12 V Wiring Fundamentals
Posted by admin on 28 Sep, 2019Ascend Overland presented on 12 V Vehicle Wiring at the 2018 Texas Avid Outdoors / Texas Overland Expo. From temperature ratings to dual battery systems, the... Read More
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From a 1-hour session to help plan your vehicle build to the preparation and implementation of a full expedition, we can reduce the amount of time, money, and frustration involved with your adventure.
Your vehicle is very capable. Are you? We offer several courses and learning paths related to overlanding. From off-road driving skills to field expedient vehicle repairs find a course that helps build your capabilities.
We have an extensive network of professional guides that we can partner with to create an amazing adventure. From exploring the Alpine Loop to high alpine rock and ice climbing let's discuss what kind of adventure awaits.
Do you need something not currently offered on the market? From one-off prototypes to e-commerce ready product solutions we can help bring your ideas to life. Our specialty is mechanical, electrical, and electronic design.
Please check out some of our standard and semi-custom product offerings currently available. If you don't see what you are looking for consider reaching out to us for a custom product design.
Are you looking to take your idea of design to the next level? We can complete your manufacturing and logistics requirements through our extensive domestic and international network of manufacturers.
Many one-off product designs get turned into limited run or full production product offerings. Check out some examples below.
Build your own custom training course from the available modules.
Learn how the various mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems of your vehicle work together. This module is recommended as the foundation for your training. Covered topics range from engine torque to tire mechanical keying.
Continuing from the Vehicle Systems Module, learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat breakdowns occuring on the trail. This course also ranges from engine to tires and is an excellent choice remote adventurers.
Learn the basic techniques of obstacle assessment, spotting, stuck assessment, and safety. Understand the teamwork and communication involved with overcoming obstacles.
Learn and practice the fundamentals of operating the controls as well as reading the terrain. This module has some pre-course homework to help build muscle memory and be more effective during training.
Building on the techniques learned in Level 1, learn and practice more challenging terrain and obstacle scenarios. This course covers various weather and trail conditions you might experience.
*This course is not currently available.*
Learn the basics of stuck assessment and recovery load calculations as well as understanding equipment ratings and safety factors. Learn safe operation of the Hi-Lift jack and discuss various equipment options.
This course covers safe winch operation as a continuation of Recovery (Level 1). Discuss steel vs. synthetic, rope care, spooling, safety zones, and hidden vs. exposed winch mounts.
*This course is not currently available.* Learn advanced techniques like pulley blocks, line extensions, Hi-Lift jack winching, roll-overs, and other trail recovery skills.
Learn the basics of trail navigation, either paper map or digital, and how to select and use the best radio platform for your needs. *Note- This course does not teach you how to pass the HAM technician exam!*
Ascend Overland trainers value education and are continuously improving skillsets.
From adventure consulting to custom design and training, we care about the long term relationships with our customers.
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