My ZJ Overland from France/Belgium
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Thanks a lot, I'll have to take some photos, I've also finished the tailgate tent to be sheltered from the rain once the drawers are out.
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And today, I'm finishing my tailgate tent... So I don't get caught in the rain when I'm cooking... It also lets me eat inside when I'm on my own...
The tent fits into a 15L waterproof bag... The fabric is 1100DTex...
I'll just have to test it in real life, but I think I'm a little too wide in the central part, hence the crease I've got on the edges...
The tent fits into a 15L waterproof bag... The fabric is 1100DTex...
I'll just have to test it in real life, but I think I'm a little too wide in the central part, hence the crease I've got on the edges...
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Here's an additional project to stiffen the wheel carrier and jerry can... I thought it was a thickness problem compared to what's done... But having talked to 4 or 5 owners with similar bumpers, they all have the same problem... The steel wings of the bumper hit the body with the weight of the spare wheel, which creates a lever arm effect...
So, looking around, I came across the original Mopar mountings, which added a plate to the tailgate to close it, but also prevented it from swinging around...
So I'm starting to think about setting up a similar system, but I can't find anyone with the dimensions for this reinforcement plate...
So I took the opportunity to test a 3D scanner that you can carry in your pocket without necessarily knowing it... an iPhone which, for recent versions, has a Lidar, in my case I used an iPad which does the same job to scan the part of the tailgate that interests me... In terms of precision, well, we're not bad at all, I've got almost no errors on the cardboard patterns, a few adjustments, but it does the job...
So, looking around, I came across the original Mopar mountings, which added a plate to the tailgate to close it, but also prevented it from swinging around...
So I'm starting to think about setting up a similar system, but I can't find anyone with the dimensions for this reinforcement plate...
So I took the opportunity to test a 3D scanner that you can carry in your pocket without necessarily knowing it... an iPhone which, for recent versions, has a Lidar, in my case I used an iPad which does the same job to scan the part of the tailgate that interests me... In terms of precision, well, we're not bad at all, I've got almost no errors on the cardboard patterns, a few adjustments, but it does the job...
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I've made a little video about the interior layout of my ZJ, if it gives you any ideas 
There's a fridge slider missing, which shouldn't take too long to be sent for cutting and folding
Sorry it's in French, but the visual alone might give you some information... Or via automatic subtitling
There's a fridge slider missing, which shouldn't take too long to be sent for cutting and folding Sorry it's in French, but the visual alone might give you some information... Or via automatic subtitling
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Hi everyone, here are some updates following my return from Portugal. I spent 20 days there, covering about 3700 miles, mostly on off-road trails. I'll leave you with the prologue video for the 6 videos that will follow... They are in French, but the images can be enjoyed on their own
Despite everything, there was a bit of damage during those 20 days. I blew up my Ford fan, so I had to find an original fan on site. I also cracked my windshield, and that's about it
But it was an absolute pleasure driving there, with a lot of tolerance (for now) for driving on off-road trails... Truly a joy Photos should follow in a little while, my photographer friend who accompanied me is currently editing them
On another note, I need to get custom 2" rear springs made, since the KingSpring HD ones I have are no longer sufficient. If you have any ideas for a brand that can provide +660 lbs springs, it would save me from paying for custom ones...
Oh and you can see my new Molle side panel prototype
Despite everything, there was a bit of damage during those 20 days. I blew up my Ford fan, so I had to find an original fan on site. I also cracked my windshield, and that's about it
But it was an absolute pleasure driving there, with a lot of tolerance (for now) for driving on off-road trails... Truly a joy
Photos should follow in a little while, my photographer friend who accompanied me is currently editing them On another note, I need to get custom 2" rear springs made, since the KingSpring HD ones I have are no longer sufficient. If you have any ideas for a brand that can provide +660 lbs springs, it would save me from paying for custom ones...
Oh and you can see my new Molle side panel prototype