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  1. montechie

    Nomad Euphoria RV - Interesting option

    I like alot about their build choices and layout, pricing for what it is in today's market is also good I feel. I really like the powder coated alu cabinets, I don't like builds that goldfish their payload needlessly, that's my job :p. Weight is the enemy of off-road. I would like to see a...
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    Mountain Bikes and Overlanding Rigs

    I haven't made the leap yet to an e-bike, the US states I tend to ride in most (Montana, Oregon) restrict their trail usage to moto trails only. Our main fatbike usage is bikepacking and all-day winter riding, neither which an e-bike is great for. At least for longer rides. Really wish a shop in...
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    Mountain Bikes and Overlanding Rigs

    Our setup is primarily a comfy basecamp for biking/skiing. Mainly have just used a Hollywood Rack over multiple trucks which was one of the earliest with decent offroad cred/features, and could fit both fatbikes and MTBs 10+ years ago. Can just barely open the camper barn doors with the rack...
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    SOLD Fuso FG140 Expedition Truck Turnkey Build Utah/Idaho/Colorado

    No surprise, such a great looking build and a great design for skier/bikers! Are there plans for the "next" rig?
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    Will Jeep and Ram Truck Prices Take a Steep Dive Soon?

    If Jeep offered our 05 LJR again I'd buy a 2nd one in a heartbeat, although not for $60K. I have a '22 Gladiator that I do love, but the only thing I'd add to the '05 from a '22 would be the ZF-8 transmission. Probably heresy, I think transmissions are the real unsung heroes. I still love...
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    HIgh-way and Light off-road tire recommendation

    I've had nothing but good experiences with both of the Wildpeak AT3w and Cooper AT3 tires on my trucks. The Discoverer is lighter weight and quieter, I wouldn't be surprised if it was a bit better on MPG too. I like the Wildpeak better in the winter, although the Discoverer AT3 performed well...
  7. montechie

    Total composite style campers and heater choices?

    That's what I was thinking, it depends on what reduces the number of fuels I'm carrying. I'd go for a Webasto gas heater with my gas truck to not carry a 3rd fuel. Otherwise I'd do propane because I already cook with propane and am in the States and have no problem finding propane.
  8. montechie

    Talk to me about insulated canvas

    We have an OVRLND vertical pop-up with an add-on liner, similar to what FWC has. We actually use it most in the winter and summer. Besides trapping heat for colder temps decently, it really makes a big difference when you can't avoid direct sunlight. So much more comfortable working in our...
  9. montechie

    Gladiator Rubi vs Gladiator Mojave

    Not the complete story, Sport with Max Tow is around 7650 lbs of towing, Rubicon with tow package is 7000lbs towing. I believe the Mojave can get up to 6000. Rubicon you can also use the rear locker in 4 high, it's just not as advertised, I think that was change post first year. My '22 JTR rear...
  10. montechie

    2011 F550 with its own bar and playstation

    No affiliation, but damn: Autotrader
  11. montechie

    OVRLND CAMPERS ONLY : Post your OVRLND Camper build here or a link to your build thread to inspire others!

    Thanks, always good to hear real world experience. We haven't decided, we've been thinking of a larger camping setup though. We actually just got a utility trailer (AT Chaser), that would solve our specific trip space/payload needs, buuuut our '22 Gladiator just developed the Pentastar lifter...
  12. montechie

    OVRLND CAMPERS ONLY : Post your OVRLND Camper build here or a link to your build thread to inspire others!

    With your flatbed, how long of a bed did you do? How much of that length does the forward garage take up? We've been thinking about going back to a full-size light duty and doing something similar flatbed-wise + OVRLND. Probably with a 6' flatbed on a short bed chasis. Originally I was thinking...
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    OVRLND CAMPERS ONLY : Post your OVRLND Camper build here or a link to your build thread to inspire others!

    Sweet build! Did you do any different control arms with the 2" lift? If so how do you like what you went with? With the Methods, so you remember the offset? Any rub or trimming needed? I know Ford opened up the wheel wells more in '20+ but generally F150s usually had a nice amount of space already.
  14. montechie

    OVRLND CAMPERS ONLY : Post your OVRLND Camper build here or a link to your build thread to inspire others!

    Thanks! Mostly from my past misadventures :) I was a bit lighter setup on the rear when I had my 3rd gen so can't help you there, just had a commercial extended top Lear, and recovery+tools I was around 300lbs in the rear, I had the Stage 2 Deavers (Stage 3 Icon hardwear/shocks). Doing...
  15. montechie

    OVRLND CAMPERS ONLY : Post your OVRLND Camper build here or a link to your build thread to inspire others!

    Great looking build out! 1) I ran Airspring Airbags for a while in my Gladiator which has a rear coil linkage, YMMV. They handled great, limited my articulation some, but were awesome if you vary in load carrying a ton. Really appreciated them when I was doing "truck things" like hauling...
  16. montechie

    Fisker Files For Chap 11 Bankruptcy Today

    Haha, I like the R1Ts but so true. We have quite a few around Bozeman now, but I don't see them out on the back roads and certainly not trails here. Of course I also don't see many of the heavily modified Wranglers, Gladiators, and Tacos either that are brewery cruisin' in town either. 🤷‍♂️
  17. montechie

    What was your first Jeep?

    An '88 Red/Gray XJ with the 4.0 I bought for $3500 (late 90s) and it had 250K+ miles on it. Actually drove beautifully and took me all over camping, skiing, exploring the PNW and four seasons, still regret getting rid of it. Ran great, but had a string of worn out parts, at the time I didn't...
  18. montechie

    2023 EcoDiesel Rubicon Gladiator| Unlisted

    Such a great truck & build, can't wait to see the R1T put through its paces, GLWS!
  19. montechie

    *NEED to SELL*2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave with AT Summit Topper, ready to roll today! $49,000 OBO

    Such a great, capable setup! I love where my JTR+pop-top topper takes me and how far away from the crowds I get. GLWS!
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