Weekender expeditioner from colorado LJ Rubicon
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The rack is a Kargo master Congo cage and has held up quite well.
No problems with the jerry can here, but it is considerably cooler in CO. We would have a winch there, but our electric burned out earlier this year. SO...until we can afford a new winch, the can rides there.
It's the REI camp kitchen in aluminum. It sells for $119 on their site. So far, it's awesome! Folds down fairly compact and has traveled well. :coffeedrink:
Bought the coolers at REI a couple of years ago for about $20 each. They hold up well and fit perfectly on the tire carrier rack. We have definitely outgrown them, and will soon be stepping up to an Engel 35 for our longer trips.
Lumberjack
Adventurer
Very nice! Question... How has the weight of the tent affected the trail handling?
Dennis
Dennis
We are running a stock suspension and the extra weight of the tent along with the rack and our heavy duty body armor has maxed it out. The next mod is a suspension upgrade.
FourByLand
Expedition Leader
What do you think you will go with?
We've been looking at a Terra Flex Enduro LCG suspension with AEV progressive rate springs, Billstein 5100 shocks, Currie steering linkage upgrade, rear Currie anti-rock sway bar, front Terra Flex dual rate sway bar, and 255 85 R16 BFG KM2's.
nwoods
Expedition Leader
That's a pretty significant upgrade. Seriously think about a tummy tuck while you're at it. I just recently upgraded to the AEV progressive springs in the rear of my LJ, and it's made a huge improvement.
I for got to mention that I already have the terraflex belly up skid plate, and body lift, and motor mount lift. this cuts down on the price of the enduro lcg lift.
Thanks for all the replies, Great site here.
Ford Prefect
Expedition Leader
Very nice set up.
Just thought I would chime in here.
Most in Colorado know this already, but others may not.
Raingler Nets
Rockhard4x4
and
Jeeperman bumpers
They are all one company. Anyhow, as I understand it they eventually sold out and the new folks stopped selling under the jeeperman name, but still sell all the same stuff. You can still find it all online. Never seen a bolt in cage before or since, but I sure like the idea...
Just thought I would chime in here.
Most in Colorado know this already, but others may not.
Raingler Nets
Rockhard4x4
and
Jeeperman bumpers
They are all one company. Anyhow, as I understand it they eventually sold out and the new folks stopped selling under the jeeperman name, but still sell all the same stuff. You can still find it all online. Never seen a bolt in cage before or since, but I sure like the idea...
ccarley
Adventurer
That sounds like a great suspension setup! I was hesitant about purchasing Bilstein 5125's for my Wagoneer, but I wouldn't go with anything else now.
That looks like an awesome overall setup you have. One of these days... I may get a RTT for my Wagoneer. I still don't mind sleeping on the ground, but my wife is wanting to "move up" to sleeping in the Jeep.
Good luck with your LJ, it looks great!
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
I think I've seen you on I-76 (near the hwy 85 exit) several times while heading into work from Brighton. If you had an lifted blue/purple XJ driving around you that was probably me checking out your setup. I gave you the thumbs up, but you were more focused on driving than me :snorkel:
QUESTION: Is having a RTT worth not being able to drop the top or flip up the "sunroof" ?
QUESTION: Is having a RTT worth not being able to drop the top or flip up the "sunroof" ?
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