Request for Advice for a serious beginner

Yeah, the operator is right next to the cable. Good safety point, that’s why you don’t use it wearing speedos or less.

 

Good point - this is my scouting vehicle- it has 8 gears, 90cc’s and is a mtn goat - but I don’t have that hat :

 

I don't know about the hat... but get some goggles. Even an almost stopped jeep makes dust. NMNA.

 

If your out in the west and really green might want to check out the Overland expo west.
https://www.overlandexpo.com/west

Get sliders, they save expensive repairs to the cab of your truck due to poor decisions. As a rookie you will make bad decisions. its not a matter of if but when.

Also if your out on real 4X4 trails don't follow a fixed up rig with a mostly stock truck. That's a sure way to get your truck bashed up pretty quick.

If you ever trying to climb up a hill and the truck starts hopping stop, back up and do a do over. Hopping with no forward movement is really bad on the drive line, it breaks stuff that can leave you stranded.