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Another update: Fridge cabinet/latches built. Electrics run and wired in, except...I need more cable to make the battery cables (dammit!). And now it's calico, working on the liner stuff paint job. Got the top (pain in the butt), front clip, and back doors done, and everything else scuffed...

Lot more room in there without the radio stack! I rolled around in an M1151 frag 5 for a while, always thought it would be fun to strip the armor of of one with the better drivetrain and stiffer suspension.

This isn't the political side of the problem, but it fuels the argument for shutting areas down. Pack it in, pack it out seems so simple, but some people don't seem to get it.

Our trips vary. Sometimes we just go to one spot and camp a couple days, other times we make a trip out of it. I don't think it matters as long as you're getting out there. My mindset makes me want some sort of objective in my trips, but it doesn't have to be huge. Lots of times we just fish...

Yeah, I like the idea. A full color emblem would look sharp.

Empty, sanitize, and rinse between uses and you should be O.K. If you want extra insurance plumb it through a filter system.

PVC pipe can be used in potable water systems. If you build your own container, be sure you clean it out and sanitize it before the first use. A 100 to 200 ppm bleach solution is an effective sanitizer. Make sure you get at least 30 seconds of contact with all surfaces. Be sure you rinse the...

Our whole build is (sort of) simplification. At first I had a Jeep pick-up, a tent, a cooler, and a cast iron skillet. pretty simple, but it could get a little rough sometimes. Then I bought a Dodge Ramcharger, pulled out the back seat & made a bed there, got a Coleman stove, and went with...

Really nice!

Got more done! Built the fridge slider and stuck the fridge in. Still need to box in the front, but that depends on building the counter...everything seems to depend on everything else:grinning:. Got my 4X4 conversion scheduled for June...

Nice! I think the Xterra is a cool platform.

I worry about spray foam causing rust later on, so I avoid it (I know other people like it, but that's just my opinion). I'm using two layers of 3/4" rigid styrofoam and a layer of 1/4" closed cell/foil in all the thin places, with a plastic sheet vapor barrier (upper parts of the walls, in the...

Definitely take care of the tires. Getting the windows sealed up isn't too hard. My first thought would be getting the fridge and solar tied down. You don't want heavy objects loose inside the cab with you. Second, I would get the fuel tank squared away. Longer range is always nice. You can...

Yikes! I hope the fix isn't as expensive as it sounds.

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Yep, I'm lucky there, this was the wife's idea! We looked at Sportsmobile, Quigley, etc. and they're uber cool (and uber spendy), but we didn't really want some of the features they have (full winnebago style interior, water tanks, soft top, bathroom, etc.), so she said "Why don't you just build...

So we got some more done, with pictures! Found some super duty style tow mirrors, and with a bit of finagling they fit. Much better than the tripod mirrors I had. Lots of insulation work in the top and part of the sides (still have more wiring to do, so the sides aren't done yet). We decided to...

What size tires are you going to use with the 4:30s?

Same thing we use, a Blackstone and a single burner. The Blackstone will handle 90% or better of what I eat when we're camping. Single burner takes care of coffee or soup.

Looks like a fun ride!