All things Overlanding thread
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greatape
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Any updates on the trailer?
Ray Dunakin
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Here's an overlanding "trailer" showing a few highlights from my 2017 camping trip to Nevada and the Mojave desert, part of my ongoing quest to photographically document old mines, mining camps, ghost towns and other abandoned or historic places. (I've been doing this for 30 years now!) This year I had a new tool at my disposal, the Mavic Pro camera drone.
I still have a lot more video from this trip, so I'll be posting more as time allows. It takes time to edit this stuff, and I also have plenty of still photos to go through too. Be sure to check out my website to see more pics and info about ghost towns, mines, etc: www.raydunakin.com
Please let me know what you think of this video. Any constructive criticism would be especially appreciated.
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I still have a lot more video from this trip, so I'll be posting more as time allows. It takes time to edit this stuff, and I also have plenty of still photos to go through too. Be sure to check out my website to see more pics and info about ghost towns, mines, etc: www.raydunakin.com
Please let me know what you think of this video. Any constructive criticism would be especially appreciated.
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jediwebdude
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Tackled a portion of the Enchanted Rockies Trail in CO...
greatape
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Nice setup! That is a beast of trailer
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tchikebran
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Hi,
Dont know if im at the right place and sorry if im not.
I have a roof top tent and need to buy a roof rack for my 4th gen. What are your recommendation? Im in BC Canada.
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Dont know if im at the right place and sorry if im not.
I have a roof top tent and need to buy a roof rack for my 4th gen. What are your recommendation? Im in BC Canada.
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Cymon
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Frontrunner because of this...
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/quick-release-roof-top-tent-mount-kit.html
tchikebran
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Yeah saw that. Its awesome. Do they ship in Canada? Or is there a place where they sale here in BC?
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Cymon
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I honestly have no idea. If you contact them through the site I linked they will get back to you quick. Their customer service has been excellent. I'll be getting the mounts once they get back in stock and post a review. Hoping to get them before our Labor Day (September 1st weekend) trip. I'll post up a review once on and tested.
A10MileHusker
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Question:
With no feelings to one side or the other, I would like to know the benefits of a trailer.
Here are my ignorant thoughts as someone who doesn't have any stance on whether its better or worse.
When I think of trailers I think of just another thing to worry about. I know there are some routes I take that are tight and would require longer times to maneuver a trailer. I also know of areas that forbid trailers and have the best camping sites around.
Being an overlander who still camps on ground and normally packs his rig with everything, I love the fact that I could potentially put a RTT on a trailer and leave it at camp to reserve the camp and not have to pack up anytime I leave.
For me, thats why I still use a tent on the ground. I dont like the thought of having to pack up tent every time I want to go explore.
Trailers have an amazing ability to pack what ever you want and not worry about space. With that thought I feel like you are then taking away from the fact of living off of what you have - If you have everything its easy to overland.
I really am not saying, If you have a trailer, you aren't overlanding.
I am just conveying my thoughts and hope you all can appreciate them and not take them as saying "I'm right, you're wrong".
Just want input on the benefits vs cons.
All opinions appreciated.
Doug
With no feelings to one side or the other, I would like to know the benefits of a trailer.
Here are my ignorant thoughts as someone who doesn't have any stance on whether its better or worse.
When I think of trailers I think of just another thing to worry about. I know there are some routes I take that are tight and would require longer times to maneuver a trailer. I also know of areas that forbid trailers and have the best camping sites around.
Being an overlander who still camps on ground and normally packs his rig with everything, I love the fact that I could potentially put a RTT on a trailer and leave it at camp to reserve the camp and not have to pack up anytime I leave.
For me, thats why I still use a tent on the ground. I dont like the thought of having to pack up tent every time I want to go explore.
Trailers have an amazing ability to pack what ever you want and not worry about space. With that thought I feel like you are then taking away from the fact of living off of what you have - If you have everything its easy to overland.
I really am not saying, If you have a trailer, you aren't overlanding.
I am just conveying my thoughts and hope you all can appreciate them and not take them as saying "I'm right, you're wrong".
Just want input on the benefits vs cons.
All opinions appreciated.
Doug
007Tacoma
New member
Question:
With no feelings to one side or the other, I would like to know the benefits of a trailer.
Here are my ignorant thoughts as someone who doesn't have any stance on whether its better or worse.
When I think of trailers I think of just another thing to worry about. I know there are some routes I take that are tight and would require longer times to maneuver a trailer. I also know of areas that forbid trailers and have the best camping sites around.
Being an overlander who still camps on ground and normally packs his rig with everything, I love the fact that I could potentially put a RTT on a trailer and leave it at camp to reserve the camp and not have to pack up anytime I leave.
For me, thats why I still use a tent on the ground. I dont like the thought of having to pack up tent every time I want to go explore.
Trailers have an amazing ability to pack what ever you want and not worry about space. With that thought I feel like you are then taking away from the fact of living off of what you have - If you have everything its easy to overland.
I really am not saying, If you have a trailer, you aren't overlanding.
I am just conveying my thoughts and hope you all can appreciate them and not take them as saying "I'm right, you're wrong".
Just want input on the benefits vs cons.
All opinions appreciated.
Doug
I think you covered the pros and cons pretty well actually. For me a trailer is nice when I want to bring my son and our pup with us, but it is not ideal for every trip or even every trail.
How bad is the hood reflection when you use the Rigids? I like the idea of mounting them somewhere other than the roof due to the reflection issues, but wasn't sure how they fared mounted to the side mirrors like that.
SSDuck8
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Question:
With no feelings to one side or the other, I would like to know the benefits of a trailer.
Here are my ignorant thoughts as someone who doesn't have any stance on whether its better or worse.
When I think of trailers I think of just another thing to worry about. I know there are some routes I take that are tight and would require longer times to maneuver a trailer. I also know of areas that forbid trailers and have the best camping sites around.
Being an overlander who still camps on ground and normally packs his rig with everything, I love the fact that I could potentially put a RTT on a trailer and leave it at camp to reserve the camp and not have to pack up anytime I leave.
For me, thats why I still use a tent on the ground. I dont like the thought of having to pack up tent every time I want to go explore.
Trailers have an amazing ability to pack what ever you want and not worry about space. With that thought I feel like you are then taking away from the fact of living off of what you have - If you have everything its easy to overland.
I really am not saying, If you have a trailer, you aren't overlanding.
I am just conveying my thoughts and hope you all can appreciate them and not take them as saying "I'm right, you're wrong".
Just want input on the benefits vs cons.
All opinions appreciated.
Doug
For me, having a trailer was somewhat multi purpose. First of all, my fiancé loves going on these kind of trips and not having to sleep in a tent. Also, some of the best times to go overlanding, occur during the winter months and its much more comfortable. Then, of course, there is the capacity aspect. One can carry much more if they have more space. I agree with you that some places are harder and more complicated with a trailer but that's not always the type of trail I explore. I think having a trailer depends on what type of overlanding you do. The base camp set up is really nice as well. Having everything in one spot where you can venture out and come back is really great. I am pro trailer, but I can see why some would argue against it.
Ok I'm trying this on Tapatalk so bear with me cuz I am tech challenged. Greatape sorry it took so long to get an update but I have been out of town.
I have come to decision time on the trailer. Keep going and build it further or sell it? Not sure what I am going to do but it's done for now until I can make up my mind.
Everything new or refurbished. All parts powdercoated. All stainless hardware. Every bolt and nut replaced with new including the big ones on the lunette. All LED lighting with all new wiring. New brake cable. New data plates, shocks, and completely rebuilt axle with new bearings/races, etc... Finished it on it's fiftieth anniversary. Originally built 8/67.
Will easily last another fifty years. So far I have spent a little over $2500 including the purchase of the rusty thing it used to be. I am happy with how it turned out. Only thing is I should have replaced the floor as it is pretty pitted in some spots. Instead I chose to seal the holes with gutter sealer and will bed line it to completely seal it and hopefully add a few more years of problem free use until it needs replaced. One of the drains was gone so I sealed it off and bought a new plunger and bracket for the front drain. The floor was a compromise to keep costs relatively in check.
Went with Hancook Dynapro rf10's on the stock rims. Tires sized to the originals. It rolls down the road so well I can't even feel it back there.
Here are some pics. Also had the powdercoaters do up my grandma's old chair. I picked a bright blue with black legs since it's a fifties/sixties era chair. Turned out awesome! It only cost me $45 for the chair and all new stainless hardware was included with that price!
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I have come to decision time on the trailer. Keep going and build it further or sell it? Not sure what I am going to do but it's done for now until I can make up my mind.
Everything new or refurbished. All parts powdercoated. All stainless hardware. Every bolt and nut replaced with new including the big ones on the lunette. All LED lighting with all new wiring. New brake cable. New data plates, shocks, and completely rebuilt axle with new bearings/races, etc... Finished it on it's fiftieth anniversary. Originally built 8/67.
Will easily last another fifty years. So far I have spent a little over $2500 including the purchase of the rusty thing it used to be. I am happy with how it turned out. Only thing is I should have replaced the floor as it is pretty pitted in some spots. Instead I chose to seal the holes with gutter sealer and will bed line it to completely seal it and hopefully add a few more years of problem free use until it needs replaced. One of the drains was gone so I sealed it off and bought a new plunger and bracket for the front drain. The floor was a compromise to keep costs relatively in check.
Went with Hancook Dynapro rf10's on the stock rims. Tires sized to the originals. It rolls down the road so well I can't even feel it back there.
Here are some pics. Also had the powdercoaters do up my grandma's old chair. I picked a bright blue with black legs since it's a fifties/sixties era chair. Turned out awesome! It only cost me $45 for the chair and all new stainless hardware was included with that price!
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this sounds like a great and fun event. love to see more of these
jjrraass
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Overland Family Expeditions New Series: Expedition Utah
[MENTION=141598]UncleBoobers[/MENTION] and I went to Cruise Moab in May while simultaneously scouting a trip for our families that we would take one month later. We took my 5th gen trail premium on its first expedition since I put an Icon lift on, BFG KO2's 285/70/17, CBI rear bumper, CBI ditch lights and a custom cabinet built for the cargo area that now houses an ARB 50 fridge and fridge slider. One of my favorite mods was the Lux rock lights that we installed for the night run of Hell's Revenge which will be the fourth video in our series. Here is the trailer and first video to our series. Let us know what you guys think. Also, you can follow us on Facebook at overland family expeditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmElUPjnb1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc22LLwOO4c&t=12s
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[MENTION=141598]UncleBoobers[/MENTION] and I went to Cruise Moab in May while simultaneously scouting a trip for our families that we would take one month later. We took my 5th gen trail premium on its first expedition since I put an Icon lift on, BFG KO2's 285/70/17, CBI rear bumper, CBI ditch lights and a custom cabinet built for the cargo area that now houses an ARB 50 fridge and fridge slider. One of my favorite mods was the Lux rock lights that we installed for the night run of Hell's Revenge which will be the fourth video in our series. Here is the trailer and first video to our series. Let us know what you guys think. Also, you can follow us on Facebook at overland family expeditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmElUPjnb1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc22LLwOO4c&t=12s
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jediwebdude
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Not bad, but if my 4R were white, I'm sure I would be blackening the hood.
jjrraass
New member
Funny that you mentioned that addition. I was going to have a wrap put on the hood before our trip but I didn't have time to get it done. The last mod that I did before our trip was the custom cabinet in the back for the fridge. That was a request from the wife and had to be done if you know what I mean. You can see the pics of that mod in my photo album. The hood will be blacked out before our next trip.
