Brandy's 2012 JKUR Build

[James Pierce]

Omar,

Here is a link to Mark's videos on you tube. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalByDoiron/videos

James

 

[James Pierce]

AEV Fuel Caddy

We also added an AEV Fuel Caddy for the trip.

 

[NMBruce]

Have you had a chance to use the fuel caddy yet?, if yes, how did it work?

 

[James Pierce]

We have. We used it for the week we were in Colorado this summer and again last weekend in Arkansas. It works perfectly. No noise. The door swings freely when loaded with fuel, and the transfer siphon works extremely well. Only complaint would be that it completely blocks your view out the back window which doesn't help when pulling a small trailer like the M101 CDN. Not sure why AEV did not designed it so that the fuel was slung below the tire instead of above. Not only would that enhance visibility but it would also lower the center of gravity.

 

[NMBruce]

Thanks James

Have you guys looked into an Alaska?Canada trip?
I am looking at doing one next year, but if I decide to take a ferry, they have some rules on fuel cans.
For what i can read, the fuel cans must be stored in the ships holding room and they can not be over 27L in Canada http://www.bcferries.com/travel_planning/dangerous_cargo.html
or 5 gals on US ferry ships http://www.alaskaferry.com/GeneralInfo.shtml#hazmat

Do you or a friend happen to know anything about these rules? thinking the AEV gas caddy would not work or be a pain.

 

[TheDoc]

Hows the roof rack progress going, you inspired me to make my own also. Went out and bought some of the windscreen brackets. Now to bend some steel.

What wall thickness and Dia did you use for your window frame and will you use the same for the side and cross rails.

Thanks,
Nick.

 

[James Pierce]

Bruce,

I don't have any info on ferry crossings. While an Alaskan trip is on my list it is still a few years out. I would think you could argue that it is part of the jeep and constructed in the same way as the OE fuel tank but that's probably something that needs to be done prior to showing up. Since they are not "temporary" and are permanently attached to the jeep this rule you referenced may not apply.

Doc,

I haven't made any headway recently on the rack. Brandy and I were discussing it this past weekend as we drove through the Ouachita National Forest in South Eastern Oklahoma. We found a beautiful spot we would like to Kayak however we need to finish the rack before we can make those plans. I feel it will get finished this winter once it becomes to cold to camp. Right now we are taking every advantage of the mild fall here in Oklahoma.

I am using 1 3/4" 16ga HREW tube for the entire rack. Keep me posted if you start a build page.

 

[NMBruce]

Sorry, got this last week from the Alaska Ferry Company and thought I had posted it.

The official Alaska Marine Highway policy on fuel is as follows.

Small portable containers of fuel (6 gallons or less, and limited to 2 containers) are permitted on board AMHS vessels. Diesel tanks designed to fit in the back of a pick-up, or other small trucks, are allowed up to 119 gallons. Diesel fuel, in 55 gallon drums (not to exceed 119 gallons) are permitted per transport vehicle when in un-damaged and secure containers. They must be turned over to vessel personnel for proper storage while en route.

Looking at your link, you should be fine as long as the container is in good condition and the amount of total fuel carried does not exceed 119 gallons.

 

[James Pierce]

Good info, Thanks for sharing.

 

[Nuclear Redneck]

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Where do keep your propane bottle for the stove?

Thanks, Tate

 

[James Pierce]

Where do keep your propane bottle for the stove?

Thanks, Tate

Tate, The propane bottle is mounted to the roll cage just above the fridge. I'll try to get you a pic.

 

[James Pierce]

I'm at home sick today

So I thought I would update the thread. I'll start by sharing some pic's of our travels this past year.

In July 2013 I put together a trip entitle Colorado Campaign. We spend a week traversing some of Colorado's most scenic and challenging passes.

Our trip began in the panhandle of Oklahoma where our group was to meet up at the Black Mesa State Park. We traveled across Johnson Mesa into New Mexico and up to the Great Sand Dunes Nation Park.



Sunset in western Oklahoma



View of the Johnson Mesa from a church window



Leaving the mesa heading for Great Sand Dunes National Park.



Great Sand Dunes National Park



Daisy on the dues



View of the dues over the facilities at camp



Sunset on the plains looked like the horizon was on fire.





Blanca Peak, Our goal for the next day.

 

[James Pierce]

Blanca Peak Trail

After a morning at the dues we started our assent up Blanca peak. Our goal was Lake Como where we would make camp hopefully before nightfall. In 2003 I had made a solo run in my D90 up to the lake and back down in one day so I felt certain it could be done. With trailers in tow and a larger group of vehicles it would be slow going.

Bill in his highly modified JKUR takes the lead.





Bill spots me on Jaws I



It is my turn to spot the rest of the group.



Jaws III proved to be the most off camber.







The little TJ that could.



Our reward for a very long hard day on the trail.



Lake como 11,750'

 

[wanabxtrm]

Nice spot!

 

[dp7197]

Hows the roof rack progress going, you inspired me to make my own also. Went out and bought some of the windscreen brackets. Now to bend some steel.

What wall thickness and Dia did you use for your window frame and will you use the same for the side and cross rails.

Thanks,
Nick.

I would like to know also.....