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Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share my positive experience with the Moab Bronco Off-Roadeo. If you don't want to read, I get it , scroll down for pics.
Build - Velocity Blue BD 4dr 2.7 SAS Hard Top Modular Bumper
Reservation - 1/16/2021
2021 original order - 3/18/2021
Conversion to 2022 order - 10/14/2021
No VIN yet
Like most with orders, I've been pretty exasperated with Ford's delivery (or lack thereof) of the new Bronco. I honestly wasn't going to even bother with the off-roadeo but I figured I'd give it a chance and boy am I glad I did.
Since I haven't taken delivery I did have to pay the 200 deposit and 35 reservation fee. What I got out of it is a priceless learning experience. That's my experience though, so maybe others won't get what I got out of it.
I currently own a RWD Grand Cherokee. I do a bit of dirt driving and push it's limits but before this I've never driven on a technical trail. I was at the Fort McDowell off-road event and I've rented an RZR before, but again all of that was on non-technical trails. Needless to say, I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to off-road driving.
I got to the Red Cliffs Lodge around 7:45AM. There was an adorable 3 year old husky named JoJo waiting to greet everyone. Wish I had taken a picture. Registration went quickly. I didn't get the insurance. Didn't need it but use your own discretion.
We spent about an hour on an intro to the Bronco's history, talk about treading lightly, and intro to the instructors. After intros, we were split into 3 groups and got out to the rigs. About 20 people total and 3 instructors. The group I was in was last and as we waited for the other groups, we were given an intro to recovery gear.
We left around 9:20 and got back a bit later than planned (5:20). That's 8 hours of testing all the Bronco buttons. On the way back I even got a chance to recover a stuck pick up truck so yet another first for me.
I can't put into words the amount that I learned. Not just about the Bronco's capabilities but about the off-road fundamentals. I feel fortunate to have this experience before I start getting into off-roading with or without a Bronco. Preferably with haha.
I not just saying my experience was positive to kiss Ford's behind or whatever. The people I meet in my group including my instructor were in my opinion genuine people enjoying themselves and trying to help each other navigate through the obstacles. No one tried to push the Ford brand. Everyone was just passionate about the Broncos.
Bronco aside the views were spectacular. It was my first time in Moab and I will be returning because there's so much to see.
I got into the Arches National Park on Thursday and enjoyed a beautiful full moon raising over the various mountain formations in the park. I enjoyed a cold but breathtaking paddle board on the Colorado river. Lastly a 1.5 hour hike in and out of Grandstaff Canyon.
Basically it was worth it, I just like writing novels. I tried to cover the things that made me hesitant but if I can answer any questions let me know.
Just wanted to share my positive experience with the Moab Bronco Off-Roadeo. If you don't want to read, I get it , scroll down for pics.
Build - Velocity Blue BD 4dr 2.7 SAS Hard Top Modular Bumper
Reservation - 1/16/2021
2021 original order - 3/18/2021
Conversion to 2022 order - 10/14/2021
No VIN yet
Like most with orders, I've been pretty exasperated with Ford's delivery (or lack thereof) of the new Bronco. I honestly wasn't going to even bother with the off-roadeo but I figured I'd give it a chance and boy am I glad I did.
Since I haven't taken delivery I did have to pay the 200 deposit and 35 reservation fee. What I got out of it is a priceless learning experience. That's my experience though, so maybe others won't get what I got out of it.
I currently own a RWD Grand Cherokee. I do a bit of dirt driving and push it's limits but before this I've never driven on a technical trail. I was at the Fort McDowell off-road event and I've rented an RZR before, but again all of that was on non-technical trails. Needless to say, I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to off-road driving.
I got to the Red Cliffs Lodge around 7:45AM. There was an adorable 3 year old husky named JoJo waiting to greet everyone. Wish I had taken a picture. Registration went quickly. I didn't get the insurance. Didn't need it but use your own discretion.
We spent about an hour on an intro to the Bronco's history, talk about treading lightly, and intro to the instructors. After intros, we were split into 3 groups and got out to the rigs. About 20 people total and 3 instructors. The group I was in was last and as we waited for the other groups, we were given an intro to recovery gear.
We left around 9:20 and got back a bit later than planned (5:20). That's 8 hours of testing all the Bronco buttons. On the way back I even got a chance to recover a stuck pick up truck so yet another first for me.
I can't put into words the amount that I learned. Not just about the Bronco's capabilities but about the off-road fundamentals. I feel fortunate to have this experience before I start getting into off-roading with or without a Bronco. Preferably with haha.
I not just saying my experience was positive to kiss Ford's behind or whatever. The people I meet in my group including my instructor were in my opinion genuine people enjoying themselves and trying to help each other navigate through the obstacles. No one tried to push the Ford brand. Everyone was just passionate about the Broncos.
Bronco aside the views were spectacular. It was my first time in Moab and I will be returning because there's so much to see.
I got into the Arches National Park on Thursday and enjoyed a beautiful full moon raising over the various mountain formations in the park. I enjoyed a cold but breathtaking paddle board on the Colorado river. Lastly a 1.5 hour hike in and out of Grandstaff Canyon.
Basically it was worth it, I just like writing novels. I tried to cover the things that made me hesitant but if I can answer any questions let me know.
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