hikingff77
Adventurer
I love your trailer, how long did it take you to get it like that?
JKU as a family overland vehicle
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JIMBO
Expedition Leader
:sombrero: A trailer will solve all your problems,but
You have to be sure it'll follow your 4x4--wherever you go and having "LIKE" tires can be of ultimate importance-
I have to compliment the MBRP JK/JKU Rack-it'll support over 700lbs static and 350lbs mobile-mine is over 6 years old and was one of the prototypes-no cracks/chips/leaks/rust--powdercoating-unfailing and all hardware-- SS and cadmium plated-
Good luck
:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO
You have to be sure it'll follow your 4x4--wherever you go and having "LIKE" tires can be of ultimate importance-
I have to compliment the MBRP JK/JKU Rack-it'll support over 700lbs static and 350lbs mobile-mine is over 6 years old and was one of the prototypes-no cracks/chips/leaks/rust--powdercoating-unfailing and all hardware-- SS and cadmium plated-
Good luck
:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO
hikingff77
Adventurer
So I've had my Jeep for approximately a year and a half, 2015 jku. I've traveled to Maine in it with five total, camped on the way home, so much **** it was insane. But I got it to fit. Somehow. Ironically enough, I went to the 'Dak's this past week and I had my wife's Acadia. I think I had about the same room as in my Jeep, but since there's extra seating and not a bench seat, we had filled the third row with one kid and tons of junk. It worked well cause the ride is so much better, but that's really it. I need a trailer for both vehicles!
Kmrtnsn
Explorer
My wife and I do multi day trips in our JKU, with just the two of us we fill it up. Twice this year we've rented a SoCal Teardrop from Off the Grid Rentals. It is so nice to be able to cross load bags and gear to the trailer! With kids I think the teardrop with a roof top tent would be the perfect solution.
Me too. Went camping with my three kids a few weeks ago. Even going the minimalist route, we were loaded to the limit and certainly over max weight.
R
MOguy
Explorer
Depends on how you camp. My oldest and I can head for a weekend and fit everything in a couple Kayaks, or in my TJ. Add the wife and the youngest and I barely fit everything in my 4Runner and camper. In the camper we have a fridge and freezer and take a cooler. When it is my oldest and I we shove bottled water were ever we can and take MREs and or canned food that is easy to pack and requires no refrigeration.
If you have to be completely self sufficient to include water and gas, you need allot more space. Can you resupply your water, gas and food along the way? That will make a huge difference.
Unless the terrain you will travel won't allow you to take a trailer, I would get a trailer even before a roof rack. I doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. I have a 5X10 cargo trailer, spring over on 33s. I paid maybe $500-600 for it and if can fit easily store enough stuff for a 5 day adventure.
If you have to be completely self sufficient to include water and gas, you need allot more space. Can you resupply your water, gas and food along the way? That will make a huge difference.
Unless the terrain you will travel won't allow you to take a trailer, I would get a trailer even before a roof rack. I doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. I have a 5X10 cargo trailer, spring over on 33s. I paid maybe $500-600 for it and if can fit easily store enough stuff for a 5 day adventure.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
For a lot more room and a good quiet ride, start with a roof rack. Then tie the kids on it.
HRPINDC
Adventurer
I've been focused on reducing the size of my gear. I bought new chairs that are less than half the size of my old ones, and my bed rolls are about 75% smaller than the ones they replaced. I can now pack for three plus a good sized dog all in the JKU. My cooler and four Wolf Packs make the first level, then some other hard items which I try to keep below the top of the back seat. I have a Raingler cargo net which allows me to pack the soft items all the way to the roof without fear of it all flying through the passenger compartment in event of an accident. I also use the area under the rear seats. So far this has adequate for us. I have been thinking about a rack that goes over the spare tire, but am reluctant to pull the trigger.