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  1. venture4wd

    Heart of Adventure: Wandering in a Jeep

    Thanks everyone! I've been on the road for a month now and it's been amazing. Money has been an anxiety, but I've been logging ample billable hours, so I should be able to continue to sustain this journey - barring the unforeseen. However, unforeseen challenges are no reason to give up. Every...
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    Heart of Adventure: Wandering in a Jeep

    This isn't a romantic story about wanderlust and van-life. Perhaps it will become one, but that remains to be seen. In March, 2017, I set off in my Jeep to take a shot at a mobile lifestyle. I'm sustaining myself as an independent contractor for web development, photography, and content...
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    Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK

    Just to provide an update on the 100 to 120lb gas spring upgrade, I tried deploying the J30 with my 45lb kayak installed, and the new 120lb struts supported the load very well. The kayak was too heavy for the original 100lb struts, and wouldn't support the load unassisted. I'm happy! :D
  4. venture4wd

    Main Line Overland JK Build Thread

    This is on my to-do list... somehow. Two batteries under the hood of an XJ seems to be a bit more challenging than on Wranglers, but still. Thinking about prioritizing a snorkel so I can make room by omitting the air box, but I'm getting ahead of myself. I've run my old ARB fridge for up to a...
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