http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/ SCJC Website en-us Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:22:54 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Sunshine Coast Jeep Club News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/images/logo.gif http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/ http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=143 We know what you're thinking. What good is a vehicle capable of overlanding to the remotest parts of the planet if there's no place to lay your head when you arrive at your for-the-night destination? Here's a bit of good news for you world travelers: Jeep has just announced a new Trail Edition Camper that will be available as an official Mopar accessory from any Jeep dealership. And it looks just about perfect hooked up behind a new Wrangler. From what we can see in the high-res image gallery below, these trailers are pop-ups that fold down to a manageable size for towing. Each trailer will sport sleeping arrangements for four with one dedicated queen-size bed (the other sleeping quarters are converted from the table and couch), built-in aluminum cabinet, 110-volt power supply and a "premium canvas enclosure." Two models will be available, the standard Trail Edition Camper and the (*cue monster-truck-announcer voice*) Extreme Trail Edition Camper. While the basic model gets 32-inch tires and 12 incles of ground clearance, the Extreme Edition ups the ante with 35-inch BFGs and a whopping 15 inches of clearance. Other suitably extreme upgrades include a beefed-up frame and full underbody skid plates. Pricing starts at $9,995 for the regular model and $11,995 for the Extreme. Full details and specifications can be found after the break, and we highly suggest you check out our high-res images http://www.autoblog.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:22:54 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=142 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:53:54 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=141 Mopar Sunday Sat, 08 May 2010 11:14:20 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=140 JAD is being held in Caboolture QLD, with a Trade Ally, Swap Meet, New Jeeps on Display From Northstar Jeep and also a showing from Jeep Australia with their Apparel and a display from the SCJC on the 4WD Track Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:30:03 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=139 Our 3rd Annual Worldwide Go Topless Day for Jeep Owners is May 9th 2010 & you are invited! It's a day of celebrating Jeep love, Jeep spirit, and the sense of fun & adventure that comes with owning a Jeep. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. TAKE THE TOP OFF YOUR JEEP. (that one requires no explanation.) Even if your top won't come off, please join the festivities. 2. Join a JEEP CLUB or GROUP holding an hold an event Jeep Clubs worldwide are joining in with picnics, trail runs, trail clean-ups and social events. 3. Wear a Go Topless Day 2010 T-Shirt everywhere you go and help spread the Jeep love. Pick out your favorite color shirt. They’re only $10 each! visit www.allthingsjeep.com/...s-day.html Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:20:38 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=138 You must be a Jeep Action Magazine subscriber and driving a Jeep vehicle. No pets permitted at this event. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:23:13 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=137 Wow - this could be something very exciting! According to the Toledo Blade, there are talks to build an off-road park on the site of the now-demolished Toledo Assembly plant: In January, The Blade delivered an idea that has occurred to a number of Toledoans and to Chrysler's Jeep brand president, Michael Manley. The idea was to mark the Wrangler milestone by building a four-wheel-drive "playground" on the now-vacant 70-acre site of Chrysler's former Toledo Jeep Assembly Plant on Jeep Parkway in West Toledo. The site, adjacent to I-75, still boasts the smokestack from the former Overland Company, along with more than enough land to create giant hills, mud bogs, and log and rock obstacles to demonstrate the Jeep's legendary ability. To Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and other economic development officials, the site's rich history and the anniversary provide a direct opportunity to bring thousands of Jeep enthusiasts to the city this summer for relatively little cost. "What we need to do is sit down and figure out how we make this event extremely significant to celebrate a product that's so important to the city of Toledo, and do it in a way that doesn't cost the taxpayers any money," Mr. Bell said. Bruce Baumhower, president of United Auto Workers Local 12, whose members have assembled the vehicles in Toledo for several different automakers since the Jeep's birth, presented the idea to the membership and executive board last week. "They loved it," Mr. Baumhower said. "Many of them have already stepped up to volunteer for a planning committee to make it happen." Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:16:07 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=136 Chrysler recently launched all-new merchandising sites for their various product lines, including Jeep Gear. In their announcement of the online stores, Chrysler says: For Jeep, the “I Live. I Ride. I Am. Jeep”, tagline now also applies to “I wear.” A sampling of what you can find at Jeep Gear includes trail headlamps, UV-filtering sunglasses, a Swiss Army rescue tool and tons of other must-haves for off-roaders. Performance fleece and water-resistant jackets and vests are there for the adventurers. And for their traveling pets, the site features collapsible bowls, matching leashes/collars and other accessories. Completing the site are a collection of military-inspired t-shirts, as well as a collection of go-anywhere t-shirts from American Apparel. If you're into Jeep-branded wine stoppers or USB Flash Drives, then you should definitely check it out. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:16:14 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=135 Mike Manley, President and CEO, Jeep® Brand chats with the video team about the Special Edition models at NAIAS including the Jeep Wrangler Islander and Mountain, as well as the Liberty Renegade. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:03:00 GMT http://www.sunshinecoastjeepclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=134 Four Wheeler magazine editors have named the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon the Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade, while calling out the four-door Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as the decade's most significant 4x4 vehicle. "Jeep vehicles have earned many awards in the almost 70-year history of the iconic brand, but few have been as prestigious as these accolades from the editors at Four Wheeler magazine," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is clearly the most capable production vehicle on the planet, and in four-door Unlimited form, families can enjoy the combination of capability, freedom, space and comfort that only Jeep can provide." In recognizing the 2007-present Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as the Best 4x4 of the Decade, Four Wheeler magazine editor Doug McColloch said, "The JK (current version) Wrangler represented a big step up in on-road ride and handling for Jeep's flagship ride, yet it's off-road capability wasn't compromised in the least. If anything, it was only enhanced. Considering how competent in the dirt the previous-gen(eration) TJ was, that was no small feat for Chrysler engineers to pull off. But somehow they managed to do it, creating the decade's best four-wheel drive in the process." In calling the 2007-present Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon the Most Significant SUV of the Decade, editor Sean Holman said, "(The decision to produce a four-door Wrangler) will probably go down in history as one of the smartest product moves any automotive company has ever made. From a Jeep customer perspective, the four-door was pure genius, opening up the sport of 'Jeeping' to families. No longer would you have to choose your kids or your gear. It also made the Jeep brand accessible to people who have always loved the idea of a Wrangler, but never thought the vehicles were large enough or functional enough to fit their lifestyle and/or needs." The full reports from the Four Wheeler editors can be viewed at www.fourwheeler.com, or atblogs.fourwheeler.com/...index.html and blogs.fourwheeler.com/...ndex.html. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:01:25 GMT