Like the title says. Although I love rock crawlers, chopped and dropped, I am thinking of taking my LJ into an Overland style build. One that comes to mind is LO2AY 2:drool:
Look up sleep in the jeep ideas on expedition portal. I have a sleeping platform in my LJ that I use when I go hunting. I may do a different, lighter version this year with a conduit frame and plywood platform that folds up more for storage in the jeep full time.Planning on setting up a bed in the back of the XJ so i dont have to deal with a rooftop tent. (Cost and wind) so looking for interior pictures to get some ideas.i usually just tent it but using the space in the jeep will make it simple when its just me and the dog.
Great look! What wheel/tire size you running?98TJ162 said:just picked this up, hope to get out on the open road within the next year or two. definitely more of an expedition overland style build I would say
Typically I'm not a big fan of a lot of lights but, you've got more than your fair share while still keeping it tasteful. Nice Jeep.
I think most people are posting saying that they want to get more into expedition style and are posting current photos.Car Camping: Traveling in a vehicle to an established campground. *If there is a picnic table there, it is probably car camping.
Backcountry Adventure: A one-day, or multi-day off-highway trip in an adventure motorcycle or 4wd.
Overland(ing): Vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel, typically exploring remote locations and interacting with other cultures.
Vehicle-Dependent Expedition: An organized, vehicle-dependent journey with a defined purpose, often geographic or scientific in nature.
Expedition Vehicle: A 4wd or adventure motorcycle prepared for self-reliant travel over long distances, through unpredictable weather and over variable terrain.
ExPo: An abbreviation of the website Expedition Portal.
Difficulty of the terrain can be defined by the*1-5 scale
Source:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/what-is-overlanding/definition.html
Also from Lo2ay's Spider LJ Build
Once again, what you describe is a trail riding jeep. Not purpose built, but a good all around jeep without crazy tires and such. How are you all living out of these jeeps?This type of build is a overall terrain type of build. Many people build with no real direction of goal other then big monster or a type of look. Expedition vehicles are a function over form and sort of Boy Scout type vehicle. It's not a rock crawler of mud buggy. It's there to take the driver over the land that's in front of them. They may encounter water sand rocks and mud. These jeeps or vehicles are built to get them through the terrain but not to the extreme of any of those terrains. In some instances you may try to avoid the harder areas. That could cause you to take a longer route and the vehicle is built and stocked with the stuff you need to get from point A to point B. it's prepared for different terrains and for the time it takes to traverse that terrain.
Your first post you stated that you were not trying to flame anyone. I think maybe how you worded your statements it could be taken a bit negative. Then your second post where you quoted people you was a bit condescending. Correct me if I'm wrong. Maybe the question you are asking is,I know the expo definition very well and have been living this life style since I bought my first jeep. I can carry up to a weeks worth of supplies for myself, but would not call it expo. My question was what constitutes an expedition jeep in this thread? Meaning, most of these jeeps are just jeeps. When I think expedition, I think a carry all mule that has the capabilities to let you live for days if not weeks with modern amenities to make your outdoor living better than just primitive camping. Since lo2ay's LJ was brought up, that is similar to what I would call expo.
Once again, what you describe is a trail riding jeep. Not purpose built, but a good all around jeep without crazy tires and such. How are you all living out of these jeeps?
im keeping the interior as plain as possible I sleep in the jeep with a small mattress and strap my gear down on top of the mattress when traveling my camp set up is un loading the xj.
Nice ... Looks good so far.Pics are from EJS. My build goal is a cross between a rock crawler and an expo rig, I usually don't camp more than 3 or 4 nights at a time. Those trips are usually to wheeling spots. Plan on running the Kokopelli Trail and White Rim this spring/fall.
eahwork in progress, but getting there.