Prepping for an Excursion -- Which supplies/basket?
04-09-2012, 04:42 PM
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Sounds like a great trip!
Questions:
1) how much do you have in your budget?
2) how much do you plan to camp and be "off the grid"?
3) how much far from main roads do you plan to go?
Depending on how you answer these questions you should consider one of those Safari racks that go on top of your Jeep.
If you have a hard top and will use it in the trip there is the option of installing a Thule basket. It will let you strap gas and water cans, tent and other supplies on it.
For maps, if you have an Android device with a GPS, check OruxMaps. You can download several maps, including topo, for offline use. But I would take printed topo maps and a compass as backup.
Questions:
1) how much do you have in your budget?
2) how much do you plan to camp and be "off the grid"?
3) how much far from main roads do you plan to go?
Depending on how you answer these questions you should consider one of those Safari racks that go on top of your Jeep.
If you have a hard top and will use it in the trip there is the option of installing a Thule basket. It will let you strap gas and water cans, tent and other supplies on it.
For maps, if you have an Android device with a GPS, check OruxMaps. You can download several maps, including topo, for offline use. But I would take printed topo maps and a compass as backup.
My budget is around $1100 for supplies and gasoline. I plan to camp every day. I think the only day(s) I won't be camping are if I end up staying overnight at my cousin's in Colorado, but I know he's suppose to be doing an excursion himself all around Moab. I don't plan to go too far, but I do want to be away from civilization as much as possible.
04-09-2012, 06:59 PM
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Well a hitch carrier is gonna hinder your off-road capability, ground clearence, turning in tight areas, etc. If I were you I'd use the gas carrier you got( maybe rachet strap an extra rotopax back there) and pull out the passenger seat for camping gear area. That along with what you can fit on top your spare inside the back should be good, no?
04-09-2012, 07:11 PM
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Well a hitch carrier is gonna hinder your off-road capability, ground clearence, turning in tight areas, etc. If I were you I'd use the gas carrier you got( maybe rachet strap an extra rotopax back there) and pull out the passenger seat for camping gear area. That along with what you can fit on top your spare inside the back should be good, no?
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04-09-2012, 07:15 PM
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04-11-2012, 04:51 PM
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Seems you should be able to map out your route and determine whether fuel will be an issue. My JK has been getting around 150 miles to the tank off-road. A JKU should go further. If you expect that range to come up shy, a couple of the high-mounted cans may give enough cushion along with more safety.
If you are going that far without seeing any supplies, water may be even more important than fuel. At least you can carry water safely inside the Jeep.
For tools, I carry most every tool I've used around the Jeep because the same things I took apart at home may need help out on the trail.
Pretty hard to predict what might fail out there. Some no-brainers include an extra serpentine belt, fuses, and light bulbs. Beyond that - tie-wire, zip ties, hose clamps, electrical tape, and duct tape can go a long ways when trouble starts. Carry some oil, brake fluid, and a gallon of anti-freeze. You may be able to fix a leak, but the lost fluid still needs to be replaced. I've had to replace anti-freeze with water a couple times. It doesn't cool worth a shit.
We go out solo a lot. For sure we skip some routes that would be fool-hardy without support. We have a winch and carry a pull-pal. Not a good as a buddy with another Jeep but much better than praying your cell phone works
For sure carry some extra MREs and a first aid kit.
When boats get a long ways from everything they usually carry a flare gun.
I cut a tire down so quick and easy on the trail this winter that I started thinking about an extra spare on the roof. My tire patch kit would have been useless on the 2" cut I got across the tread. Same with a cut side wall.
For more info check out the information on expedition modded Jeeps and expedition planning here and elsewhere on the 'net.
If you are going that far without seeing any supplies, water may be even more important than fuel. At least you can carry water safely inside the Jeep.
For tools, I carry most every tool I've used around the Jeep because the same things I took apart at home may need help out on the trail.
Pretty hard to predict what might fail out there. Some no-brainers include an extra serpentine belt, fuses, and light bulbs. Beyond that - tie-wire, zip ties, hose clamps, electrical tape, and duct tape can go a long ways when trouble starts. Carry some oil, brake fluid, and a gallon of anti-freeze. You may be able to fix a leak, but the lost fluid still needs to be replaced. I've had to replace anti-freeze with water a couple times. It doesn't cool worth a shit.
We go out solo a lot. For sure we skip some routes that would be fool-hardy without support. We have a winch and carry a pull-pal. Not a good as a buddy with another Jeep but much better than praying your cell phone works
For sure carry some extra MREs and a first aid kit.
When boats get a long ways from everything they usually carry a flare gun.
I cut a tire down so quick and easy on the trail this winter that I started thinking about an extra spare on the roof. My tire patch kit would have been useless on the 2" cut I got across the tread. Same with a cut side wall.
For more info check out the information on expedition modded Jeeps and expedition planning here and elsewhere on the 'net.
04-11-2012, 06:46 PM
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Seems you should be able to map out your route and determine whether fuel will be an issue. My JK has been getting around 150 miles to the tank off-road. A JKU should go further. If you expect that range to come up shy, a couple of the high-mounted cans may give enough cushion along with more safety.
If you are going that far without seeing any supplies, water may be even more important than fuel. At least you can carry water safely inside the Jeep.
For tools, I carry most every tool I've used around the Jeep because the same things I took apart at home may need help out on the trail.
Pretty hard to predict what might fail out there. Some no-brainers include an extra serpentine belt, fuses, and light bulbs. Beyond that - tie-wire, zip ties, hose clamps, electrical tape, and duct tape can go a long ways when trouble starts. Carry some oil, brake fluid, and a gallon of anti-freeze. You may be able to fix a leak, but the lost fluid still needs to be replaced. I've had to replace anti-freeze with water a couple times. It doesn't cool worth a shit.
We go out solo a lot. For sure we skip some routes that would be fool-hardy without support. We have a winch and carry a pull-pal. Not a good as a buddy with another Jeep but much better than praying your cell phone works
For sure carry some extra MREs and a first aid kit.
When boats get a long ways from everything they usually carry a flare gun.
I cut a tire down so quick and easy on the trail this winter that I started thinking about an extra spare on the roof. My tire patch kit would have been useless on the 2" cut I got across the tread. Same with a cut side wall.
For more info check out the information on expedition modded Jeeps and expedition planning here and elsewhere on the 'net.
If you are going that far without seeing any supplies, water may be even more important than fuel. At least you can carry water safely inside the Jeep.
For tools, I carry most every tool I've used around the Jeep because the same things I took apart at home may need help out on the trail.
Pretty hard to predict what might fail out there. Some no-brainers include an extra serpentine belt, fuses, and light bulbs. Beyond that - tie-wire, zip ties, hose clamps, electrical tape, and duct tape can go a long ways when trouble starts. Carry some oil, brake fluid, and a gallon of anti-freeze. You may be able to fix a leak, but the lost fluid still needs to be replaced. I've had to replace anti-freeze with water a couple times. It doesn't cool worth a shit.
We go out solo a lot. For sure we skip some routes that would be fool-hardy without support. We have a winch and carry a pull-pal. Not a good as a buddy with another Jeep but much better than praying your cell phone works
For sure carry some extra MREs and a first aid kit.
When boats get a long ways from everything they usually carry a flare gun.
I cut a tire down so quick and easy on the trail this winter that I started thinking about an extra spare on the roof. My tire patch kit would have been useless on the 2" cut I got across the tread. Same with a cut side wall.
For more info check out the information on expedition modded Jeeps and expedition planning here and elsewhere on the 'net.
As far as the Jeep itself goes, think it would be over the top to carry a spare battery for the vehicle? Just figure with all the driving and offroading, and how long it will take the abuse of the southwestern sun it wouldn't hurt to have a spare. Then again, if I don't need it....
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04-12-2012, 09:22 AM
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As far as the Jeep itself goes, think it would be over the top to carry a spare battery for the vehicle? Just figure with all the driving and offroading, and how long it will take the abuse of the southwestern sun it wouldn't hurt to have a spare. Then again, if I don't need it....
If you think the extra power might be needed, stuff a dual battery tray under the hood. Even if you don't spring for the cost of a dual battery hook-up, the tray is the best (and safest) place to store a spare battery.
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