No dishwasher?
Yea, I would neve spend that much on a RTT.[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]
Not really. There are plenty of trails that require your vehicle to go over some serious rocks. Rigs than can crawl can be used for "overlanding." However, the dirt trails you're talking about can be handled by any SUV or a subaru with decent tires. Drive out to Moab in a stock wrangler and you'll see the limitations pretty quickly, especially if it isn't a rubicon. A stock wrangler can go deeper into the wilderness than say a CRV, and a built wrangler can go deeper into the wilderness than a stock one. Not only that, a good amount of overland items actually make the rig worse offroad, so that puts a hole in your argument as well. Having said all that, it all depends on where you're going and what you plan on doing. Do you need to build a rig that has 37s and pro rocks for basically the right half of the united states? No you do not, there is nothing here that necessitates that. However, if you like to play out west, as I do for example, then yes, building a rig capable of crawling larger rocks is beneficial, because not only does it give you a little peace of mind, it also prepares you for what may be thrown at you by mother nature, as trails change constantly and you may find yourself having to deal with obstacles you didn't plan encountering. I suggest you take your rig out west at least once so you can appreciate what I'm talking about above.....plus it's where you really get to enjoy your jeep.
You're missing the point. Most real world apocalyptic situations are better suited for Overland vehicles, such as previously mentioned multiple places for gas cans, roof racks or tents which also destroys your "crawling rigs do better off-road", but doesn't do diddly squat when it comes to MOST off-road scenarios. How often will you have to crawl over an abandoned car? That's what driving around and winches are for. Even your previous MOAB has alternate routes on almost every single obstacle and this is not about where you really get to enjoy your jeep, this is Overland vs Rock Crawling setup.
Agreed. But you need to paint your coach.Yea really. I personally think RTT people spend way too much on gear
With all due respect, this is utter nonsense. I can say the same thing about your post....about gas cans....how many places in the US can you get THAT far away where a full tank isn't enough to get you in/out? Add to that, the amount of people that try and reach said places? We are not discussing 40" tire equipped rigs with no interior, cut tubs, etcs. The "overlanding" nonsense is like the craft beer hipster term now. Explain to me what makes a rock crawling Jeep vs an overlanding Jeep? As for the rich folks comment, you're kidding right? All that overland stuff costs a fortune, be it a roof rack, an RTT, rear carriers, etc.
I wonder how many gal0ns of Mojito paint that would take?Agreed. But you need to paint your coach.
The cost of rock crawling is in the body damage. Treating your $50k Jeep like a toy vs living in it for weeks at a time. That’s the difference.
