Recent content by smlobx

I’ve ground tented for over 30 years and yes they do have their place. A RTT does offer several advantages including they are easier to set up and I can keep all the bedding including pillows in there, they are generally drier since you’re not on the wet ground and yes they are safer…we’ve had a...

I didn’t see the mileage….

The comment above about the Rubicon suspension being soft is spot on particularly for an overlanding vehicle. However, it’s an easy cure. Just go to AEV and get their complete suspension package and a set of 35” AT’s and there’s not many situations that it can’t handle…

Having earlier this year sailed to 72 degrees South all the while reading Shackleton’s Autobiography has led me to a great appreciation for all Polar explorers. ‘Looking forward to the next installment.

That last video was eye opening! Having just returned from our adventure to Chile and Argentina I’m happy to say that we didn’t encounter any city traffic like that. ‘Safe travels and the best is yet to come!

Todd I like your sense of humor. .. I think we can all agree that there is no one perfect vehicle for overland travel. Every trip has a thousand variables (length of trip, terrain difficulty, fuel availability, number of people traveling with you etc.) Perhaps one of the best vehicles I’ve...

I have overlanded in 22 countries in 5 continents and will be leaving next week to spend 6 weeks in Southern Chile and Argentina. You?

Well this is an overlanding forum not a hauling and towing forum…?

The Gladiator is a unique vehicle and nothing available in North America can compare. the 3.6l engine is very robust with literally over a million in use in various FCA platforms and the ZF transmission is perhaps one of the best transmissions on the planet. Do some of them have issues, of...

Wow that’s insane!

These may help… https://outdoorproductguide.com/best-backpacking-sleeping-bags-that-zip-together/ or https://expertworldtravel.com/best-zip-together-sleeping-bags/ and last … https://venchas.com/zip-together-sleeping-bag/

Great adventure! Thanks for posting.

When I was in the market for a truck camper I did a lot of research, visiting several factories. I ended up ordering a Hallmark Everest in 2016 and we have traveled from VA to Prudoe Bay, Death Valley, Co, UT etc. In fact we are heading out next week for a 2 month trip to extreme Northern...

We have a Dinoot trailer that can be built from scratch with minimal experience. https://compactcampingstore.com/collections/dinoot-jeep-trailer-style-parts Here’s a couple of pictures of ours… one thing I would also add is to use the same wheel and tires you have on your Jeep so that you...

A quick search found this in the UK. ‘Currently out of stock (like most tires these days) but you could give them a call. https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/XTE-2/425-65-R22-5-165K-20PR/R-103080