Congratulations to our Epic WARN Accessories winner, who’s next?

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Congratulations to Troy Tumlin from WARN Industries and SFWDA!

Each week so far on our first 6 episodes of Tech Net LIVE we’ve given away prizes from our sponsors for those who comment the secret quote during the broadcast. This weeks prize was a SPIDERWEBSHADE JK Top with an SFWDA Logo custom printed. We’ll announce our winner in next weeks episode June 4th.

Last week's Tech Net Giveaway items were from WARN Industries. Because of their EPIC support Troy Tumlin from Loganville, GA has won a WARN Epic Hyperlink, a set of two Grab Handles for a JK and a pair of WARN Winching Gloves! Congratulations to all of our past winners!

But wait there’s more. As usual during all of our live Tech Net streams you can simply comment with the secret BFG phrase shared during the broadast for a chance to win a set of 5 BFG KO2 or KM3 tires in the grand prize drawing this fall at Dixie Dun. You can also qualify for an additional BFGoodrich Tire set entry by enrolling or renewing your SFWDA Annual Membership during this limited promotion.

RENEW OR REGISTER HERE

Responsible Recreation Tips with TREAD LIGHTLY ! - LIVE Tonight on Tech Net

Responsible Recreation Tips with TREAD LIGHTLY !

Season 1 / Episode 6 

On this episode of Tech Net Danielle Fowles the Assistant Director of Tread Lightly joins us remotely to explain what T.R.E.A.D. principles are, and the importance of responsible recreation and why it’s so vital in our sport.

Tread Lightly! and its partners lead a national initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics to heighten individuals’ sense of good stewardship. Tread Lightly!’s goal is to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with our need to maintain healthy ecosystems and thriving populations of fish and wildlife. The scope of our work includes both land and water, and is representative of nearly every form of outdoor recreation including, but not limited to off-roading, hunting, recreational shooting, fishing, and boating. Tread Lightly also has a niche in promoting safe and responsible use of motorized and mechanized vehicles in the outdoors.

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

We remember our fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

The Ultimate Sacrifice
- By Kelly Roper

The ultimate sacrifice is to lay down your life
For God, family, and country.
Countless soldiers have charged into battle,
Knowing they wouldn't return to their loved ones
And might never be laid to rest in their native soil.
Yet they took the risk, fought hard to the end,
And hoped their efforts would turn the tide toward victory.
They made the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow soldiers,
For their country, for you, and for me.
May God bless them eternally.


Our Southern Four Wheel Drive Association family and volunteer Board of Directors hope you and your families enjoy this Memorial Day weekend as we honor our heroes with the respect they deserve.

Visit us at www.sfwda.org

The Kentucky Toyota Land Cruiser Association (KYTLCA) to the Southern family

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We would like to officially announce and warmly welcome The Kentucky Toyota Land Cruiser Association (KYTLCA) to the Southern family. KYCA is a four-wheel drive club open to all Toyota four-wheel drive owners. Kentucky has many miles of challenging and beautiful trails including the famous Daniel Boone Backcounty Byway and Kentucky Adventure Tour. KYTLCA focuses on stewardship of public lands, conservation, camaraderie, and the fun and skills of off-roading. We organize seven rides per year, five of which are open to any make of four-wheel drive vehicle. Our premier event is held in the Red River Gorge area called the Kentucky Toyota Ride. If you think you’d like to ride along with this group; Learn More..... https://www.sfwda.org/kytlca

Tonight might be your chance to WIN with WARN…..on Tech Net LIVE

Each week so far on our first 5 episodes of Tech Net LIVE we’ve given away prizes for those who comment as instruct during the broadcast.

Here’s a list of our first 4 announced winners.

• Spiderweb Shade Trail Sac went to Jeremy Lally of Jeffersonville Indiana

• Carhardt BackPack went to Jimmy Jenkins of Ethridge TN

• Jaco Tire Pressure Gauge and Clemson 4Wheel Center bling all went to Cody Booke of Danville Ky
  

Congratulations to all of our past winners!
This week's Tech Net Giveaway items are from WARN Industries. Because of their EPIC support we will be giving away a WARN Epic Hyperlink, a set of two Grab Handles for a JK and a pair of WARN Winching Gloves. To win, all you need to do is comment with your location during the Tech Net live stream on Facebook.

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Each episode we’re giving away prizes for those interacting LIVE

As usual during all of our live Tech Net streams simply comment with the secret phrase shared during the broadast for a chance to win a set of 5 BFG KO2 or KM3 tires in the grand prize drawing this fall. You can also qualify for an additional BFGoodrich Tire set entry by enrolling or renewing your SFWDA Annual Membership during this limited promotion.

Tonight LIVE 7 PM - EST https://www.facebook.com/SFWDA.org/videos/3321094321258359/?vh=e&d=n

WARN joins Tech Net LIVE tonight for a look inside of Winches - Episode 5 at 7 PM tonight

WINCHES - Straight talk with WARN

Season 1 / Episode 5
This week on Tech Net LIVE Brad Goodfellow from WARN Industries will be joining us from Clemson 4Wheel Center discussing “Winching Basics”. Covering topics of recovery, rigging, and even inner workings. We will actually crack open a WARN winch to see the various gear trains on different models, their braking mechanism, and explain why you’re not supposed to “power-out” for a long duration. Rodger Dalrymple from Clemson 4Wheel Center will share some history on winches and take a peek at his personal winch collection. Mike Morrison from Morison Outdoor Adventures and Al Sweney will co-host the show and tackle your questions and comments; LIVE tonight at 7 PM.
Learn More… https://www.sfwda.org/technet

"WHEN THE DUST CLEARS, WARN IS STILL THE LEADER

Go farther. Do more. Challenge yourself. Dig in. Winch out. Rediscover the fun of off-roading. All with the confidence that you can do more than ever before, because you’re backed by reliable WARN® products.

Led by an exciting wave of new WARN products, the off-road world has never been more energized. Consider the ground-up, redesigned and “never say can’t” attitude of the new AXON™ and VRX powersports winches—the most innovative, revolutionary winches on the market." - https://www.warn.com/

This week's Tech Net Giveaway items are from WARN Industries. Bacuase of their support we will be giving away a WARN Epic Hyperlink, a set of two WARN Grab Handles for a JK and a pair of WARN Winching Gloves. To win our all you need to do is comment with your location during the Tech Net live stream on Facebook. During all of our live Tech Net streams simply comment with the secret phrase shared during the broadast for a chance to win a set of 5 BFG KO2 or KM3 tires in the grand prize drawing this fall. You can also qualify for an additional BFGoodrich Tire set entry by enrolling or renewing your SFWDA Annual Membership.

That and lots more along with your questions LIVE on Facebook video and interactive through the comments section.

* Thursday; May 21st, 7 PM EST - SFWDA Facebook LIVE Channel

“Tires are SEXY” - Presented by BFGoodrich Season 1 / Episode 4

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Tune in LIVE on the SFWDA Facebook Channel this Thursday at 7 PM

 “Tires are SEXY” - Presented by BFGoodrich

Tech Net - Season 1 / Episode 4 

Ponder this, ARE TIRES SEXY? 

To find out the answer to this question and much more tune into the SFWDA Tech Net Episode this Thursday evening at 7:00PM EST when Charlene Bower, Owner of Ladies Off Road Network and Jonathan Baughman, Field Marketing Manager at BF Goodrich along with Michael Morrison and Al Sweney explain why “Tires are Sexy”.

“The BFG Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 is "must-have" equipment for the serious off-road enthusiast when conditions require extreme traction and toughness.KM3’s and best practices. While the The BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tires are known to deliver toughness, durability and traction to traverse harsh conditions all while providing a smooth and quiet ride on the road. There's a reason why BFGoodrich titled it as their absolute toughest All-Terrain tire. Ever.” - https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/

That and lots more along with your questions LIVE on Facebook video and interactive through the comments section.

* Thursday; May 14th, 7 PM EST - SFWDA Facebook LIVE Channel

Thank You To All The Mothers - We Celebrate You Today!

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Q. What did the mother rope say to her child?
- What?

A. “Don’t be knotty.” 

While this may be just a joke it’s no joke how important our mothers truly are to each of us. It’s their kind hearts and tender loving care that help shape and guide us through childhood. Today is the day we celebrate YOU!

Thank You To All The Mothers.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests reopens select trails and dispersed recreation areas

NEWS RELEASE: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests reopens select trails and dispersed recreation areas Effective immediately, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests has reopened select trails and dispersed recreation areas for public use.

While our very own Beasley Know currently remains closed the opening of these recreation sites is consistent with CDC guidance and state and local government orders. Please remember to avoid congregating at trailheads and parking areas and refrain from gathering in groups of ten or more. “Recreating on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is an activity individuals and families look forward to experiencing every summer,” said Edward Hunter, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests’ acting forest supervisor. “We are working with local communities on phased plans to reopen additional sites and facilities as soon as this can be accomplished safely.”

Find a list of affected recreation sites at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/conf/recreation

Interactive Visitor Map: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/VisitorMap Guidelines for health and safety, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are available at: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html.

The latest information about recreation sites is available at www.fs.usda.gov/conf, also on Facebook and Twitter at @ChattOconeeNF.

Tech Net - Episode 3 “Suspension 101” featuring Bump Stops is LIVE Tonight at 7 PM….

We asked for your help to select a topic focus and the vote was clear. Don’t miss our third episode of the all new SFWDA Tech Net - “ Suspensions 101 “ LIVE on Facebook Tonight at 7:00pm.

This week Cole Conner from Clemson 4Wheel Center will be discussing topics some of you chose related to vehicle suspensions. We had a substantial favorite in our topic poll and Bump Stops will now be our featured topic.

This Suspension 101 Episode should help the novice off roader understand the different components of the suspension system and how they work. With this info you will be able to be more confident in your vehicle’s ability to go Off Road.

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“If you choose to follow any of the recommendations or procedures outlined in our videos, first satisfy yourself that neither personal or property safety are jeopardized.

WATCH VIDEO HERE