I have been a weekend warrior, overlander, rock crawler since 1998 when I purchased my first vehicle. It was a '97 Jeep Cherokee Sport w/ the 4.0l I6 and AX15 manual transmission. I loved it and drove it over and through all kinds of terrain. I took it as far as Alaska and Mexico. At 150,000 hard mixed miles and because of its 5" lift and 33" tires it was starting to be expensive to maintain. With three kids, we have moved up to an 05" Tundra SR5 double cab. It is a little big, but the only problem I see with it is no factory rear locker even in the TRD. I have lifted it 2" in the front with bilstien 5100s and the rear 1.5" with add-a-leaf springs to increase payload. We have taken it to Alaska and all over Utah and the Four Corners area. We also pull a modified M416 trailer when we are on longer trips. It has been great for a family and will go anywhere I want or need to go.
Jared, The 05 and 06 Tundra has possibly the best quality-to-cost ratio for any used truck. What a great rig to take you and your family on many more adventures! Jeff
I have a 1996 Land Cruiser. It is my first car and oh my gosh i love it so much. Not the most powerful thing in the world but so stout and reliable. Solid axle is really what I was going for and this car delivers offroad with the lockers. Added a 2inch lift and some 33s (will be bigger soon) and it will go anywhere I point it. Also for being a 20 year old car its amazing how well it can cruise down the highway.
What's that old saying...if you want to head into the bush get a Land Rover but if you want to make it out get a Toyota? :) Something like that. I have a 2016 4Runner Trail Edition. Wanted one since I was in high school. Finally got to have it 20 years later. Love it !!
Tried life with 1990 s10 blazer. to small, lacked power and storage. Went to the other side with a 2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited. Big motor and lots of storage inside and out. Still deciding if i should do any lift. Primarily a daily with as many weekend trips as life allows. Thanks for sharing your experiences. They do help.
I had a '06 DC Tacoma I had to give up to get my wife into something and I sure miss that truck. I would have to say it was the best all around truck I have ever owned. Big enough to tow some toys and haul gear but still small enough to get into some secluded places. I currently own a '12 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Cummins that its primary roll is used to pull our toy hauler and I find that the full size trucks are just to big and heavy for overlanding. I've really been eyeing the new Tacoma's, I really like the crawl control on them but unfortunately the crawl control feature only comes with the automatic and I've always been a manual kind of guy when it comes to off roading. I'm sure I'll be getting the auto when I decide to buy another Tacoma.
i like these videos i just got a 2016 power wagon and i want to put a small pop up camper in the back would love to see a video on small upgrades that can be done like grip tape on the door plates just small inexpensive addons that you can put on while you are waiting for enough money for your next big upgrade keep it up guys
My Ford Expedition will not be the holy grail of the SUVs; but with a range of 600 miles it gives me more than enough to travel the roads, paths, routes the Gran Desierto de Altar in Sonora, Arizona and rough roads of Baja California, taking only needed to stay out of civilization some days.
land rover defender 110 with roof tent. still mainly a weekend warrior due to work commitments but planning to take northern Europe and the arctic circle before coming to the states. love the vids guys
i jave a 96 jeep cherokee 4 door 188k miles on it, 5 speed manual transmission engine is in perfect condition. good on gas , i was thinking of building a rig for wheeling but more interested in overlanding. camping and spending time in the outdoor is just my thing.
just bought a 95 Nissan Pathfinder after owning a 91 pathfinder for 4 years now, they're great off road. trying to decide where to put my gear in it since it is a smaller SUV.
Just recently picked up a TRD Pro 4Runner. I plan on leaving the suspension as is till it wears out, but it'll be a weekend warrior and daily. I already love it. I'm hoping to pick up great advice from this series. If y'all don't do a video on it, would I be able to talk to someone about picking good lines? I know how to pick racing lines from when I raced for several years, but I want my truck to last me forever and picking good trail lines will certainly help that
another thing to look for in an overland vehicle would also be bolt on options like bumpers, rock sliders, lift kits, and many other things. you could buy a vehicle and there will be very little things available for that make and model. i chose a 2000 jeep cherokee xj because i knew they are very common and you can buy anything for them so that also comes into play also. Great video tho
I've got a 96 xj and I LOVE it. currently on an 8600 mile trip had two mi,or setbacks early on but anything i had to replace was no more than 50-75 bucks, simple and maintainable without being forced to go to a dealer/shop
trixareforchuck0001 i also own a 96 jeep cherokee, fun to drive and if well taken care of really dependable. any tips on suspenssion lift and roof rack ..?
You should extend this episode, cause it's very interesting. Also our community loves to see other rigs and set ups. Maybe feature local and fans rigs in a later longer episode? I'll volunteer mine! :)
Could you elaborate more on the extended fuel tanks? Specifically the ones you guys have made by Long Range Automotive. I'd really like to have one of those on my rig one day, but tying to get more idea of their effects on smog check and their compliance with the EPA and US DOT. Thank you!
i have a 2005 F250 im gonna turn into an overland vehicle not the most practical vehicle, but its my favorite vehicle so im just gonna build on what i have
I've got a 2003 Chevy Silverado extended cab 4 by 4 it is my Farmer truck and my daily driver and my off roader my dream truck is a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Great video. I have a question though. Is it a good idea to add a gas tank to a vehicle like a 4runner for greater range or just bring some cans of gas? The thing about adding a gas tank makes me worried about going boom. I am looking at the Tacoma and 4runner to be my overland vehicle. My second question is how important do you think it is for me to put a steal bumper on front and back? I am going to get a really good beefy winch for my vehicle as well. Any advice on what kinda winch to buy? Brand? Style?
Oh Hey Jeff! I just purchased a brand new Tundra. Unfortunately for me, the off road community hasn't really adopted it because the Tacoma and 4 Runner are the preferred toys. I've just started building it and I am very heavily considering and Icon suspension because that is what you guys used on your new 4 runners. I do a lot of highway travel around the US with my wife. When off road, I stick mostly to trails and I've never taken it rock crawling... Which suspension would you use? If it's Icon, (I wouldn't consider anything below a stage 4) which stage would you use?
Danan, Congrats on the new Tundra! What a great platform for overlanding. I think you are spot on with the ICON stage 4. That setup will greatly improve your overall handling on all surfaces and you can add UCA's, heavier springs, ect. to match the progression of your build and driving style over time. Keep us posted on your build and thanks for watching!
For someone who wants to be prepared for emergencies, and lives in places where there are places that have major forest fires, hurricaines, and even earthquakes, and needs to travel off road to escape; but would be able to carry emergency food, water, and shelter; but wants a vehicle that can also do daily drive, what would you recommend?
If I was rich I'd probably get a 4x4 RV van.But as it is everything is still in the dream stage.As it is to start with we may have to settle for a small travel trailer and try to get just abit off the beaten path occasionally. Hopefully before we get to much older.First though I guess I will need to trade my Dodge in for a Truck that the wife can actually get into.
I own an '86 Suzuki Samurai. It's been converted to run propane. It will go just about anywhere. Bigger and badder rigs have been stuck, and then pulled out, by my Samurai. It has yet to fail me.
Hey Jeff,, cant decide between a 2007 LC 100 series vs 2008 LC 200 for the life of me.. The goal is to go over landing across the Americas. The wants are: - it should be highly configurable (too many electronics and gadgets on the 200 worry me) - I should be able to do bush repairs - Must have enough power to take me into the 2030's :) Any advice ? What would you personally pick?
89 S10 Blazer. Don't laugh. It's got solid axles (Dana 44s) front and rear, hydroboost brakes, a smallblock V8, on and on. No, it's not stock, but it's all COTS parts that I can get at any parts house.
I am wanting to get a 94-99 Jeep Cherokee. What are your thoughts on the capabilities/performance? I am definitely going to want to build it up if it hasn't already been modded.
Let me start by saying that my experience with the Jeep Cherokee is somewhat limited. From my understanding the inline 6 engine is pretty good. If needed, beef up the suspension, linkage, axels, ect. to accommodate your driving stile and you'll be good to go. A concern to me would be making sure you keep that unibody structure true, which of course all depends on how you drive it. Otherwise I think most issues are maintenance related and simply require a little upkeep. I have friends who love the Jeep XJ and it takes them anywhere they want to go. Here are a few links you might want to check out. www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/unibody-problems-46717/ www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/your-guide-extremely-common-problems-xj-how-fix-them-135869/ I hope that helps and let me know what you decide! Jeff
I have 98 XJ and have been building it pretty much for the past two years and would recommend going with the Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Suspension from rocky road outfitters.
Jason Taalen what will be the difference with a rough country lift ?? i have been debating on what oift to buy and how many inches i woukd want . i think somewhere between 4.5 or the 6.5 not sure . what di you think?
What is your opinion of the gen 4 v8 4runner? Found one for a good deal. I'm wondering, since it has the 100 series land cruiser motor, if it's better than the v6, or is the weight more of a negative.
Sean, thanks for the question! The website I frequent most is www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/123-Vehicles-for-sale-by-ExPo-members. You will have to be patient for something just right to show up but they usually have a wide range of options from solid stock rigs to fully built expedition vehicles. Ih8mud is another good forum to check out with a decent classified section.
Wade,That is a great platform. I would consider a lift and tall tires to mitigate your break over angle. You have a lot of options if you need to beef up your drive train and power plant. Personally I've always wanted something like the suburban out of Dante's Peak. Here is something for a little inspiration. www.imcdb.org/vehicle_16893-Chevrolet-Suburban-V-10-1987.html Let me know if you have any further questions and I hope you get to have some great adventures in the 'burb! Jeff
I'm going the domestic full sized route since I already own it. 2004.5 Ram 2500 with the HO Cummins. I have a 500+ mile range and can bring everything I need and then some. Why don't I see more full size rigs out there?
I think there are two factors. First would be the size. Some full size trucks are too wide for some trails or they sink into the terrain due to the weight. one example of the weight is on Expedition Overland's South America Expedition where they were wheeling around the beach and one of their heavier rigs just dug into the sand. I think the other is fuel consumption. Heavier the weight, usually more thirsty the rigs are...so I think those are pretty much the two reasons.
I have a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Prado(Australia) with a 4.0 V6 that likes to have a drink. Currently I can get 800+miles(1400-1600km) to the tank if I take it easily, sitting on 100km/h. In Australia the more popular rigs are the 79/100/200 Toyotas, and the GU Patrol, along with some Jeep and some Pajero
Much depends on how many people and how much gear you carry. The HD pickup is capable of bigger loads but sacrifices maneuverability, clearance, economy and everyday practicality. Too big for some trails and a pain to park in the city. The Cummins is a powerful engine but tends to foul when unloaded and is expensive to maintain. I see many full-size pickups with families and pop-up truck campers or travel trailers but rarely on difficult trails.
And honestly to get a suspension setup that is capable and comfortable for something like a full-size diesel is going to be super pricey. Coming from a 2008 crew cab Cummins 2500 to a 17 TRD off road it’s a world of difference on trails. Even with stock suspension on the taco. Trying to wheel something big through tight skinny trials just isn’t practical
I'm still running a 1st gen Taco. My trips are a week or less and the pickup bed can carry all of my gear easily. I've been totally happy with it for 1 or 2 people. For a family though, I think a 4 door is required.
80 series land cruiser. Quarter million miles. Moderate build. Been everywhere. Daily driver too. Doesn't. Even. Leak. I'd drive it to Prudhoe bay tomorrow. (With $5,000 for fuel! )
+Chris Knapp I figured that just not sure why he said after a post about a 80 series Land Cruiser. I've personally owned both a LR Disco and now a 80 series, there's no comparison between the two the 80 series is better hands down.
'97 LX450 factory locked and is my daily driver, including 6 miles of heavy off-road washboard each trip. 204k on the clock. Love that girl. New Power Wagon in sites to replace an aging, but good, Duramax this fall. Hate the new grill thou on the PW.
Thank you for this video! My wife and I are planning a 6-12 month trip around North America with our 11yo daughter and two dogs. We have a fair bit of experience traveling (about 15,000 miles of extended bike touring, and another 2,000 miles of extended hiking between us) but not a whole lot of experience with vehicular travel, let alone vehicular overlanding. We don't need something for rock-crawling but we want something we won't be too worried about taking to Alaska, Baja, into the backcountry in Escalante, stuff like that. We're currently weighing a Sportsmobile (Ford E350) vs. a 4Runner/Adventure Trailer (ish) setup. The Sportsmobile is appealing because it's just 1 "thing" and it gives us some interior living space, but the 4Runner/Adventure Trailer is appealing because it's probably a fair bit less money, and we can leave the trailer to do day trips. Y'all clearly know what's up -- any thoughts? I know there's no "right" answer here.
1993 Jeep Cherokee 4-door Station Wagon. I'd prefer a Toyota of some kind, but the local A-hats seem to steal every Toyota that shows up around here and not so with the Jeeps. (Yet.) All four springs were so shot that when I put a 3" lift kit on it it raised 4 1/2". 31x10.5 AT's get me round trip to Death Valley area (1600mi) twice a year and running around there each trip (500+/-mi). I had a CVT RTT, but won't do that again. I might go with a Smittybilt 2783. Looked at one at KOH back in February and I liked the quality of it. (I carry so much crap I had to buy a trailer.)
I plan on outfitting my Frontier Pro-4X for overlanding. I won't be doing any overseas trips or several months long (we're looking to just do the weekend or maybe a week long to get started).
I plan on running the ome full HD kit which is only a 2-2.5 inch lift.. I'm going to switch to 285-75 r16s I want to keep it pretty mild as it is my daily at the moment.(don't drive to much at the moment)
09 4Runner, Bought her from my boss for next to nothing. I took her out west this summer and had a blast, I did dual batteries and built a kitchen in the back with a fridge and an inverter for my laptop and camera gear. Also can run the keurig if I want. I got a second hand 9500 lb winch and built a bracket that bolts to the frame. I still have the factory bumpers. i added a lightbar and an ARB kakadu Tent. Still have stock suspension, but it is very capable as is. I did Imogene pass and the Alpine Loop as well as a few trails in Moab with little trouble. It's still a daily, but a mild lift is in the future. Bought her at 100K and 2 years later, has 176. I go everywhere in her and will keep her for as long as I can. Its the perfect size for me, drives great and I love the fact there is a huge aftermarket for the 4Runners. She has the Bullet proof 1gr-fe and is not bad to work on and has great towing capacity for the rare times I go "Glaping" and borrow my parents' camper. I did upgrade to a great set of all terrain tires and she does have a few battle scars, but that is what I bought her for.
Hey there Jeff, My wife and I are debating to change our caravan to a four wheel drive vehicle with an roof tent in order to get to more remote spots. We searched the www but could not find an answer to a question we are coming up with every time we are thinking of a roof tent. What do you do if you have to pack up in rain or bad weather in general? Will everything inside the tent will get soaking wet? How the tent does takes it if it is packed up wet? How long can it stay this way? This is one of the points we are hitting every time we are discussing this. Can you do a “Hey Jeff” about this topic and / or roof tents in general? Thank you in advance! And keep on exploring and making great videos about it. Best Regards form Germany!
bought me a GMC Envoy, 22gallon cell, 18mph lol.... but guess what? my first 4x4 bought for only $100..... I need job leads.... i put a new transmission, crate motor, new control arms, bearings, ready for the road finally. But I ran outta money, still need 2 new tires, and suspension.....
I purchased a Land Cruiser FZJ80 ('97). It has been well taken care of and we will start to build it out over the next year or so. We original bought it to take our camping gear to wherever the road went, now we are considering doing expeditions. So excited and happy to see your site.
2014 FJ Cruiser - lifted 3", 33" tires and ARB bull bar and Warn winch. Built out for overlanding with front and rear fuse blocks to run an ARB fridge, CB, Ham, and keep everything else charged. Just got it in July after trading in my previous overlanding rig a Lexus LX470 which was also kitted out.
I've got a 2004 Ford expedition. Haven't done all that much with it yet. The few times I've taken it out I've found that a small lift, better tires, a winch, and maxtrax would make this great for what I want to do!
I have had 2 Xjs a 2001 and 1990 both of them with the Inline 6, with very few upgrades my jeeps have never let me down great little rigs for over landing her in Alaska one the show.
A used 5th Gen 4Runner @ around 20k is the obvious sweet spot for America. Get one with less than 100k, you'll grow tired of it before it grows tired. Plus the typical 80 series head gasket repair is expensive. It's is much too old and very rarely well maintained. Off- roading and Overland travel are distinctly different, you need reliable transportation, not some lifted gas guzzler with warm A/C! This might surprise Jeff, but the current 4Runner is only available in Canada and USA , it's not even offered in Mexico! The older Nissan Frontier/Navara based pickups were similar across all of the Americas though!
2005 Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero Limited (not Montero Sport which is a completely different vehicle). Prior to this a 1996 Montero SR. Monteros are extremely underrated. They have the toughest construction , reliability to rival Toyota and some of the best road manners in the business for those long long trips. In the US they aren't well known and have a bad aftermarket following because of Mitsubishi's abysmal marketing but your find them overlanding all over the world from Australia , Africa and South America. Their biggest weakness is the lack of articulation because of the IFS but unless your building a rock crawler you'll still be unstoppable. Where else can you find a mid size 7 passenger SUV that fits 33s stock (without rubbing) , has factory lockers , is reliable with bulletproff drivetrain and half the price of a 80 series? Check em out guys!
Top of my list - 80 or 100 Series Land Cruiser still affordable super capable and reliable. I drove a 95 FJ80 for 9 years as a DD and wheeled it offroad all over the Southeast the most versatile and capable offroad vehicle right off the lot. You also can't go wrong with the any model 4-Runner or Tacoma. I'm currently building a 2013 DBLCB TRD Tacoma and after a 3400 mile trip out to Colorado with our club it did extremely well its not my 80 by any stretch but certainly as capable, reliable and very comfortable on or off the pavement. Can't wait for the series keep up the good work :)
A 1991 Jeep Cherokee I bought for $1,000. I've put about $400 into it to get things up to par (new radiator, water pump, thermostat, battery, and muffler), but I did all the work myself saving a ton of $$$. The in-line 6 cy is a beast, and has no issues. The truck is stock. I'll upgrade the suspension to a 3" lift, and throw some 31" tires on it. That will be about the extent of the work. Maybe if/when I get something a bit newer will I spend the big $$$ to upgrade and pimp it out.
98 1FZ-FE Toyota Landcruiser 105 series(live axle) stage 4 ICON suspension 35's with all my extra's eats up the Aussie outback, been in my family since new would never change it for something else. I'm even shipping it to America in a few years when I move.
I really like these new batch of videos, a breath of fresh air. Not as slo mo as your other vids which I feel are heavy and oh so serious. You guys get to off road and camp out in the woods- it should be fun! Great tip on downsizing, You really don't need that much to have a great time out in nature. Explorers in Africa use a minimalist approach when traveling the bush but have the advantage of a more fuel efficient diesel engine that we cant get here.
I've got an 02 4 runner but needed bigger so just got a 97 fzj80 land cruiser what do you recommend i do at the start of building it to be an overland vehicle its completely stock right now
I have a 2012 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Supercrew. It is a great truck and even though it's not even close to what I want it to be, it has still gotten me to some amazing places. It does have the extended range 36 gallon tank and I can get between 550 to 600 miles depending on conditions and how I drive it.hopefully within 2 years I'll have it fully built up and ready to drive up to Prudhoe bay and back down across Canada and Down to South America.
Hey Jeff.. I am looking at building an Overlander. 1. I want to drive around the world, Portugal, Russia, Mongolia and north to south in the americas. 2. I want to sleep and cook inside, but i dont want to do rock crawling but i do know (from experience) some roads can get rough.. 3. I am looking at the LR Defender 130 or a smaller Toyota Tacoma. 4. I am on a budget.. My Question, Is it better to go with a older vehicle and build it the way i want, (Axels and Electronics) or buy a new vehicle and a camper? Best Regards, Jeff
I have my "dream" vehicle for overlanding now. It's a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock edition, 4 door. I had a 2012 2 door Rubicon but it just wasn't quite enough space for me and my dog. Plus the 4 door has a much larger gas tank. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 2 door, it was so nimble and maneuverable...but it just didn't quite have enough room inside it for all the crap I wanted to take on longer trips. And it seems all the aftermarket mods are made for the 4 doors these days. I have a few additions to make yet, but by next spring I'll be ready for anything.
I'm running a 2002 F250 crew cab 8' box with an ARE tall topper. Carries all my gear, and is my sleeping quarters. Just installed a E-Locker in the front as getting towed in the remote is more costly that the locker! I'm use as an overland vehicle and it's my hunting rig as well. I love it! Thanks for the vids and the tech! Live the dream! And dream of living!! Thanks
300 miles to a tank on the 80? I wish. More like 200-220 if lucky. -1993 80 series 285 nitto terra grapplers. 3" OME, personally welded up bumpers, roof racks, bed platform in back.
I have a 2003 Lexus GX470 that has been our family vehicle and I have done some off roading and camping with it. It has worked very well for us. I have thought of getting a 4Runner but the TRD Pro does not come in a v8. My concern with my current rig is its age, I don’t want to put a bunch of money into mods and then also be addressing failures that come with age. I do need seating for 4, some room for dogs & gear. It still runs great! Rock crawling isn’t something I would likely pursue. With all that in mind, do you think I should stick with what I have or is there another vehicle you think I should consider?
so hey there Jeff, vw is about to buy back my to touareg. ive done a liyyle overlandinh with it. ive test drove a landcruiser 100. it didnt come close to having the power and torque I have in the touareg. I do need something bigger. looking at tahoe, suburban, or a land cruiser. what should I get and should I say goodbye to my touareg power? I'm on a fence here and need guidance. why or why not a suburban or tahoe or land cruiser. I need something with room. mobile base unit. I do photography and would like room to edit photos while in the vehicle.
Im slowly building out my 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel. So far the only mod is a 60 gallon aux tank so I can carry 92 gallons of diesel total.Wanted to make sure to have the fuel range. Thuren Fab/King suspension next on the list.
Hello! I have a Jeep JK unlimited Sahara. 35inch tires, 6 inch lift,5:13 gears front and back. Wanting to start overlanding with the family. Any suggestions? Great videos you guys rock!
Very cool idea for the page, I like it. Ive always had 4Runners, a 87,90,93 and a 99. My brother has a 2012 and my folks have a 2013. I plan on getting into another Yota but cant decide between a Trail 4Runner or new Tacoma...
I currently drive a 2010 4Runner Limited with 160k miles on it, but would love to build a off road Jeep, considering a sport edition? Should I just build the 4Runner or get a brand new Jeep? Thanks would love the feedback!
I use to have a 98 Nissan Pathfinder piece of crap. Now I have 98 XJ and love it. Any suggestions on the dreaded XJ cooling issues? what about lift kits? When is the next expedition? and can I come? shotgun...called it...LOL
I have a 1986 Dodge van. Bed in the back storage under it. All camping, food, and cooler gear fit in stack-able bins in the middle. We go weekend camping all over. Rain, snow or shine we are out there having a blast. Only thing I miss is 4-wheel drive, but I have bigger tires and if I drive careful it's pretty amazing where this van can go.
I want a 2000 XJ built up for moderate off-roading. I want to get into overland but I'm still driving a Ford Edge at the moment. No off roading in that...
earthroamer all the way my F600 6x6 has a HUGE footprint im sure it can be sunk but i have yet to do so and i have like 2000-2200 mile range in the 150GL of onboard diesel i can load up and disappear for at least a month 2 if i pack extra food and water and stop bathing sadly i can only store water no filters and the loo is a bucket with a seat but tons of room and storage i had been working on getting this truck ready for 4 years and last year the 6.9 idi was put in and it roared into life and i drove it for 4 weeks till i decided it need a turbo to do 50 MPH over the vail pass in CO i get about 13-15 mpg in the hills now im just wa8ing for my new winch i needed a BIG one so heavy
I picked up an '06 Land Rover LR3 (for a pretty good deal) with the intents of doing family vacations and some weekend (shorter overlanding trips with). Really love the versatility of the vehicle...added some larger tires and lifting rods for the air suspension...still a little leary of the durability of the air system but I could always swap to a coil system if needed. Anyone else using the LR3/LR4 for this stuff or is it just the D2 and defender? So far for the few trips into the hills it will be a great family trail rig and seems very capable (for better then anything I would do with it). I should probably add some sliders and maybe some front and rear bumpers - other than that it seems decent and well suited for this type of use...I also tow a smaller camping trailer so I didn't go the route of a tacoma/4runner although I really like those vehicles as well...any thoughts or suggestions are more than welcome as I'm just dipping my toes into the overlanding arena.
I have been a weekend warrior, overlander, rock crawler since 1998 when I purchased my first vehicle. It was a '97 Jeep Cherokee Sport w/ the 4.0l I6 and AX15 manual transmission. I loved it and drove it over and through all kinds of terrain. I took it as far as Alaska and Mexico. At 150,000 hard mixed miles and because of its 5" lift and 33" tires it was starting to be expensive to maintain. With three kids, we have moved up to an 05" Tundra SR5 double cab. It is a little big, but the only problem I see with it is no factory rear locker even in the TRD. I have lifted it 2" in the front with bilstien 5100s and the rear 1.5" with add-a-leaf springs to increase payload. We have taken it to Alaska and all over Utah and the Four Corners area. We also pull a modified M416 trailer when we are on longer trips. It has been great for a family and will go anywhere I want or need to go.
Jared,
The 05 and 06 Tundra has possibly the best quality-to-cost ratio for any used truck. What a great rig to take you and your family on many more adventures!
Jeff
I have a 1996 Land Cruiser. It is my first car and oh my gosh i love it so much. Not the most powerful thing in the world but so stout and reliable. Solid axle is really what I was going for and this car delivers offroad with the lockers. Added a 2inch lift and some 33s (will be bigger soon) and it will go anywhere I point it. Also for being a 20 year old car its amazing how well it can cruise down the highway.
What's that old saying...if you want to head into the bush get a Land Rover but if you want to make it out get a Toyota? :) Something like that. I have a 2016 4Runner Trail Edition. Wanted one since I was in high school. Finally got to have it 20 years later. Love it !!
A Land Rover will get you there, a Toyota will get you there and back again. :D
Tried life with 1990 s10 blazer. to small, lacked power and storage. Went to the other side with a 2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited. Big motor and lots of storage inside and out. Still deciding if i should do any lift. Primarily a daily with as many weekend trips as life allows. Thanks for sharing your experiences. They do help.
I've just ordered a 2017 4Runner TRD Off Road after watching your serie so i can bring wifey and the kids along !
I had a '06 DC Tacoma I had to give up to get my wife into something and I sure miss that truck. I would have to say it was the best all around truck I have ever owned. Big enough to tow some toys and haul gear but still small enough to get into some secluded places. I currently own a '12 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Cummins that its primary roll is used to pull our toy hauler and I find that the full size trucks are just to big and heavy for overlanding. I've really been eyeing the new Tacoma's, I really like the crawl control on them but unfortunately the crawl control feature only comes with the automatic and I've always been a manual kind of guy when it comes to off roading. I'm sure I'll be getting the auto when I decide to buy another Tacoma.
i like these videos i just got a 2016 power wagon and i want to put a small pop up camper in the back would love to see a video on small upgrades that can be done like grip tape on the door plates just small inexpensive addons that you can put on while you are waiting for enough money for your next big upgrade keep it up guys
My Ford Expedition will not be the holy grail of the SUVs; but with a range of 600 miles it gives me more than enough to travel the roads, paths, routes the Gran Desierto de Altar in Sonora, Arizona and rough roads of Baja California, taking only needed to stay out of civilization some days.
land rover defender 110 with roof tent. still mainly a weekend warrior due to work commitments but planning to take northern Europe and the arctic circle before coming to the states. love the vids guys
i jave a 96 jeep cherokee 4 door 188k miles on it, 5 speed manual transmission engine is in perfect condition. good on gas , i was thinking of building a rig for wheeling but more interested in overlanding. camping and spending time in the outdoor is just my thing.
i gota 94 cherokee, 200K+ still runs great but i parked it.... figured i would save it for my son and i to work on for him one day... he's 4=)
just bought a 95 Nissan Pathfinder after owning a 91 pathfinder for 4 years now, they're great off road. trying to decide where to put my gear in it since it is a smaller SUV.
Just recently picked up a TRD Pro 4Runner. I plan on leaving the suspension as is till it wears out, but it'll be a weekend warrior and daily. I already love it. I'm hoping to pick up great advice from this series. If y'all don't do a video on it, would I be able to talk to someone about picking good lines? I know how to pick racing lines from when I raced for several years, but I want my truck to last me forever and picking good trail lines will certainly help that
great series so far! Toyota all the way!
another thing to look for in an overland vehicle would also be bolt on options like bumpers, rock sliders, lift kits, and many other things. you could buy a vehicle and there will be very little things available for that make and model. i chose a 2000 jeep cherokee xj because i knew they are very common and you can buy anything for them so that also comes into play also. Great video tho
Great point Travis!
I've got a 96 xj and I LOVE it. currently on an 8600 mile trip had two mi,or setbacks early on but anything i had to replace was no more than 50-75 bucks, simple and maintainable without being forced to go to a dealer/shop
trixareforchuck0001 i also own a 96 jeep cherokee, fun to drive and if well taken care of really dependable. any tips on suspenssion lift and roof rack ..?
Rubicon express is awesome i have a 7.5 inch Rubicon inch lift with 35's
I have a 02 sequoia. I put a 2.5 inch lift with 305 65 17 pro comp tires and wheels.
For me, its gotta be a Cruiser. There is no substitute. 80, 100, 200, take your pick.
91 Ford explorer, it's been very reliable. I'm planning on building a 2000 to 03 expedition for my next vehicle.
You should extend this episode, cause it's very interesting. Also our community loves to see other rigs and set ups. Maybe feature local and fans rigs in a later longer episode? I'll volunteer mine! :)
Could you elaborate more on the extended fuel tanks? Specifically the ones you guys have made by Long Range Automotive. I'd really like to have one of those on my rig one day, but tying to get more idea of their effects on smog check and their compliance with the EPA and US DOT. Thank you!
Good video, thanks for sharing!
i have a 2005 F250 im gonna turn into an overland vehicle not the most practical vehicle, but its my favorite vehicle so im just gonna build on what i have
Got me a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee to do the weekend warrior trips around Utah.
I've got a 2003 Chevy Silverado extended cab 4 by 4 it is my Farmer truck and my daily driver and my off roader my dream truck is a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
I have a 02 disco with arb front and rear bumpers safari snorkel mud tires on working on getting a roof rack
Building up an old xj for off-roading and weekend over landing. Wish me luck
'90 k2500 chevy suburban it's a keeper
I got a 2010 expedition shes a big beautiful capable girl haha just put 33s on her too cause I wasnt sure if I want to get it lifted
3rd Gen 4Runner with rear Locker is all you need
Great video. I have a question though. Is it a good idea to add a gas tank to a vehicle like a 4runner for greater range or just bring some cans of gas? The thing about adding a gas tank makes me worried about going boom. I am looking at the Tacoma and 4runner to be my overland vehicle. My second question is how important do you think it is for me to put a steal bumper on front and back? I am going to get a really good beefy winch for my vehicle as well. Any advice on what kinda winch to buy? Brand? Style?
Any advice for trying to make a 2 door Wrangler overland build work ?
Oh Hey Jeff!
I just purchased a brand new Tundra. Unfortunately for me, the off road community hasn't really adopted it because the Tacoma and 4 Runner are the preferred toys.
I've just started building it and I am very heavily considering and Icon suspension because that is what you guys used on your new 4 runners.
I do a lot of highway travel around the US with my wife. When off road, I stick mostly to trails and I've never taken it rock crawling... Which suspension would you use? If it's Icon, (I wouldn't consider anything below a stage 4) which stage would you use?
Danan, Congrats on the new Tundra!
What a great platform for overlanding. I think you are spot on with the ICON stage 4. That setup will greatly improve your overall handling on all surfaces and you can add UCA's, heavier springs, ect. to match the progression of your build and driving style over time. Keep us posted on your build and thanks for watching!
I have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler unlimited (LJ). I am wanting to build into an overland vehicle. Any ideas for creating more storage?
For someone who wants to be prepared for emergencies, and lives in places where there are places that have major forest fires, hurricaines, and even earthquakes, and needs to travel off road to escape; but would be able to carry emergency food, water, and shelter; but wants a vehicle that can also do daily drive, what would you recommend?
Great video
i got myself a toyota fortuner 3.0 D4D 2005 model. its like a 4runners in asia.. i think i am good to go..
Which engine type is the best for global overlanding, gasoline or diesel engine?
If I was rich I'd probably get a 4x4 RV van.But as it is everything is still in the dream stage.As it is to start with we may have to settle for a small travel trailer and try to get just abit off the beaten path occasionally. Hopefully before we get to much older.First though I guess I will need to trade my Dodge in for a Truck that the wife can actually get into.
I own an '86 Suzuki Samurai. It's been converted to run propane. It will go just about anywhere.
Bigger and badder rigs have been stuck, and then pulled out, by my Samurai. It has yet to fail me.
Hey Jeff,, cant decide between a 2007 LC 100 series vs 2008 LC 200 for the life of me..
The goal is to go over landing across the Americas.
The wants are:
- it should be highly configurable (too many electronics and gadgets on the 200 worry me)
- I should be able to do bush repairs
- Must have enough power to take me into the 2030's :)
Any advice ? What would you personally pick?
I'm trying to build an overlander out of a 2004 Ram 2500 cummins 4x4, been difficult so far
Could've got the power wagon for that year
89 S10 Blazer. Don't laugh. It's got solid axles (Dana 44s) front and rear, hydroboost brakes, a smallblock V8, on and on. No, it's not stock, but it's all COTS parts that I can get at any parts house.
GX470 for that city feel and off road capability
What do you guys think about 90 trooper?
how about area like Colorado and expedition for maximum one week on new stock LC 200
why don't people overland full size trucks such as a tundra. Is it because it weighs a lot or how wide they are?
I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy, was wondering if it was practical to convert into an overland or not?
Well Hello there, Jeff...
I am wanting to get a 94-99 Jeep Cherokee. What are your thoughts on the capabilities/performance? I am definitely going to want to build it up if it hasn't already been modded.
Let me start by saying that my experience with the Jeep Cherokee is somewhat limited. From my understanding the inline 6 engine is pretty good. If needed, beef up the suspension, linkage, axels, ect. to accommodate your driving stile and you'll be good to go.
A concern to me would be making sure you keep that unibody structure true, which of course all depends on how you drive it. Otherwise I think most issues are maintenance related and simply require a little upkeep. I have friends who love the Jeep XJ and it takes them anywhere they want to go.
Here are a few links you might want to check out.
www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/unibody-problems-46717/
www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/your-guide-extremely-common-problems-xj-how-fix-them-135869/
I hope that helps and let me know what you decide!
Jeff
I have 98 XJ and have been building it pretty much for the past two years and would recommend going with the Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Suspension from rocky road outfitters.
Jason Taalen what will be the difference with a rough country lift ?? i have been debating on what oift to buy and how many inches i woukd want . i think somewhere between 4.5 or the 6.5 not sure . what di you think?
Let's compare the land cruiser to the Lexus 470
What is your opinion of the gen 4 v8 4runner? Found one for a good deal. I'm wondering, since it has the 100 series land cruiser motor, if it's better than the v6, or is the weight more of a negative.
If I were in your shoes I would buy it in a heartbeat. The v6 is a good engine but the 4.7 is bombproof.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff.
The 80 must have an upgraded tank on it.
dreaming of defender 110 or the nissan y61/60
How did you get 300 miles out of your 80?
I jest bought an 01 tacoma sr5 5 speed 4x4. what should I do for the first mod?
Is there a certain website that has used overland vehicles for sale? I tried google and craigslist and it came up with nothing.
Sean, thanks for the question!
The website I frequent most is www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/123-Vehicles-for-sale-by-ExPo-members.
You will have to be patient for something just right to show up but they usually have a wide range of options from solid stock rigs to fully built expedition vehicles. Ih8mud is another good forum to check out with a decent classified section.
1981 K15 Chevy Suburban with a 350. Whatcha think?
Wade,That is a great platform. I would consider a lift and tall tires to mitigate your break over angle. You have a lot of options if you need to beef up your drive train and power plant. Personally I've always wanted something like the suburban out of Dante's Peak. Here is something for a little inspiration. www.imcdb.org/vehicle_16893-Chevrolet-Suburban-V-10-1987.html
Let me know if you have any further questions and I hope you get to have some great adventures in the 'burb!
Jeff
ExpeditionOverland I looked at it, and that is really similar to what I have in mind.
Great Video... thank you!...
I have a 07 Dodge Durango that I am setting up
I'm going the domestic full sized route since I already own it. 2004.5 Ram 2500 with the HO Cummins. I have a 500+ mile range and can bring everything I need and then some. Why don't I see more full size rigs out there?
HMBxplore no idea, seems like a win/win my 7.3 PSD will take me anywhere and comes really handy for pulling the stuck Duromaxes ;)
I think there are two factors. First would be the size. Some full size trucks are too wide for some trails or they sink into the terrain due to the weight. one example of the weight is on Expedition Overland's South America Expedition where they were wheeling around the beach and one of their heavier rigs just dug into the sand.
I think the other is fuel consumption. Heavier the weight, usually more thirsty the rigs are...so I think those are pretty much the two reasons.
I have a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Prado(Australia) with a 4.0 V6 that likes to have a drink. Currently I can get 800+miles(1400-1600km) to the tank if I take it easily, sitting on 100km/h. In Australia the more popular rigs are the 79/100/200 Toyotas, and the GU Patrol, along with some Jeep and some Pajero
Much depends on how many people and how much gear you carry. The HD pickup is capable of bigger loads but sacrifices maneuverability, clearance, economy and everyday practicality. Too big for some trails and a pain to park in the city. The Cummins is a powerful engine but tends to foul when unloaded and is expensive to maintain. I see many full-size pickups with families and pop-up truck campers or travel trailers but rarely on difficult trails.
And honestly to get a suspension setup that is capable and comfortable for something like a full-size diesel is going to be super pricey. Coming from a 2008 crew cab Cummins 2500 to a 17 TRD off road it’s a world of difference on trails. Even with stock suspension on the taco. Trying to wheel something big through tight skinny trials just isn’t practical
I'm still running a 1st gen Taco. My trips are a week or less and the pickup bed can carry all of my gear easily. I've been totally happy with it for 1 or 2 people. For a family though, I think a 4 door is required.
80 series land cruiser.
Quarter million miles.
Moderate build.
Been everywhere. Daily driver too.
Doesn't. Even. Leak.
I'd drive it to Prudhoe bay tomorrow.
(With $5,000 for fuel! )
+AA1PR What are you referring to when you say LRs?
+Chris Knapp I figured that just not sure why he said after a post about a 80 series Land Cruiser. I've personally owned both a LR Disco and now a 80 series, there's no comparison between the two the 80 series is better hands down.
Land Cruiser dude, not Land Rover. Toyota vs junk.
any car on the road will run a 1/4 million miles no problem.
not an STi
'97 LX450 factory locked and is my daily driver, including 6 miles of heavy off-road washboard each trip. 204k on the clock. Love that girl. New Power Wagon in sites to replace an aging, but good, Duramax this fall. Hate the new grill thou on the PW.
Thank you for this video! My wife and I are planning a 6-12 month trip around North America with our 11yo daughter and two dogs. We have a fair bit of experience traveling (about 15,000 miles of extended bike touring, and another 2,000 miles of extended hiking between us) but not a whole lot of experience with vehicular travel, let alone vehicular overlanding. We don't need something for rock-crawling but we want something we won't be too worried about taking to Alaska, Baja, into the backcountry in Escalante, stuff like that. We're currently weighing a Sportsmobile (Ford E350) vs. a 4Runner/Adventure Trailer (ish) setup. The Sportsmobile is appealing because it's just 1 "thing" and it gives us some interior living space, but the 4Runner/Adventure Trailer is appealing because it's probably a fair bit less money, and we can leave the trailer to do day trips.
Y'all clearly know what's up -- any thoughts? I know there's no "right" answer here.
I run two 4Runners; a lifted '04 Limited for overland and a beat '87 for the small tails of Northern Utah.
Nice!
1993 Jeep Cherokee 4-door Station Wagon. I'd prefer a Toyota of some kind, but the local A-hats seem to steal every Toyota that shows up around here and not so with the Jeeps. (Yet.)
All four springs were so shot that when I put a 3" lift kit on it it raised 4 1/2". 31x10.5 AT's get me round trip to Death Valley area (1600mi) twice a year and running around there each trip (500+/-mi). I had a CVT RTT, but won't do that again. I might go with a Smittybilt 2783. Looked at one at KOH back in February and I liked the quality of it.
(I carry so much crap I had to buy a trailer.)
I plan on outfitting my Frontier Pro-4X for overlanding. I won't be doing any overseas trips or several months long (we're looking to just do the weekend or maybe a week long to get started).
I've got an 09 xterra off road. Love it and would buy it again, however HD suspension is a must in my opinion.
make sure you replace the driveline, upper control arms, and axles if you lift it with 35s
I plan on running the ome full HD kit which is only a 2-2.5 inch lift.. I'm going to switch to 285-75 r16s I want to keep it pretty mild as it is my daily at the moment.(don't drive to much at the moment)
+devin krisle calmini sells a 5 inch lift for the second gens for around 1,800 last time I checked. comes will full suspension and parts.
Nice I'll check them out.
titian swap it, the a arms will bolt on to a gen 2 . look at the forms or Facebook groups for more info
2012 Trail Teams FJ Cruiser :)
09 4Runner, Bought her from my boss for next to nothing. I took her out west this summer and had a blast, I did dual batteries and built a kitchen in the back with a fridge and an inverter for my laptop and camera gear. Also can run the keurig if I want. I got a second hand 9500 lb winch and built a bracket that bolts to the frame. I still have the factory bumpers. i added a lightbar and an ARB kakadu Tent. Still have stock suspension, but it is very capable as is. I did Imogene pass and the Alpine Loop as well as a few trails in Moab with little trouble. It's still a daily, but a mild lift is in the future. Bought her at 100K and 2 years later, has 176. I go everywhere in her and will keep her for as long as I can. Its the perfect size for me, drives great and I love the fact there is a huge aftermarket for the 4Runners. She has the Bullet proof 1gr-fe and is not bad to work on and has great towing capacity for the rare times I go "Glaping" and borrow my parents' camper. I did upgrade to a great set of all terrain tires and she does have a few battle scars, but that is what I bought her for.
Hey there Jeff,
My wife and I are debating to change our caravan to a four wheel drive vehicle with an roof tent in order to get to more remote spots.
We searched the www but could not find an answer to a question we are coming up with every time we are thinking of a roof tent.
What do you do if you have to pack up in rain or bad weather in general?
Will everything inside the tent will get soaking wet?
How the tent does takes it if it is packed up wet?
How long can it stay this way?
This is one of the points we are hitting every time we are discussing this.
Can you do a “Hey Jeff” about this topic and / or roof tents in general?
Thank you in advance!
And keep on exploring and making great videos about it.
Best Regards form Germany!
Older 90s pajero here, parts are easy to get and can be fixed with a hammer.
bought me a GMC Envoy, 22gallon cell, 18mph lol.... but guess what? my first 4x4 bought for only $100..... I need job leads.... i put a new transmission, crate motor, new control arms, bearings, ready for the road finally. But I ran outta money, still need 2 new tires, and suspension.....
my 2000 4runner is the perfect mix of off road capability and modern day creature comforts. highly upgradeable and a bullet proof engine.
I purchased a Land Cruiser FZJ80 ('97). It has been well taken care of and we will start to build it out over the next year or so. We original bought it to take our camping gear to wherever the road went, now we are considering doing expeditions. So excited and happy to see your site.
2014 FJ Cruiser - lifted 3", 33" tires and ARB bull bar and Warn winch. Built out for overlanding with front and rear fuse blocks to run an ARB fridge, CB, Ham, and keep everything else charged. Just got it in July after trading in my previous overlanding rig a Lexus LX470 which was also kitted out.
2004 sequoia limited. Different it is, baby it I will
After a couple years of research, I just got an 03 sequoia with low miles for overlanding and family adventures.
I've got a 2004 Ford expedition. Haven't done all that much with it yet. The few times I've taken it out I've found that a small lift, better tires, a winch, and maxtrax would make this great for what I want to do!
Also have an 04 sequoia and a 2016 4Runner. Using the sequoia for overland travel and the 4Runner as a daily
I have had 2 Xjs a 2001 and 1990 both of them with the Inline 6, with very few upgrades my jeeps have never let me down great little rigs for over landing her in Alaska one the show.
A used 5th Gen 4Runner @ around 20k is the obvious sweet spot for America. Get one with less than 100k, you'll grow tired of it before it grows tired. Plus the typical 80 series head gasket repair is expensive. It's is much too old and very rarely well maintained. Off- roading and Overland travel are distinctly different, you need reliable transportation, not some lifted gas guzzler with warm A/C! This might surprise Jeff, but the current 4Runner is only available in Canada and USA , it's not even offered in Mexico! The older Nissan Frontier/Navara based pickups were similar across all of the Americas though!
2005 Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero Limited (not Montero Sport which is a completely different vehicle). Prior to this a 1996 Montero SR.
Monteros are extremely underrated. They have the toughest construction , reliability to rival Toyota and some of the best road manners in the business for those long long trips. In the US they aren't well known and have a bad aftermarket following because of Mitsubishi's abysmal marketing but your find them overlanding all over the world from Australia , Africa and South America. Their biggest weakness is the lack of articulation because of the IFS but unless your building a rock crawler you'll still be unstoppable. Where else can you find a mid size 7 passenger SUV that fits 33s stock (without rubbing) , has factory lockers , is reliable with bulletproff drivetrain and half the price of a 80 series?
Check em out guys!
Top of my list - 80 or 100 Series Land Cruiser still affordable super capable and reliable. I drove a 95 FJ80 for 9 years as a DD and wheeled it offroad all over the Southeast the most versatile and capable offroad vehicle right off the lot. You also can't go wrong with the any model 4-Runner or Tacoma. I'm currently building a 2013 DBLCB TRD Tacoma and after a 3400 mile trip out to Colorado with our club it did extremely well its not my 80 by any stretch but certainly as capable, reliable and very comfortable on or off the pavement. Can't wait for the series keep up the good work :)
A 1991 Jeep Cherokee I bought for $1,000. I've put about $400 into it to get things up to par (new radiator, water pump, thermostat, battery, and muffler), but I did all the work myself saving a ton of $$$. The in-line 6 cy is a beast, and has no issues. The truck is stock. I'll upgrade the suspension to a 3" lift, and throw some 31" tires on it. That will be about the extent of the work. Maybe if/when I get something a bit newer will I spend the big $$$ to upgrade and pimp it out.
98 1FZ-FE Toyota Landcruiser 105 series(live axle) stage 4 ICON suspension 35's with all my extra's eats up the Aussie outback, been in my family since new would never change it for something else. I'm even shipping it to America in a few years when I move.
I really like these new batch of videos, a breath of fresh air. Not as
slo mo as your other vids which I feel are heavy and oh so
serious. You guys get to off road and camp out in the woods- it
should be fun!
Great tip on downsizing, You really don't need that much to have a great time out in nature. Explorers in Africa use a minimalist approach when traveling the bush but have the advantage of a more fuel efficient diesel engine that we cant get here.
I've got an 02 4 runner but needed bigger so just got a 97 fzj80 land cruiser what do you recommend i do at the start of building it to be an overland vehicle its completely stock right now
I have a 2012 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Supercrew. It is a great truck and even though it's not even close to what I want it to be, it has still gotten me to some amazing places. It does have the extended range 36 gallon tank and I can get between 550 to 600 miles depending on conditions and how I drive it.hopefully within 2 years I'll have it fully built up and ready to drive up to Prudhoe bay and back down across Canada and Down to South America.
Hey Jeff.. I am looking at building an Overlander.
1. I want to drive around the world, Portugal, Russia, Mongolia and north to south in the americas.
2. I want to sleep and cook inside, but i dont want to do rock crawling but i do know (from experience) some roads can get rough..
3. I am looking at the LR Defender 130 or a smaller Toyota Tacoma.
4. I am on a budget..
My Question, Is it better to go with a older vehicle and build it the way i want, (Axels and Electronics) or buy a new vehicle and a camper?
Best Regards, Jeff
I have my "dream" vehicle for overlanding now. It's a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock edition, 4 door. I had a 2012 2 door Rubicon but it just wasn't quite enough space for me and my dog. Plus the 4 door has a much larger gas tank. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 2 door, it was so nimble and maneuverable...but it just didn't quite have enough room inside it for all the crap I wanted to take on longer trips. And it seems all the aftermarket mods are made for the 4 doors these days. I have a few additions to make yet, but by next spring I'll be ready for anything.
I'm running a 2002 F250 crew cab 8' box with an ARE tall topper. Carries all my gear, and is my sleeping quarters. Just installed a E-Locker in the front as getting towed in the remote is more costly that the locker! I'm use as an overland vehicle and it's my hunting rig as well. I love it! Thanks for the vids and the tech! Live the dream! And dream of living!! Thanks
300 miles to a tank on the 80? I wish. More like 200-220 if lucky. -1993 80 series 285 nitto terra grapplers. 3" OME, personally welded up bumpers, roof racks, bed platform in back.
I have a 2003 Lexus GX470 that has been our family vehicle and I have done some off roading and camping with it. It has worked very well for us. I have thought of getting a 4Runner but the TRD Pro does not come in a v8. My concern with my current rig is its age, I don’t want to put a bunch of money into mods and then also be addressing failures that come with age. I do need seating for 4, some room for dogs & gear. It still runs great! Rock crawling isn’t something I would likely pursue. With all that in mind, do you think I should stick with what I have or is there another vehicle you think I should consider?
so hey there Jeff, vw is about to buy back my to touareg. ive done a liyyle overlandinh with it. ive test drove a landcruiser 100. it didnt come close to having the power and torque I have in the touareg. I do need something bigger. looking at tahoe, suburban, or a land cruiser. what should I get and should I say goodbye to my touareg power? I'm on a fence here and need guidance. why or why not a suburban or tahoe or land cruiser. I need something with room. mobile base unit. I do photography and would like room to edit photos while in the vehicle.
Im slowly building out my 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel. So far the only mod is a 60 gallon aux tank so I can carry 92 gallons of diesel total.Wanted to make sure to have the fuel range. Thuren Fab/King suspension next on the list.
Hello! I have a Jeep JK unlimited Sahara. 35inch tires, 6 inch lift,5:13 gears front and back. Wanting to start overlanding with the family. Any suggestions? Great videos you guys rock!
Very cool idea for the page, I like it. Ive always had 4Runners, a 87,90,93 and a 99. My brother has a 2012 and my folks have a 2013. I plan on getting into another Yota but cant decide between a Trail 4Runner or new Tacoma...
I currently drive a 2010 4Runner Limited with 160k miles on it, but would love to build a off road Jeep, considering a sport edition? Should I just build the 4Runner or get a brand new Jeep? Thanks would love the feedback!
I went from an 03 4RUNNER LTD to a 2015 trail premium. I love and swear by the T4R. it's got me more places then I could have ever imagined.
I use to have a 98 Nissan Pathfinder piece of crap. Now I have 98 XJ and love it. Any suggestions on the dreaded XJ cooling issues? what about lift kits? When is the next expedition? and can I come? shotgun...called it...LOL
I have a 1986 Dodge van. Bed in the back storage under it. All camping, food, and cooler gear fit in stack-able bins in the middle. We go weekend camping all over. Rain, snow or shine we are out there having a blast. Only thing I miss is 4-wheel drive, but I have bigger tires and if I drive careful it's pretty amazing where this van can go.
I want a 2000 XJ built up for moderate off-roading. I want to get into overland but I'm still driving a Ford Edge at the moment. No off roading in that...
earthroamer all the way my F600 6x6 has a HUGE footprint im sure it can be sunk but i have yet to do so and i have like 2000-2200 mile range in the 150GL of onboard diesel i can load up and disappear for at least a month 2 if i pack extra food and water and stop bathing
sadly i can only store water no filters and the loo is a bucket with a seat but tons of room and storage
i had been working on getting this truck ready for 4 years and last year the 6.9 idi was put in and it roared into life and i drove it for 4 weeks till i decided it need a turbo to do 50 MPH over the vail pass in CO i get about 13-15 mpg in the hills
now im just wa8ing for my new winch i needed a BIG one so heavy
I picked up an '06 Land Rover LR3 (for a pretty good deal) with the intents of doing family vacations and some weekend (shorter overlanding trips with). Really love the versatility of the vehicle...added some larger tires and lifting rods for the air suspension...still a little leary of the durability of the air system but I could always swap to a coil system if needed. Anyone else using the LR3/LR4 for this stuff or is it just the D2 and defender? So far for the few trips into the hills it will be a great family trail rig and seems very capable (for better then anything I would do with it). I should probably add some sliders and maybe some front and rear bumpers - other than that it seems decent and well suited for this type of use...I also tow a smaller camping trailer so I didn't go the route of a tacoma/4runner although I really like those vehicles as well...any thoughts or suggestions are more than welcome as I'm just dipping my toes into the overlanding arena.