Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
I agree to a certain extent. Homemade (wood) tend to be heavy. Some commercial systems are overkill. My drawer is made of Fiberthane. It doesn't even weigh five pounds. The fridge slide and Adventure Trailer interior rack add another 50-60. Worth every ounce for the increased storage capacity and improved access. Stuff that used to have to go on the roof is now down below. I use Alu-boxes. Very pricey, but many sizes to custom fit your space, and very little wasted space. Also very light, strong, water/dust-proof.
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Oh, and re the tent issue - I'm 59 and still just sleep in a ground tent:
I hear rumors that Mark Doiron might even be a bit older, and he still sleeps in a ground tent too... Though he might be leaning towards buying a RTT, after all, he's got everything else ever made for an overlanding JK!
They are nice - but I dunno - something about a mere 6 pounds of tent, handily stashed inside my rig... Easy to set up, good in the wind... I'm still happy on the ground. Maybe when I grow up I'll go for the Roof Top Tent!
CW
I hear rumors that Mark Doiron might even be a bit older, and he still sleeps in a ground tent too... Though he might be leaning towards buying a RTT, after all, he's got everything else ever made for an overlanding JK!
They are nice - but I dunno - something about a mere 6 pounds of tent, handily stashed inside my rig... Easy to set up, good in the wind... I'm still happy on the ground. Maybe when I grow up I'll go for the Roof Top Tent!
CW
Mark, your videos always inspire me to get out more! With starting a new business, general life, a child with autism and another going to university next year, Time is very slim for me ha ha! But my wife and I make time for travel, family, alone time, and everything to balance out our crazy life! But we get out with our youngest son every chance we get!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 122
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From: Great Falls, MT
I think I posted somewhere on this epic thread how much I enjoy reading about and seeing the photos & videos of these "expedition modified" Jeeps and the adventures. I'm not a rock crawler, though I've done many rocky trails & roads. I'm not a mud bogger kind of guy, though of course the Jeep has to slog through the mud.
My Jeep is used to carry me, my wonderful wife, family & friends on all sorts of outdoor adventures. Hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting & fishing. Mostly here in my home state of Washington, but throughout the west & northwest. I'm a backpacker, and my wife and I have been car-camping for many years as well, so the camping gear we've already got just gets tossed into the Jeep. You won't see some top, or trailer mounted tent, and I likely won't modify as far as many of you here on this forum have done, but I am thoroughly impressed with the well thought-out Jeeps so many of you have posted up. GREAT examples for others to follow. I also really like the "enjoy it, don't tear it up" attitude about the great outdoors I'm seeing here. Very refreshing!
Mine is not heavily modded, though there are some big boxes full of bumpers & skid plates waiting for install. Just a 1.5" Teraflex coil leveling kit, the 10k Engo winch (very handy for clearing fallen trees off the road), 16x9's and 32" tires. The standard 6-speed manual and 3:21's are producing excellent fuel economy and drive well, though the gears may well be replaced when I bump up to 33" tires. Waiting patiently for the BFG AT's to wear out. Hah! Those things wear like iron for me... Also have a ViAir underhood on-demand air compressor. It just might end up connected to an Ox Locker or two in time...
Could use a rack on the back for extra fuel & the like, or on top for my canoe... Otherwise little "Stubs" here does real well for me.
Please continue posting these AWESOME "expedition" or "overland" style Jeeps. Love 'em.
CW
My Jeep is used to carry me, my wonderful wife, family & friends on all sorts of outdoor adventures. Hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting & fishing. Mostly here in my home state of Washington, but throughout the west & northwest. I'm a backpacker, and my wife and I have been car-camping for many years as well, so the camping gear we've already got just gets tossed into the Jeep. You won't see some top, or trailer mounted tent, and I likely won't modify as far as many of you here on this forum have done, but I am thoroughly impressed with the well thought-out Jeeps so many of you have posted up. GREAT examples for others to follow. I also really like the "enjoy it, don't tear it up" attitude about the great outdoors I'm seeing here. Very refreshing!
Mine is not heavily modded, though there are some big boxes full of bumpers & skid plates waiting for install. Just a 1.5" Teraflex coil leveling kit, the 10k Engo winch (very handy for clearing fallen trees off the road), 16x9's and 32" tires. The standard 6-speed manual and 3:21's are producing excellent fuel economy and drive well, though the gears may well be replaced when I bump up to 33" tires. Waiting patiently for the BFG AT's to wear out. Hah! Those things wear like iron for me... Also have a ViAir underhood on-demand air compressor. It just might end up connected to an Ox Locker or two in time...
Could use a rack on the back for extra fuel & the like, or on top for my canoe... Otherwise little "Stubs" here does real well for me.
Please continue posting these AWESOME "expedition" or "overland" style Jeeps. Love 'em.
CW
Cheers!
Dave
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 314
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From: Wenatchee, Washington
Thanks!
Yeah - I did end up dumping some time and money into "Stubs" after that photo & post... Go figure, it's a Jeep!
Bigger tires, more "armor" in the way of steel bumpers & rock rails, swapped the 3.21 gears for 4.10's and air lockers... And added a LOT of fun miles in some great places since that post.
All the best, CW
Yeah - I did end up dumping some time and money into "Stubs" after that photo & post... Go figure, it's a Jeep!
Bigger tires, more "armor" in the way of steel bumpers & rock rails, swapped the 3.21 gears for 4.10's and air lockers... And added a LOT of fun miles in some great places since that post.
All the best, CW
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2015
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Just looked through some pictures and your trips look amazing. I live in northern West Virginia and am wondering if anyone knows of trails or such around the east cost that have some scenery that's worth looking at? I usually do more hardcore-ish type wheeling but I would love to take a trip to a place that has a bit of both.
Thanks.
Thanks.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,800
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From: Midwest City, OK
Just looked through some pictures and your trips look amazing. I live in northern West Virginia and am wondering if anyone knows of trails or such around the east cost that have some scenery that's worth looking at? I usually do more hardcore-ish type wheeling but I would love to take a trip to a place that has a bit of both.
Thanks.
Thanks.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 538
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Ok so I 'm not this is the place but here it goes anyhow. The question is I'm looking to get a roof rack and basket on my two door 2015 Jk Rubicon. You could debate about just getting a trailer but we'll save that for another time. What I'm concerned with is that in the future I think I will want to put a rooftop tent on the rack. I'm not sure of the feasibility or the weight limitations that racks usually have are stated as 300 lbs. I'm over 200 and I'm sure the tent would probably max it out. It might be a good thing having to leave wife at home, (Not really). Also, new to the PNW north of Seattle and looking for some nice drives so if you could point to the right threads it would be appreciated. Thanks!
Now about the roof rack. I love the thing and couldn't imagine my 2 door being as functional as an overlander without it.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 84
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From: CA
This one is set up for pretty much anything a Jeeper wants to do...
2" Congo Pro Cage with Kat-Walk, Hinge Steps on all 4 doors, Rocker Walk Side Steps, Billet Light Bar Clamps, Bushman Safari Basket, trick Billet aluminum grab handles all around. Waiting to put the lift on it soon.....
2" Congo Pro Cage with Kat-Walk, Hinge Steps on all 4 doors, Rocker Walk Side Steps, Billet Light Bar Clamps, Bushman Safari Basket, trick Billet aluminum grab handles all around. Waiting to put the lift on it soon.....