Pics of rig packed up ready to go?

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Acouple of normal weeks in the Sierras-

Winter

Summer

Everything you need/want-

:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO

 

[BritKLR]

I've learned a lot about packing a rig from packing different size vehicles for different trips. These experiences has taught me to really think through what is needed based on the locations and time year.



My KLR trip was a week in Colorado over several mountain passes from Trinidad to Georgetown, camping each night. Lots of gear for different weather conditions and a long round trip ride from Kansas City, Mo.



The Sammi trip was in Moab with tons of wheeling and remote camping for several days. It's amazing how much water you'll go through in the back country!

Good luck!

 

[BritKLR]

Paul, can you explain what looks like a propane tank in the first pic on the right hand side of your truck? What size is it and did you make the rack that holds it? Any issues traveling with it in the vehicle? I use propane but haven't found the best way for transport yet. Last trip I simply strapped in down in my cargo area but I'm looking for other options. I was hoping to mount it laying on its side on the roof rack but while researching it have found that it is not advisable to haul propane on its side (unless you have the forklift style LP). I like that rack you have though.
Thanks!

Sorry, just saw this.

It's a small 10lb tank that I picked up at Cabela's. I carry inside on my storage platform. The black metal rack it's in is made up of 1in square stock and bolted to the platform. The tank is held in place by a strap. Since gear will shift when off road I added a red metal safety cage on top of the tank to stop it from accidentally being opened when gear falls on top of it. No particular reason for carrying it inside other then I like to keep my gear out of the weather and dust, plus it adds to keeping my center of gravity low.

Good luck with your build.

Shoot me an email if you need more info.

 

[Crom]

Sorry, just saw this.

It's a small 10lb tank that I picked up at Cabela's. I carpower generalry inside on my storage platform. The black metal rack it's in is made up of 1in square stock and bolted to the platform. The tank is held in place by a strap. Since gear will shift when off road I added a red metal safety cage on top of the tank to stop it from accidentally being opened when gear falls on top of it. No particular reason for carrying it inside other then I like to keep my gear out of the weather and dust, plus it adds to keeping my center of gravity low.

Good luck with your build.

Shoot me an email if you need more info.

Paul, traveling with the ACME nut attached to the OPD valve is unsafe. I also believe it's illegal per federal law. It defeats one of the inherent safety features of the OPD valves. Disconnect the hose during transport and add a protective device that fits over the valve, (a sock, plastic cap, etc.) anything will generally do ( but nothing that treads onto the valve). Some may argue, and some states may even have laws against transporting propane inside the vehicle with out the windows down...

 

[BritKLR]

Crom-

Thanks for the info. I'll make those changes.

 

[uscg2008]

Just a short two day trip, this is before I picked up my fire wood. It was just stacked on my sleeping platform

Dog ready to go too

 

[SARguru]

Britklr do you have more details / info on your rear bumper?? Is it home made or commercially available?

 

[Maverick1701]

I haven't taken this rig camping (only been in the 6x6) because I don't really like it (im saving for something else).

Here are a few pictures of the expedition hauling my kayaks up to Lake Meredith just north of Amarillo (the only lake in the area that isn't a sandbox).

 

[justrom]

Mojave Road

4 Days on the Mojave Rd in SE California with my wife and 15 month old son in a Toyota Tacoma Dbl Cab.

Kid stuff (clothes, diapers, travel high chair) filled up the back of the cab. Camping stuff (tent, sleeping bag & pads, clothes) went in a large storage/"job box" strapped into the front of the bed. Next "row", 2x 5gal water jugs, 2x Small (8gal) Action Packer boxes (1 for stove, plates, utensils; 1 for dry/canned food) with the jack plate and firewood stacked on top. Last row, 5 gal water cooler, food cooler, and 5 gal Petrol can. Stroller (to contain the little tyke in camp), Shovel, and kid carrying backpack were bungie corded down between the cooler and the tailgate.

 

[CohoQ]

I would LOVE a ride report for that trip ! I only ever did 2 days with one overnight in death valley - but we were on bikes.

My '79 Bronco packed for 6 days in Death Valley last April. Just me and my dog.
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[DGarman]

Here's my buddy's trip report for that one. There were 6 vehicles I think (just me and my dog in the Bronco ).
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/111609-Yearly-Death-Valley-trip
Dennis

I would LOVE a ride report for that trip ! I only ever did 2 days with one overnight in death valley - but we were on bikes.

 

[bdog1]

Well here's what it is supposed to look like in my van.

And,after a week....

If you jump on the brakes too hard the Cheetos hit you in the head! Umm. Cheesy!


Sent by wing, prayer & ATT

 

[SteveG]

Bump... love this thread!

 

[ethernectar]

IMG_1868 by ethernectar, on Flickr

 

[REMOTEPLACES]

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