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Good advice all around fells, and a great question to ask. "Skill" is a bit of a misnomer though, as I'd argue that's a really short list: 1) How to support a vehicle safely (Jack stands, where they should be, etc.) 2) Lefty loosey, right-ey tightey in most cases. 3) How to wear safety gear...

Great info in this thread and thanks for making a review video! We have used both a Tepui Kukenam and now use the Smittybilt XL, so to add what was said, here's my opinion on comparing the two: The Tepui is better, but there's a huge caveat on that. Please note also we had our Tepui 5 or 6...

That's a great idea -- it's a huge investment, you might as well make it earn you some money when you are not using it! Are there agencies for this kind of thing?

The joy of compromise :D Glad you guys can share your interests though!! Also, +1 on the Dave Ramsey site; Mr. Money Mustache (https://www.mrmoneymustache.com) used to have some good stuff and for Canadians, Gail Vaz Oxlade (I think that's her name) has a good show on TV all about debt rescue...

I didn't quote the whole post but you bring up an interesting part of the equation that also hasn't been mentioned -- time. The mechanical stuff and home-brew solutions can be daunting but if I have a piece of mission critical kit that I'm not confident I can make myself, it's to the catalogue I...

Plus when things go wrong you have the added bonus of knowing how to fix it, and there’s rarely a worry of a proprietary connector piece that has a 6 month lead time for a replacement!

I'm surprised no one has said "I'm in debt up to my neck" as I suspect that is a common way of doing this stuff! :D Financed cars, credit for fuel, etc.... ;) (As accurate as the above statement may seem for some I say it in jest knowing full well that's not the best way to do it!) For most...

Totally understood! I hope I didn't come across as contrarian or anything and I apologize if I did as my language could have come across that way in text. I get easily distracted by the 'what if' scenarios sometimes in these chats and can go off topic. You hit the nail on the head for what the...

Thank you! Much obliged. For those wondering, this is where the comment coordinates suggest it is: https://goo.gl/maps/1sV1HULqtrr

I actually think both of these points are great advice. Be prepared (the bag) and part of that is practice (if you can). Experience is often the best teacher. Going on a few shorter runs with other experienced folks is a great way to learn, and I'd even go so far as to suggest tell the more...

A simple question but a complex answer! If you just need new shocks and want the cheapest option you can't go too far wrong with Monroe or equivalent from Autozone. They do sell some 'upgraded' gas shocks and they often come on sale. That will be better than running worn out shocks, but it is...

One more post from me on the weight thing then I promise I'll shut up :D If folks aren't sure if they are overloaded, the JK has a lovely, easy-to-spot tell -- the gap between the top of the rear wheel and the fender flare. Here's my two door unloaded. It was a 2011 model, with a payload of...

Totally fair! And I agree, I wouldn't make a science fair out of it either. It's one of those categories that most people never even think about -- people tend to pack for volume, not weight (just thing of how many pickup trucks with a bed full of gravel you've seen with the radiator pointing to...

Sounds like some fun trips! And your right, an occasional overload won’t be too hard on the vehicle and it may handle fine, but the way I describe it is like a person carrying a pack up a mountain. The person with the 70 lbs pack and the person with the 30lbs pack will probably both make it to...

Yes absolutely! That will for sure give you an idea, and I don’t think you are missing anything. It may be off by 50-100 lbs depending on the options you have in your Jeep (I.e air con, auto windows, etc) but it will be close enough for your purposes. My opinion is if you are getting so specific...

Thanks very much for the kind words, Eric! I’m glad my previous message was taken as intended. It’s easy to cross wires in type-written communication so I wanted to ensure I didn’t do that. Plus I’m Canadian so I’m genetically hardwired to apologize for everything all the time. Sorry about that...

Just read through your build in more detail, you definitely have a lot more experience than I realized — I certainly hope nothing comes across as patronizing! That was absolutely not my intent. I’ll leave it as-is as other may read through it and glean something useful too but of course some of...

That right there is worth more than any overland trip in the world! There are some good magazines out of Australia all about 4WD that I enjoy -- really good on the iPad or tablet as they have a lot of interactive features. With that Wifi in the truck it could give him something else to enjoy...

I really love these new Colorados/Canyons. We are going to need a second rig in our family soon and I have my eye on one of these; based on what I can see/read/test drive, these edge out the Tacoma for me by a wide margin. I look forward to seeing what you do to it!

Edit: This got really long. Sorry. It can be tough to make recommendations without a sense of budget -- For example, with regards to storage, $30 REI Duffle Bags work great. So do $300 Pelicans. Pros and Cons to each, but I'll take a stab with my two cents (Well, YOUR two cents, since it's your...