All Things Jeep Blog & Musings

Jeep girls do it in the mud and Chantelle proves this with her answers below. Like mud? Read up.

1. What are you currently driving? model? year? color? etc.
1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport (Red) & 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (Black).

2. Tell us your favorite modication you have made to your current Jeep.
        2007 having a 5 1/4" lift all round with 37" tires.

3. When dd you get your first Jeep and why did you choose a Jeep?
Received the red Jeep for my birthday in September '06... Always wanted one and I was surprised with it!  Then we took it out 2 days later and hit a tree at Rausch Creek Off-Road Park.

4. Where's the most interesting place you've had your Jeep?
In the corn fields at Oak Ridge Estate in VA and at Big Dogs.

5. What is the most interesting thing you've DONE in your Jeep?
 With the participation of my club(www.hardrockcrawlers.org) I
learned from the seasoned vets how to install lifts, etc.  On the '07 Jeep my husband and I did all the work!

6. Ever get arrested while in the Jeep?  For what?
       Nope.

7. What music do you listen to while driving the Jeep?
        Everything from country to pop.

8. How many Jeeps have you had in your lifetime?
        2

9. If you could win any Jeep, past or present, what Jeep would you want to win?
        Jeep Rubicon... They are an amazing vechile!!!

10 Does your Jeep have a name? What is it?
'98's name is Pookie... '07's name is still in development.
 

12. Is it a boy or a girl?   Both girls

13. Tell us about any stickers or custom work you have on your Jeep? 
  '98 Jeep - www.hardrockcrawlers.org, Big Dogs (2)...
'07 Jeep - East Coast (jk-forum.com), Texas chrome emblem and flip flops

14. What's the most unique thing about your Jeep?
        Right now, it looks like an insect!

15. If you are a member of a local Jeep or off-road club, give a shout out to the club here:
 www.hardrockcrawlers.org and don't forget...

www.project-jk.com
www.jk-forum.com

16. If you were a Super Hero and your Jeep had extradinary powers, what would those powers be?
 It would have the power to turn rocks into mud and create mud on the spot... I think I like MUD!

17. If you could chose one new gift for your next birthday, would it be:
    - a new 2009 4 door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
    - a fully restored, 1941 Jeep Willys
    - world peace
    - a million dollar gift certificate to www.allthingsjeep.com
    (this is a loaded question, we do hope you all choose world peace)
        Why can't I have it all?
   
18. What are your 3 favorite products available for sale at
www.allthingsjeep.com <http://www.allthingsjeep.com/> ?
        Any apparal, jewerly (love the jewlery) and the kids clothes!!


Chantelle Kern
Lusby, MD

Heidi's entry into our Customer of the Week made us sit up and take notice. She drives a Jeep Patriot! And she's enthusiastic enough about it that we felt she could take any ribbing you want to give her about not driving a "real Jeep". In fact, based upon her responses below, we bet her next Jeep will be a Wrangler. Here's Heidi's story:

1. What are you currently driving? model? year? color? etc. 2008 Jeep Patriot, Jeep Green of course

2. Tell us your favorite modication you have made to your current Jeep. Putting the Jeep seat covers on.

3. When dd you get your first Jeep and why did you choose a Jeep?  This is my first Jeep which I got last year (I specially ordered it before the 2008 were available).  I am from a long line of GM employees and buyers, I was tired of vehicles that couldn't stand up to what I needed.  I decided that only a Jeep would do...  I WAS RIGHT!!!  I am hooked and will never go back.

4. Where's the most interesting place you've had your Jeep?  I can't say, because it was illegal to be where it was!

5. What is the most interesting thing you've DONE in your Jeep?  Transported 8 animals 125 miles (one way) to be spayed and neutered.  Talk about a lot of noise!!!  

 6. Ever get arrested while in the Jeep?  For what?  Not yet!!!

7. What music do you listen to while driving the Jeep?  Everything... Old Blues to Rock & Roll.

8. How many Jeeps have you had in your lifetime?   This is my first, but not my last!

9. If you could win any Jeep, past or present, what Jeep would you want to win?   Any -- Aren't they all fantastic?!!

10 Does your Jeep have a name? What is it?  Josie the Jeep  
11. If it doesn't have a name and you had to name it, what would you call it? 

12. Is it a boy or a girl?  Definitely a girl.

13. Tell us about any stickers or custom work you have on your Jeep?  I have a replica Black Bear paw print on the lift gate as if the bear had swiped at the vehicle as it went by.  There is also a replica Brown Bear paw print in the spot where one had actually left a print in the dust & dew.  Of course there are a few other stickers, Life Is Good, Key West Mile 0, Paved Roads - Another fine example of unnessary government spending, Sloppy Joe's (Key West Bar), a couple animal rescue, and of course ALL THINGS JEEP sticker.

14. What's the most unique thing about your Jeep?  It's the only one in my family of GM drivers. But everyone loves it and is always asking if they can drive it.


16. If you were a Super Hero and your Jeep had extradinary powers, what would those powers be?  That I could drive it under water.

17. If you could chose one new gift for your next birthday, would it be:
    - a new 2009 4 door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
    - a fully restored, 1941 Jeep Willys
    - world peace
    - a million dollar gift certificate to www.allthingsjeep.com
    (this is a loaded question, we do hope you all choose world peace)  It would definitely be World Peace, because once there was World Peace it would be much easier to get the other items any way!
    
18. What are your 3 favorite products available for sale at http://www.allthingsjeep.com/?   How can I REALLY pick only 3?????? 

Here's Nathan (from Ontario, Canada or Michigan, US, I'm not really sure!) I love his comments but almost didn't give him this prestigious title due to his totally sexist comment about women and money. ; )  But love his Jeep so here he is!

1. What are you currently driving? model? year? color? etc.
2003 Jeep TJ Rubicon, Khaki Metallic with Khaki Top and Interior. 

2. Tell us your favorite modication you have made to your current Jeep.
I just stretched the wheelbase 6" over the winter, and I LOVE the added stability and climbing ability!

3. When dd you get your first Jeep and why did you choose a Jeep?
I got my first Jeep when I graduated high school.  I had always wanted a Wrangler, so it was my first car.  I immediately started wheeling at Jeep Jamborees, and I now own my 3rd Wrangler.  I don't really know what attracted me to them at first, but the top-down wheeling is one of my favorite things that I have ever done, and I get to do it quite a bit every year!

4. Where's the most interesting place you've had your Jeep?
The top of Green's Mountain in Ontario, Canada

5. What is the most interesting thing you've DONE in your Jeep?
Don't really know how interesting it is, but had it on its side in July 2003 on a night trailride with 10 other Jeep Jamboree guides!

6. Ever get arrested while in the Jeep?  For what?
No

7. What music do you listen to while driving the Jeep?
Mostly country music, but I will listen to pretty much anything with a good beat that is fun to sing/yell along to!

8. How many Jeeps have you had in your lifetime? 
Three, all Wranglers, a 1990, 1991, and my 2003.

9. If you could win any Jeep, past or present, what Jeep would you want to win?
I would love to have a fully restored CJ-6

10 Does your Jeep have a name? What is it?
 No

11. If it doesn't have a name and you had to name it, what would you call it?
I call it Rubi sometimes, but just because it says "Rubicon" on the hood...

12. Is it a boy or a girl?
Must be a girl because it goes through money so fast!

13. Tell us about any stickers or custom work you have on your Jeep?
I have a WranglerForum.com sticker on the rear of the rollbar because I am a moderator on that forum.  I have done a bit of work to the Jeep:  Tube fenders in the front, and comp-cut corners in the rear.  I stretched the wheelbase 6", off of a 6" Full Traction Long arm kit.  It has a custom roll cage that is tied to the frame at 6 points.  And some other stuff...

14. What's the most unique thing about your Jeep?
Sometimes it decides that it doesn't want to start on the first try!

15. If you are a member of a local Jeep or off-road club, give a shout out to the club here:
I am a member of the London Area Jeep Owners Club out of London, Ontario Canada

16. If you were a Super Hero and your Jeep had extradinary powers, what would those powers be?
It would be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

17. If you could chose one new gift for your next birthday, would it be:
    - a new 2009 4 door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
    - a fully restored, 1941 Jeep Willys
    - world peace
    - a million dollar gift certificate to www.allthingsjeep.com
    (this is a loaded question, we do hope you all choose world peace)
    Alright, we will go with world peace...   Kinda like the 2009 Rubicon though, not gonna lie!

18. What are your 3 favorite products available for sale at http://www.allthingsjeep.com/?
Since I am getting ready to have a little boy in December, the Jeep camo overalls shorts and T-shirt is adorable.  You guys have some great baby/toddler stuff!!  I also love the "Native species" shirts, and the Jeep seatbelt purse!

A local furniture company up here in the New England used to advertise their "Sofa with a Secret". Anyone know what I'm talking about? Jordans Furniture had these sofas where the cushion on the soft arm lifted up and inside was storage area for your chips and dips. I think one version even had a in insulated "secret" so you could drink your beer and store your empties and never have to get up off your butt. They were super popular.

In any case, we've just found the off-roaders version of the "sofa with a secret". It's the tire cover with a secret from PakkRatt. We call it the PakkRatt Tire Cover Storage Solution. From the outside, just a simple, heavy duty black tire cover.

But then you notice a zipper near the center of the tire cover. Unzip it, and voila - storage space you didn't know you had!

This Jeep storage solution takes "negative space" that you didn't use before and turns it into storage for your tools and recovery gear (or snacks and toilet paper, your choice!).

There's hooks to keep things organized and even a small zippered pocket inside for little things like hand tools and gloves. And keep your tow hook handy by simply wrapping it around the cover and holding it secure with the built-in straps.

If you've ever had a rollover out on the trail and have had a tough time getting to your recovery gear, you'll instantly see the benefit to the PakkRatt Storage Solution. And if you never go out on the trail, then just think of what a great place this is to store the chips for your picnics. No crushing!

The PakkRatt Tire Cover Storage Solution is available for tire sizes 30" up to 40" and starts at $159.99.

I LOVE this shirt! I think it's the coolest shirt we've ever designed and had produced (other than the "Jeep girls like it topless and dirty" shirt which made it into the Glamour Magazine "Fashion Dos and Don'ts" page as a fashion don't! That shirt is no longer available due to some folks at the old Daimler Chrysler taking offense. And the design wasn't that exciting. But it sure was fun.

But back to my new favorite Jeep "rock and roll" tee for the girls. Here it is and if you have been a blog reader for a while, you know there's a special offer in store for you.

(in real life the colors are more faded than in this photo)

Yup, while everyone else coming to the website pays $24.99 for this shirt (and worth every penny, I might add), you get a whopping 50% off for the next week, just because I like you. To get this tee for $12.50, order it here: http://www.allthingsjeep.com/tra-wl7947.html

add it to your shopping cart and enter discount code:

cool-blog-reader 

in the space provided during checkout.

So, check it out. It's soft, worn, faded look will remind you of your favorite concert tee. Even my 13 year old daughter thought it was cool when I showed her. And THAT is a first!

David from Oklahoma is our customer of the week this week. Here's all the Jeep news from David.

1. What are you currently driving? model? year? color?

1989, YJ Wrangler Highly Modified-YELLER

2. Tell us your favorite modication you have made to your current Jeep. Rockwell Axles

3. When dd you get your first Jeep and why did you choose a Jeep?  1984, It's a Jeep Thing

4. Where's the most interesting place you've had your Jeep? Moab Ut

5. What is the most interesting thing you've DONE in your Jeep? Crawl 4 Christ run- Hot Spring, Ar

6. Ever get arrested while in the Jeep?  For what?

Nope, I'm a law biding citizen. Or just lucky!!!

7. What music do you listen to while driving the Jeep? Gospel/Country

8. How many Jeeps have you had in your lifetime? 20+

9. If you could win any Jeep, past or present, what Jeep would you want to win? JK Rubicon

10 Does your Jeep have a name? What is it?  BIG YELLER

12. Is it a boy or a girl? She is a girl!!!!

13. Tell us about any stickers or custom work you have on your Jeep? Jesus Rocks Decal, UCORA stick and Tire tread across hood formed out of crosses

14. What's the most unique thing about your Jeep?  BIG & Yeller

15. If you are a member of a local Jeep or off-road club, give a shout out to the club here: Howdy UCORA members!!!!

17. If you could chose one new gift for your next birthday, would it be:
    - a new 2009 4 door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
    - a fully restored, 1941 Jeep Willys
    - world peace
    - a million dollar gift certificate to www.allthingsjeep.com
    (this is a loaded question, we do hope you all choose world peace)
Yep-- World Peace and the 09 Rubi to travel around and see it in.    
18. What are your 3 favorite products available for sale at http://www.allthingsjeep.com/?
shirts- caps- Jeep blanket

Thanks David!