Field notes.
Joe's tips on Jeeps, the mountain and getting around the island, written from the shop in Kona.
- Why you need a 4x4 for Mauna KeaAWD is not 4-low. Here's why that matters on the way down the mountain.
- Getting to Big Island Jeep Rental from Kona AirportAbout 5 minutes from the airport curb to a Jeep full of beach gear.
- Best 4x4 for Mauna Kea? The Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybridIt recharges on the way down, which works like a big engine brake.
- What's the difference between Jeep types? Sport, Willys, Sahara, RubiconA quick guide to Wrangler trims and which one suits a Big Island trip.
- Do you need a Jeep in Hawaii?You didn't ask for the cheapest car rental. You asked what will get you there.