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QUICK! Moped or Jeep on STJ?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:02 pm
by spdrcr65
We are staying at the Gatehouse on STJ and the villa concierge is telling us to not rent mopeds, but to go Jeep instead. I don't know if they make something off of every rental and that is why he is telling me Jeep, or is a moped really not the way to go for the island?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:13 pm
by lprof
Safety - not profit - is most likely the reason for the jeep recommendation... especially if first trip.
... have seen very few mopeds on the roads there.
Carrying coolers and beach chairs on a moped would not be easy.
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:50 pm
by caribechris
JEEP!!!
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:53 pm
by caribechris
Seriously....
If you are going to explore the island...I am not sure you would make some of the switchbacks on a moped...you need 4 wheel drive, especially if you get a bit of rain.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:17 am
by mahojim
Jeep, dude.
Too many Jumbies.
Not too sure about those scooters...
As mentioned, those switchbacks can rock you!
Drive slow, and lefter...
Smiles-
MJ
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:34 am
by cptnkirk
I love to ride on two wheels but on St John go with a jeep. Too many hazards for a scooter like potholes, gravel, donkeys, goats, sheep, cement trucks taking up the whole road, totally blind switch backs on a 40 degree grade. Ya get the idea and there no cheaper than a jeep.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:23 am
by Connie
Definetly a Jeep. I have a moped here at home and I would NEVER think of renting one on the islands.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:38 am
by mindehankins
Jeep.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:48 am
by Diana2
Once you get there you'll totally understand why we all advise you to rent a Jeep. The last hill from Truck Bay to the Gatehouse at Peter Bay will make it all clear to you. Have a wonderful time.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:38 am
by dtenel
Really....he is only being concerned for your safety, not trying to make a profit!!!!! A moped is just not safe down there. Once you get there you will see what we all are talking about! Have a great time;)
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:06 am
by toes in the sand
JEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Take a look at the video on this site to aid in your decision.
http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/11/19/jee ... ad-part-3/
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:24 am
by Pianogrl
Jeep...definately!
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:40 am
by waterguy
Jeep all the way.
Here is a jeep cam that takes you to your villa
http://www.on-stjohn.com/2007/12/03/jee ... ad-part-4/
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:48 am
by hoosierdaddy
Jeep
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:04 pm
by madness
It depends on whether you want to do a return trip! Or any other trips for that matter.
JEEP.