I use a 10" Samsung Tab2 with "Backcountry Navigator" App.
The Tab2 is an older model so can be picked up for fairly cheap $100.00 or so.
The App was $10.00 for lifetime subscription, works offline and has more options that I use.
Also if you are going light shopping may I suggest a place.
Eli is a personal friend of mine and you won't find a better product at a better price AND with a lifetime warranty.
Welcome to the forum, I cannot offer any advice on good mechanics in your area as I'm more central and tend to do all my work myself (a lot cheaper that way)
The Victoria area is pretty much locked down right now but there are a large amount of people in your area that go wheeling, best bet is to sign up on some other sites and just check in once or twice a week to check for organized runs and just go meet some people.
If you don't mind travelling a little further for some fun, Duncan has some great places to go especially for people new and testing their limits. Again just check back here and other places once or twice a week for runs posted.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/947550748646299/
Bottom group is great for people just entering into the hobby as they tend to do a lot of exploring instead of the gnarly tight trails and they really are a great group of people.
The best advice I can give you though.
Leave the drama/attitude at home
Always take out what you brought in when it comes to garbage
Never leave anyone behind, when your out in a group, you are responsible for the person behind you...never lose sight of that person. (Not enough people actually do this)
You should also have some recovery gear even if it's minimal, you shouldn't rely on others as it may leave you stranded.
Farm jack / Jackall / highlift - can be bought at Canadian Tire / Princess auto for about $70-$80
Recovery straps - can be bought at Princess auto for about $50
You should also have yourself a come-along, I bought myself a 4ton at home hardware for $30
You should also pack a shovel with you.
With those items you can self recover from almost any situation.
Check out some you-tube videos on self recovery with a highlift / come-along
I'm in the Nanaimo area, if you ever want to come this far North I would be happy to take you out and show you around some.
Have fun and keep the rubber side down.
I use a 10" Samsung Tab2 with "Backcountry Navigator" App.
The Tab2 is an older model so can be picked up for fairly cheap $100.00 or so.
The App was $10.00 for lifetime subscription, works offline and has more options that I use.
I'm going to make the trip down.
Good looking rig Tonie, she will be very capable, just stay away from the quad trails as she's a little wide.
Also if you are going light shopping may I suggest a place.
Eli is a personal friend of mine and you won't find a better product at a better price AND with a lifetime warranty.
www.lokilights.ca
Tell him Larry sent you, he should give you a better deal.
Welcome to the forum, I cannot offer any advice on good mechanics in your area as I'm more central and tend to do all my work myself (a lot cheaper that way)
The Victoria area is pretty much locked down right now but there are a large amount of people in your area that go wheeling, best bet is to sign up on some other sites and just check in once or twice a week to check for organized runs and just go meet some people.
If you don't mind travelling a little further for some fun, Duncan has some great places to go especially for people new and testing their limits. Again just check back here and other places once or twice a week for runs posted.
http://www.bcjeepclub.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641001396151255/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1116639451704724/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/947550748646299/
Bottom group is great for people just entering into the hobby as they tend to do a lot of exploring instead of the gnarly tight trails and they really are a great group of people.
The best advice I can give you though.
Leave the drama/attitude at home
Always take out what you brought in when it comes to garbage
Never leave anyone behind, when your out in a group, you are responsible for the person behind you...never lose sight of that person. (Not enough people actually do this)
You should also have some recovery gear even if it's minimal, you shouldn't rely on others as it may leave you stranded.
Farm jack / Jackall / highlift - can be bought at Canadian Tire / Princess auto for about $70-$80
Recovery straps - can be bought at Princess auto for about $50
You should also have yourself a come-along, I bought myself a 4ton at home hardware for $30
You should also pack a shovel with you.
With those items you can self recover from almost any situation.
Check out some you-tube videos on self recovery with a highlift / come-along
I'm in the Nanaimo area, if you ever want to come this far North I would be happy to take you out and show you around some.
Have fun and keep the rubber side down.