Lots of other happy customers though, but they are pricey. I’m going with the lighter Getaway version. They don’t use wheel spacers. I double checked. Really excited for the icon suspension system and I went with the lithium battery upgrade.
Definitely a good point.I really feel like there's only a few types of "overlanders":
1) Those that are new to it and feel like they need to bring EVERYTHING and that it's the shit they bring that makes the trip.
2) Those that are more experienced, have their gear optimized, and bring just the right amount of stuff as to not detract from the experience of the destination.
This will likely not be a popular opinion amongst a group where the more (usually heavy) shit that is bolted to a vehicle the cooler it is.
I would say necessities are shelter, food, and water. Luxuries are great and I'm not a stranger to wanting them... especially when they save time and allow me to enjoy more of the destination.
Yeah I get it. A trailer, especially one that you don’t sleep in that costs 28K is not a common purchase.
The struggle is real. I am all for optimizing your gear. My wife on the other hand thinks we need four mixing bowls, measuring spoons, two buckets, three pans for washing dishes, enough plates, bowls, spoons, forks, to feed approximately 10 people. Then there is the electric coffee maker, and a coffee pot you put over the fire incase the electric coffee pot stops working, and probably 25 cooking utensils. three frying pans, two pots, a propane burner and a skottle. Mind you I do 95% of the cooking.I really feel like there's only a few types of "overlanders":
1) Those that are new to it and feel like they need to bring EVERYTHING and that it's the shit they bring that makes the trip.
2) Those that are more experienced, have their gear optimized, and bring just the right amount of stuff as to not detract from the experience of the destination.
This will likely not be a popular opinion amongst a group where the more (usually heavy) shit that is bolted to a vehicle the cooler it is.
This last part made me laugh. All in all, I am sure you know that the extra is all worth it when she's not only supporting this...but enjoying it with you.
Nice job on the platform, simple layout. Do you know the oveall dimension from the tailgate closed to the end of platform behind the front seats?I built a rear platform for my Jeep using the Cheaper Jeeper design as a starting point. I modified it slightly to get a better fit, but it's basically his design. It cost less than $200, $70 of that was the automotive carpet, and was really easy to build. I bought a cheap piece of 1/4" plywood to use as a mock up then completed it using 3/4 hardwood plywood. You can run it with or without the back seat.
When we took our big trip this summer I used my Jeep as the truck and my wife's Jeep as the kitchen. My Jeep was a 2-seater and hers was a 3-seater. It worked well.
I have slept in my Jeep a few times when out working and it was fantastic for a night or two in this setup. I had an air mattress and a blanket. I think you could make it work for a week if you were alone.
Bottom line is... (1) next time we go we won't be taking our kids; (2) We're looking at trailers. A rooftop tent sounds pretty good but I don't want 150 pounds on my roof when I'm going up Hell's Gate (or similar trail). That would probably work better for "overlander" type trips, but we llike to crawl. I like @wibornz philosophy.
Can still access the rear cubby and uses sides for storage
2-seater configuration
3-seater configuration
With back seat removed. I kept a lot of crap under the platform; water, sleeping bags, etc.
And here is my wife's Jeep set up as the kitchen (she's messy)
This looks fantastic!!I built a rear platform for my Jeep using the Cheaper Jeeper design as a starting point. I modified it slightly to get a better fit, but it's basically his design. It cost less than $200, $70 of that was the automotive carpet, and was really easy to build. I bought a cheap piece of 1/4" plywood to use as a mock up then completed it using 3/4 hardwood plywood. You can run it with or without the back seat.
When we took our big trip this summer I used my Jeep as the truck and my wife's Jeep as the kitchen. My Jeep was a 2-seater and hers was a 3-seater. It worked well.
I have slept in my Jeep a few times when out working and it was fantastic for a night or two in this setup. I had an air mattress and a blanket. I think you could make it work for a week if you were alone.
Bottom line is... (1) next time we go we won't be taking our kids; (2) We're looking at trailers. A rooftop tent sounds pretty good but I don't want 150 pounds on my roof when I'm going up Hell's Gate (or similar trail). That would probably work better for "overlander" type trips, but we llike to crawl. I like @wibornz philosophy.
Can still access the rear cubby and uses sides for storage
2-seater configuration
3-seater configuration
With back seat removed. I kept a lot of crap under the platform; water, sleeping bags, etc.
And here is my wife's Jeep set up as the kitchen (she's messy)
65 3/4". This works for my seating position. I'm only 5'8" though, if you're taller you may want to adjust that. With the seats all the way forward I can put the head rest in which is 6 1/2".
It would probably work with a wood frame and 3/8". I had a buddy thats nearly 300#s walking around back there a few weeks ago. Its overbuilt as is.
