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Any recommendations on generators? For use at house and mobile. Able to run two fridges, well pump, and a few other things. Size? Brand & model? Want it to be able to be used at the house but also be mobile enough to get used in other scenarios like "car" camping, deer camp, etc Any thoughts...

Well, right now it seems CB is still used around here, but GMRS is gaining popularity. I think HAM just gives more range and potential users in different parts of the country when traveling. That's why I was considering the possibility of some sort of combination of the three.

I currently have a President McKinley CB installed but have been considering having multiple comms options. I know a lot of folks like the HAM options and that GMRS has gained a lot of popularity as of late. If you were looking to have multiple comms options on your rig what combination would...

Certainly understand your viewpoint. And I do believe a lot of folks can "over build". However, a lot of people also have big plans and sometimes can execute them and other times life happens and are not able to. To give some additional background and some of my thoughts. There are areas I...

Certainly understand your viewpoint. To give some additional background. Well, there are areas I would love to see but are a long ways to drive. So, I would like to plan for something that is road worthy (long highway trek) to get where we want to go but be able to handle some off-road too...

Yea, I've thought about may be re-modding it some. Kind of toning down the off road portion of my build (see my comment on another post in this thread for build info). I've thought and looked into the trailer option. While I like it for some reasons, I kind of don't for others. For example...

I do agree that you can overload your rig and also understand your comment on a lighter rig. So , in your opinion, what vehicle do you like and why?

Well, it's built more for off-roading. I've got Currie 60 axles with 4:88 gears and air lockers running 37 Nitto Trail Grapplers on bead locks. Additionally, have front/rear bumpers, 10K winch, On-board air, CB radio, various lights. So, it's definitely off-road capable. It drives fine on...

I currently own a '13 Jeep Wrangler 4dr that is heavily mod'ed (not overland style). I love it, but wonder what I would do for overlanding if picking a vehicle. With that...what vehicle do you like best for overlanding and why? Trucks - Jeep Gladiator, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, other...

Actually, the existing trailer is made out of all tube steel. In regards to the rear door, I had in mind to have it as a drop down tail gate. This way you can have a "table" area if needed. I think that I will make the box 5'-6" long and 5'-0" wide. for outside dimensions. This will keep the...

Just wanted to follow up on my last two posts above. Any thoughts? 1. Would you go 5' ft, 5'-6" or 6 ft for the box? FYI with a 5ft box the overall length would be right at about 11ft long. 2. Thoughts on side plat forms in front of and behind fenders i.e. size? 3. Thoughts on tire carrier...

How wide do you usually allow for the "platforms" extending down both sides? I know most will probably vary, but could you tell me a usual width to allow for mounting jerry cans, etc.? Would 10" be wide enough? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks screwball48. That looks dang close. I made some slight revisions. I'll try to attach pic of my latest sketch. A few other questions: 1. What is everyone's preferred method/product for carrying fuel and water. I see a lot of jerry cans and variations of them and holders. Can anyone...

Thanks. That's pretty much how I envisioned it. I'm just trying to figure out a few dimensions and layout. For example, would the 5' or 6' box with the axle centered under it be better for balance, how to fit a spare tire as far as placement and still have all the storage I want. I'm trying...

Not a 3d program but I did sketch it up to scale with some rough dimensions based upon those taken from the existing trailer. There is just several items/layouts/dimensions that I am unsure of (mentioned in previous posts) that I am fishing for critiques, ideas, etc. Sent from my iPad using...

What do you guys think about the size of the box considering the platform area at the tongue of the trailer? I am starting to think I need to just make it 5' long and then cut the existing tongue frame back some to allow for a little bit of straight shaft to the hitch. Thoughts on this and my...

I would like to re-use my factory jeep wrangler wheels/tires if they will fit the existing trailer axle. I think the lug pattern is ok, but the hub may be too large for the opening on the jeep wheels. The tires on them are 255/75R17 I believe which should be about 32" by about 10" roughly I...

The existing trailer is 5' wide and 14' long inside rails. My plan is to chop it down to where the overall length from tongue to rear is about 11 feet. We'll move the axle forward and swap the springs to the top of the axle for better clearance. Maybe some shackles not sure yet. I'm trying...

I am looking at taking my existing 5x14 utility trailer and chopping it up and re-working it into an expedition trailer. I took a couple of pictures of my existing trailer and then I did some sketches with notes as to what I have in mind. My measurements are a little rough, but most were taken...