10 Overland Vehicle commandments (according to Expedition portal)

[Okki]

The 10 Commandments of Modifying an Overland Vehicle - Resources - ExPo: Adventure and Overland Travel Enthusiasts

Pretty good article for all newbies and not-so-newbies needing a reminder.

Okki

 

[Stream2Stream]

Good stuff for a newbie like me! :lookout::lookout:

 

[1engineer]

The 10 Commandments of Modifying an Overland Vehicle - Resources - ExPo: Adventure and Overland Travel Enthusiasts

Pretty good article for all newbies and not-so-newbies needing a reminder.

Okki

[MENTION=55815]Okki[/MENTION] while these are words to live by you know it's going to disappoint a lot of the guys here! This is why my 4Runner remains stock with the exception of tires and recovery. I think I have learned the hard way every one of those ten rules in the past. Great post! I think I will add that link to my signature.

 

[Okki]

[MENTION=55815]Okki[/MENTION] while these are words to live by you know it's going to disappoint a lot of the guys here! This is why my 4Runner remains stock with the exception of tires and recovery. I think I have learned the hard way every one of those ten rules in the past. Great post! I think I will add that link to my signature.

LOL.. yeah.. now let me go back to pulling the power cable out of my fuse box! HAHAhHahahahahahaa:cheers:

The Group 31M is the only thing I did to the OEM electrical system that required some minor mods; everything else is fully separated. I gave up on extending the OEM alternator/main power cables. The write up is next on my list with the findings and experiences.

Okki

 

[28.]

Definitely a good read..

 

[crazydubman]

Kinda reminds me of this ound:

Spaceballs Hair Dryer Scene - YouTube

But in all seriousness, this is definitely a good read and really separates the mall expeditions from the real ones. :tea:

 

[J-BlickPhoto]

I posted this same article on my facebook page. It's a great read! It definitely leans toward keeping things simple and functional. Great information!

 

[SOcalTRAIL]

Good stuff!!! Thanks for the link!

 

[DannyLlama]

Very cool link [MENTION=55815]Okki[/MENTION] thank you for sharing!!

 

[hamburglar210]

[MENTION=55815]Okki[/MENTION] while these are words to live by you know it's going to disappoint a lot of the guys here! This is why my 4Runner remains stock with the exception of tires and recovery. I think I have learned the hard way every one of those ten rules in the past. Great post! I think I will add that link to my signature.

What recovery gear do you have?

 

[DannyLlama]

What recovery gear do you have?

Oh dang... hamburglar is checking [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION]

 

[hamburglar210]

Oh dang... hamburglar is checking [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION]

Haha I'm honestly curious. I've read a lot of his posts and he seems like a very no-nonsense guy(as most engineers I've met are) and from what I've read doesn't seem like the kind of guy to buy something that isn't worth the money. So I'd like to know what's worth considering.

 

[DannyLlama]

Haha I'm honestly curious. I've read a lot of his posts and he seems like a very no-nonsense guy(as most engineers I've met are) and from what I've read doesn't seem like the kind of guy to buy something that isn't worth the money. So I'd like to know what's worth considering.

This is true

I was just trying to mess with him :hiding:

 

[eddiebx]

What recovery gear do you have?

His brain, lol.

And shoe strings, I've heard him mention shoe strings once. :snacker:

 

[hamburglar210]

This is true

I was just trying to mess with him :hiding:

I thought your post was pretty funny(where did you find that picture) I just wanted to make sure no one thought I was being an ass.

 

[m(a)ce]

K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Stupid

 

[cbielat]

That was great! Thanks for posting that. To sum it up, use common sense!

 

[joneseyyy]

They forgot the most important one...do whatever makes you happy and motivates you to get out and explore! If that means hanging a bunch of crap off your truck who cares?

 

[1engineer]

Haha I'm honestly curious. I've read a lot of his posts and he seems like a very no-nonsense guy(as most engineers I've met are) and from what I've read doesn't seem like the kind of guy to buy something that isn't worth the money. So I'd like to know what's worth considering.

I have:
Duct Tape
Swiss Army Knife
Matches
Towels
Adjustable Pliers (Qty 2) Large and Small
Rope (lots of it)
Pry Bar
Screw Driver (Philips and Flat and Torx, those bastards)

Is there anything I am missing? Yes, I know I don't really need the pry bar but it is nice to have extra tools - just in case.

 

[limamike]

I have:
Duct Tape
Swiss Army Knife
Matches
Towels
Adjustable Pliers (Qty 2) Large and Small
Rope (lots of it)
Pry Bar
Screw Driver (Philips and Flat and Torx, those bastards)

Is there anything I am missing? Yes, I know I don't really need the pry bar but it is nice to have extra tools - just in case.

For recovery? I'd have a jack, and a couple (probably 6 actually) of snatch blocks at least if you don't run a winch or hi-lift for mechanical advantage.