Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Las Vegas
Originally Posted by gregaf3
I had a nice long downhill once coming into the Vegas valley and I pushed it for 25-30 miles and ended up putting almost 21 gallons in. I was worried the whole time until I got to the gas station too
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Mississippi
Just returned from a run of Clayton and K-Trail in southeast Oklahoma this past weekend. Here are a few pic's and videos from that trip ...
Camped Friday night at Clayton Lake State Park. It rained on us ...
Crossing the Kiamichi River just for the photo op ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sg1Lz6elPI Along the trail ...
Two winchings and one trailer rollover. It survived with minor cosmetic damage. Adventure Trailers are tough!
Camped at McKinley Rocks. It rained on us some more. You can see McKinley Rocks on Google Earth here: N34 34.919 W95 15.032 ...
That's yours truly climbing to the summit of McKinley Rocks ...
Two of my trail companions on the summit ...
Reseating a tire bead that broke the evening before ...
Pressing down the K-Trail ...
Why did this exhaust suddenly get so loud? Oh, it was pulled apart by the rocks! ...
Plenty of mud along the trails ...
Stopped at Lazenby Viewpoint for lunch and to admire the view. That's my JK, of course ...
Oops, flat tire. Good thing they got that bead reseated!
Our second night destination, Kiamichi Mountain Fire Tower. The two Jeeps pulling trailers did not continue on this part of the trail because the owners had to be at work Monday ...
Admiring the great view from our third night's campsite. And the weather was quite nice for once. But, not for long ...
Beautiful sunset from the fire tower ...
That night the winds really kicked up. It pulled up three of my backpacking tent's stakes (of six total), causing a lot of flapping. I was going to put some more stakes in, figuring I couldn't find the ones in the ground in the dark. Except I left the bag of pegs in my Jeep. Opened up the tent and there was fog everywhere. The wind was so strong I was afraid it would blow away the tent if I left it. It was 6 a.m., so decided to throw some nearby gear on it and head for my Jeep. It was cold, but not terribly so. While sitting in the Jeep, I decided to shoot a little video. You can see some of it here ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiKVIPfH1U Fortunately, the only remaining rooftop tent owner was camped just below the top of the ridgeline where the winds weren't nearly as bad.
Remaining vehicles at the Kiamichi Mountain Fire Tower ...
Continuing down the K-Trail ...
... and back to civilization. That's Kiamichi Mountain in the background. It runs many tens of miles east/west and we had driven along its backbone--rather like Talimena Skyline Drive just north of there, but for Jeeps (and LR Defenders).
Camped Friday night at Clayton Lake State Park. It rained on us ...
Crossing the Kiamichi River just for the photo op ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sg1Lz6elPI Along the trail ...
Two winchings and one trailer rollover. It survived with minor cosmetic damage. Adventure Trailers are tough!
Camped at McKinley Rocks. It rained on us some more. You can see McKinley Rocks on Google Earth here: N34 34.919 W95 15.032 ...
That's yours truly climbing to the summit of McKinley Rocks ...
Two of my trail companions on the summit ...
Reseating a tire bead that broke the evening before ...
Pressing down the K-Trail ...
Why did this exhaust suddenly get so loud? Oh, it was pulled apart by the rocks! ...
Plenty of mud along the trails ...
Stopped at Lazenby Viewpoint for lunch and to admire the view. That's my JK, of course ...
Oops, flat tire. Good thing they got that bead reseated!
Our second night destination, Kiamichi Mountain Fire Tower. The two Jeeps pulling trailers did not continue on this part of the trail because the owners had to be at work Monday ...
Admiring the great view from our third night's campsite. And the weather was quite nice for once. But, not for long ...
Beautiful sunset from the fire tower ...
That night the winds really kicked up. It pulled up three of my backpacking tent's stakes (of six total), causing a lot of flapping. I was going to put some more stakes in, figuring I couldn't find the ones in the ground in the dark. Except I left the bag of pegs in my Jeep. Opened up the tent and there was fog everywhere. The wind was so strong I was afraid it would blow away the tent if I left it. It was 6 a.m., so decided to throw some nearby gear on it and head for my Jeep. It was cold, but not terribly so. While sitting in the Jeep, I decided to shoot a little video. You can see some of it here ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiKVIPfH1U Fortunately, the only remaining rooftop tent owner was camped just below the top of the ridgeline where the winds weren't nearly as bad.
Remaining vehicles at the Kiamichi Mountain Fire Tower ...
Continuing down the K-Trail ...
... and back to civilization. That's Kiamichi Mountain in the background. It runs many tens of miles east/west and we had driven along its backbone--rather like Talimena Skyline Drive just north of there, but for Jeeps (and LR Defenders).
That looks like a lot of fun. If I can make it up there i will PM you and see if ya want to meet up.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Thee Great Pacific Northwest, US
Got the new Overland Journal Gear Guide 2012 today in the mail.
much love on the JK. I love the magazine and am a huge fan of the toyotas and rovers too but, it was great to see the JK love.
much love on the JK. I love the magazine and am a huge fan of the toyotas and rovers too but, it was great to see the JK love.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
Sure thing! But, do be aware that I'm retired and I travel a lot. I'm headed to Mojave Trail later this month, and the Al-Can highway and Arctic Circle during the summer. And, I must find time to toss in an annual pilgrimage to Moab, and a trip to visit with my folks in San Diego. So, don't be surprised if it takes me a while to get back to you--it's common for me to be away from Internet access for a week or more.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 202
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From: New Brunswick
I for one sold my rock crawling TJ and am building a JK overlander. Haven't decided on roof rack or trailer yet..
