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    My 5x8 trailer build

    My dad built the mini camper box a couple of years ago. I purchased it recently. I flipped the axle to spring over and threw on some 235 at tires. Got a spare tire mount and a couple of other goodies.
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    My 04 Trailblazer

    My S10 Blazer had some issues. So went and purchased an 04 Trailblazer. Already has a 3 in leveling kit and 265/70/17s on it. Has the 5.3 v8 , the G80 limited slip and the engine skidplate and seating for 7. Also has a sunroof. I'm excited to see where this build takes me. I added my roof rack...
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    My 96 S10 Blazer Backcountry rig

    So after a 2ish year hiatus I'm back. I just picked up a 96 S10 2 door blazer LS. Has the 3 in lift on it. Came a front brushguard and rear swing out tire carrier. Everything works on it. I added set of 5 30x9.50x15 General Grabber ATX tires and a roofrack. Also picked up a 20 in led lightbar...
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    My 96 S10 Blazer Backcountry rig

    So after a 2ish year hiatus I'm back. I just picked up a 96 S10 2 door blazer LS. Has the 3 in lift on it. Came a front brushguard and rear swing out tire carrier. Everything works on it. I added set of 5 30x9.50x15 General Grabber ATX tires and a roofrack. Also picked up a 20 in led lightbar...
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    My 92 Dakota back country rig build

    I know these trucks don't get enough acknowledgement as a capable exploration rig. I recently picked up a 92 Dak xcab 4wd with a lot of new parts, a 3 in lift, factory front and transfer/tranny skid plates and some other goodies. I picked up a decent ARE contractors cap with roof rack for 50.00...
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    My 92 Dakota back country rig build

    I know these trucks don't get enough acknowledgement as a capable exploration rig. I recently picked up a 92 Dak xcab 4wd with a lot of new parts and has the 5.2 v8 and dual exhaust. It has a 3 in lift, factory front and transfer/tranny skid plates and some other goodies. It aIso has a limited...
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    Expo ZJ Part 3

    After a year long hiatus and a move to New Mexico, Im back and with a new zj build. I picked up a 95 Orvis Edition with the 5.2 v8, Dana 44 rear with the LS diff, all power options, cloth interior, the engine, tcase and gas tank skid plates, Upcountry Suspension and in decent shape. Also has...
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    My new to me 3 man mini camper

    So i aquired a homemade 3 man camper trailer. Its built of tongue and groove pine with a metal roof. It measures 9Lx4Ft10ins wide. Its mounted on a 5x10 landscaping trailer. I used it over memorial weekend on 225 mile trip in the backcountry. It has room in the front for 4, 5 gallon fuel or...
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    Northwest Maine Memorial Weekend 2014

    So the family and i spent 5 days up North doing some camping, fishing and exploring over the long weekend. We put about 150 offroad miles on the zj. My dad gave us a homemade 3 person camper he built on a 5x10 landscaping trailer. We decided last minute to take it with us. There was room on the...
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    Fall adventures in Maine

    Just one of the many thousands of two tracks we have up here to explore. There are over 10,000 miles of trails up here in Maine to enjoy. The adventures are endless.Its been a while since ive done a trip report. This is a compilation of my fall hunting and exploring trips to northwestern Maine...
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    My new M416 trailer

    I picked up a m416 ammo trailer for 75.00 from an old farm. Its pretty solid tub/body wise. Tires are decent too. Not sure which way to go w the build for it. I do want to find the matching lid or build one. After that who knows. Heres the only pic i have for now. Let me know what u guys think...
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    Northwest Maine wheelin and camping trip

    So the kids and i went on our first spring trip. Were hoping to do some fishing but the lakes and streams were still frozen over. This was the 3rd weekend in April so there was still snow on the ground in our campsite. Covered about 120 miles in 3 days all offroad exploring and saw some moose...
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    Eureka Drawtite expo tent

    I picked up a 1960s era Eureka Drawtite 3 man tent. Its in awesome shape, has all the poles, and is pretty solid from the looks of it. From what little info I could find it these tents were used on the Everest expedition by Sir Edmund Hillary. Should hold up to strong winds, rain and snow. I...
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    My offroad expo trailer build

    Here is my write up on the expo trailer ive been working on for the last 5 years. It started out as a Ford ranger body and frame. I then welded on a tongue and front frame. Installed a set of 3 in lift blocks and made my own coilovers. It was used mainly to haul our camping and fishing gear for...
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    Exploring the Maine woods

    Finally got the pics downloaded of our week long trip in the Maine woods. Enjoy. I apoligize for the sideways pics.
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    My new ZJ Expedition Rig

    Here is my 1996 ZJ Expo rig. Its got the 5.2, Dana 44 rear w limited slip and 3.73 gears. I started w the interior mods, electronics and upgrades first then moved to the exterior. It consist of a 2 1/4 in lift, 31 in Wrangler Authoritys on Cragar Soft 8s, Safari rack w spare and Hi-Lift jack...
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    New to the portal

    Hey ya'll. Im fairly new to expedition wheelin. I have spent the last 12 years wheelin and crawlin. Ive been in Texas, Colorado and now Maine. My past rigs were 2 built xjs, and a built zj. My newest zj is a 96 w the 5.2, d44 rear w limited slip, mint/loaded interior, gas tank skid and runs...
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