Kids and off-roading

[Ipedog]

When did you first get your family involved in off-roading?

One of the reasons I plan on getting a H3 is because I want a fun activity that the whole family can do. The Hummer community seems to be close knit and group rides look like alot of fun. You can't seem to find this kind of community with a 4Runner.

My son is two now, and will be nearing three when I get my H3 in the spring (Got to wait for my 4Runner lease to run out). Is this too young?
The kid seems to be an adrenalin junkie (takes after his dad ). Cruising in the kid seat on a bike ride all he yells is "Faster - Faster!". Take him on his trike and he loves going off the sidewalk onto the "Rough-Stuff" (aka - Lawn).

So while these things are all lots of fun, going over rocks, roots, and up/down steep hills in dads typically stable truck might be another thing all together.

So, those of you with kids - What was it like? What do you advise? I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks -

Rob (Ipedog)