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So I started something last week... In an effort to teach my 13 year old son some trade skills, and to spend some quality time with him, we have decided to build an overlanding trailer. It is also a way to accommodate my wife, who is a bit of a city gal and would prefer to go glamping lol...

Hey everyone. My names Nico and I’m a new member here. I’m posting because I recently came into possession of an OG Titan 3-banger rod vault. It’s in rough shape but definitely salvageable. Aside from fixing some components I’d also love to give it a sweet paint job. The tubes are metal and...

I don't like it at all when things and equipment tumble around loose in the car. On the one hand, you can't find a lot of things when you need them, and on the other hand, it can be dangerous. I prefer to have everything handy and yet well secured. Now I have some pens, pencils, text...

My roll cage is powder coated. At the external part the coating is partially flaking off. The cage is made of steel tube of high strength CrMo 4 with a diameter of 45 millimeters (so a bit less than 2 inches) and a wall thickness of 2.5 millimeters. Since I have made many good experiences with...

If you are like us and was sticker shocked when you looked into an off-road trailer, then you have come to the right place. When my wife and I were shopping around and saw the pay to play price of trailers, that made me second guess myself and my decision to overland. After talking to some...

Welcome to the in depth thoughts with regard to the Fox’ Rack! This is the 2nd iteration roof rack we’ve come up with. My first go around, I was after too much weight savings and jeopardized the structural integrity of the equipment. Later causing a “link” or mounting upright failure, ending...

Has anyone ever built a small coop for live chickens (maybe two) on an extended overland trip? I have a tacoma with a 5ft bed. I wouldn’t mind some fresh eggs each morning during a long trip. I know this is a bit of a silly idea but it might be worth discussing. If it wouldn’t work on a small...

I'm building a overland trailer and I'm search of some of the top must needed things I should add to it. Any advice helps with the journey I'm going threw building it! Thank you!

For various reasons we’re thinking to install our own cargo deck plate full length in the back of the Pajero, with recessed logistics track so that we can make maximum use of the space. From my research, it seems like the process is to: Make a template of the area out of cardboard trace the...

Hi All, I purchased these 80 Series fender flare gaskets, which many folks from IH8MUD.COM have also purchased, when redoing their fender flares. Check em' out if you are looking to redo your fender flares for your 80/LX450. I do believe that you need a login for this site, in order to...

Ever get camp set up, and you go to turn on some jams, and you cant get fm radio, or wifi? Sure you could play some music stored on your phone, but that just drains the battery. I looked unsuccessfully for a solution, and decided to just make one! I scored a Sirius Radio, and purchased the...

My teardrop trailer came with a coleman "fridge" that didnt cool very well, and used up alot of battery. So I pulled it out, an built this slide out tray to hold an RTIC 20 Cooler.

Hey All, I've been a massive observer of these forums for a while now and I feel the need to contribute some more. Last year we built out a little 2005 Ford Escape with the works and took it on a few month trip across the USA. We even installed OME suspension. We loved that experience so...

So I’ve had this idea for a couple of weeks and thought of a few different ways of approaching it. I decided to make a hitch mounted skid plate to protect the receiver, but I also wanted a recovery point capable of accepting a shackle. I didn’t see anyone making one, so off to the drawing board...

Currently working on a new roof rack. I don't have all the fancy tools so can't weld or bend tubing etc. But this is what I came up with. Built with nuts, bolts, self-tapping screws and basic materials.

I've always liked the 67 Design's dash bar but I could never really justify paying the full price, it would have been close to $300 to have shipped to me. Now I didn't have the spare $300 kicking around, but I do have a welder and $20 for material to fab up my own.

We just finished up another storage drawer system yesterday! This one isn't near as elaborate as our last, but is super easy and inexpensive to build. Can't wait to put "stuff" in it. If you're interested, we produced a detailed video of its construction.

First change from stock. Lift to be installed over the winter... Platform dimensions: 48”W x 73.5”L. Hinges are simply for securing the two halves. Pins pull and front platform slides on top of rear. Probably going for 2e 3”thick (24”x72”)Home Depot foam pad as mattress of choice. Don’t...

Hey guys, so I am starting my 97 XJ build today. I have owned this jeep for about 8 years now. I haven't done much with it since life has gotten in the way, deployments, moving, job etc but now I am selling my 2016 chevy Colorado to save some money. I am planning on using my Jeep as a daily...

most of us camp near water pretty often and the more i go out the more I am motivated to fish and I wanted a way to store my fishing poles outside the car. I made this for some 20$ at the local ace hardware. Holds 3 rods. it's not the prettiest but it works super well. i have a soft case for my...