I guess I should post some images of my last NewFoundland/Labrador trip... Sorry no Jeep the last time... Nextime, Jeep + Wife + 2 little Girls

I made a few friends on the last trip that liked bagels...

Tones of bird.... uhm crap, and some cool looking birds too

The Tablelands were cool. I hiked to the top in sandels since I had just the day before taken my boots off and absent mindedly set them ontop of the truck, then drove off... I was not happy! I even went back on that section of highway and looked like 10 times... never found them...

Found some snow in the middle of August hidden in a shadow while climbing up to the tablelands...

 

And a few more...

 

I'm not a trailer kind of guy. A friend of mine thinks I'm weird since I don't want to pull one around because to me it's a PITA for what I would do. It's still an option for me to build one up, but I'm not sure I'd want to haul a trailer to Montana and back. Decreases power and mobility, and increases weight. Would be nicer to haul everything in my rig if I go off the path though. For example, I'll be camping in Moab just before Thanksgiving and may set up camp out of town. If I do so, I rather not hit up some trails with a trailer. Seems like an unneeded item to factor into supplies to bring for repairs, weight, and how well one can get around on trails. Not saying it's impossible of course, just that the costs, effort, and time put into it personally wouldn't benefit me. I only bring my girlfriend and myself camping, and we can fit all we need comfortably in my two door. We also travel pretty light.

 

I did the Rtt on the Jeep with the RTT on the trailer thing for the cross Canada trip. The trailer has some advantages and some disadvantages.
Get to have the kids in a separate unit, if your picking up what I'm layin down!

It can be a pain in the arse to get into some spots for quick sight seeing trips, as some losations just don't have the space for trailers to pull in.

All in all the are a benefit in my eyes. I'll take the trailer on future trips for sure.

 

Mark, I can not wait to do the same. Would love to hit those trail!!! Could you post some of the maps or links to those sites? Thanks in advance. Love seeing your pictures they really inspire the rest of us to get out there.

 

The bottom line as I see it regarding the best setup, it's really about the journey and adventure. Experiencing breathtaking moments that become engraved in our memory for life. I've had the privilege of standing at the shores of the Arctic Ocean at one in the morning watching whales surfacing. I 've kayaked among giant icebergs in Prince William Sound Alaska. It is in those moments you realize the beauty available for us to explore all over North America. We can always debate what setup is best. Whats useful, whats useless. In all honesty, if you really want a better understanding regarding rig setup for expeditions, the Australian's have a good idea on what is proven. My statement is this, use what you have and journey to your next destination and take lots if pics for memory sake.

 

I couldn't agree with you more! It's not so much about the set up, as it is about what enables you to get out and enjoy the view!!

I agree with the picture thing as well, last trip we took 1800 pics in 30 days.

 

I just found this thread. Some really nice expedition builds. I am in the process of redesigning my rig for expedition/overland and local trail play.

This is my 1940s-1950s David Bradley trailer and Sportz III Truck Bed Tent, this past Summer. By next season, I will have a rooftop tent on the trailer; possibly interchangeable with a Wild Boar rack on the Jeep.





Please keep the posts coming. My new favorite thread.

 

What size tires are you running?

 

Quessing 40's by his sig.