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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: bornhunter on May 07, 2018, 10:20:00 AM

Title: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on May 07, 2018, 10:20:00 AM: My huntin buddy and I are facing the fact that being in our mid 60's is having an impact on how much ground pounding we can do anymore. We are trying to decide on a UTV or a jeep. I am leaning towards a jeep as it can be flat towed behind my truck camper setup. But a UTV actually has more room if you get the 4 seater. You can buy a nice mid 2000 wrangler for the price of a new Pioneer that I looked at. Anybody out there hunt out of jeeps anymore?
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Thehowler on May 07, 2018, 10:36:01 AM: My jeep YJ has taken me wherever I've needed to go hunting and fishing since 1993. Been in some pretty hairy spots before, and I am still here. :tup:
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Duckhunter14 on May 07, 2018, 10:54:01 AM: Love my 98' TJ, set it up with a tow bar and winch and it'll go anywhere a side by side will. But it also has heat, a radio, a CB and you can drive it on the highway. May be selling it due to the fact I pack in mostly now. Let me know if you decide to buy a jeep....
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Special T on May 07, 2018, 11:11:46 AM: If your hunting Washington I'd go a jeep. 2c

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Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: 3dvapor on May 07, 2018, 11:46:26 AM: out of state idaho, montana definately utv.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: follow maggie on May 07, 2018, 04:44:37 PM: For the size and cost of them, I think I'd go with a jeep.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on May 07, 2018, 05:20:12 PM: Well that settles it. I really want a jeep anyway. I bought my first one, a CJ 5 right out of high school and had to sell it cause I lost my job. Have wanted one ever since so I am on the hunt for spring bear in unit 105 and a jeep as soon as I can find the right one. Would like to find one of those LJ's. 10 inch longer wheelbase and more interior room. Ok, thanks everyone for your input.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 07, 2018, 07:58:13 PM: Jeepster Commando sitting in my shop. Have run across the fellas on the 4 wheelers and they have asked me. What is that?
I tell them it's the original 4 wheeler and while they are shivering I have a heater and wiper's. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: JWEBB on May 08, 2018, 08:28:52 PM: Another vote for Jeep!
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: NOCK NOCK on May 08, 2018, 09:10:14 PM: Get 1 of each. Problem solved.

We have a CanAm SxS, we call it MJ (Mini Jeep) and a TJ Wrangler, both have their place for use, but the SxS is much more fun.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on May 10, 2018, 10:14:36 AM: You guys see thay little jeep Mahindra is making. Looks just like a little cj5. Chinese made. Looks cool but not for me.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Special T on May 17, 2018, 08:03:32 AM: Quote from: bornhunter on May 10, 2018, 10:14:36 AM
You guys see thay little jeep Mahindra is making. Looks just like a little cj5. Chinese made. Looks cool but not for me.
They are Indian, and have had the production rights from Jeep since ww2. I haven't seen a break down but many of the parts are the same as a CJ5 which would mean most of the aftermarket parts should work as well.

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Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Mudman on May 17, 2018, 08:24:34 AM: Having ran quads both sport and 4x4 and utvs and of course vehicles I see it this way. In a quad you can do it all from fun to work to go all places. Jeep/trucks etc are slow, comfortable, thirsty and getting stuck or breaking is always a concern. Plus you need to drive em or a big trlr. Utv is fun, go almost anywhere, far more than a jeep can think about. Cheaper imop. Less risk of breaking or stuck. Not comfy unless you upgrade then ya sure. Not tiring like quad riding. Can transport gear and passengers -2up-4up. Versatile. UTV needs some tools, a belt and a tire fix with spare gas and you good to go. Less risk of stranded and walking out. Also a truckbed or toy hauler/cargo trlr is better then a car trlr with jeep thus demanding truck camper. Lil Mahindra jeeps are really cool but until reliability is proven I think I would probably take it where it shouldn't go and break it and be screwed.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 15, 2018, 10:08:32 PM: SxS. You can put heaters, wipers, front/rear windshields, doors and tops, winch on them and make them street legal.. Cheaper to run and insure too than a Jeep.

I had Jeeps and was getting stuck and couldn't go as many places with it. Mine had 400 hp with lockers front and rear. You would slide sideways on ice and snow because of the lockers, even with the best tires on it.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: klikboom on July 16, 2018, 06:43:03 AM: I have an LJ and a Tacoma. For hunting LJ is overkill in wheeling ability and under kill in reliability and space. In order to go above a Taco's capability you'd have to go looking for trouble. Also heeps are money pits once you start wheeling them... Next up is Beadlocks and 37's. Just empty every pocket: JEEP.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Mudman on July 16, 2018, 07:46:20 AM: :chuckle: Did I mention a UTV is much easier to tip over BACK on to its wheels? :yike:
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on July 16, 2018, 12:32:03 PM: I would buy an LJ in a heartbeat if I could find one that wasnt modified to death or had 200K mimes on it. Many in Colorado and Texas but hard to find a good one in Sea, Port or Spokane.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: chuck270 on July 17, 2018, 07:03:25 AM: Both have there strong points but in my opinion for this state I would pick the jeep. Idaho, maybe not. I had ATVs up until 2010 when everyone I new was switching to UTVs, I looked at the cost of them and thought I could buy a good used jeep for the same money. I wound up buying a new jeep so no money saved by me on the transition but I am happy that I went with the jeep. I am also pretty sure I would be saying the same thing if I had gone the UTV route. :dunno:

What I like about the jeep verses UTV:
No Trailering.
No transfer of gear to/from tow rig to/from UTV.
I can lock things inside the jeep out of the sight of prying eyes.
The jeep is quieter

UTVs do have a fun factor that the jeep can't match and have a faster, smoother ride over rough terrain.

Honestly, I think you will be happy either way you go. ;)
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on July 18, 2018, 03:15:08 PM: Did you 4 door or 2 door jeep? I am trying to decide to go with thw older LJ or a newer 4 door?
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Jellymon on July 18, 2018, 05:23:46 PM: Quote from: bornhunter on July 18, 2018, 03:15:08 PM
Did you 4 door or 2 door jeep? I am trying to decide to go with thw older LJ or a newer 4 door?

4 doors are great. I've had my JKU on the tight trails of evans creek and Elbe without body damage. And the extra room doesn't hurt.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on July 18, 2018, 05:30:49 PM: Ok thanks.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: chuck270 on July 19, 2018, 08:22:30 AM: I went 4 door JK Rubicon.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: bornhunter on July 20, 2018, 10:00:33 PM: O really like the rubi but jeep folks are saying ro stay away from the rubi if you want to flat tow???
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: huntandjeep on July 23, 2018, 11:28:31 AM: Quote from: bornhunter on July 20, 2018, 10:00:33 PM
O really like the rubi but jeep folks are saying ro stay away from the rubi if you want to flat tow???
Why would that be ? I know 3 Jeepers that flat tow their Rubicons with no ill effects.
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: chuck270 on July 23, 2018, 12:00:11 PM: :twocents: If your going to get into seriously wheel'n your jeep then don't waste the money for the Rubi because most of the items that drive up the cost of the Rubicon you will be yard sale'n to get better and strong. Start with an X model and build it up.

If your wanting a capable hunting rig and not going to be senselessly rock bashing it then the Rubicon will be great. I can't think of a reason that you couldn't flat tow a Rubicon. Its a jeep so it will see more than its fare share of towing. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Mudman on July 23, 2018, 02:10:00 PM: Did I mention a sxs is much easier to tip back onto its wheels? Or get unstuck? And to get it stuck and to tip it over. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 23, 2018, 03:27:26 PM: Quote from: Mudman on July 23, 2018, 02:10:00 PM
Did I mention a sxs is much easier to tip back onto its wheels? Or get unstuck? And to get it stuck and to tip it over. :chuckle:

You must be talking from experience......... :chuckle: Down that ravine by your place ?
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: Mudman on July 23, 2018, 04:08:34 PM: I had to replace a part or two in my days of exploring. :chuckle: Never :bdid: down that cliff though! SXS you order a piece of plastic and good to go. Lesson from last week is be carefull doing donuts in a 50"!! :yike:
Title: Re: Side by Side or Jeep
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 23, 2018, 04:51:22 PM: Quote from: Mudman on July 23, 2018, 04:08:34 PM
I had to replace a part or two in my days of exploring. :chuckle: Never :bdid: down that cliff though! SXS you order a piece of plastic and good to go. Lesson from last week is be carefull doing donuts in a 50"!! :yike:

50" not a good idea. Mine's a 60" thank god, plus I'm older than you........