Explorerinil
Observer
Yes please send me them! Back in the day I would tear a truck up to get down a tight trail, espically if it leads to a lake. Nowadays I’m allot more cautious, but I would love to check out what I can.
New 2018 Colorado ZR2 - Icedragonmx's Trip Reports
- Thread starter icedragonmx
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icedragonmx
Adventurer
PM sent with a few cool spots! Enjoy!
icedragonmx
Adventurer
Was running through my wish list for extras on the truck and this gear adds up! I think I better sell the house and move into the truck, lol.
Vagabond Drifter Camper - still waiting, but its on the paid for list...
MUD TERRAIN T/A KM3 x5 https://www.kaltire.com/en/tires/ti...v---bfgoodrich/mud-terrain-ta-km3/305773.html
Front camera for truck system https://echomaster.com/catalog/all-products/19366656
Bed rug for interior https://bedrug.com/bedrug-classic-bedliners/2018/chevrolet/colorado
AEV Snorkel w/Prefilter https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/snorkel-kit-chevy-colorado/
Warn 9.5XP-S Winch https://www.amazon.ca/Warn-87310-9-5xp-s-Winch-Synthetic/dp/B00625FC28
Midwest ind ZR2 Winch Mount http://midwestoverlandindustries.com/zr2-winch-mount/
Go Power GP-ISW1500-12 Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter https://www.amazon.ca/Go-Power-GP-I...ywords=go+power+1500w+pure+sine+wave+inverter
300 Watt kit https://www.renogy.com/renogy-new-300-watt-12-volt-solar-premium-kit/ with Eclipse panels, may overhang an inch or two?
3x battle born batteries https://www.amazon.ca/LiFePO4-volt-Deep-Cycle-Battery/dp/B06XX197GJ
engel mt45f combo fridge freezer https://www.engelcoolers.com/mt45f-u1.html and a compact microwave.
http://alu.cab/en/270-shadow-awning/ – might not survive a tree rub on tight trails but great for the rainy days
Quick-en-Suite by Quick Pitch South Africa and a shower pump system?
Nature's Head Dry Composting Toilet https://compostingtoiletscanada.ca/...MIsvfIz_vF3QIVCb3sCh0p_wlkEAAYASAAEgKfNfD_BwE
And maybe a wood heat source - https://cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/cub-cb-108/products/cb-1008-br-cubic-mini-wood-stove
rear swing out bumper for 3-4 jerry cans - custom build plus folding tailgate cooking platform
rear 3rd brake light on camper and camp lights
folding table under overhang of camper or an additional large solar panel on sliders (can use to shade the cab too while parked)
Vagabond Drifter Camper - still waiting, but its on the paid for list...
MUD TERRAIN T/A KM3 x5 https://www.kaltire.com/en/tires/ti...v---bfgoodrich/mud-terrain-ta-km3/305773.html
Front camera for truck system https://echomaster.com/catalog/all-products/19366656
Bed rug for interior https://bedrug.com/bedrug-classic-bedliners/2018/chevrolet/colorado
AEV Snorkel w/Prefilter https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/snorkel-kit-chevy-colorado/
Warn 9.5XP-S Winch https://www.amazon.ca/Warn-87310-9-5xp-s-Winch-Synthetic/dp/B00625FC28
Midwest ind ZR2 Winch Mount http://midwestoverlandindustries.com/zr2-winch-mount/
Go Power GP-ISW1500-12 Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter https://www.amazon.ca/Go-Power-GP-I...ywords=go+power+1500w+pure+sine+wave+inverter
300 Watt kit https://www.renogy.com/renogy-new-300-watt-12-volt-solar-premium-kit/ with Eclipse panels, may overhang an inch or two?
3x battle born batteries https://www.amazon.ca/LiFePO4-volt-Deep-Cycle-Battery/dp/B06XX197GJ
engel mt45f combo fridge freezer https://www.engelcoolers.com/mt45f-u1.html and a compact microwave.
http://alu.cab/en/270-shadow-awning/ – might not survive a tree rub on tight trails but great for the rainy days
Quick-en-Suite by Quick Pitch South Africa and a shower pump system?
Nature's Head Dry Composting Toilet https://compostingtoiletscanada.ca/...MIsvfIz_vF3QIVCb3sCh0p_wlkEAAYASAAEgKfNfD_BwE
And maybe a wood heat source - https://cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/cub-cb-108/products/cb-1008-br-cubic-mini-wood-stove
rear swing out bumper for 3-4 jerry cans - custom build plus folding tailgate cooking platform
rear 3rd brake light on camper and camp lights
folding table under overhang of camper or an additional large solar panel on sliders (can use to shade the cab too while parked)
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Overlanerd
Vagabond Outdoors
I am sad to say that @icedragonmx will not be receiving a Vagabond Drifter. His family informed me of his passing. I don't have any information other than that.
We spoke a few times and exchanged many e-mails. I make a connection with every customer and am truly saddened by his passing. From his postings, you can tell how excited he was to put the camper on the new truck and I completely understood his enthusiasm. His camper was in the next batch scheduled for a November completion.
Happy trails Michael.
We spoke a few times and exchanged many e-mails. I make a connection with every customer and am truly saddened by his passing. From his postings, you can tell how excited he was to put the camper on the new truck and I completely understood his enthusiasm. His camper was in the next batch scheduled for a November completion.
Happy trails Michael.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
Well that is ******** news. Godspeed @icedragonmx!
Littlehouse
Adventurer
RIP Icedragonmx
Great thread, great pics, great truck. I FINALLY got to test drive a ZR2 Diesel today. I liked it a lot. Bringing it home on Monday for a few days, to see how it pulls our camper. I suspect some rear suspension help may be in order for that. 20' high ground clearance 3500 lb camper. Hoping my old helper springs from our 2000 Dakota will work on it.
We currently have a (ordered & bought new) 2008 Dodge Power Wagon with the G56 6-speed manual shift. It is an off-road & towing beast, with a 78:1 crawl ratio, but 8-10 mpg is it. Empty or towing is the same. ZR2 diesel is within 6 lb ft of my Hemi (369 vs 375) so it should tow it well. Hoping for 15 mpg or better while towing. Looking to pull the camper farther away now that we are both retired. We camped next to a guy that was pulling a VERY large camper with a diesel regular colorado (same gear ratios as the ZR2-I think) & he said he was getting 15 mpg towing that camper @ 65 mph !!! Said his best tank was 34 mpg !!!
We currently have a (ordered & bought new) 2008 Dodge Power Wagon with the G56 6-speed manual shift. It is an off-road & towing beast, with a 78:1 crawl ratio, but 8-10 mpg is it. Empty or towing is the same. ZR2 diesel is within 6 lb ft of my Hemi (369 vs 375) so it should tow it well. Hoping for 15 mpg or better while towing. Looking to pull the camper farther away now that we are both retired. We camped next to a guy that was pulling a VERY large camper with a diesel regular colorado (same gear ratios as the ZR2-I think) & he said he was getting 15 mpg towing that camper @ 65 mph !!! Said his best tank was 34 mpg !!!
Explorerinil
Observer
That is sad to hear, I really enjoyed talking with him, he was a really knowledgeable down to earth person.
Sad indeed. I never spoke with him but as an Xterra owner I was following his old thread and then started following this thread after he got the Colorado.
Mekcanix
Camper
very sad new Godspeed @icedragonmx
Black-Jacket
New member
Sad ending to reading this thread,
He bought it to use it that's for sure.
He bought it to use it that's for sure.
Manitoba X
Manitoba X
RIP Icedragonmx....I also started following him on his Xterra build...and switch to his new build.
Any indication as to what happened?
Any indication as to what happened?
I didn't want to ask but am awfully curious as well.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Crazy.