transalper
Explorer
Greetings,
After going through a string of 4x4s ('89 Montero, multiple Trackers, '97 4Runner, '01 Cherokee, and '01 Xterra) and exceeding the big 50, I decided it was finally OK to build my dream rig. I have always dreamed of owning a powerful, comfortable, off-road capable diesel with some sort of popup camper setup. So I picked up a 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Duramax (aka Strider) and placed my GFC order in October 2018. Here is my build for remote backcountry exploration, some wheeling, camping, hauling, and daily driver duties.
VEHICLE
2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Duramax, 24k on the odo when I bought it. Currently at ~80k trouble-free miles.
3" Stainless Steel Exhaust and Header plus other engine mods.
ARMOR AND RECOVERY
Relentless Fabrication Defender Front Bumper w/ Warn VR10-s
Relentless Fabrication Rear Bumper
Rockyroad Outfitters Sliders
Datin Shock Skids
Viar Compressor, Portable in Recovery Kit
Tow strap and traction mats
LIGHTING
Baja Designs Pro LED up front and S2 rear lights
Offhighwayequipment Dash Switch
TIRES
255/75-17 Goodyear Wranglers
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING ENHANCEMENTS
Go Fast Camper (#367)
OVS 270 LT Awning
Front Runner Footwell Water Tank
NEMO Helio Shower
Heavy-duty storage bins and bed mounts
Portable Backup Battery and Solar Panel
Indel B TB51 Fridge
30 years of collecting camping and backpacking gear.
Here he is in October 2018:
October 2021
After going through a string of 4x4s ('89 Montero, multiple Trackers, '97 4Runner, '01 Cherokee, and '01 Xterra) and exceeding the big 50, I decided it was finally OK to build my dream rig. I have always dreamed of owning a powerful, comfortable, off-road capable diesel with some sort of popup camper setup. So I picked up a 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Duramax (aka Strider) and placed my GFC order in October 2018. Here is my build for remote backcountry exploration, some wheeling, camping, hauling, and daily driver duties.
VEHICLE
2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Duramax, 24k on the odo when I bought it. Currently at ~80k trouble-free miles.
3" Stainless Steel Exhaust and Header plus other engine mods.
ARMOR AND RECOVERY
Relentless Fabrication Defender Front Bumper w/ Warn VR10-s
Relentless Fabrication Rear Bumper
Rockyroad Outfitters Sliders
Datin Shock Skids
Viar Compressor, Portable in Recovery Kit
Tow strap and traction mats
LIGHTING
Baja Designs Pro LED up front and S2 rear lights
Offhighwayequipment Dash Switch
TIRES
255/75-17 Goodyear Wranglers
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING ENHANCEMENTS
Go Fast Camper (#367)
OVS 270 LT Awning
Front Runner Footwell Water Tank
NEMO Helio Shower
Heavy-duty storage bins and bed mounts
Portable Backup Battery and Solar Panel
Indel B TB51 Fridge
30 years of collecting camping and backpacking gear.
Here he is in October 2018:
October 2021
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