Is your 4×4 Ready for Canada

  • Chad Thompson
    2 hours from Thunder Bay, Ontario
    Posts: 325
    #1218514

    With end of the ice fishing season looming in the close future, it’s a great time to start putting together a must do list for this year’s trip to Canada. That list should involve getting your vehicle prepped.

    Get the proper paperwork – registration, license, up-to-date insurance and emergency contact info

    Tools – Tire plug kit, utility knife, auto fuses, tape, tire pressure gauge, extra flash lights (with batteries), ratchet straps ( you can never have too many ), air compressor, 4 way tire iron ( I personally use a cordless impact wrench ), light bulbs, mat to lay on, bug spray, TP, rags, basic tools, heavy duty tow strap, spare key

    Check – your tires, including your spare tire. Important Note : Take the time to lower the spare tire to insure the storage cable is working properly – especially you Chevy/GMC owners out there. 90% of them fail and you can’t get the tire down… speaking from personal experience

      If your tires need replacing, replace them. Canadian logging roads are murder on aged tires.

      Replace your air filter

    Trailers – get an extra set of bearings for your trailer… it’s a must! Check lights and uneven tire wear. Check your spare tire and I recommend you bring two spares

    I have a whole packing list I sent out to my guests… if you’re interested in getting a copy, PM or email me [email protected]

    Good luck!

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    #1141095

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    Trailers- get an extra set of bearings for your trailer… it’s a must! Check lights and uneven tire wear. Check your spare tire and I recommend you bring two spares


    I recommend adding an extra hub and some grease to that list as well.

    That is similar to my Rainy River checklist… thats written down… in my head.

    Chad Thompson
    2 hours from Thunder Bay, Ontario
    Posts: 325
    #1141158

    good call… completely agree

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    #1141176

    Oh just thinking about it makes me pumped
    Logging roads were in darn good shape June last year, every year is different, gotta be ready, good call.

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