This topic was a re-post from another site. I missed the "Why do we require a CB radio in EVERY rig when wheeling?" line.

I guess it comes down to safety.
Do you feel that a spare tire should be required?
How about recovery points, front and rear?
I have seen multiple times where a CB has eliminated accidents, bottle necks and lost wheelers.

You can get a basic CB setup for $100 (radio and antenna). Wheeling is not a cheap activity. (The cost of increased maintenance, basic equipment, spare parts and repairing damages) If you can't afford something as basic as a CB, then maybe wheeling is not for you. There definitely are different levels of wheeling. If you are into exploring easy fire roads great, if you are into putting your rig on it's back bumper, that is fine too. They "require" different basic equipment.

One last thing. The Camaraderie of the CB changes a trail ride with other vehicles to a moving gathering with good friends.

Please don't get me wrong, I will never push someone to do something that they don't want to do (as far as pushing their limits beyond what they are comfortable with. If they have a CB and are following me, they can contact me and let me know that they are uncomfortable.

Wheeling can, and is, done all the time without CBs in every rig. This doesn't mean that these wheelers are reckless and irresponsible.

Enjoy wheeling in the ways that you do.