If you are a keen off road driver like most you will want to add some protection to the front of your vehicle. A bull bar will give you added protection from rocks, steep inclines and from plants and animals. These are primarily designed for what they sound like , bull bars meaning a lot or ranchers or farmers tend to use them when rounding up herds of cattle . In the past they have also proved to be very useful in the event of a accident with a large animal such as deer or cows that can stray onto roads. They give solid protection to the from of the vehicle. There are many different brands to choose from so which one is going to best suit your needs you may ask? These days there also a lot visually driven bull bars on the market swell so you now have the choice of having a stylish one for those city drivers who want the versatility.
When choosing a bulbar you want to meet your needs more then anything , and this will dictate the price also. A stronger bar is going to be a lot more expensive verses a lighter cheaper produced one that will still suffice for the occasional off road driver. Another option is to add a off road winch and off road light bars to the bull bar. Some bull bars don't already come with the mounting brackets for these and some are not compatible. When deciding on a off road bull bar its important to know what exactly you want to put on it . This will save on time and money later.
As with every off road accessory to choose a suitable and affordable unit will all determine on your budget and use more importantly . For instance your not going to want to go a cheaper option if you are constantly driving on faming roads or rural properties. A off road bull bar and winch setup will add considerable weight to your vehicle and as mentioned in the previous blog you will have already decided on the major off road upgrades before selecting suspension options. A lot of guys will go out and buy the cheapest or the easiest to fit options and realise later their setup is failing. This can be a expensive lesson to learn . Often a bull bar alone will eventually make your front springs sag if they are not fitted with a bull bar in mind, or rated for the extra weight .
A off road winch is a very heavy little machine and requires a lot of power to keep it running while your stuck ,so a dual battery option is on the top of the list if you are thinking of adding one to your off road bull bar. There are few different options when it comes to fitting these but the majority go with a smart charge system which basically charges your car battery first and foremost then the back up battery and distributes the power in the reverse order so you should technically never get a flat battery to start on. Setting up a dual battery system will also expand your options when it comes to adding other off road accessories later such as off road light bars, additional lighting , air compressors , electric ice box's , solar panels , stereo's and much much more the list is endless. A good idea with any dual battery set up is to add a shut of switch which will reduce the second battery from going flat if it is not used all the time . This will stop the current flowing through your vehicle and discharging the battery. It is a very cheap option to save replacing your off road heavy duty batteries.
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