Anviljk's JKUR Adventure Thread

[Comanche Scott]

I've used those plastic margarine bowls to freeze water into blocks, after cleaning them real well. If I don't fill them all the way up, I can keep the top on. They seem to last a long time, and they are also drinking water if kept sealed. Probably could use Rubbermaid or Tupperware containers the same way. The cool part about that is, the ice can sit in the middle or up top.
Cut up a lemon or lime, and freeze it in the water, then dump the whole block out of the tub and into a 5 gallon drinking bucket, and it's awesome for hot summer days. Very thirst quenching.
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Really enjoyed using the Back Country Navigator. It's a lot more work up front compared to map and compass, but it's cool to follow along.
Seems like iPhone users really like the Gaia app (which sounds similar in concept). I considered it for the Android, but not enough feed back yet. There is a sub-forum here for radios, GPS and communications. Might be worth while to read through that section.
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Since you are looking at a winch and an OBA, have you considered the Warn Power-plant? Not sure if it will fit your rig, but both the winch and the compressor section are very good. Had I not got such a smoking deal on the 9.5cti, I'd probably have gone this way. Just one less thing to wire up, pack and store.
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Stock Jeep rear bumper makes like a 7 or 8 gallon water tank. Not potable, but could be filtered, and there is a pretty cool kit available inexpensively to make it powered.
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Good luck on your choices. :beer:

 

[anviljk]

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Since you are looking at a winch and an OBA, have you considered the Warn Power-plant? Not sure if it will fit your rig, but both the winch and the compressor section are very good. Had I not got such a smoking deal on the 9.5cti, I'd probably have gone this way. Just one less thing to wire up, pack and store.

The Warn Power Plant is an awesome winch/OBA but a little more then what I want to spend. I was just going to go with a Superwinch Tigershark 9500lb and then an ARB compressor.

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Stock Jeep rear bumper makes like a 7 or 8 gallon water tank. Not potable, but could be filtered, and there is a pretty cool kit available inexpensively to make it powered.

Any write ups on this? I know AEV makes a bumper that allows for water storage but seen nothing about the stock bumper being utilized in the same concept.

 

[Comanche Scott]

Here are a couple for making the tank:
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/write-up-pressurized-running-water-on-jeep-using-stock-bumper-as-tank-233410.html

http://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/water-tank-stock-bumper-271643/

I can't find the "kit" that I saw, and don't remember the thread. Maybe a google search will turn it up. It was a pretty clean setup with the cap mounted fairly flush on the passenger end.

 

[anviljk]

Here are a couple for making the tank:
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/write-up-pressurized-running-water-on-jeep-using-stock-bumper-as-tank-233410.html

http://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/water-tank-stock-bumper-271643/

I can't find the "kit" that I saw, and don't remember the thread. Maybe a google search will turn it up. It was a pretty clean setup with the cap mounted fairly flush on the passenger end.

This is an awesome idea, thanks!

 

[Comanche Scott]

On the air compressor, I have a couple of the MV50 (also known as the 1050). They come along on sale for about $50 every now and then. The last sale I read about was a coupon with Pep Boys.
Here is the compressor I'm writing about.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=mv50+compressor&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3482296906&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_1570uu7hdq_e
For what it is, it works pretty well. The two I have are a few years old. One came out of the bag in OK condition. The other didn't even run (B+ into compressor was just a bare wire not hooked up). Quality control is pretty poor, so it's a good idea to disassemble, inspect and repair as needed. I did some mods to one, and used it for an OBA on another rig. The other stays in the bag. So $100, and you can fill tires reasonably fast.
The one thing I have not done yet, but plan to do is strip the red paint off the head and jug. Very insulated, and the air gets very hot.
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The best part about them is they are good enough to use, but cheap enough to toss them in any vehicle you have for a back up. So it's not a waste of money at all. That buys you time to save up for a high output OBA system.

 

[Comanche Scott]

Found the bumper kit, thanks to Espo78 on another forum. More money than I was expecting. But may be some take aways that would be helpful.
There is a video on this site that shows how to install it as well.

http://jeepkarma.com/

 

[anviljk]

Found the bumper kit, thanks to Espo78 on another forum. More money than I was expecting. But may be some take aways that would be helpful.
There is a video on this site that shows how to install it as well.

http://jeepkarma.com/

Eh, I think i'd rather get a 5gal water can and then attached an AEV pump and a purifier. Seams cheaper plus I know it would be drinkable.

 

[Comanche Scott]

Yeah, I hear you. Guys are doing this DIY for about $50 with just a stock RV water pump and some hosing. But still it's not potable.
I'm doing similar as you. Found a 6 gallon water container, and bungee it to the side rack inside the Jeep. Worked great on my 2 day stint across the desert.
Hoping the same container will fit in the blitz can mount on the new bumper.

 

[unkamonkey]

Been busy with work and trying to buy a house so the build/adventures have been slower then I like, so heres an update. Installed a trailer hitch the other day. Hopefully this will persuade me to use my four wheeler more. Also fixed my SWR issue with the CB.



Been planning a few trips for the extended future. Really want to explore GWNF, thinking of planning a trip over Labor day weekend; or maybe Bald Eagle again. A buddy of mine mentioned the Outer Banks, witch would be cool. Been thinking about what issues we had on Bald Eagle last time and what I can do to upgrade/improve.

• Water storage/pump
• Tailgate table
• Portable stove
• Better Cooler
• GPS Maps
• Radio

An Idea I like is getting a 5gal water can and using the AEV pump. I have a Sawyer filtration in my GO bag that I could route inline before the pump. Purpose would be for drinking/cleaning water. That would free up room in the cooler for a better food prep and ice retention. Speaking of ice, I need something that is better insulated and has a rack to keep the eggs/bread dry and out of the water when it melts. Also need a good stove to cook on, ideally placed on a tailgate table. Need to improve navigation as well. Turning down that wrong road at Bald Eagle could have been prevented with a better navigation system. Really open to suggestions on that, preferably for iPhone. Need a radio as well for around the camp fire.

• ARB compressor
• Superwinch TS900-s
• 35x12.5x17

One issue I run into when wheelin is needing to air up. Rausch has their own air witch is nice but gets crowded when busy. AOAA also has air, but is slow. Having air on demand like that to air up would be extremely useful especially when in national/state forests where air is not available. Going to need a winch here, any is on my next to buy list. Going down harder trails at AOAA made me really realize how useful one would have incase I would get stuck. After that, it's all saving for a set of Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.5 with the stock Rubicon wheels and spacers. I'll need to cut the fenders of course. That should give me enough clearance to be happy for awhile until I put together a proper lift for a 37.

I had a nice Old Grumpy Guy reply typed out but it went away.
Water, get a couple 5 gal containers with an appropriate valve. Don't need a stinking pump.
Table, don't you have a hood and fenders?
Stove, of course.
Cooler, Use block ice if you can get it and wrap a sleeping bag around the cooler during the day. We used to freeze IV bottles and gallon milk bottles. Wrapping a sleeping bag around all of the the coolers in the shade would double the life of ice at Lake Powell. Check your cooler lid, many don't have insulation in them and a can of spray insulation foam will fix that.
Maps, I learned how to read a map 49 years ago. GPS has led many people out of their way
Radio, We did Lockhart basin a few years ago and half of the people didn't know how to use hand helds so I just shut mine off. I do have a marine radio in my camper and it is good for over 50 miles. Mostly in there so I can rescue my boating friends and listen to some of the idiots out there and get weather reports.
Compressor, I still use a 20 year old Coleman.
Both of my winches are from the '60s. an old Warn M6000 and a Koenig 8,000K pto.
Tires, too big, I considered 31X10.50s to be oversized for my CJ3b.
All just an old farts opinion so do what you want.

 

[anviljk]

Went to Rausch Creek today. Played around in the NE property for the morning. Did a doozy on the crossmember/exhaust skid. 3/16" steel sure does bend easily. Didn't really think I came down hard enough on anything either. New project is to beef up the skid and add a gusset like shown below.





I think the best part about the NE property is the washouts they have on I think its on N1. Played around in there for a few after lunch. I think the only real improvement I need to make at this point is to get 35x12.5 tires to get the diff's out of the way.



[video]https://youtu.be/1EbIdEz4yt8[/video]

[video]https://youtu.be/oLq-50We9I0[/video]

 

[fireball]

I really like the NE property. Well worth the extra bucks if the park is crowded as I've never seen the NE side busy.

I've got an arb 63 that spends the vast majority of its time holding down the drawer system in the Hundy and a ps stove for that matter. If your next trip doesn't overlap with one of ours you'd be welcome to borrow them for a weekend.

Maybe bring the fridge back with w few beers in it

 

[HRPINDC]

I second the block ice. I get two 5 lb blocks and throw them in my 52 qt Coleman Xtreme. They keep for three days without problem. Not much water at the bottom of the cooler to soak everything and when I get home afterwards there's plenty of ice left.

As for water, I thought this was interesting http://www.livingoverland.com/2013/08/12-volt-water-system-scepter.html last time I checked the site, they were on backorder.

 

[anviljk]

I really like the NE property. Well worth the extra bucks if the park is crowded as I've never seen the NE side busy.

I've got an arb 63 that spends the vast majority of its time holding down the drawer system in the Hundy and a ps stove for that matter. If your next trip doesn't overlap with one of ours you'd be welcome to borrow them for a weekend.

Maybe bring the fridge back with w few beers in it

Defiantly going to take you up on this offer. I've been debating picking one up so it would be cool to test it out before buying.

I second the block ice. I get two 5 lb blocks and throw them in my 52 qt Coleman Xtreme. They keep for three days without problem. Not much water at the bottom of the cooler to soak everything and when I get home afterwards there's plenty of ice left.

As for water, I thought this was interesting http://www.livingoverland.com/2013/08/12-volt-water-system-scepter.html last time I checked the site, they were on backorder.

I like the idea, but I can do it cheaper with the AEV pump kit made for the bumper and make it fit for the water jug cap.

 

[anviljk]

Did some repair on the Evo crossmember/exhaust skid. Took a good bit of beating for it to get back in place the best I could. Contacted a local sheet metal place to fab the piece I need.

 

[anviljk]

So...I bought a Kayak to do some fishing/hanging out at lakes. I attach it to the top of the Jeep using two ratchet straps. The front one is through the molded in handle and attached to the roll bar inside the Jeep. The rear is through the molded in handle and to the rear hitch. I used a pool noodle cut in half as a cushion between the kayak and the hard top. So far, it's been secure and have no issues at speeds of 65mph.

Still trying to find a place that will make the gusset for the skid. Until that is fixed/improved any real wheelin' has been put on the back burner. I've been looking into new places to explore as well. Looking at some ghost towns, hiking trails, and unique places to visit before the summer ends.