Welcome to my build thread. After going to 2016 Overland Expo East, and answering many questions about my setup, I figured I would start a thread here, and maybe help / inspire others.
By the way, the name "Q" was coined by my neighbor, in reference to the James Bond character who upfits all the spy cars with gadgets (quartermaster).
The purpose of this build is as an overlanding vehicle, but still function a daily driver (I live in the city, and only drive occasionally).
Since purchasing new in 2014, I've done quite a bit of upfitting, and I'm constantly tinkering (as many are with their rigs). Many experiments/initiatives are half complete, with the intent to stress test them before I fully commit. Once the commitment is made to one component, I go 100% on that item (that's the idea, anyway).
The current state (I will try to keep this list updated):
Initial Foundation
2014 Jeep JKUR, dark grey
AEV JK350 (lift, AEV bumpers, heat reduction hood, Warn winch, BFG 35" Mud Terrain tires, 17" Black Savegre wheels, etc.)
Mopar rock rails
Exterior
AEV roof rack
AEV snorkel
Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead 1.0
Factor 55 FlatLink E (Expert)
Rugged Ridge Black Aluminum Hood Catch
Kargo Master Hinge Steps
AntennaX "The Shorty" antenna (5-inch)
Retrofit Offroad driver's side Rotopax mount (usually with 2 gal gasoline Rotopax)
Interior
sPod with OTRATTW switches
GraBars Grab Handles
Goose Gear rear plate system
Goose Gear Camp Kitchen 2.0 (ARB 50qt. fridge & Cook Partner 22" stove)
Goose Gear double drawer (with top plate)
Removed rear seat, replaced with DIY platform
Mac's Tie-Down Jeep Track Kit (replaces the three rear hardtop bolts)
SHURflo Water Pump
Outback Adventures: JK Trailgater with Bamboo Cutting Board
Lights
JW Speaker 8700J-B LED headlights
Rigid D2 driving lights (mounted at the base of the windshield)
ARB AR21S intensity (replaced IPF lights that came with AEV package)
Rigid Dually flood lights (mounted to rear accessory mast as reverse lights, replaced lights that came with AEV package)
Power
Goal Zero Yeti 400 (with additional Lifeline 12v 33 AH Deep Cycle AGM battery for a total of 66 AH)
(2) RENOGY foldable solar suitcase (100W each)
Navigation
iPad Mini 4
Galileo Offline Maps
SkyPro XGPS160 GPS Receiver
Misc.
ozTent RV5 ground tent
Worthington 6-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder
FrontRunner 45L water tank
weBoost Drive 4G-X Cell phone Signal Booster
(2) Alu-Box 42L (ABA42)
Maxtrax MKII's (with Rhino-Rack Pioneer mounting accessories)
Trasheroo
By the way, the name "Q" was coined by my neighbor, in reference to the James Bond character who upfits all the spy cars with gadgets (quartermaster).
The purpose of this build is as an overlanding vehicle, but still function a daily driver (I live in the city, and only drive occasionally).
Since purchasing new in 2014, I've done quite a bit of upfitting, and I'm constantly tinkering (as many are with their rigs). Many experiments/initiatives are half complete, with the intent to stress test them before I fully commit. Once the commitment is made to one component, I go 100% on that item (that's the idea, anyway).
The current state (I will try to keep this list updated):
Initial Foundation
2014 Jeep JKUR, dark grey
AEV JK350 (lift, AEV bumpers, heat reduction hood, Warn winch, BFG 35" Mud Terrain tires, 17" Black Savegre wheels, etc.)
Mopar rock rails
Exterior
AEV roof rack
AEV snorkel
Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead 1.0
Factor 55 FlatLink E (Expert)
Rugged Ridge Black Aluminum Hood Catch
Kargo Master Hinge Steps
AntennaX "The Shorty" antenna (5-inch)
Retrofit Offroad driver's side Rotopax mount (usually with 2 gal gasoline Rotopax)
Interior
sPod with OTRATTW switches
GraBars Grab Handles
Goose Gear rear plate system
Goose Gear Camp Kitchen 2.0 (ARB 50qt. fridge & Cook Partner 22" stove)
Goose Gear double drawer (with top plate)
Removed rear seat, replaced with DIY platform
Mac's Tie-Down Jeep Track Kit (replaces the three rear hardtop bolts)
SHURflo Water Pump
Outback Adventures: JK Trailgater with Bamboo Cutting Board
Lights
JW Speaker 8700J-B LED headlights
Rigid D2 driving lights (mounted at the base of the windshield)
ARB AR21S intensity (replaced IPF lights that came with AEV package)
Rigid Dually flood lights (mounted to rear accessory mast as reverse lights, replaced lights that came with AEV package)
Power
Goal Zero Yeti 400 (with additional Lifeline 12v 33 AH Deep Cycle AGM battery for a total of 66 AH)
(2) RENOGY foldable solar suitcase (100W each)
Navigation
iPad Mini 4
Galileo Offline Maps
SkyPro XGPS160 GPS Receiver
Misc.
ozTent RV5 ground tent
Worthington 6-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder
FrontRunner 45L water tank
weBoost Drive 4G-X Cell phone Signal Booster
(2) Alu-Box 42L (ABA42)
Maxtrax MKII's (with Rhino-Rack Pioneer mounting accessories)
Trasheroo
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