How is your truck set up for an expedition??
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sinuhexavier
Explorer
TeriAnn
Explorer
Well, I know this does not apply to your truck but it is a Land Rover, a 1960 Series II Land Rover Dormobile:
Donaldson air filter and prefilter. Spare tyre mounted with the more robust military hold down straps, bonnet latched by the military latches, removable handle pick axe head stored on the bonnet, shovel mounted to the top of left wing, wing top protectors mounted on wing tops for extra strength when wing walking for access to the roof rack. 4 Hella 3000 aux lamps (2 euro beam, 2 fog). Spring loaded limb lifter wires to protect the heated windscreens from strike damage.
Mercury winch which has never been stalled in a single line pull.
The drum holds 125 feet of 3/8ths cable
Built in 5 gallon horizontal mount propane tank that feeds a two burner stove with broiler. Built in 15 US gallon stainless steel water tank. Electric pump feeds two sinks.
Three fuel tanks two front and one rear for a total capacity of 42 US gallons.
Front disc brakes & power steering
Drive train
Engine - 1970 Ford Mustang 302 V8 with 1991 Mustang EFI system
Gearbox - Borg Warner T-18 with Series Land Rover transfer case. Ashcroft high ratio kit installed.
Front - 24 spline SeriesTrek front axles, TrueTrac carrier, KAM 4.75:1 R&P gears, Range Rover classic carrier, custom Great Basin Rovers front propshaft with high angle U joints and long slip joint.
Rear - Salisbury (Dana 60 built under license in the UK) with hardened axles and drive flanges from Great Basin Rovers, ARB air locker, custom rear propshaft from Great Basin Rovers with extended slip joint.
Tyres - 255/85R16 BFG Mud Terrains mounted on Discovery I steel wheels.
All this provides a first gear low range axle ratio of 70:1 and 65 MPH cruise engine RPM of 2650RPM.
Rear interior fully packed to be out on the trail for longer than 1 week.
Yes there is a refrigerator and toilet.
The auxiliary battery is just below the fold up jump seat and the 12V air pump is next to the jump seat at the rear interior of the vehicle.
Set up for cooking
Set up for doing dishes
Set up for camping
Set up for travel
There are at least a dozen or so additional mods specifically for expedition travel that I haven't mentioned, but I figured that I have bored people enough with what I've mentioned so far.
Donaldson air filter and prefilter. Spare tyre mounted with the more robust military hold down straps, bonnet latched by the military latches, removable handle pick axe head stored on the bonnet, shovel mounted to the top of left wing, wing top protectors mounted on wing tops for extra strength when wing walking for access to the roof rack. 4 Hella 3000 aux lamps (2 euro beam, 2 fog). Spring loaded limb lifter wires to protect the heated windscreens from strike damage.
Mercury winch which has never been stalled in a single line pull.
The drum holds 125 feet of 3/8ths cable
Built in 5 gallon horizontal mount propane tank that feeds a two burner stove with broiler. Built in 15 US gallon stainless steel water tank. Electric pump feeds two sinks.
Three fuel tanks two front and one rear for a total capacity of 42 US gallons.
Front disc brakes & power steering
Drive train
Engine - 1970 Ford Mustang 302 V8 with 1991 Mustang EFI system
Gearbox - Borg Warner T-18 with Series Land Rover transfer case. Ashcroft high ratio kit installed.
Front - 24 spline SeriesTrek front axles, TrueTrac carrier, KAM 4.75:1 R&P gears, Range Rover classic carrier, custom Great Basin Rovers front propshaft with high angle U joints and long slip joint.
Rear - Salisbury (Dana 60 built under license in the UK) with hardened axles and drive flanges from Great Basin Rovers, ARB air locker, custom rear propshaft from Great Basin Rovers with extended slip joint.
Tyres - 255/85R16 BFG Mud Terrains mounted on Discovery I steel wheels.
All this provides a first gear low range axle ratio of 70:1 and 65 MPH cruise engine RPM of 2650RPM.
Rear interior fully packed to be out on the trail for longer than 1 week.
Yes there is a refrigerator and toilet.
The auxiliary battery is just below the fold up jump seat and the 12V air pump is next to the jump seat at the rear interior of the vehicle.
Set up for cooking
Set up for doing dishes
Set up for camping
Set up for travel
There are at least a dozen or so additional mods specifically for expedition travel that I haven't mentioned, but I figured that I have bored people enough with what I've mentioned so far.
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Disco0311
Observer
What size are those pelicans? Is you freezer on the back area or the left rear seat?
evilfij
Explorer
Since my 1964 dormobile/110 hybrid is still under construction and I don't think sleeping in a D90 with no roof is that comfortable, I take my lwb. To prep it, I pulled the rear seats out and set up a basic roof rack with thule box for water tight storage and then set up a bed in the back with a foam mattress. Not really expo-cool, but it works and is comfy and watertight and warm. I did the same thing when I had a disco, but the extra length of the lwb is great.
kellymoe
Expedition Leader
I had a 1988 RRC that I was able to just barely sleep with the tailgate up a LWB would be perfect. I miss the RRC it was a great truck. In my 130 I can sleep perfectly in the truck bed with shell for protection, or fold down the side if the evening is nice.
Michael Slade
Untitled
In order of importance, this is how I prep my truck:
1. Cameras
2. Water
3. Food
4. Gas
5. Sleeping bag
6. Maps
7. Destination
Other than that if I remember anything else it is a bonus.
1. Cameras
2. Water
3. Food
4. Gas
5. Sleeping bag
6. Maps
7. Destination
Other than that if I remember anything else it is a bonus.
dieselcruiserhead
16 Years on ExPo. Whoa!!
sinuhexavier
Explorer
6 & 7 are debatable...
Michael Slade
Untitled
That's why they're low...
Scott Brady
Founder
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Not in any order:
1. High-quality LT tires. Resist the urge to go too large, and certainly too wide.
2. Suspension appropriate to the intended load. Again, less is more.
3. Secure, organized storage
4. Strong front bumper for potential animal strike and to mount a self-recovery winch.
5. VHF/UHF Radio
These are just modifications to the truck. Other equipment is needed for a safe trip, including a map/compass/GPS, recovery equipment, etc.
sinuhexavier
Explorer
A GPS is sooooo over rated...