SVO ....Small Vehicle Overlanding

[Laughing Otter]

Wow, this thread has really brought back memories...first of the family AMC Gremlin X, and now of my 1991 S-10 Blazer...I drove that rig everywhere! Even through and over things meant for "built" rigs only. At the time I was a full time kayaking guide and did kayak sales as well. The pic of the blazer in under brush is NOT an etiquette violation...I am actually on a marked trail open to off road vehicles. BUT, the trail had just opened after being closed for 3+ years, I was one of the first to drive it upon it's reopening!

 

[Luis Merlo]

Looks awesome !

 

[Steve]

, and now of my 1991 S-10 Blazer.

There's no way I would call the S-10 Blazer a small vehicle! SmallER, than a full size Blazer, yep, but small? Nope.

 

[Laughing Otter]

There's no way I would call the S-10 Blazer a small vehicle! SmallER, than a full size Blazer, yep, but small? Nope.

LOL...compared to my disco...it was a RAV 4. Actually though, the Bronco II's and S'10's were mid sized...however, they were barely roomier than a wrangler...There are Subaru's that are considered small, but have more room than a 2 door Wrangler. So, I guess it's what you mean by small.

 

[Steve]

I guess it's what you mean by small.

Small:

I sold that last summer. It was not much of an overland vehicle, though.

 

[Laughing Otter]

Small:

I sold that last summer. It was not much of an overland vehicle, though.

Oh...I don't know...a roof rack, some rally lights, maybe on of those cargo baskets that fit into the trailer hitch. Remember...years ago, many Europeans put racks and lights on VW bugs and drove up mountains and across continents! Let's not forget the ultimate small overlander...the Russian made Lada Niva, built for farmers, 4 wheel drive, tough as a military tank...but basically a 4 wheel drive VW Rabbit! LOL! (see pic below). I would buy one of these beauties if I could...they look so fun!

 

[Steve]

I guess if we're talking about a go-anywhere small vehicle, the Citroen 2CV, with it's adjustable suspension would be a good candidate, too. They were made for farm roads.

 

[Laughing Otter]

I guess if we're talking about a go-anywhere small vehicle, the Citroen 2CV, with it's adjustable suspension would be a good candidate, too. They were made for farm roads.

Yes, I agree...farm roads and cobble stone.

 

[murps]

Fitted the 1 gallon Rotopax today....about time !

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Now this is cool!

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[Luis Merlo]

Update...thanks to Michael's camera !

 

[Luis Merlo]

Recent day drive to Mt Warning....cheers

 

[pl626]

There's no way I would call the S-10 Blazer a small vehicle! SmallER, than a full size Blazer, yep, but small? Nope.

As a previous 91 S-10 owner, I would call it small, especially compared to the K-5s, now compared to a Smart? It's huge...

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

Great thread and well done Luis! I can relate to some of your reasoning and concerns. I know my Outback is larger but compared to most of the vehicles on here it's definitely an oddball haha.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Great thread and well done Luis! I can relate to some of your reasoning and concerns. I know my Outback is larger but compared to most of the vehicles on here it's definitely an oddball haha.

Awesome !....and thank you....i'm still enoying the little Kia.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Rear cargo area raised....to accomodate a battery / power source, clear the full size spare and bring rear shelf in line with folded rear seats...if things get cold or dangerous i can always sleep in the back....work in progress

 

[Luis Merlo]

Strut fade issue solved....18 cm extruded alloy tube, 16mm diamater with a 7.5mm routed groove to clear the stem of the strut....

 

[Luis Merlo]

1.4 x 2.0 awning up....$140 delivered to my door !...bring on summer

 

[Explore Maine]

Nice little rig ! You will definitely turn a lot of heads when your out on the trails.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Nice little rig ! You will definitely turn a lot of heads when your out on the trails.

Thank you....i do get looks....mostly are in the "WTF" category.....lol

 

[Explore Maine]

Thank you....i do get looks....mostly are in the "WTF" category.....lol

LOL yeah I know what you mean but the look on their face when they see what this little thing is capable of is priceless