Switchback

SPEC SHEET · READINESS MATRIX · WEIGHT BUDGET

Ready the rig

Pick a platform, dial the specs, and let the math do the arguing: every trail in the catalog scored against your build, and a payload budget that knows what a rooftop tent actually weighs.

01Pick your platform

Three ready-made builds, or a starting point for your own. The active rig follows you to the Explorer, trail pages, and trip builder.

02Dial the specs

Tires, clearance, range, payload, and equipment. Every change re-scores the readiness matrix and the weight budget below, live.

Stock Wrangler Sport

Stock

31"

9.7"

350 mi

1,000 lb

Equipment

31" TIRES · 9.7" CLNC · 4-LO · OPEN DIFFS · NO WINCH · 350 MI RANGE · 1,000 LB PAYLOAD

03Trail readiness

Every route in the catalog scored against this rig: tires, clearance, low range, traction, recovery, and fuel. Expand a row for the itemized verdict.

SCORED AGAINST: STOCK WRANGLER SPORT

6/ 12

Go

5/ 12

Caution

1/ 12

No-Go

    • TiresTrail recommends 31s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 9.5" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range required — equipped.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 100 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 30s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 8.5" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range138 mi between pumps vs. 350 mi rated range — off-road burn can triple; carry extra fuel.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 30s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 9" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 38 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 33s, you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearanceTrail wants 10.5" of clearance — you have 9.7".

    • 4-LoLow range required — equipped.

    • LockersLockers are strongly recommended; open diffs will make the cruxes harder.

    • WinchNo winch: on this trail that means waiting for a strap or walking out.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 25 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 32s, you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearanceTrail wants 10" of clearance — you have 9.7".

    • 4-LoLow range required — equipped.

    • LockersLockers are strongly recommended; open diffs will make the cruxes harder.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 25 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 28s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 7" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 35 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 30s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 8.5" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 105 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 30s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 8.5" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchNo winch: on this trail that means waiting for a strap or walking out.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 48 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 29s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 8" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 42 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 30s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 8.5" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchSelf-recovery gear is optional here.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 60 mi resupply gap.

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    • TiresTrail recommends 35s, you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearanceTrail wants 11" of clearance — you have 9.7".

    • 4-LoLow range required — equipped.

    • LockersLockers are strongly recommended; open diffs will make the cruxes harder.

    • WinchNo winch: on this trail that means waiting for a strap or walking out.

    • Fuel range350 mi rated range comfortably covers the 45 mi resupply gap.

    View trail →

    • TiresTrail recommends 31s — you're on 31s.

    • Ground clearance9.7" clears the 9" minimum.

    • 4-LoLow range not required on this trail.

    • LockersLockers not needed here.

    • WinchNo winch: on this trail that means waiting for a strap or walking out.

    • Fuel range129 mi between pumps vs. 350 mi rated range — off-road burn can triple; carry extra fuel.

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04Build the loadout

Toggle gear onto the truck and watch it consume payload. Water weighs 8.3 lb a gallon whether you believe in it or not.

PAYLOAD: 1,000 LB

Party size2

Recovery

0/100 lb

Safety

0/80 lb

Personal

0/90 lb

Comms

0/60 lb

Camp

0/110 lb

Kitchen

0/100 lb

Tools & spares

0/100 lb

Water

0/50 lb

Weight budget

0 ITEMS

  • Recovery0
  • Safety0
  • Personal0
  • Comms0
  • Camp0
  • Kitchen0
  • Tools & spares0
  • Water0

Within payload. Margin left for firewood and souvenirs.

Total load
0lb
Payload used
0.0%
Remaining
1,000lb
Loaded fuel range
350mi