Summer Upgrades You Should Make Now

Summer’s the perfect time to hit the trails. Whether at the beach, the mountains, or the woods, your rig unlocks all sorts of fun, summertime adventures. But only if you have the right gear. 

So when it comes to this season’s upgrades, don’t be left in the dirt—no matter how much your overlanding heart might love the prospect.

1. Adventure-Ready Roof Racks

It is much harder to enjoy a long off-road journey without a roof rack. The hallmark of a summer adventure is gear: kayaks, tents, canoes, marshmallows, all the essentials. Fitting the whole family (and maybe the family dog) is hard enough without a place to put everyone’s stuff. Roof racks are a staple for these summer moments as they give you the strength and space to carry everything you might need.

Here’s the thing about roof racks, though: buying the wrong one will ruin your summer vacation faster than accidentally putting up a tent right next to the latrine. You need a heavy-duty roof rack that’s designed to fit your vehicle and rated for everything you need to carry.

2. Boost Your Ride with a Lift Kit

Feel like the king of the trail, the country road or even your summer parade with a new lift kit. With the increased height, you’ll be eye-level to no beast, man, or ride (even if your friend swears he just got the coolest rig). But lift kits do more than boost your ego or your rig. They prevent damage to your undercarriage by elevating your vehicle. And the benefits don’t stop there: they fit larger tires to improve traction, increase ground clearance, and give you confidence to take on tough terrain without hesitation 

3. Upgraded Bumper = Upgraded Protection

It can be a jungle out there, sometimes literally. Scrapes, scratches and dents all come with the overlanding territory. But are you just going to take damage to your ride lying down? Yeah, we thought not. 

An upgraded bumper is a must-have for any off-road or on-road adventure where protecting your ride and your riders is important. Custom off-road front and rear bumpers protect your vehicle from damage, and let’s be real, they look pretty badass. A strong bumper is a great investment for more than your off-road adventures, as even the most careful drivers can risk their vehicles in parking lots and work commutes. A bumper upgrade with Rowell’s is a great way to protect your dream vehicle.

4. Trail Doors and Tube Doors to Match Your No-Limits Lifestyle

You don’t go off-roading to enjoy the perfect air-conditioned, dust-free cabin of your truck or Jeep. That’s what video games are for. For everyone else, the feeling of wind in your face and the slight splatter of mud is undeniably primal and one of the reasons why you hit the trails. That’s what trail doors are for. Trail doors—also known as tube doors—allow open air-driving, and let you really see everything around you. Be one with the trail and go on your own personal safari.

Upgrade your dream with trail doors or tube doors for your truck or Jeep now and have them ready for your next off-road adventure.

5. Ready for Recovery With a Winch: 

You just used PTO and have nothing between you and miles of adventure—racing over sand dunes, taking on mud pits, crawling over rocks, forging through water crossings. That’s the dream. But here’s the reality: anything can happen on the trail, and getting stuck happens more often than not. Don’t let getting stuck ruin your vacation. A winch gets you back in the game.

Winches haul you out of deep sand, mud, and snow. When it comes to essential recovery gear, nothing beats them. 

Start the Summer Off Right With Rowell’s

Summer is when your rig is pushed to the limit: long days, brutal terrain, and the kind of heat that exposes weak links. The right upgrades don’t just look the part, they’re built for adventure. That’s why at Rowell’s, we build gear that keeps pace with the journey. Build Your Dream at Rowells.com.