All things Overlanding thread

e60ral said:
The factory skids aren't awful, especially if you have a trail which has a better fuel tank skid than the SR5.

I would do sliders then lift, and that's plenty unless you are going over major rocks

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Thank you. And no I do not have the trail. Yeah the rock sliders aren't that expensive either for weld on ones. The bolt on ones are a bit harder to find and more expensive. I already decided that i will be building bumpers instead of buying them due to the cost. I'm working on a budget but I just love overlanding and camping so much


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Question for you all.

Anyone looked at taking a short server rack and a bunch of rack mounted drawers?

Looks like I could do something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com...00P1RJ9LS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Add a few of these: Loadmaster® Rackmount Drawers

Alternately, pick up some rails from ebay for cheap and find or have made some aluminum drawers to attach them to. Save a chunk that way I think.

I've done a bit of looking, and not seen anyone else that has attempted it. Maybe there's a good reason for that, or maybe no one has thought of it.

What do you all think?
 
Spenny said:
@4rcyby I support your foray into the unknown and look forward to pictures!
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Thanks. It's just an idea for now, but I'm thinking it might just work for me.

greatape said:
On point, I'm familiar w/server racks and IT hardware and had looked at going that route myself rather than sourcing.

However, for me and the quality hardware/build I wanted, I found purchasing a solution was not much more when I considered time and money.

There are some great cargo builds on here that I have seen but haven't seen the direction you are going but that is what I was looking for ATT. If you go that route, I'd be cautious on weight but more importantly ...love to see it!
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Yeah, I've looked and hadn't seen anyone attempt it-it's why I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing.

What did you end up with? A couple ARB drawers will run me ~1200 on a group buy, and this looks like it could be under 800 for 3-4 smaller drawers.
 
Subbing and posting to also give my vote here. This forum is in desperate need of a overlanding and camping section!. Just read this thread, it's all over the place and shows how we need a dedicated section for getting outside.

With that said, My 4rnr is being built towards overlanding and so far I have skid plates, KO2's, and sliders to protect it while exploring or for the rogue shopping cart wanting to dent it :). I do not know if I will ever lift it but that is an option for the future. I am studying for the HAM exam but do not have any interior mods yet. I am weighing all options towards weight savings as these rigs can get very heavy with all the available mods. So I am taking my time and really thinking the mods through before pulling the trigger.

Currently I am completely revamping my camp setup. I have a Kodiak canvas tent and although it is a great tent and highly recommended it is by no means quick to set up or convenient for moving from spot to spot a lot.

So lets get this camping/overlanding section going here on this forum please so we can all post in an appropriate, like minded section of the forum. :grouphug:
 
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greatape said:
I decided do go with Goose Gear. I really like what they are doing there and I am very impressed with the attention to detail and the design...Very solid.
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I've looked at their stuff, and it looks great, but the price tag is a bit more than I'm willing to pay currently.

Anyone have a link to a guide for installing some sort of base I can then mount things too? I've seen pics (looks like heavy plywood is the thing to use), but would love some instructions.
 
Going to get a better picture but got my Garmin 64ST installed last night and couldn't resist snagging a picture. Will get a better day time picture soon.

Once we get an overlanding thread I will start a "What does everyone's cockpit look like?" thread

 
So I posted about this trip earlier in this thread, but not it seems that this is actually coming to fruition more quickly than I anticipated! So I have some questions for you folks that I would love to hear some input on. For reference so people don't have to search back for it, I am planning a 14 day, 3500 mile trip from CT up through Canada, along the Trans Labrador Highway, over to Newfoundland, down to Nova Scotia, and back to CT. Three rigs, two weeks, and a shitload of adventure :D

First and foremost, what kind of preventative maintenance should I look at before the trip? I have a CV I need to replace, and I am planning on inspecting and/or cleaning my tie rods, bearings, CVs, brakes, UCAs, and suspension. Will also likely get completely new fluids all around to be safe.

Next, anyone have any favorite recipes or resources for good meals to make on the road. We will likely do simple stuff for breakfast, but we'd like to leave with some pre-prepped meals and ideas on other meals we can easily make in the field.

And finally, what is your number one thing you wouldn't leave home without when doing multi-day trips? We have been planning as much as possible, and our packing list is extensive with food, camping gear, recovery gear, jerry cans, medical kits, etc etc. Anything you can't live without??
 
Finally read through this entire thread! Exactly the info I was looking for coming to this site!

Ok, sooooooo- Just bought a new 2017 TRD Off-Road last week, before even knowing about "overlanding" whatever you want to define it as, I intended on buying a 4Runner and building it to handle well on long trips, lots of adventure, and be able to "live" out of it.

My ultimate goal is to build the truck to get off work on a Thursday night of a 4 day weekend and with 5 mins of packing be able to go out on an adventure and spend the 4 days exploring new things and putting as many miles behind me as possible with as little reliance on the outside world as possible. It isn't "true" overlanding, but it's not car camping or off roading either. What I want is comfortable adventure and capability with self reliance.

I just got back from a tour overseas sleeping in a sleeping bag with little to no internet, no reliable hot water, enough food to live but not all that great and having to use as little as possible to last as long as possible. And even though it was in a terrible country and miserable at times, I realized just how little I need to be comfortable, so my mods being on a limited budget are going to take the theme of "How little can I have and still accomplish the mission?"

For now I have a light bar going in tomorrow (I'm starting a build thread now that I've reached the minimum posts and will put this in) behind the front grill on a custom mount, Interior lights are going to LED for usable light and energy savings (If that's even a concern..... It seems like a valid excuse to me!), New tires- mostly just for better reliability considering the stock tires are basically Prius tires, Rock rails / sliders- I've noticed out west you get yourself in trouble with clearance quicker than you can react off road, and some sort of recovery method.

Anyways, Love the idea / experience of "overlanding" to take a trip and enjoy the journey instead of just driving to a destination and taking as many obscure routes as possible. I'm open to any and all essential mods!
 
Hey all.

Got my rack on. Will post pics tomorrow, it seems like it will suit my needs very well. The PC is pretty then, I'll have to have it redone down the road but that I see ok, the price was good! Putting my shovel, axe and highlift on it. Still not sold on awning...


So going to take my test for my HAM and going with the newer updated radio...

Here. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAULSOK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AA3MGRC7F9EI2



Next month I'm renting a CVT Mt. Denali so I'll be able to report back on that.


Leveled out the front for looks, mostly. Lol. Added a CO2 tank.


Trips coming, will be posting em as they come.:clap2:
 
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I went on a business trip last week and ended up buying a SUV, one that we have looking for a long time. It is a Toyota 4Runner and I loved it. They brought it to the hotel for me to test drive and it was very nice and the salesman seemed very trust worthy.

Tomorrow morning I need to send the money before shipping, but my question is what is the most sucure way of sending my money. I'm considering money wire,but I'm afraid if the car never shows up I'm left holding the bag.

What should I do?!?
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[MENTION=140851]Vinsil[/MENTION] rack looks good! can't wait for my prinsu to get here! :thumb3: This rack was my second choice.
 
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