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Great news you are finally getting your hands on the Habitat....I have been very impressed with all of you that put down deposits in 2010 and have stuck it out waiting. Knowing the desire AT has to bring things to market the right way would make me feel better but I don't think I could have...

You know I think the "joy" aspect of a vehicle is overlooked far too often. Having something that makes you smile even while it sits in the driveway is a great thing. Good to hear you are enjoying the Troopie and I am looking forward to some pics of how you are setting up the inside to make it...

Smails I will say sorry for the guys cluttering up your thread with their talk about THEIR vehicles. This is why having a guide/handler is so important on an expedition like yours. With social media, easy internet access and such it is far too easy for others to detract from the experience you...

so my understanding is that my 1970 Suburban pretty much uses the standard 7" round light so these would work for me? Maybe work best with a harness upgrade (with relays) to take the load off my ancient wiring :)

To truly have the epic trip of a lifetime you need a proper guide. Climbing Everest is best done with Sherpas, and Round the World Travel is best done with an Overland Certified Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. As rare as that combo is (only a few in the world) I am such a person. I...

Great write up.... and I was going to pick on you about a lack of pics and then a quick scroll down shows some great pics from your outing. Thanks for getting out in a different rig and having a blast.

Just so everyone has the order of events right... You made a deposit. Adventure Trailers contacted you about selling the trailer they were working on for you to someone else. At that point you decided to go in another direction and requested your deposit back. Now you are waiting to hear about...

Honestly I have been super happy with my Acer Netbook running BOTH Delorme Topo and Oziexplorer. I use a Igo mini 12vdc inverter that bypasses the factory 120v brick...paired with the usb GPS puck this setup just won't let me down and has gotten beaten up on washboards for hours in Baja and run...

Well at least you have a "man" size rig there to enjoy. Having owned a 4wd Sportsmobile and having seen your rig in person a couple of times now I wouldn't worry too much about the length. You won't be doing any super technical trails and a 45 point turnaround is just part of the fun we have :)...

wow that baby is TALL... love the old school look and style...but she is a big'en How did it feel on the road? Now what are your travel plans, build are fun but trip reports are great :)

oh that roof panel is going to really be cool! Please have another project lined up Paul because I don't think coming to Expo without a Jensen build will be near as fun :)

very cool pics... looks like a great outing with good friends and great weather. Thanks for posting and taking us along for the trip.

What is the closest major shipping port city to the finish of the rally? This is important info for those of us who might be thinking of driving down & shipping back. Of course there is the balance between shipping cost and a mad dash drive home to consider...but also time is always a factor.

Detslider....big thanks for the vehicle import/donation info. I think that is very important to know for anyone thinking of buying an older vehicle to give away....not gonna happen! For me it is a relief as I would end up buying a "cheap" older vehicle then spend a bunch of money to baseline...

I own and really like the Fire Dancer model. Here in the desert southwest there are so many times & places where a wood fire is not allowed that my Fire Dancer has really proved it's worth. Also it is quick and easy to have a morning fire then packup and go vs a wood fire. The only issues I...

Dude could this have any shorter notice :) Not sure how many people are good for a 24hr notice to get themselves to Prescott but it would have been great to get more notice to spread the word. Sounds like a cool flick and I look forward to seeing it sometime in the future.

Hey Mikey, Looking good buddy and it will be fun to get out and play in the dirt with all our old rigs. I don't publicly bash other rigs on the forum as that is against the rules...but I have a feeling we will be having some fun between the Ford & Chevy's

I am out of town till sun night..

Enjoy the surf Paul....I commend you on the "work/life balance" thing..it really comes through in your quality craftsmanship. As interesting as all the major build bits were I am actually really enjoying watching your mind at work on the little details, that "devils in the details" phrase comes...

If I was going to do it again I would cut open a big black garbage bag to use as a bottom liner so I could remove the foam structure intact if I wanted to change things, or use the case for something else.