events is the Jeep Jamboree. This event was first launched in 1982 by Jeep owners and has now become associated with the Jeep brand. Jamborees are dedicated to providing Jeep owners with an unforgettable off-roading experience, as well as, the chance to test out new equipment and see how other Jeep owners have modified their Jeeps. Jeep Jamborees allow owners to communicate and share tips that they have discovered over the years. Along with Jamborees, there is also Camp Jeep. Camp Jeep is an annual event that has been sponsored by Jeep since 1995. It is held in a different location each year and includes events for every member of the family. Owners can also attend lectures, seminars and visit vendor displays while at Camp Jeep.
Since first introduced, Jeep officially certifies that many of the vehicles they produce are for off-road use and include a Trail Rated certification that can be identified by the emblems on the sides of the Jeep. A Jeep that has been certified as Trail Ready meets or exceeds Jeeps specifications in various off-roading categories. A Trail Ready has been tested for traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, and water fording. In previous years all models that were produced by Jeep were Trail Rated; however, some of the newer models are designed purely for city driving.
However, you choose to use your Jeep, whether it is for off-roading or city driving you can rest assured that it can handle whatever you put in front of it. Jeeps have become one of America’s favorite automobiles and they have the reputation to back it up.
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