The Official TGR Overlanding Thread

[bennymac]

Do I need a separate thread for Jeeping adventures ? It’s totally different from overlanding !

I don’t want to lumped in with the Econolines and 4 runners.

Uh actually they are called forerunners

[basinbeater]

Speaking of "going to the end of a very bumpy looong road and finding someone else there" - this guy was hanging out and then took off 10 minutes after I showed up. Only guy besides some ranchers unloading horses i saw for that day. How cool would it be to just fly into a zone and not deal with shit roads??

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I know where that is... Took this right above the air strip there. Saw a plane come flying through the canyon and land. Pretty cool.
Also, that road through the mars scape is one ofy all time favorite back roads.



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[The Reverend Floater]

I, for one, enjoy car camping or overlanding or camping with toddlers outside of the designated campground. So I support this thread.

[singlecross]

And I like anal. You came out of the closet like a champ though.

Quote for Sig worthy string of words.

[MiddleOfNight]

Bruce Berry was a working man,he used to load that Econoline van….

tried to do his best, but he could not

[wooley12]

What level of AAA do you need to get a tow when you go more than 1/2 day out? I have Gold and a Jeep so I might need to upgrade.

[muted reborn]

I know where that is... Took this right above the air strip there. Saw a plane come flying through the canyon and land. Pretty cool.
Also, that road through the mars scape is one ofy all time favorite back roads.

Nice, I'm not surprised you've been on all those roads and probably much much more.

I, for one, enjoy car camping or overlanding or camping with toddlers outside of the designated campground. So I support this thread.

During a real bumpy section my 5 year earlier this year, outside Moab, told my 7 year old "Hold on to your booster seat!!!"

What level of AAA do you need to get a tow when you go more than 1/2 day out? I have Gold and a Jeep so I might need to upgrade.

Tows start at $1000 in lots of areas, and start at $2500k in other parts. I'm not sure if AAA covers any of it.

[The Reverend Floater]

Nice, I'm not surprised you've been on all those roads and probably much much more.



During a real bumpy section my 5 year earlier this year, outside Moab, told my 7 year old "Hold on to your booster seat!!!"



Tows start at $1000 in lots of areas, and start at $2500k in other parts. I'm not sure if AAA covers any of it.

I took my then-5 yearold daughter up a pretty aggressive trail this last summer. At one point on a particularly washer south section she looked at me and said, "I'm pretty sure we're kicking ass, dad!"

It was awesome.

[basinbeater]

My boy loves getting out to scout the line.

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[muted reborn]

I took my then-5 yearold daughter up a pretty aggressive trail this last summer. At one point on a particularly washer south section she looked at me and said, "I'm pretty sure we're kicking ass, dad!"

It was awesome.

That is without a doubt awesome! I'm not looking forward to the day when they wise up and start complaining about driving bumpy roads for hours.

My boy loves getting out to scout the line.

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Ha, that's a good idea I need to use. BTW, did you know the Gazetteer has a section of road going south from that airstrip we both posted about and connecting to "one of your favorite Utah BC roads"? It's crazy, it does not exist and IMO will never exist. I can't imagine driving all they way there and realizing you have to turn around and do a 3-4 hour detour. My Nat geo paper map does not have that section in existence, and neither does any online app.

Also do you know a legit suspension shop around here? I'm considering options to make my ride have better small bump compliance so my wife and kids are more comfy when I drag them down roads only I want to go down. Main problem is it's 8500 pounds dry. I'd like to talk to someone with a ton of experience with bigger vehicles before I start experimenting and spending a bit of cash. And yes I currently have leaf springs.

[El Chupacabra]

I'm considering options to make my ride have better small bump compliance so my wife and kids are more comfy when I drag them down roads only I want to go down. Main problem is it's 8500 pounds dry. I'd like to talk to someone with a ton of experience with bigger vehicles before I start experimenting and spending a bit of cash. And yes I currently have leaf springs.

Easier/cheaper is better shocks (Bilstein, Fox - nothing from Rancho, no twin tube), larger tires if can be fit easily, and aired down. On board air compressor is useful - there are many knockoff Viair types that work pretty well for cheap.

Harder/pricier is better leaf packs - many thin leafs, no add-a-leaf.

[muted reborn]

Thanks. I currently have Blisteins and air down for these roads and have a portable air compressor. So I'm looking for a pro shop that isn't guessing what to do - they know exactly what to do and they will know what my limitations will be when upgrading - based on my weight.

[El Chupacabra]

IMHO you can get a better ride, almost always, but custom leaf pack is going to be pricey. You're on the right track in searching for a quality shop.

[basinbeater]

Yeah no way are you gonna punch through the reef there... There clearly was an old mining road that went into the canyon to those ruins, and theoretically you could possibly make it through on the stream bed, but definitely not a legit road, would be highly sketch if there is water in there. I think may have been an old road bitd that climbs up and out the south side side of the canyon, but it looks super gnarly. You can sort of follow it on Google Earth.
I don't know a good suspension shop. Airing down is what I do to mitigate the washboard. But i drive a 100 series, so life is good and cushy. 80 series was even better...

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[Falcon3]

Overlanding makes a lot of sense in places where you’re driving way way off the beaten path into areas with no maintenance and extremely variable conditions.

Like backcountry Australia or Africa. Is the River we’re trying to cross too high? Did the road wash out? Is the map even correct? Then it makes sense to have a vehicle that can handle anything (trac pads, winch, big tires and multiple spares, extra fuel, etc)

Calling what we do in 99% of the USA “overlanding”is just cosplay.

[TAFKALVS]

I think you can call vehicle based backcountry exploration in Alaska or Northern Canada overlanding. But if you're driving around in the woods in the lower 48, it's just driving around in the woods.

[Kopi_Red]

I think you can call vehicle based backcountry exploration in Alaska or Northern Canada overlanding. But if you're driving around in the woods in the lower 48, it's just driving around in the woods.

QFT

[Jong Lafitte]

I think you can call vehicle based backcountry exploration in Alaska or Northern Canada overlanding. But if you're driving around in the woods in the lower 48, it's just driving around in the woods.

Yeah I get what you mean, you’re just wrong. The GOTOS tail is wagging the overland dog here.


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[The Reverend Floater]

I like driving around in the woods.

[Jong Lafitte]

I like driving around in the woods.

Yet you didn’t spring for the CB radio or rally fun pack.


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[Garbowski]

Forgive me, but I've got a beater Prius. We were going to get rid of it soon, but ever since someone smashed in the door in a parking lot I've been dreaming of putting a skid plate and a lift on it. I'd mainly use it for going faster on forest roads and trailhead campouts. But I have no idea how dumb this project is or what it will end up costing me. Honestly, a couple more inches for snow is all I really need, but beefing it up for more confidence and some light offroad would be fun. Should I just call a local shop and hope they don't laugh at me?

[Jong Lafitte]

Www.priusoffroad.com


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[TAFKALVS]

I like driving around in the woods.

I do to.

[Harry]

Www.priusoffroad.com


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That site is legit

a) mentions “designed for overlanding”
b) has skid plates for Prius
c) lift kits allow for fitment of BFG KO2


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[El Chupacabra]

If you don't like how it turns out afterwards, you can sell the Prius to Montucky.