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    2002 Chevy Tracker becoming an overlanding camper.

    Got the camping box installed in my rig (still need to finish drawers and all the bells and whistles). Want to install second battery this fall. Just went out to measure and I can't see where I'll fit a second battery under the hood. The big empty space is a little too small. Any reason I...
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    2002 Chevy Tracker becoming an overlanding camper.

    Thanks! I'll have to wait a few weeks for it to warm up. Cold winter in MD this year.
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    2002 Chevy Tracker becoming an overlanding camper.

    I'm starting this project with a camping box and drawers in the back. Have already removed the seats and I'm drawing up the plans right now. I also want to soundproof the truck. It's pretty loud now that the seats are removed. I'm looking for a coating I can use on the truck itself and the...
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    Best (or at least possible) trailer for Chevy Tracker

    Thanks for this tip! Planning to build a dinoot!
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    Dinoot Trailer Builders

    Thanks for the info! Maybe this year will be my build year
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    Paint on bedliner for internal camping box

    Hi all...wasn't sure what forum this would fit in. So let me know if there's a better place. I'm outfitting my Chevy Tracker with an internal "camping box" (i.e., drawers, sleeping platform). I want to make it waterproof and little more rugged. After a little online research it seems like a...
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    Undercoating... When and what?

    So I recently learned that there's some good undercoating out there to prevent rust and minor dings. Not the fake stuff that the car dealership trys to upsell, but thick, rugged coating that might actually work. Some initial questions. 1) Should I have this done? Others' experiences good or...
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    Overland Rig Setup vs. Trailer Set Up

    Hey there... I'm new in the process, too. And currently changing direction... I think. Rig: I have a Chevy Tracker, so not a lot of power. I found the Dinoot trailer as one option for something our little thing could pull. Still will probably build. The con is that there's a lot of money in...
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    @Rabbiter built extended dinoot

    Probably still says I live in LA. We just moved back to MD :( Sent from my VS990 using OB Talk mobile app
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    Dinoot Trailer Builders

    Thanks for the aluminum floor tip, Don! I've been thinking about what might be better lighter than wood, so this is a great rec!
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    Dinoot Trailer Builders

    Hi folks! Seems like there's a few Dinoot builders on the forum, but I didn't see a thread for general Dinoot topics, so I thought I'd start one. The Tventuring forums at Dinoot.com seem to be down again. First question: Does anyone have a build parts weight list they'd be willing to share...
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    my project

    Great documentation! Thanks! I'm going to have to read more closely. Starting my Dinoot build this spring.
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    @Rabbiter built extended dinoot

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'm starting my build planning. Scott at Dinoot has been an amazing help.
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    Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, New England "Then" Trip Planing

    Thanks! I know there's forest out there...now hoping there's contiguous trail! :)
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    Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, New England "Then" Trip Planing

    Hi folks...as I start to plan my Dinoot trailer build and search for trails, I'm (again) lamenting our move back to MD from CA. I really took for granted all that desert and BLM land out there. Anyway here we are. Question: Any recommended trails/maps/resources for the routes/areas below? I...
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    Hello from Friendship Maryland

    Much needed today.! You do the same. Everyone in the office (also Rockville) went home about 1. Figured I wasn't going to worry since I have 4wd and live close :) Sent from my VS990 using OB Talk mobile app
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    Hello from Rockville, MD!

    Hi all....Someone commented the other day on what good shape my 2002 Chevy Tracker is in. When I told him that I'm in the slow process of making it an overlander, he asked "Where would you do that around here?" I realized I didn't really know. Out west it was so easy to find trail. I've looked...
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    Hello from Friendship Maryland

    Hi from Rockville! If you find some good trails out here, let me know. Doesn't seem like there's much. I'm new to all this, too. And thanks for reminding me that I should make sure I have an intro post, as well. Cheers! -Matt
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    Renting an overlander in SoCal

    Thought this would be a good thread for the forum on getting started (boot camp). My wife and I like to camp and are debating about getting an overlanding vehicle. Seems like the smartest starting point is to rent one for a trip or two. Any recommendations for a good rental company in Southern...
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    Best (or at least possible) trailer for Chevy Tracker

    Forum noob here... Anyone pulling something like this (e.g., a TurtleBack trailer or similar) with a Chevy Tracker? http://turtlebacktrailers.com/ http://turtlebacktrailers.com/trailer-specs/ Looks like it would be too heavy for the Tracker. Mine is a 2002, 4-door, 4wd. Rated for 1000 lbs...