Vehicle Requirements

  • Parking Brake: Must be able to stall engine when idling in 3rd gear (2nd gear if 3 speed)

  • Service Brakes: Must be able to stall engine when idling in 2nd gear (1st gear if 3 speed)

  • Roll Bar: Any open vehicle must have a roll bar firmly attached to the vehicle

  • Seat Belts: Required for driver and each passenger

  • Fire Extinguisher: Must show full charge on gauge and/or have seal intact

  • First Aid Kit: Recommended to be as complete as is reasonably possible

  • Antenna Length: Not longer than 54″, unless both ends are firmly attached to the vehicle


    The following only applies to vehicles that are be driven to the trail head on public highways

    • Vehicle Registration: Must be current

    • Liability Insurance Coverage: Must be current, and meet applicable governmental requirements.

    • Brake Lights: Must be functioning properly

    • Tires: All tires, including spare, must have at least 2/32″ of tread. Spare tire must be fully inflated. Air down to a maximum of 15 psi prior to safety inspection

Minimum vehicle requirements

Evaluated Items

The following are evaluated items which, depending on severity and/or quantity of deficiencies, may disqualify a vehicle from participating in an event:

  • Headlights

  • Running Lights

  • Turn Signals

  • Windshield: No dangerous cracks

  • Wipers

  • Horn

  • Exhaust System: Must be intact. No open exhaust, excessive noise or excessive smoke

  • Steering: Check play in wheel, condition of column and mounting hardware, knuckle arms

  • Hoses & Lines: Water, gas, brake lines (Please do not bring a vehicle with excessive leaks to an event. Such leaks can be damaging to the environment.)

  • Vehicle Jack: Hi-Lift type recommended

  • Tow Strap, Tow Rope and/or Chain

  • Winch

Items to Consider

The following are recommended items which TLCA encourages you to consider:

  • CB Radio

  • Tools

  • Fan Belt, Radiator Water, Battery Cables

  • Tire Gauge, Tire Pump, Tire Patch Kit

  • Rags, Hand Cleaner, Litter Bags

  • Axe, Shovel

  • Flashlight, Spare Batteries, Spare Vehicle Key