Jack's Adventure Thread (previous Xterra build)
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Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
That is actually a simple DIY that combines some small carabiners (or whatever your preferred attachment points would be) and a utility shelf. The dimensions are something close to 48" x 16" (can't confirm at the moment), similar to this one:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/ClosetMaid-SuperSlide-4-ft-x-16-in-Ventilated-Linen-Shelf-4726/100016564
It's worked out very well for me because I can drop one side down to create a barrier for our three mutts and keeps the baby slobber-free!
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Phew. Made it back from Overland Expo East. Didn't take the Xterra since I was able to take a much more comfortable ride 
Days: 4
State lines: 6
Miles: 1800~
Got one more trip planned for the year - heading to the upper peninsula in the Xterra with the Fortune Bay team. Might even snow
Days: 4
State lines: 6
Miles: 1800~
Got one more trip planned for the year - heading to the upper peninsula in the Xterra with the Fortune Bay team. Might even snow
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Holy poop! Who let you borrow a Raptor?
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
07BlackSpecV
Adventurer
Oh my God...are you serious?!?! I want one so bad...Exactly how awesome is it?
It figures, I head North and you head South. Trip report to come.
It figures, I head North and you head South. Trip report to come.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Its awesomeness is also classified
Haha, figures! I'm looking forward to seeing where you went this time. I'm always jealous even when it's my own state.
Xterra got an oil change! Hardcore mod right there. Exciting stuff. And since the wife has the Subaru now, I put the tire carrier back on. Back to the way the old girl is supposed to be!
Nothing left to do for my upcoming trip to the upper peninsula but sit and wait
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Nothing much to update other than a fuel filter being changed this weekend. Unfortunately didn't get to make it to the upper peninsula, and even more unfortunate - selling the rooftop tent. Time to move on to a new era of camping next summer. With the wife and 1-year-old, it's not easy to climb up and down with everyone and everything. Looking at other options, and probably going to end up with an Oz tent. I like the simplicity, the space, and the styling. Plus, I can use it with whatever vehicle we're driving - Xterra, Subaru, or the replacement for the Xterra. Which I have opened the doors to much more than I anticipated. My needs have changed so drastically that I'm looking at comfort and safety over anything else. Don't have a lot of use / need for a heavy-duty, overbuilt trail rig. We'll see where it leads me, but I'm glad I'll still be driving the old girl over the winter.
Bye, rooftop tent. On to a good home.
Bye, rooftop tent. On to a good home.
Sharky1528
Observer
Great looking Xterra !!! WOW !!
Its awesomeness is also classified
Haha, figures! I'm looking forward to seeing where you went this time. I'm always jealous even when it's my own state.
Xterra got an oil change! Hardcore mod right there. Exciting stuff. And since the wife has the Subaru now, I put the tire carrier back on. Back to the way the old girl is supposed to be!
Nothing left to do for my upcoming trip to the upper peninsula but sit and wait
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Thank you kindly! It's been a lot of fun to get it all done.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Well, old girl's been sold off to a new home. On to a new era for 2017.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Well there's something I wasn't expecting. Excited to hear if and what you've found as a replacement.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
It was definitely a mixed bag. I was disappointed to see it go, but our needs have changed. We didn't need the big, bulky, uncomfortable off-road truck. I wanted something comfortable and fuel efficient. We still have the Subaru to take us down fire trails and out to isolate campsites.
It all happened so fast! Just fell into place.
Its replacement is the polar opposite of a lifted, uncomfortable, truck. I got a hell of a deal on a car I've wanted for a very long time - a Volvo wagon. It's definitely a 180 degree turn for me. It's low, it's fast, and it's comfy. But it's definitely a project - it's got a few delicious mods (Elevate tune, Heico suspension, etc.) and almost 200K miles.
I'll miss the Xterra, but I know it's in good hands.
