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We had a long weekend here due to the "Kings Birthday" so we scored Monday off. I think he has 3 of them during the year, so cant complain with some days off here and there
Member III
I have recently purchased a new vehicle - a 2019 Mazda BT50 Dualcab Diesel - and I am slowly in the process of doing it up as an all round touring vehicle.
At the time of purchase it was pretty much stock a part from a TJM bull bar - so far I have done the following modifications:
1. GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade from 3200 kg to 3500 kg which also gave it a 50mm lift;
2. Installed an ARB Frontier long range fuel tank taking the fuel capacity from 80L to 140L;
3. Fitted ARB under body protection; and
4. Fitted a Safari snorkel.
Future modifications will be:
1. TJM side steps and rails;
2. TJM rear bar;
3. RSI Evo D Smartcap canopy;
4. Spot lights and light bar (types and brands yet to be decided);
5. A winch;
6. Plus a whole lot of other accessories including an ARB twin air compressor, Boab 40L water tank, solar panel, 270 degree awning and much more.
I will post up more photos as I get things fitted.
Karl
The BT50 on the day I picked it up.
Snorkel, underbody protection and long range tank fitted and GVM upgrade done.
At the time of purchase it was pretty much stock a part from a TJM bull bar - so far I have done the following modifications:
1. GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade from 3200 kg to 3500 kg which also gave it a 50mm lift;
2. Installed an ARB Frontier long range fuel tank taking the fuel capacity from 80L to 140L;
3. Fitted ARB under body protection; and
4. Fitted a Safari snorkel.
Future modifications will be:
1. TJM side steps and rails;
2. TJM rear bar;
3. RSI Evo D Smartcap canopy;
4. Spot lights and light bar (types and brands yet to be decided);
5. A winch;
6. Plus a whole lot of other accessories including an ARB twin air compressor, Boab 40L water tank, solar panel, 270 degree awning and much more.
I will post up more photos as I get things fitted.
Karl
The BT50 on the day I picked it up.
Snorkel, underbody protection and long range tank fitted and GVM upgrade done.
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Pioneer II
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- First Name
- DALE
- Last Name
- FOLLETTE
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23055
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KJ7JDA
- Service Branch
- US Army CWO (Ret)
Traveler III
Out for a short day adventure in my Jimny last weekend.
Over looking Lake Taupo, New Zealand (downunder).
Over looking Lake Taupo, New Zealand (downunder).
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Pioneer II
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- KJ7JDA
- Service Branch
- US Army CWO (Ret)
Rigged up 2010 FJ. New build.
Some company shoutouts:
Expedition One: Bumpers, Roof Rack
Toytec: 3” Lift
Baja Designs Lights
ARB Fridge, rack system & compressor
Goose Gear rear seat delete, trunk plate
Overland Outfitters: Bags/Storage
ROAM case: More Storage
iKamper Skycamp 3.0 RRT
Genesis Dual Battery
Samlex America 2000W power inverter
So far it’s been a good balance of capable, comfortable and practical for my purposes as a touring musician and the occasional weekend overlander. Taking it up to Maine next week for my first longish overlanding trip (2 weeks) if anyone has suggestions for places to visit/camp/explore up there let me know!
Some company shoutouts:
Expedition One: Bumpers, Roof Rack
Toytec: 3” Lift
Baja Designs Lights
ARB Fridge, rack system & compressor
Goose Gear rear seat delete, trunk plate
Overland Outfitters: Bags/Storage
ROAM case: More Storage
iKamper Skycamp 3.0 RRT
Genesis Dual Battery
Samlex America 2000W power inverter
So far it’s been a good balance of capable, comfortable and practical for my purposes as a touring musician and the occasional weekend overlander. Taking it up to Maine next week for my first longish overlanding trip (2 weeks) if anyone has suggestions for places to visit/camp/explore up there let me know!
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Pioneer II
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- FOLLETTE
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23055
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KJ7JDA
- Service Branch
- US Army CWO (Ret)
The squad up in the Uwharries. In order from left to right, me, @Rust Problem, @JJbyrd, @aka.Kletus, @danwyandt.
That was a hoot! I think everybody's rig either bashed some thing or broke some thing. I thought JJByrd escaped clean, but I caught a video of a rock pecking his left rear wheel.
That was a hoot! I think everybody's rig either bashed some thing or broke some thing. I thought JJByrd escaped clean, but I caught a video of a rock pecking his left rear wheel.
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- US Army CWO (Ret)
Enthusiast II
When you’re the tail gunner it makes the line easier.
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- Daniel
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Had a blast!
Thanks to everyone for coming out and to @DintDobbs for knowing all the trails and leading the way.
I am grateful to have met you all. Hope to meet up again on another trail.
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- US Army CWO (Ret)
@danwyandt I thought I knew them better than I knew them, ha! The key to being a good lead car is pretending you aren't lost...
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Trail Mechanic III
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- First Name
- Daniel
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- Wyandt
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29878
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Trail Blazer I
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- First Name
- Shaun
- Last Name
- Johannes
- Member #
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15310
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KE8TDZ
Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway
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Influencer I
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- Zimmer
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I just starting looking into Overlanding but here is my Rig as of now. Like everyone says Always working on them :-)
First one was in Drive way The last two was in Rainbow Falls by Woodland Park, CO. Little place to test your rigs out.
First one was in Drive way The last two was in Rainbow Falls by Woodland Park, CO. Little place to test your rigs out.
Just watched a video of this trail. I want to do this trailer some day. Looks like a great trail.
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Pioneer II
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- FOLLETTE
- Member #
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23055
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KJ7JDA
- Service Branch
- US Army CWO (Ret)
Thank you. All I have is a 4" RC lift. It was the cheap one. Should have gone more expensive but so far lift has been great.
