Just want to introduce myself,
I am Benz. That is my nickname.. I started "wheeling" in home made gocarts and dune buggies when I was 11 or 12, on the beach at the Washington Coast. Eagle Scout, Pathfinders, Yeti Mountaineer, backpacker, hiker and camper, fly fisherman too. When my friends would put money into their cars and trucks, I was buying some new tent or outdoor gear. Because of my love of the outdoors, I always drove something that was 4 wheel drive. I have been an Overlander before it was a thing! Now, with kids gone, wife and I are separated, have health issues, and cannot work, I have more time to travel. I have wanted to build a vehicle that I could sleep in but still get into some out of the way places. My truck and light camper work great, but for me, less is more! About 3 years ago I bought a FZJ80 Toyota Landcruiser. Love the truck, but it sure loves the gas! So I sold a built CJ7 and went back into a Jeep Cherokee, with a twist. My Cherokee is powered by a 617 Mercedes Benz 5 cylinder motor. Now, I can have the mileage and sleep in my truck too.
So, if you are over by Lake Chelan, WA. and need a place to "dry" camp, get ahold of me and come up for a visit. Benz.