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  1. Topo.Ranger

    2020 Ford Ranger build

    Getting back on here after a few years. I’ve since let the Jeep sit for a couple years after having some issues with it. I purchased a 2020 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 just before Covid influenced the price hike and availability. One of the first things I did was start exploring and off-roading...
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    Van shopping

    So I am starting to travel more for my job and I have been thinking about getting a RV but then I started doing some searching online after I watched Mountain State Overland videos on youtube. I fell in love with Boomer the van. I now would love to get a 4x4 converted F-350 van. But I am...
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    Picked up a M416 trailer minus the tub.

    So over the last few weeks I've been stuck in a hot pump room rebuilding a IBB pump and usually that's the time I get to think about future projects like with my jeep or a possible trailer. So I came across a decent buy only a couple hours away. The M416 trailer I found was in pretty decent...
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    Laptops for Overlanding Travels

    Ive been thinking about getting a laptop for my trips to back up my photos and videos. Can yall give me some advice about what laptops to get/ avoid? I would be using a external hard drive to hold all my photos and videos but I would like to have a decent laptop to do some editing on also.
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    2010 Schutt Industries M1101 trailer

    I just bought a 2010 Schutt Industries M1101 Trailer yesterday for $800. I had to drive to Atlanta which is about 3 1/2 Hours. I will post more pictures of it later but here is what I have and also what I'm going to build it like. Things I want to do: Narrow the trailer Replace axle Same...
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    Security of the RTT

    Just curious to see what you all have done to protect your investments. I am a one man show so for now I will be carrying the rtt on the Jeep until I am able to build a hoist for it. Where can I find the Aluminum track that comes on most tents? I have found a few different styles of security...
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    Hard wiring a fridge

    I just recently purchased an Engel fridge for my Jeep. Its been mounted to the Adventure Trailer Combo Slide with the stove underneath it. I have it hooked up to my 12v cigarette lighter now but I want to be able to run it all the time. I have tried to search for ideas on how to hard wire it...
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    DIY sPod system. Has anyone built one?

    I have been looking at getting an sPod system for the Jeep and I just started to realize that six switches wont be enough. I have found some videos on Youtube to build a 5 relay DIY sPod and on other forums to build a 10 relay. I was just curious if anyone has built one for their Jeep...
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    WTT OEM Hard top for a Orange Color Match Hard Top

    I have a OEM black hard top from a 2013 JKU that I'm looking to trade for a Crush- Paint Code PL4 (Orange) OEM hard top. Im in South Carolina. Let me know....thanks!
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    Matching Jeep and trailer wheels and tires

    Okay I had a coworker looking over my shoulder while I have been looking through this thread and we got into a discussion about why would you put the matching wheels and tires on your trailer like your Jeep. He said he would put the most basic road trailer rated tire on there and the main...
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    2013 Jeep JKU Sahara- Project: Hi-Vis

    I sold my 1999 Jeep TJ in November '14 and then turned right back around and bought a 2013 Jeep JKU Sahara. It was bone stock and the Jeeps previous owner was a soccer mom. I had been looking for the Crush color for a while so I found it and I jumped on it quick! I have always wanted to build...
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    Pansonic Toughbook with GPS

    I have a 2013 JKU Sahara and I have the 6.5" touch screen gps in the dash but I am wanting to get something a bit more detailed as far as maps goes. I have heard of a Topographic Map Program for the laptops. I need to pick up a new hard drive for the Tough book and a GPS device for it. But...
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    Storage Ideas for the Jeep Unlimited

    I have been very interested in finding some useful ways to store overland equipment. I would like to see some ideas about using the negative space. What I will be doing until my fiance and I start popping out kids I will be removing the rear seat when we go camping. I either want to do the...
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    Homemade M416 trailer build

    I found a set of dimensions for the tub of the trailer. Im still figuring out how I will do all the bends in the metal for the tub. I am hoping to find someone with a metal brake so I can bend them. I am looking to find the dimensions for the frame so I can start getting materials for it. I...
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    Expedition JK

    Hey everyone. Im new on here and I have barely posted anything because I wanted to search through everything first before I ask questions. But I am building an expedition JK Rubicon Unlimited. I was wanting to get some ideas on how everyone else did theirs. Even The older models too! I have...
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    Expedition JK Build

    Everyone, So I have been looking around at some threads on Pirate 4x4 and I found this forum so I decided to post this thread on here as well. I am very interested in the expedition vehicles but I didn't see a lot of 4 Door JKs on Pirate 4x4, I am hoping to find alot more on here. I will be...
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