Mark's Keeping the Jeep
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articulate
Expedition Leader
Well, it must be the snorkelcomputeruser said:
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cybercat said:
articulate
Expedition Leader
Gawl dang, you guys are pulling out the stops. KC's eatin' dog, and yeah I can't do dogs (BTW) without Claritin and albuterol.
Wil pulls out that photo of us stranded waaaayyyy out there. Fond memories.
Tent is a series 2 I think. Bought it from Pangaea about a year and a half ago if that helps place it in the series (I didn't buy a SECOND tent; I'm not that liquid).
Wil, you work with Viking and some Jeep parts doofusses? I was trying to avoid shipping costs by purchasing locally since Jeep stuff is so common.
Still making memories in the Jeep.
:chowtime:
Wil pulls out that photo of us stranded waaaayyyy out there. Fond memories.
Tent is a series 2 I think. Bought it from Pangaea about a year and a half ago if that helps place it in the series (I didn't buy a SECOND tent; I'm not that liquid).
Wil, you work with Viking and some Jeep parts doofusses? I was trying to avoid shipping costs by purchasing locally since Jeep stuff is so common.
Still making memories in the Jeep.
:chowtime:
flyingwil
Supporting Sponsor - Sierra Expeditions
Yup... I can drop them off at your doorstep free of charge. Let me know what you are intested in and I can get you a quote, and you can then shop around. The corners I can get to you in about a day and the Viking cover would be about a weeks time to get to you.articulate said:
I think Justin (Gear) had one on his Jeep?
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
Nice jeep - if somewhat shiny. What wheels/tires have you got? They don't stick out of the stock fender flares at all.
Maybe I should stop complaining about my gas mileage? I get 17-20 mpg from my stock '97 TJ - 6 cyl manual with 3.08 gears - with 31x10.5 BFG A/T and Kargomaster congo rack with a Thule rocket box and a couple of kayaks. If I do 55 mph on the highway I get a shade over 20, otherwise its always around 17.
I've been deliberately been trying to add as little weight as possible to the vehicle to keep the gas mileage from dropping too much. No heavy-duty bumpers, sliders, etc.
Oh and mine is powered by squirrels but they stop frequently to drink English tea
Cheers,
Graham
Maybe I should stop complaining about my gas mileage? I get 17-20 mpg from my stock '97 TJ - 6 cyl manual with 3.08 gears - with 31x10.5 BFG A/T and Kargomaster congo rack with a Thule rocket box and a couple of kayaks. If I do 55 mph on the highway I get a shade over 20, otherwise its always around 17.
I've been deliberately been trying to add as little weight as possible to the vehicle to keep the gas mileage from dropping too much. No heavy-duty bumpers, sliders, etc.
Oh and mine is powered by squirrels but they stop frequently to drink English tea
Cheers,
Graham
articulate
Expedition Leader
I painted the OEM wheels in May or April on a spur of the moment decision. Graham, they're wrapped in 31" x 10.5" BFG Mud Terrain tires.
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
articulate said:
Thanks, Mark!
No problems with wide tires on 7 inch rims? My OEM rims rusted away so I got 15x8 4.5 BS rock crawlers which stick out a couple of inches. Your narrow setup is better, I think.
Cheers,
Graham
ox4mag
Explorer
Holy smokes! First off, interesting news to see that you were actually considering selling that baby! But alas, it's good to see that you made a sound decision.
Mark, that Olympic rack looks phenomenal and appears to provide the functionality that you were looking for. I can't wait for us to feature some photos, etc of that baby in the mag so keep it in mind.
Kudos on your new adventure/baby rig! :clapsmile
Mark, that Olympic rack looks phenomenal and appears to provide the functionality that you were looking for. I can't wait for us to feature some photos, etc of that baby in the mag so keep it in mind.
Kudos on your new adventure/baby rig! :clapsmile
The www.rokmen.com corners are really outstanding. I have installed several sets for friends and they are best quality I have seen.
How much does the jeep sway while your in the tent? I have been wanting to do a RTT for a long time. I just never thought any of the racks out there where strong enough.
How much does the jeep sway while your in the tent? I have been wanting to do a RTT for a long time. I just never thought any of the racks out there where strong enough.
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
goodtimes said:Seriously, nice. But put steel corners on it before you start tearing sheet metal.
Seriously, should I be worried? My Congo rack attaches the same way. Its supposed to support a 300lb load.
Cheers,
Graham
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
grahamfitter said:
I would be worried about it with a big load like a RTT. That is a lot of weight up there. Over time, fatigue will do what it does best.
I have looked at a few of the racks, and decided against all of them for a RTT application for my own jeep. I tend to push my jeep a bit more than others...so I also tend to go for more robust designs. Big loads mounted up high put a lot of stress on the mounting points. Add in hundreds, even thousands of cummulative miles of rough roads at moderate speeds...I would worry about anything supporting a load which is mounted to sheet metal.
What is on the *inside* of that mount? How much surface area is the load spread out over? If the load is spread out over 9 or 10 square inches per attachment point, it probably will not be a problem...but if you are relying on 2 or 3 square inches from a thin, stamped fender washer, I'd be looking to beef it up.
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
goodtimes said:
Thanks, goodtimes. I'm worried enough to get corners and I'll replace the sheet metal screws that go through the light fitting with bolts, too. Although I've never heard of these racks failing and they've been around for a while.
Cheers,
Graham