Finally! Got our new Patriot!
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As for winter, we have not had much of one here....but when we did get snow it was 50cm plus in one fall. The pat just motored on through. Never got a photo of that fall as my phone was out of commission....got it back now so more to come. Here is a shot of our 2010 in an average snow fall here....similar to every one we get now.
So, some more planning for our little travel rig. A change to the wheels and rubber, and some more accessories. We are going on a few LONG trips next year with the pat. As listed before, we are going to add moog springs to take the extra weight of our gear. We are going to remove the stock spare tire, and have extra interior space there. We are going to get the hitchgate and mount our 5th tire and rim on that, with 2 gas gans and lift jack. Adding the rhino platform to the existing rails for our roof rack solution. Going with the stage one RRO front bumper guard with brush guard and the new IPF 900 xs LED lights. They look really good. Going to give them a whirl on the pat. If we don't like them, We will go back to the tried and true HID hellas. For the wheels we are going to use 16" mammoth black wheels (very aev'ish in style which I like), and 235/70/16 firestone destination AT SE for light weight and good grip. Inside I am wiring up for our fridge and food prep and we will be putting our clothing etc in pelican suitcases on the roof. Easy setup for travelling then. We can just pull over, pop the back and get our food, cheaper than stopping at resturants etc. I think I'm going to try to get an edgestar from open box. Cheap and effective for our purposes.
AdventureHare
Outfitting for Adv
Well, there's a brain-dump for ya. "let me get this down so I can then go do it" post.
Don't forget to take pictures.
Don't forget to take pictures.
hell yeah. work, and family is taking priority atm. I am also working on two other rigs as well. So, its a precursor to whats going to be happening in the very near future. ANd yeah, pics coming right away as its being done. I am in the middle of getting my new business up and running to time is at a premium right now.
Mass_Mopar
Don't Litter
Finally a couple of shots...
In winter driving mode...
and my 2010 I owned before....
The new one looks good, I love the white/black combo.
Where's the location on that 2010 pic? Beautiful!
Thanks. We love the new one. hindsight, I would have kept all the gear I put on the old one. ha ha. The picture is in a place called Parson Pond as far as I recall. That wasa 6 years ago already. WOW! My son and I were going to the top of the Northern peninsula of Newfoundland for his easter hockey tournament. That was easter sunday. We ate sunday dinner at a truck stop. Fun times. He graduates this month from high school and is going to university this fall. TIME FLIES.
jhill15
Explorer
That's awesome man! Florida is a nice state to visit! Safe travels, and good luck with the business man! Make sure to keep me posted on your riot progress!
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RichardOrland
New member
My 2014 Patriot.
Great Jeep ride, plenty of room in rear seat, great pick up for a 4 cyl and great gas miles using regular gas
Great Jeep ride, plenty of room in rear seat, great pick up for a 4 cyl and great gas miles using regular gas