About Us

    We are interested in Jeeping and trail riding all while having a good clean time. Some of us had went on some trail rides with other groups in the past but we wanted a group that was closer and was able to organize on a shorter notice.We decided to start the club in the ending of 2006 with 4 members . The first meeting was held in January 07 and we decided we did not want a big club with dues ,fees and mandatory meetings . At the meeting we decided on Southern Virginia Jeepers for our name.The site was launched in March of 07 with a forum and a gallery . Since then we have been doing trail rides about every 4 months on average ,but we would like to up that number.

    If you would like to Join us or organize a ride with us swing into the forums .(Note: One of the mods have to approve you so it could take up to a day or two before you are registered.)Whats required you ask to join , nothing but that you come to a meeting or event so we can meet you in person .The existing members will vote to decide your membership status after meeting you. We do not have any membership dues but when a need comes up we do ask for donations such as for the web site.If you do not feel like donating no problem .As for your trail rig we are not picky we have early CJs to TJs running in the group now and are stock to wild in their modifications .The club will not force you to run any thing you do not feel like you or your rig are ready for .We are also working on our own rock garden for training and testing our skills and equipment locally. Thanks for dropping by our web site.

Safety / Trail Guidelines

1. Use common sense and take your time.

2. No Alcohol use on or before a trail ride or event.

3. Do not use chains or snatch ropes with hooks on the end.

4. Don’t coach the spotter or spot unless asked.

5. Be kind and courteous always.

6. Follow tread lightly rules.

7. Have a Properly Running Jeep ,the Jeep is not going to fix itself on the trail.

8. Keep a eye on the jeep in front and behind of you.

9. Give your fellow jeepers room to move fore to aft especially on obstacles.

10. Trail boss and Tailgunners should warn the group of incoming vehicles.

11. Traffic going downhill has the right of way.

Jeep Trail Equipment Check List

Fire Extinguisher                                            Spare Tire                               Snatch Rope

Basic First aid Kit                                           Jack/Hi lift                              Water/Antifreeze

Motor/Gear Oils                                             Lug wrench                            Fuel level+Aux

Duct Tape                                                       Basic Tools                             Drinking Water

Electric Tape                                     Communications                     Food or snacks

Map                                                                Flashlight

Extras

Advance first aid kit

Specialty tools (ie:spindle nut socket)

Hand held Comms for spotting

Tire Plug Kit

OBA or Air tank

Stop leak

Nav Equipment (compass, GPS)

Common Spare Parts

Spark Plugs

Coil, Ignition wires

Wire + ends

Assorted nuts and bolts

Fuel Filter/screens

Hose clamps

Universals/bolts + straps

Axel/s (Short ECJ5 with bearing pressed on)

Drive shafts

Wheel studs

Fuel pump or Diaphragm

Fuel Hose