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  1. Kabob1865

    From a Grand Cherokee To A.....

    This isn't a GMT800 dinosaur loaded down with overland gear. This is a 2017 Yukon XL 4x4 with highway tires hauling 2 car seats, running 100% gasoline in flat Oklahoma/North Texas where you can drive for hours at 70 mph without stopping or slowing down. It's an ideal fuel economy situation...
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    From a Grand Cherokee To A.....

    I feel like I went through this a few months ago and settled on a used GC Overland V8. LOL. I'm not sure the new SUV you are looking for exists in North America. As others have said, I think Suburban/Tahoe/Expedition may be the most realistic option. Z71 edition Tahoe/burb may be capable...
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    Serpentine Belt Squeak

    I went through this with my LJ a few months ago at 160,000 miles. I replaced the belt tensioner pulley and the idler pulley as they were starting to have a little play in them. A new genuine Mopar serpentine belt is what fixed the problem. I had another brand of belt on it that I got from the...
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    Ideas, suggestions, do/dont's for an overlanding TJ

    I'd start with a re-gear and vanco brakes. Don't go crazy with the gear ratio if you need to eat up a lot of highway to get out of Kansas. I have an LJ on 285/75r16 KO2s with a 6 speed in Oklahoma. I re-geared to 4.56 with Detroit tru-tracs. 70 mph at 3000 rpm is about all I do. I think...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Compartments I use the front driver side compartment as a utility closet to store propane, misc. fuels, lubricants and a funnel. I installed a powertank mount and an 11 lb propane tank. The side compartments hold various pieces of equipment depending on the adventure. Right now I've got...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Front/Fore/Bow Cargo Management I installed Front Runner vertical jerry can holders with a NATO fuel can and a Front Runner plastic water can with tap. I'm really pleased with the quality of the front runner can holders. During football season I haul a Honda EU2000i generator, YETI Tundra 50...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Thanks, always good to meet a fellow okie out here in the middle! Good luck with your project. I was searching for a more lightweight option to the Pack Rat, but when I found an oil field fire sale at $100 each, I had to go for it. The weight actually solved a lot of drive ability issues I...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Convenience Lighting Even though the light bars do a great job lighting up the campsite, I found myself getting frustrated by having to grab a flashlight to find anything in the trailer. I installed marine type flexible led strips in the boxes and underneath hi-lift slide-n-loc channels in the...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Electrical Part II This winter I have been working on cleaning up the rats nest in the battery compartment. I wanted an SPod SCS, but the price and the fact that I already had 40A relays for all my lighting circuits made me look another direction. I found a generic 6 switch panel with a...
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    Dexter 3500lb axle, let's talk brakes!

    Smart move adding brakes to your trailer. I have the self adjust brakes, no complaints. I'm sure they have saved me from an accident several times. I don't have parking brakes on my trailer. There have been several times when I wish I did, especially when I am alone and need to maneuver the...
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    Post favorite pics of your rig and trailer

    My 2006 LJ and the homemade S-10 CUB trailer during our anniversary/field test run at Rio Costilla Park, New Mexico
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Storage and Organization I was attracted to this trailer because of all the lockable storage. I lined the large horizontal compartment and the Pack Rat drawer with gray indoor/outdoor carpet. I ordered Richlite boards to convert the doors into small bar height tables to set and prepare drinks...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Paint and body This week I had the gray rustoleum stripped and sprayed with Line-X premium. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.
  14. Kabob1865

    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    The Rackage The rack and roll cage is my favorite part of the trailer. I mounted two (2) Kawell 7.5" LED light bars on each side tucked under the roof basket and I mounted a Kawell 13.5" LED light bar on the rear. These lights can switch from white to orange using a remote so they are great...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Electrical Next I tackled the electrical system. I rewired the trailer lights to a waterproof junction box with a 7-pin and a 4-pin plug. I wanted to be able to tow the trailer legally with any vehicle. Again etrailer.com was a great resource. I added a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery in...
  16. Kabob1865

    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    Waterboy222 put on a custom 3500 lb trailer axle with leaf spring perches welded on the top. I ordered new hubs and brakes from etrailer.com. They were an excellent resource with articles, videos and email support. I will measure the width of the axle this weekend and get back with you.
  17. Kabob1865

    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    The next project was solving the bounciness and making this a better basic trailer. I added trailer brakes to the existing 3500 lb axle with a 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern to match my LJ. I upgraded to new 285/75r16 BFG KO2's on Rubicon wheels. I can use the spare tire from my jeep on the trailer...
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    Compact Utility bed turned Expedition trailer (CUB)

    So, I bought the trailer from @waterboy222. Sorry for the lapse in the build thread. I don't feel like I have done anything substantial, but I've done a lot of fine tuning. I use the trailer primarily for tailgating at Oklahoma State football games, but also for overlanding, so it had to be...
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    Nice trailer. Where are you located and what is the bolt pattern for the trailer hubs. I am in...

    Nice trailer. Where are you located and what is the bolt pattern for the trailer hubs. I am in Oklahoma City.
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