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    Why don’t more people take the WK2 overlanding?

    We've really like our JGC Overland Diesel. Best upgrade was BFG KO2 light truck steel belted tires.
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    jk 4dr Rhino Backbone Roof Rack

    Unless they've licensed from FrontRunner, looks like a total ripoff. Frontrunner also has many proven mounting accessories. Hey, none of this stuff is cheap but at least it should be functional.
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    Photos of mid-sized vehicles - Post Here

    Nice! Getting tips from your bed rack thread. Just got a white '18 ZR2 diesel and will be pulling our VMI Offroad Canyon trailer with it. Would post pics but they're getting turned 90 degrees.
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    Red_5 gets a ZR2 and bolts some things on...

    Thanks so much for posting info and pics! I picked up a '18 ZR2 diesel on Monday. I'll be using it to pull my VMI Offroad trailer. Have been using my wife's Grand Cherokee Overland Diesel w/ ORII suspension to pull it till now. I'll be selling my JKR with with a Front Runner Slimline II but...
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    Question for JKers with a roof rack.

    We have a Little Giant folding two-step ladder. It's super stabile and mostly used for access in and out of our VMI Offroad trailer. It comes in handy for a multitude of tasks, and the VMI guys quit laughing at it after we used it to set up all kinds of stuff for their exhibit at the Overland...
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    My ZR2 Colorado and Canyon Saga

    Thinking of getting a ZR2 diesel to replace my Rubicon. Would put spare on rack above either the cab or bed topper when camping. I really like the ARE topper lift but don't know if I'd really need it. It's just so cool. http://cars.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e201bb089097f6970d-pi...
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    Hiker / Lead Dog Trailer Owners Post Up

    Look at tow rating, tongue weight, trailer frontal area, etc. for your specific Jeep on the Jeep web site. The two door Wranglers have issues towing much of anything due to wheel base and JKU's don't have the power. Then throw in any suspension modifications you may have made to your Jeep plus...
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    Sleeping in Walmart parking lot with roof top tent

    Staying in the parking lot of a Walmart in northern NM would be taking your life in your hands. I'd be super cautious if staying at a Walmart most places.
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    Had to put new shoes on the Rubi

    I just put KO2's on our '14 JGC Overland Diesel. It feels great and a lot more protection off-road on the LT's with much beefier sidewalls. It's my wife's daily driver but she really likes the change too. Will give more support pulling our trailer too.
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    Recommend a helmet

    I have a big head (7.5) and have a POC Trabec Race w/ Mips. My wife has a Smith helmet (the sunglasses company) that has a honeycomb liner. If you want to go down the rabbit hole of helmets, look at http://www.bhsi.org/ . They have the latest helmets, helmets by shape, by size, MIPS helmets...
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    27+ bike

    My wife and I just bought new Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert 6Fattie bikes. 27.5+ wheels (3" tires), 1x11 gearing, button on the handlebar to drop seat post, in-frame storage with multi-tool. Life will never be the same. It shifts smooth as butter. My buddy just ordered a Santa Cruz...
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    Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Overland parts list

    Step one: Buy 2018 JKU with Diesel.
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    Jk roof Rack

    Is it a JK or a JKU? Both racks require drilling through the roof, but the rack for the JK requires several drill spots with large holes and clamping the assembly to the roll cage. I have a JK Rubicon and I needed a rack at the last minute for a trip (long story). The only rack I could get...
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    Trailer brake controller

    Tekonsha P3 in my JGC Overland Diesel pulling a VMI Offroad Canyon. Works great.
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    Verdict on the WK2

    I have a '14 Overland Diesel. No problems at about 30k mi. I'm about to add Mopar rock rails and Goodyear Duratrac tires for better off-road capability. I tow a 3,000 lb off-road capable trailer with it. Perfect vehicle to fit in garage, drive to work, drive around the Four Corners area to...
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    Not very expo, but figured you guys would be entertained...

    Love the Opera. The others are entertaining. Please post any more camping trailer concepts you all find, but not the tiny house stuff.
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    Yakima SkyRise RTT

    How does this compare to the Feather Lite RTT offered by Front Runner? The Feather Lite is approximately same size, weight, price, etc.
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    Diesel GC or Toureg

    I have a '14 JGC Overland Diesel with Quadrlift and my buddy has a '14 diesel Touareg. His is more refined, but mine is much more capable. The 2010 Touareg sounds interesting. The torque in the diesel is great for towing. We have an off-road trailer we pull with it. I've driven mine - with...
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    IM1RU's VMI Trailer (now with Trimbren 3500HD suspension)

    We have the full roof lift and it gives us 1) More clearance under the exterior pull-out canvas roof (ours is attached to the roof edge, is L-shped and goes around door side of trailer and galley on rear), 2) more cross ventilation with screen openings in sidewalls of canvas between the trailer...
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    Water filtration system help

    Overlanding is very different from backpacking. It looks like you're focusing on backpacking filters. For the volume of water you're talking about, it's a lot easier to carry gallon bottles of water from the supermarket in your vehicle than pump manually. For backpacking I use a Katadyn...
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