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It sounds like you have already moved on, but if I were to do RTT on a pickup I would do a rack like this: However, I would make it about 50% shorter, so that the top of the tent is near level or just slightly above the top of cab. From here, some fiberglass or canvas sides would be nice to...

Absolutely lock the rear. From an installation standpoint, both are pretty equal. The rear install is a little bit faster than the front but both should cost about the same all said and done. I won't get into a strength issue. The front end in your truck is likely strong enough for what you...

I don't think I have ever posted in this thread. My Defender:

I won't go into depth but I had two 7" HID lights mounted along with two Rigid 10" SR bars on the front of my Defender. The HID lights threw a little bit farther but their warm-up time and "vibration" led me to use the LED bars nearly 100% of the time. If I were building another rig I would...

I want to sell this! $18,000, shipping included! :Wow1:

I've been running a set of TreadWright Guard Dogs in 285/75/16 flavor for about 15k miles of Central and South American roads. So far, I love them. I've certainly pushed these tires harder than any tire I have ever owned. They are wearing really well, despite my poor maintenance. I often run...

I need to sell this ASAP. Make offers. :sombrero:

Price revised to $19k. Shipping is easy and not as expensive as you may think. If you are curious, PM me for info. I can have the truck shipped into Houston, Miami, or Savannah. I can arrange full door-door delivery if required.

As the tourism industry says, "Colombia, the only risk is wanting to stay." I absolutely love Colombia. I am currently in Bogota and while it isn't my favorite city, it still has a lot to offer. I am looking forward to being able to spend some time here and getting to know the real Bogota. No...

After talking with a few people I have lowered the starting price to $21,000. The truck will be available in December, 2011 but I could be convinced to part with it earlier.

I am looking to sell my 1985 Defender 110, RHD. 200tdi. 159k miles The truck has received an extensive amount of attention but could still use a little bit more. I just drove this truck from Canada to Colombia. The truck is mechanically sound and ready to take you any distance around the...

Yes! I am looking forward to following along. I think your plan is a good plan. The places I have enjoyed the most have been recommended by locals or other people and not chosen out of a guidebook.

A few more days spent in Colombia with Paul and Helen of www.goingoverland.com We decided to try and bypass some of the tolls in Colombia and ended up taking some dirt roads for a day. We had a blast and met a lot of great people. No banditos so far. Camping: Scenery: Cool Patrol: First...

I have been in Colombia for a few days now and am loving it so far. Colombia is turning out to be my favorite country so far! I am sad to be without Shawn but at least I have Paul and Helen of www.goingoverland.com with me for the next week or so.

The truck is loaded!

I think there are benefits and downsides to both methods but I would still really like a pop-top. The tent has been fine and there are plenty of people that I have met on this trip that have spent far more time in their tents than I have in mine. I think it is a perfectly viable option. I have...

No solar on board. We can stop for about 3-4 days now without needing to start the motor (and leaving a huge safety margin in our starting battery). This has proved to be enough for us as we are rarely in one spot for more than a couple of days. It would be a nice peace of mind thing to have but...

I never updated, but I got rid of the fridge listed earlier in this thread. It was fine for a night, but any longer than that and I would need to start the truck. This wasnt good enough for me so I broke down and bought and Edgestar scratch and dent and it arrived the day before I left. It was...

Phil - We miss you at the house! We dropped the truck off at the port today. It is still on schedule to ship out tomorrow and be picked up in Cartagena on Monday/Tuesday. This was the oldest, most tired drug dog I have ever seen.

It is true, our time in Panama is coming to an end. I can't speak for Shawn, but I have mixed feelings about leaving. I am excited to be heading to Colombia and beyond and I am sad to be leaving behind so many new friends. We will keep in touch with those we have met here but it will still be...