Figured i would post this up. this is my daily driver that im looking to turn into something i can use on easy trails when i dont have to take the whole family as wel as a backup after my truck sells and before i figure out what im going to buy next. It is completely stock right now but im considering going with an Old man EMU leveling kit which is 1.5" which would allow me to run 31" tires.
this is what it looks like right now
stock they have 8" of ground clearance which is about the same as a an outback.
The mariner shares all the same mechanics as the Escape. only main diff is the front clip and a little bit of the interior.
I was thinking of building a roof rack for it but lack of time has turned me to look for one i can just buy. I found this on walmarts site and it seems to be good enough: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stingray-L...asket/29390228. Ill be adding an awning and lights on it for sure. plus its soo easy to take off that ill be able to remove it when im not going to go out.
I also checked Ram mount to see if they make a bracket and they do. so i will be getting the no drill Ram mount bracket that bolts under the passenger seat and for the time being use the rest of the kit from my truck. They also make a quick disconnect for the base so ill be getting two of those so i can move the whole system between both vehicles. Plus i can remove it and give my wife extra leg room if im not using the tablet.
the purchase i prob wont be able to do before Toys for tots is tires or the 1" lift. ill have to do more research to see what type of tires i can even fit and what would be the best option for this little rig.
and for those that say a hybrid AWD wont work as an overland build i give you this: http://www.aguntherphotography.com/reviews/hybrid-off-road-adventure-with-rooftop-tent.html
let me know what you guys think.
-Raul
this is what it looks like right now
stock they have 8" of ground clearance which is about the same as a an outback.
The mariner shares all the same mechanics as the Escape. only main diff is the front clip and a little bit of the interior.
I was thinking of building a roof rack for it but lack of time has turned me to look for one i can just buy. I found this on walmarts site and it seems to be good enough: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stingray-L...asket/29390228. Ill be adding an awning and lights on it for sure. plus its soo easy to take off that ill be able to remove it when im not going to go out.
I also checked Ram mount to see if they make a bracket and they do. so i will be getting the no drill Ram mount bracket that bolts under the passenger seat and for the time being use the rest of the kit from my truck. They also make a quick disconnect for the base so ill be getting two of those so i can move the whole system between both vehicles. Plus i can remove it and give my wife extra leg room if im not using the tablet.
the purchase i prob wont be able to do before Toys for tots is tires or the 1" lift. ill have to do more research to see what type of tires i can even fit and what would be the best option for this little rig.
and for those that say a hybrid AWD wont work as an overland build i give you this: http://www.aguntherphotography.com/reviews/hybrid-off-road-adventure-with-rooftop-tent.html
let me know what you guys think.
-Raul
