[ntndo]

Snow in South Carolina is a rarity. There a few SC Jeepers here who know this. So when we went from 50+ degrees to snowing in less than two days there was much to be surprised about.

I'm at a friend's house miles outside of town, after a weekend of video games, hockey and drinking when the snow begins. I figure I'll try and get ahead of the storm before the roads become undriveable. Too late. Ten minutes later and I'm not even a mile away (after plenty of curvy backroads just to get to the highway) and I start to fishtail. Having driven in snow for a good portion of my life before actually moving down south, I didn't overthink the matter and started to correct the motion of the car. Nothing. I drive a Comanche, so pickup truck + no weight + no traction + snow = bad.

Before I knew what was what, I was in a ditch trying to get out. Nothing was working. About three minutes sitting there trying to get a signal I see the most beautiful thing ever. A Jeep Cherokee coming down the highway. A few cars passed earlier but they were really small cars who slowed down asked if I needed a phone to call someone or a ride and I usually just said I'm getting a wrecker. Which I was.

But for some reason, when I saw that iconic front grille and those square headlights, the first words out of my mouth were literally "thank god a Jeep". The guy gets out without asking the profoundly typical question "Want some help?" instead he goes "Where can I hook this thing up to?" and grabs a pretty reliable looking rope out of the passenger seat. We hook it up to my crash bar, he hooks it up to the hitch and pop goes the MJ.

I'd like to think that if I were driving anything but a Jeep I'd still be stuck in that hole but I'm sure someone would have stopped to help. Jeep guy who stopped and helped me out, if you're here on these forums, thanks man. I owe yo one.

[yjmudder90]

thats awesome. i am glad that i drive the best vehicle ever made that has a following like it does. Kudos to that cherokee owner.

[jtpaintball70]

That sounds like a lifesaver. And he saved you a towing bill too! Good for him

[cadencedad]

thats awsome!! return the favor some day..

[jeepdavetj]

Enjoyed the snow also. So did ya lose power by anychance? And hit me up if you want to know about some legal trails local to ya

[redspin17]

Originally Posted by ntndo

The guy gets out without asking the profoundly typical question "Want some help?" instead he goes "Where can I hook this thing up to?" and grabs a pretty reliable looking rope out of the passenger seat.

Awesome... this just speaks to the mindset of driving with a sense of community and right down to business help, versus the casual good samaritan act. I'm glad you got the help you needed. Maybe that guy will stumble across your post someday.

[dz1087]

I passed by another jeep on base today with the lights left on. I went and turned them off for the feller. Wouldn't think about doing that for any other vehicle.

[pmccoy9876]

Originally Posted by dz1087

I passed by another jeep on base today with the lights left on. I went and turned them off for the feller. Wouldn't think about doing that for any other vehicle.

The fact that it's a jeep, plus no other vehicle is guaranteed to be unlocked!

[BriansCJ]

Originally Posted by pmccoy9876

The fact that it's a jeep, plus no other vehicle is guaranteed to be unlocked!

Jeeps can have locks

[WranglerRush]

A TJ in the parking lot across from me left his ligths on. I tried to open his door to turn them off, but the hard doors were locked. I felt bad that I couldn't help him.

[danielgoforth]

Originally Posted by BCAT94

Jeeps can have locks

About as effective as locking a screen door.

[LuckRider]

I climbed through the rear window of my friends YJ to kill the lights for him once. I also locked my keys inside, then remembered that the trunk was open, and I was able to flip the rear seat forward to climb in.

[jeepnmike]

Originally Posted by WranglerRush

A TJ in the parking lot across from me left his ligths on. I tried to open his door to turn them off, but the hard doors were locked. I felt bad that I couldn't help him.

Hah...I've turned off YJ and TJ lights off for people who left them on a few times too

[BriansCJ]

I was at wawa the other day. I was in the Rubi covered in mud and still dripping. There was a JK 2 cars down. 2009. I was sitting in the Jeep and my mom was inside. I heard this huge bang. I look over and this lady hit the JKs door and was leaving. I tried to get the ladys attention but couldnt. I got the license plate. I gave it to the lady in the JK. I asked if she had this big @$$ dent in her door. She said no and i gave her the tag number. I said just helping another jeeper out.

[CORNFED15]

it amazes me that new people who buy Jeeps dont get it... driving down the road you wave to another Jeep but anymore people look at you like a tard. And even when I try to help people they would rather wait for a tow truck. Atleast thats how it is in Yuma AZ