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I do. Well, three of them to be precise. Love them. Did you check it over really well for rust? Rust is the biggest killer (well, since Cash for Clunkers) of them. Check under the footwells. That seems to be where rust first gets its foothold. The 4.0L engine is a very reliable motor. It...

Which "stock" 4x4? There is a substantial difference between a stock Jeep JK Rubicon and a stock Jeep Patriot 4x4. The stock Rubicon is going to go plenty of places the Patriot has no business even thinking of going. The question is pretty broad, with lots of variables.

Nice work. Your grandpa should be proud to see that you are giving that stove an extra life. I am a fan of the old Coleman stoves. I don't know how many I have, but it The Bride seems to think I have too many.

I appreciate it when there is at least one group meal. I don't expect to be fed the entire time. It might be nice, but I know it comes at a cost, including a cost of labor that could have been otherwise applied to the task at hand. OTOH, providing meals is a service that some can provide who...

This may explain the Walmart parking lot campers.

I think one of the best bargains going in used vehicles right now are the 15-20 year old Tahoes and Suburbans. $2,000 can get you a nice solid platform. Many of them have been family haulers, largely driven by responsible parents, and have plenty of life left in them.

That is not the vehicle you want. Particularly not if you think you are going to take it on trails. A frame replacement might fix the problem, but I would wonder about the body mounts. That kind of cancer is the death of a vehicle. I can pretty much guarantee you the guy who sold it to you...

Sounds like an interesting challenge.

So, with a group that large, how did they handle communications? Was everyone on one system? CB? FRS? Ham? Or were there folks who would relay between systems? Or just figure no one is going to lose a convoy this large?

Thank you for the reply. And for the suggestion of where to look for the recessed panels. As soon as I first saw Radio Shack in your sources I thought "Dang. That's not gonna work." It is a shame they went the way they went. Once upon a time they were a useful resource. I will start...

The compact size of the OP's system is what I find most appealing. I have assembled solar systems before. His arrangement in a toolbox, all the way down to the recessed plugs, is what I would like to reproduce.

You need to fix the verb tense in your very first sentence on your graphic: The term "overlanding" originated in Australia.

+1 We also have an 8.1L 2500 4x4. My Cummins is a better tow rig, but the Suburban is more comfortable with the whole family. The Suburban is the most versatile all around.

I have not heard feedback from anyone running those. There are a lot of folks happy with BF Goodrich all terrains, and likewise Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires.

That is pretty cool. I would love a parts list for that one you built in a tool box.

That is worth consideration. However, it would then beg the existence of the "trailer" section of the forum.

That's the rub. And that is why I don't worry much about owning nice things. If I get something nice then I am going to need to protect it. That is far less freedom than comes with the old, scuffed and worn toys that I generally have. Nonetheless, I am jealous (maybe even green with envy)...

I would make the chains a definite. I have been in situations in snow where the deep tread was useless. Chains always work. For the sake of anyone who is looking to take sand instead of kitty litter, make sure it is DRY sand. Much of the sand sold at home centers is wet. Once you reach the...

There is room for debate on what constitutes a better cover. You might want to look up Gale Banks on Youtube, particularly his series of videos on the subject of differential covers. Some of those high end covers do a poor job of managing oil flow inside the pumpkin. Unless there is...

With those considerations I would then think about adding some triangular (more or less) steel plate gussets on the insides of those joints. Keep in mind, weight is not your only consideration if you are planning to take this off-road. Every rock and bump is like a hammer strike on all the...