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I searched for Onx Maps on the site, but didn't find any reference to it. One of the big challenges is planning off-road or back road trips in the open spaces. A lot of these areas are owned by ranchers and farmers that don't want you on their property. And you can't really blame them when...

Same here, I only carry the PullPal when I know I'm traveling to where there are few to no trees, like the beach or desert. But it's worth it's weight in gold when you need it. Sent from my SM-G950U using OB Talk mobile app

When I bought my 2011 JKUL it had the Smittybilt SRC bumpers and rock rails. I really like them, but the rear bumper had a swing out tire carrier that rattled constantly on the trail. I cut off the tire carrier and replace it with an ORFAB tire carrier. I bought the one with the two three-gallon...

Jeep JK is the current model (2007_2017) UL means Unlimited (which is the 4 door model). There are 3 models. I have the Rubicon model. Sent from my SM-G950U using OB Talk mobile app

Nice! Loading a Jeep JKUL for Overlanding requires the skills of a load master. Weight and balance is important if you have a lifted Jeep. Not just the sway factor, but the side winds. Another issue is the breaking. While staying within the maximum payload, the Jeep put on so much weight, I had...

I have a 2011 Jeep JKUL Rubicon and I installed a National Luna Dual Battery System Kit, with surface Mounted controller. I can say that the installation was a like putting frozen Jell-O in a balloon. You can do it, but you'll only try it once. First the 2011 Jeep JK has minimal extra space in...

I love my ARB awnings. I drive a 2011 Jeep JKUL Rubicon with a Gobi Stealth rack. I have two on the vehicle. I have an ARB 1250 Awning across the back of the vehicle. I have a pull out fridge and stove and the awning covers everything. The second is an ARB 2000 Awning (78.74" wide x 98.43" when...

I have tried several different traction boards, include PSP boards. I have also used several forms of sand ladders that worked well enough. I settled on Maxtrax and now own a second pair for my pickup truck. I live in Nevada and we have sand, mud, and snow. We also have a condition in our dry...

Nice quick release bracket, and I like the idea of the Pelican case.

You won't be sorry. Now you'll run into the issue with mounting or storing it. Mine weighs about 35 lbs. I ended up putting it on my Gobi roof rack, but AEV makes a nice vertical mount that can be made to fit most tire carriers, and it also holds the Hi-Lift Jack. Nice, but it wasn't available...

There are a lot of options for land anchors. I live in Nevada and there are a lot of desert runs, meaning no trees! So if you run out here, and get stuck, you had better know some of the different methods for self extraction. The best way to extract is have someone else pull you out. This can...

KJ6KYQ in Reno, NV Sent from my iPad using OB Talk

I can't agree enough! The first responsibility of the driver is to drive. If you are trying to climb a hill or navigate difficult terrain you are busy enough. Having you copilot use the radio both frees you up to drive and keeps the screaming down (Just kidding on the screaming). The...

I'm concerned about the same issues. But I always pack everything and take it with me when we venture out in the Jeep. Many times we find a better place to camp down the trail, then we don't have to go back. I have never not found a good camping place, as I avoid campgrounds 99% of the time. If...

Every time I go out, I have at least 6 gallons (2 x 3 gallon Rotopaxs) with me, even for short day runs. I have ORFAB tire carrier, that carries two Rotopax cans. I should have purchased the model that will carry the two 5 gallon cans. You can remove the carriers and replace the two 5 Gallon...

I had two major issues with my front end. The first was one of the caps on the universal joint came off on my way to the Overland Expo in Flagstaff. The axle hole that the cap fit into stretched. Only noticed it because the seal broke and I was leaking fluid. I was lucky as I was planning on...

I've tried several versions of this and liked them all. The issue is pressure and weight. The pressure issue was easy. I used my on-board air compressor while using the shower. No issue with pressure. Next issue was with how much and how long. I take colder showers than my wife and she takes...

Hello folks! Glad to be part of the community. My wife, Tracy, and I have been Overlanding for 10 years. My first Jeep, not counting the military vehicles in my past, was a 1992 Jeep Cherokee that I ran for over 200K miles. Since then I moved into the Wranglers and currently drive a 2011 Jeep...

This is an excellent topic for Overlanding. I can't say enough about how important it is to have communications, both within the group and outside. In the event of a serious injury, you need to be able to communicate with someone for medevac. And if everything is going well and you want to...