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Head Off Road!, Issue #042 -- SPOT GPS Emergency Units
May 01, 2008

Head Off Road! - Your Monthly Guide To Enjoying Your 4x4 Off Road

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Hi!

Welcome to this edition of the Head Off Road! - Your Monthly Guide To Enjoying Your 4x4 Off Road - formerly known as the 4x4 Newsletter.
Remember that your opinion matters and I am open to suggestions and ideas regarding the web site and the contents of this newsletter.
If you like this newsletter, please do your friends and me a BIG FAVOR and forward it to them.

TOPICS:

  1. A Note From The Editor
  2. On The Drawing Board
  3. New 4x4 Articles And Off Road Stories
  4. Original 4x4OffRoads.com Apparel!
  5. My 4x4 Space Is Now LIVE!
  6. Used 4x4 Trucks & SUVs For Sale!
  7. SPOT GPS Emergency Units
  8. Readers Rigs Are On!
  9. Your Single Biggest Wish?
  10. Thrandur.net

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A Note From The Editor

Finally got some 4 wheeling done :) The first tour you can read about below and the second will be up soon.

In the second tour I got the tires I talked about last time and will tell you more in a special article - coming soon.

R.T. writes about the sharing spirit of 4 wheelers in Rumania during Easter. Fantastic work they are doing for the less fortunate ones.

I have been working on improving the 4x4Sale.net. It now has a separate page for each of the US states and should make it easier for you to find your dream truck within reasonable distance from your home.


 

On The Drawing Board

Forum for 4x4s

Let me know what your biggest wish is by taking part in the 4x4OffRoads.com Survey


 

New 4x4 Articles And Off Road Stories

 

Easter Off Road Adventure Easter Off Road Adventure
Easter Month brings nothing but surprises for everyone. This year, Off Road Adventure Romania chose to go in a number of isolated villages in the county of Banat, Romania.
4 Wheeling the Volcano

4 Wheeling the Volcano
The day seems perfect for a full day of active 4 wheeling. Not a cloud in the sky and we are heading towards Eyjafjallajokull the volcano.

Romanian Extreme Adventure @ Buzau Romanian Extreme Adventure @ Buzau
Extreme motor sports fans are proudly invited at Buzau, to enjoy an exceptionally competition, which will test, in maximum rpm. all their orienteering and navigation skills, driving technique, endurance, strength, team spirit and fun.
4x4 Video Share Your 4x4 Video
The best way to get a feel for real 4 wheeling action is to watch some live action on video. Here is your opportunity to share. Just make sure you tell us exactly why you like about the particular video and remember to be as specific as you can.
Hummer Off Road Video Hummer Off Road Video
Interesting Hummer off road videos from a recent trip from Moab, Utah where our crew got up close and personal with some intense HUMMER trail courses. Also, the new H3 SUT made its off-roading debut for the press.



My 4x4 Space Is Now LIVE!

You know - for months I have been asked to provide "space" to collect ideas and opinions from readers of 4x4OffRoads.com...

...well now it's here: My 4x4 Space is made just for you!

Here is how it works:

  • Find the appropriate space to submit your tidbit
  • See if anybody else has already posted about a similar topic - then you can make your comments there and even rate the article...
  • ...else you simply start a new subject by filling out the friendly form

Yeah - you guessed correctly - this is Web 2.0 in action.

The goal is for this section to grow and become a valuable resource for you as time passes and more and more is added. Building a virtual community on the web.

Contribute your thoughts to the following sections:

4x4 Video
Best & Worst 4x4
4x4 Projects
4x4 Tips & Tricks
4x4 Wheels & Tires

Off Road Tours & Trails
Off Road Events
Off Road Environment
Off Road Equipment
Off Road Funny & Stuck

 

Try it out and let me know what you think...

 

Used 4x4 Trucks & SUVs For Sale

4x4Sale.net is run as a separate website, with it's own domain name - still an integral part of 4x4OffRoads.com. The website will assist you in setting your aim for the truck of your dreams.

Here is a list of the major sections of the 4x4 Sale site:

There should be plenty of possibilities for you to choose from. Just make sure to visit the site now and bookmark it for when you make your next investment in a 4x4.

 

SPOT GPS Emergency Units

SPOT is the World's first satellite messenger. SPOT is the only gadget of its kind that uses the GPS system to get its position and send a message with the location along with your name by satellite and make it available on the internet via email and Google Maps or just a plain SMS message.

You can use SPOT simply to let others know where you are or if you need help.

Unlike an ordinary GPS system that only receives signals and calculates position, the SPOT uses two types of satellite systems. One to determine the location and the other to send along predefined messages to those you want to get it.

SPOT's Satellite Messenger boasts up to 1 year battery life, it has global coverage and the ability to track your position using Google Maps, along with 9-1-1 alerting for real emergencies. The bright orange handheld device is water- temperature -and shock-proof. SPOT even floats!

Send a signal even in areas with no cell phone coverage. SPOT uses 100% satellite technology, so you don't have to worry about land based communication. SPOT covers virtually all of North America, Europe, and Australia, most of South America, northern Africa and northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas.

Satellite technology allows SPOT to work around the world - even where cell phones don't. Using SPOT requires a subscription service that costs about $10 pr. month. Additional services and options available.

Check out the huge selection of SPOT GPS Emergency units on GPS-Compare.com

 

 

Original 4x4OffRoads.com Apparel!


Original 4x4OffRoads apparel. Choose from a wide range of available essentials. Designs are made from some stunning 4 wheeling pictures from the site. Everything from bumper stickers and g-strings to sweat shirts and tracksuits. Proudly show your support for 4x4OffRoads.com!

Please take a look at the new store and let me know how you like it.


 

Readers Rigs Are On!

If you have a 4x4 you feel proud of and want to show others - please don't hesitate to submit pictures and descriptions.

Already there are a number of nice trucks up. My plan is to make these pages high-quality and accessible and I need your help in doing so. Almost all 4x4's are unique and I am sure yours is in some way. Share your experience and allow the rest of the 4 wheeling world to see your truck and how it is used...

Take some time in describing your 4x4 and how you enjoy it. Use as many words as needed. As more rigs are added I get more picky - choosing only the most interesting rigs with lots of information and an unusual story.

Here is the page for submitting your 4x4 and looking at other readers trucks.



4x4 Off Roads

4x4 Off Roads eBook

How To TOUR Your 4x4
And Enjoy Off Road 4 Wheeling

 

Thank you for your continued support for the 4x4OffRoads.com web site. And - extra special thanks to you if you bought the 4x4 Off Roads book. If you haven't already read it - go check it out! - NOW is a great time :)

As a subscriber of "Head Off Road" you are entitled to read the first two chapters free of charge.

Here is a link to the first two chapters...



 

Your Single Biggest Wish?

I am adding more and more content and value to 4x4OffRoads.com.

Please... if there's anything IMPORTANT that you wish I would do, anything that will make your life easier and/or bring you better knowledge...

Reply to this e-mail with your biggest wish for the site!

Another option for you is to take part in a simple survey I set up. It should only take a couple of minutes to fill out. Also you get to voice your preferences regarding further development of the 4x4OffRoads.com web site.

I review all wishes and use to build a list for the most wanted, which I then prioritize according to demand.
 

 

 

Thrandur.net

I recently started to write a blog about various things that are on my mind. I got the domain thrandur.net and you are most welcome to drop by and make comments to the posts I make there.

Most of the content on that site is business related and the theme is: digital technology, dream business and design success. In particular I talk about the ideas and products I am trying out and how well they work for me in practice.



Best wishes and keep on wheeling,
Thrandur Arnthorsson
4x4OffRoads.com

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