2014 Fiat 500C GQ Edition

[Mongoose Maine]

I recently bought the Fiat to use as my daily and semi retire my SX4 and just use it for camping, errands or when it’s nasty out but after driving this little rocket I thought to myself this would make a great little build for those day trips to the coast or visiting some of Maine historical sites , leaf peeping or the occasional night out with the wife under the stars.

 

[Mongoose Maine]

Due to the size, I have to get creative when it comes to how and what I’m going to carry. I’m in the process of making a overlanding / everyday carry crate using a milk crate. The crate will carry a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, rain gear, a can of fix a flat and a tire repair kit with a small compressor. The second crate will be for my adventures it will carry my single burner stove, a extra can of butane and can goods and a pan. I still gotta figure out how I going to mount a strap system to the back side of the rear seats so I can mount a couple of oxygen tanks to the seats while they’re folded down for my wife.

 

[Fahrvegnugen]

Good to see I’m not the only one considering fiat. I’m looking for a 500x for the extra room though and awd capability. Was considering a regular 500 for a dd (I have a Jeep for real off road work) but the 500x looks like a nice compromise with more room and awd for snow.

 

[Mongoose Maine]

 

[Mongoose Maine]

I recently made a few minor mods so I figured I’d share them with you. I recently added a oil catch can and a mounting system for my gun and a no drill RAM Mount for my iPad.

 

[Mongoose Maine]

 

[Mongoose Maine]