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Yeah, always having gas in the "lower" tube is far from ideal. Another idea: How about two tanks, and plumb a line from the regular pump pick-up over to the secondary tank, so there are two pick-ups on the one pump. That line could exit tank 1 and enter tank 2 on top of the tanks, so it's not...

I uploaded everything to the web as I went along. Had I lost my computer, I would have lost not more than ~1 week of photos. You mentioned even the vehicle is "losable" - but remember that safe will be gone too. So very true. I had this exact same approach, and I think it helps get you into the...

I've spent some time thinking about this in the past. I'm wondering about an even easier setup using a gravity feed. My idea would be to buy a second tank from some other vehicle that will fit. The benifit here is you get a roll over valve, etc. Mount the second tank then connect the two tanks...

The rad in my '96 XJ was rusted so badly it needed replacing. It's very easy to test: Drive around on a hot day until the engine is up to normal (or higher) temp. Turn the engine off, and use you hand to test the temperature of various parts of the radiator (watch out for hot spots). In mine...

Yep, thanks. Now I'm getting ahead of myself :) -Dan

I made the following for my JK - it held all my valuables perfectly from Alaska to Argentina Full details at http://theroadchoseme.com/jeep-tj-storage-box -Dan EDIT: ah, I mean TJ, not JK

Christian, Are these sessions recorded and available to view after the fact? I would have loved to make it down this year for OX13, hopefully I'll be there for OX14 -Dan

Thanks very much for the info. My buddy from Russia drove into China many times without paying anything or having a guide... I wonder if it only applies to Russian plated vehciles, and maybe only at certain borders.. ? I'd love to find out. -Dan

Awesome, I can't wait to read stories and see photos from the expedition! Do you plan on paying the guiding fee in China? I expect that will get very expensive for 65 days. A friend that lived in Russia said it's quite possible to drive in and around China without paying the guiding fee- are...

Wow, this 110 could be imported into Canada right now http://www.encuentra24.com/panama-en/cars-auto-trucks-used-car/se-vende-carro-ideal-para-fincas/2473982 CHEAP! -Dan

Right, which means you shouldn't be looking to import something when you can get a superior version in North America. The whole point of importing something to get to something you can't get in North America, so there is no comparison really. -Dan

You can't order the Jeep with no top, they won't do that. You should be able to sell a mint hard top for ~$1k though, which brings down the cost of the Ursa stuff nicely. -Dan

I don't think that's a useful comparison, because the whole point of buying stuff from overseas is you're getting something you can't get in the states. NV4500's are common, thus there is obviously no need to import them -Dan

Any reason you're going with the 602 instead of the 606?

Does that mean there's another epic adventure in the planning stages? My next one is still very early in the planning.. saving stage mostly. -Dan

Also worth noting you might find it hard to get gas without anything electric...

Are you going to flip these? Who can use a 24v winch? -Dan

Pffft. That thing will never have enough power to move a Jeep ! :Wow1: (Funny how we don't see comments from those people anymore.....) Awesome, awesome build. An inspiration for those of us that dream of a diesel jeep. -Dan

Thanks very much for the info, it's greatly appreciated. It sounds like $20k is a good "safe rough estimate" then. Perfect. The "spartan" setup you describe sounds absolutely perfect for what I want too. Where can I find out more about these MOD Defenders? Being in Canada, I imagine I can go...

Wow, absolutely stunning photos. I showed them to my girlfriend and she said "Is that Land Rover a time machine or what?". Please keep posting, I'm riveted! Thanks, -Dan