Jeep’s Trail Rated Badge Overview

What does it mean to have a vehicle Trail Rated? Jeep gives the “Trail Rated” badge to vehicles that pass a battery of tests in the areas of Traction, Water Fording, Maneuverability, Articulation, and Ground Clearance. If the vehicle does not meet proper standards, it cannot get a Trail Rated badge. Because of the focus on these key components in the development of new models, Jeep has many Trail-rated vehicles available. If you live around Lawrence, Topeka, or Kansas City, and you are interested in a Jeep with a Trail Rated Badge, you can find one at Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Ottawa.
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Traction

Jeep 4×4 vehicles must have the traction to handle some extremely rough surface conditions. A Jeep 4×4 that is Trail Rated will handle some of the most unpredictable driving terrains from fierce snowstorms to sand, to rocky trails, and more. While Jeep’s traction depends greatly on engine power and the 4-wheel drive system, the tires also play a key role in the ability to grip the road in circumstances like rain, snow, and ice.

Water Fording

A Trail Rated Jeep will also handle some deep waters that other vehicles would not be able to traverse. To handle deeper waters on a Trail Rated vehicle, electrical connections and body openings are sealed and air intake is located higher to protect your vehicle when you drive through water like overflowing streams, creeks, and deep rainstorm puddles.

Maneuverability

Trail rating also entails being able to easily get around obstacles, weave through narrow gaps, and navigate on your off-road adventures. The precision steering and optimal wheelbase is perfect for this kind of maneuvering needs when you are out and about in the great outdoors.

Articulation

Some of the roughest terrain provides the best adventures, and for these kinds of adventures you need great articulation. Articulation occurs where your tires meet the ground, uneven surfaces require contact with the surface however rough and uneven. With the Jeep brand of suspension flexibility, these higher levels of articulation ensure that your wheels are stable and engaged when one or more tires are off the ground.

Ground Clearance

When you have trail-rated ground clearance, it means you have excellent clearance between the bottom of the vehicle and the ground. Heading off-road often means going over logs, rocks, and other obstacles. Trail-rated ground clearance ensures that the bottom of your vehicle is not scraping against the obstacles which could cause severe damage to the undercarriage, axles, and drive train of your vehicle. With Jeep, the angle of approach, the breakover angle, and the departure angle are maximized to help you go over things when you can’t go around them.

Electric Off-Roading

Jeep 4xe powertrains allow you the thrill of off-roading in an electric vehicle like Jeep Wrangler 4xe. To accommodate your need for electricity you can now find Jeep solar-powered charging stations out on many trails to help you keep going in your electric Trail Rated Jeep.

If you are interested in a Trail Rated Jeep, contact us at Victory CDJR and set up a test drive.