New guy on the block saying 'hello'
I am in the process of outfitting the 'X' as a (light) expedition vehicle. I'm not looking to do any heavy mods in the near futrue. I have no desire to do the serious rock or mud etc. I will not be 'out' for extened periods of time. Just want a nice ride that can get me into the back country and return with minimal headache.
Looking at day trips and maybe some short overnighters. A lot of time will be spent in the Tucson area. I might overnight a few of these.
A few times a year I will head out for a 10-14 day 'tour' of a new area. These trips will involve a return to a hotel and camping out will not be needed. For example: I did a 10 days spin through Colorado, this in a awd rental and I did not get off road as I would of liked. In Sept. I will do 14 days in Utah:victory: and will be looking to do a lot of the mild trails. Get off the beaten path a little etc.
Items on hand:
On the short list of things to do/get before Utah:
I'm learning as I go and appreciate all that I've picked up on this forum and others. Any suggestions/feedback is appreciated!
Chad
I am in the process of outfitting the 'X' as a (light) expedition vehicle. I'm not looking to do any heavy mods in the near futrue. I have no desire to do the serious rock or mud etc. I will not be 'out' for extened periods of time. Just want a nice ride that can get me into the back country and return with minimal headache.
Looking at day trips and maybe some short overnighters. A lot of time will be spent in the Tucson area. I might overnight a few of these.
A few times a year I will head out for a 10-14 day 'tour' of a new area. These trips will involve a return to a hotel and camping out will not be needed. For example: I did a 10 days spin through Colorado, this in a awd rental and I did not get off road as I would of liked. In Sept. I will do 14 days in Utah:victory: and will be looking to do a lot of the mild trails. Get off the beaten path a little etc.
Items on hand:
- The only aftermarket mod I have ordered is Shrock sliders, they should be here in a week or two.
- Navigation is covered with a Garmin 350 I had already on hand. Picked up a Garmin 60cx and National Geographic State Topo to pick up the slack off road. I will keep a map and compass handy in case 'murphy' pays a visit.
- Recovery gear is a little light with only a Hi-Lift, recovery bag of goodies and 30' ft of strap on hand at the moment. I will take the time to learn how it all functions, before I need to dig myself out of a rut.
- Is a pull pal a worthy investment?
- Comm is just a cell phone.
- I have a decent stock of survival/medical gear and a fair working knowledge on its use.
On the short list of things to do/get before Utah:
- New tires in the stock size 265/75/16's. The Yokohamas are looking good from the some of the reading I've done and the price is hard to beat.
- Some type of air, probably one of the mid range portable units. Q89, big brother of the MV50 I think.
- Might spring early for one of the heavy batteries from Optima. Yellow or Red? I will not have much in the way of xtra battery drain....Might pick up one of the little 'friges though!
- Packing and how to strap everything down is being worked through.
I'm learning as I go and appreciate all that I've picked up on this forum and others. Any suggestions/feedback is appreciated!
Chad
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