Two year circumnaviagtion of Africa in my 2007 JKUR - The Road Chose Me

[Dan Grec]

Thanks everyone.

Here's another, I really loved this spot, and it's the last night I'll ever ground tent with this Jeep

http://instagram.com/p/BC9qRJOlBJA/

-Dan

 

[Scott Brady]

Great seeing you in Prescott. Safe journey!

 

[Dan Grec]

Great seeing you in Prescott. Safe journey!

Thankyou again Scott, I had a really great time.
I'm actually in the Jeep, in the parking lot right now

All the best on your trip too, have a great time!

We'll be in touch I'm sure.

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

I spent a few days in San Diego hanging out with John and the crew at Ursa Minor while the fitted and modified my J30.

Read the whole story here: http://theroadchoseme.com/ursa-minor-j30-pop-up-camper



To say that I'm extremely impressed and happy is a massive understatement.
This top is a complete game changer.

-Dan

 

[Septu]

Now that looks amazing!!

 

[expedition4x4]

Love my j30 imo integrated tops win


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[HRPINDC]

Nice! It's been a long, tough road for you to get to this point. I'm glad to see things working out and you realizing your dream. Jeep looks great. I'll be living vicariously through you! You can follow my blog, "The desk chose me". Seriously though, who in their right mind would read that? Have a great trip.

 

[kojackJKU]

Nice! It's been a long, tough road for you to get to this point. I'm glad to see things working out and you realizing your dream. Jeep looks great. I'll be living vicariously through you! You can follow my blog, "The desk chose me". Seriously though, who in their right mind would read that? Have a great trip.

+10 points for your blog name! ha ha.

 

[Dan Grec]

Nice! It's been a long, tough road for you to get to this point. I'm glad to see things working out and you realizing your dream. Jeep looks great. I'll be living vicariously through you! You can follow my blog, "The desk chose me". Seriously though, who in their right mind would read that? Have a great trip.

Thanks for the encouragement!

If it makes you feel any better, I just spent 4 years driving a desk to save money to go on this trip.
You can do it too!

I'm currently writing a book on exactly that topic, I really enjoy showing & helping others get out and live their dreams.

-Dan

 

[HRPINDC]

+10 points for your blog name! ha ha.

Thanks man!

Thanks for the encouragement!

If it makes you feel any better, I just spent 4 years driving a desk to save money to go on this trip.
You can do it too!

I'm currently writing a book on exactly that topic, I really enjoy showing & helping others get out and live their dreams.

-Dan

Forget about me, I'm a lost cause. Wife, kid, house, partnership track etc. In all honesty I love it, not sure I'm the type who could walk away from it all. I need the fast pace. But I respect the hell out of people like you who are chasing their dreams. For now I'll be happy with my short trips, but one day I'll follow in your footsteps. For now I'll follow your blog. Enjoy!

 

[whec716]

Is that solar on top of the roof?

 

[wanabxtrm]

Dan a few quick questions; those are the stock size tired correct? Any chance you can weigh your jeep and measure your ground to fender height? Mostly just curious, but it'll help my decision once I get around to upgrading my suspension. Thanks.

 

[Dan Grec]

Is that solar on top of the roof?

Shhh! (haha)

I'm writing the final update now, including all the details on that.

Dan a few quick questions; those are the stock size tired correct? Any chance you can weigh your jeep and measure your ground to fender height? Mostly just curious, but it'll help my decision once I get around to upgrading my suspension. Thanks.

Stock Rubi tires yes. They need replacing before I leave North America, still undecided on what brand to run, though not going bigger.

Weighing the Jeep is on my to do list - I will post it up when I do. Hopefully I can get all four corners for fun.

And yes, I will measure ground to fender too. It's an AEV 2.5" lift, and even with all the additions, it's sitting at least a 1.5" higher than it did as a stock Rubicon.
I've only put about 3k miles on the lift though, so it might settle a bit yet.

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

The Jeep Build is complete, I'm ready for EJS then Africa.

Details include Renogy lightweight solar panels and charge conroller, ARB awning & compressor, new wheels, and some decals.

http://theroadchoseme.com/jeep-build-complete



-Dan

 

[Septu]

Saw the awning. If you remember the rain we got camping that one weekend, and how much space was lost due to no walls, I kinda question how effective that would be in the rain. Good for the sun obviously.