Unusual O/L Builds

[gamble_90]

Good evening everybody...
So this is my first thread and i would like to know... Anyone else using a vehicle that some people might frown upon being used for overlanding?

 

[RaD Overlanding]

I am building a 2020 F250. Idk if it is unusual or not, but I am not sure if it will be too big or not. BUT, I have seen a lot of people say "build what you already have". This is my first rig build, started kinda overlanding last year, bought a truck bed tent, and basically have everything we need to survive on our own. However, it takes me about 45 mins to get camp completley set up. Looking to get that time down, a lot!

We are planning a 2 week trip next spring/summer to head west to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons, so the beginning of the year will be spent building amd buying.

Rick

 

[Red_Leaf_Overland]

A lot of the smaller AWD rigs are overlooked and for me, this is my daily driver... I do have another rock crawler for getting into more remote spots, but this one hauls my family and gear ( usually with a trailer, picture was a solo trip). Most people see the compass as an under powered, AWD car ... which I cant argue too much but it works.
It has a 2" lift and slightly larger tires, and wheel spacers, with slightly wider wheels but it can get me through places others would turn around.
I managed to navigate a section of trail with my rig that others got hung up on, blew tires on, and caved in rockers. I have been offroading for many years in a larger, more well equipped vehicle and stepping back into a smaller vehicle really makes you think more about picking a line. it is 2 very different styles of offroad lol.

 

[gamble_90]

I am building a 2020 F250. Idk if it is unusual or not, but I am not sure if it will be too big or not. BUT, I have seen a lot of people say "build what you already have". This is my first rig build, started kinda overlanding last year, bought a truck bed tent, and basically have everything we need to survive on our own. However, it takes me about 45 mins to get camp completley set up. Looking to get that time down, a lot!

We are planning a 2 week trip next spring/summer to head west to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons, so the beginning of the year will be spent building amd buying.

Rick

"Build what you already have" .... Now that's a saying to overland by

 

[gamble_90]

A lot of the smaller AWD rigs are overlooked and for me, this is my daily driver... I do have another rock crawler for getting into more remote spots, but this one hauls my family and gear ( usually with a trailer, picture was a solo trip). Most people see the compass as an under powered, AWD car ... which I cant argue too much but it works.
It has a 2" lift and slightly larger tires, and wheel spacers, with slightly wider wheels but it can get me through places others would turn around.
I managed to navigate a section of trail with my rig that others got hung up on, blew tires on, and caved in rockers. I have been offroading for many years in a larger, more well equipped vehicle and stepping back into a smaller vehicle really makes you think more about picking a line. it is 2 very different styles of offroad lol.
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I've always liked the Compass. It's a best of both worlds kind of SUV. Awesome Set-up you have going

 

[Red_Leaf_Overland]

I've always liked the Compass. It's a best of both worlds kind of SUV. Awesome Set-up you have going

Thank you, there isn't a whole lot of aftermarket support for the compass so I have made what big have work the best I can. I have made a few parts of my own along the way.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Thank you, there isn't a whole lot of aftermarket support for the compass so I have made what big have work the best I can. I have made a few parts of my own along the way.

there's more than you think if you go look. Love the compass trailhawk you have going on there.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

2015 patriot here. Love the thing to death. It's perfect for us. It's gets great gas milage, has plenty of room, it has no power and ours looks much better than the rest of the small tire,d wiener dog looking patriots driving around town here. ha ha. this is a poser shot. I am still chasing a clunk in the front end, I really don't want to take off the lift as it rides awesome, but I may have to. I am going to get the dealer to have a look at a couple of things after talking to some people here regarding the front end. I haven't had a chance to crap I have been so busy. But I am going to call today and see if they got some free space for me to go have a look.

 

[ravend3]

That's a really nice rig! The setup is pretty much what I want to do with my Liberty.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Thanks. There's more to come for it. Lighting, more roof rack, and some interior goodies. Then she's done. besides keeping the rust at bay....

 

[Sea Diamond]

A lot of the smaller AWD rigs are overlooked and for me, this is my daily driver... I do have another rock crawler for getting into more remote spots, but this one hauls my family and gear ( usually with a trailer, picture was a solo trip). Most people see the compass as an under powered, AWD car ... which I cant argue too much but it works.
It has a 2" lift and slightly larger tires, and wheel spacers, with slightly wider wheels but it can get me through places others would turn around.
I managed to navigate a section of trail with my rig that others got hung up on, blew tires on, and caved in rockers. I have been offroading for many years in a larger, more well equipped vehicle and stepping back into a smaller vehicle really makes you think more about picking a line. it is 2 very different styles of offroad lol.
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Those Trailhawk versions are awesome...almost bought a Cherokee Trailhawk but could justify the money they were asking. Styling is beautiful though.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Those Trailhawk versions are awesome...almost bought a Cherokee Trailhawk but could justify the money they were asking. Styling is beautiful though.

Their prices come back down to earth in the used market. I can pick up a couple of year old one here with 130k KMs on the clock for 17,900 Not bad for a fully loaded trailhawk with the v6 and tow package.

 

[Dilldog]

2005 Ford Escape. It's been far more capable that I expected...
I typically just roll out a sleeping pad and sleeping bag in the back, just enough room for me to lay flat diagonally.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

2005 Ford Escape. It's been far more capable that I expected...
I typically just roll out a sleeping pad and sleeping bag in the back, just enough room for me to lay flat diagonally.
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My escape was rough, but I did like it alot. I wish I could find one in great shape with no rust.

 

[Dilldog]

They are a dime a dozen here in the PNW, and rarely are very rusty. Unfortunately, all of them have like 300K miles on em, lol

 

[SimplyLesa]

Chevy Tracker Travels!

1998 Chevy Tracker 2 door automatic 4x4

 

[SimplyLesa]

Let's try that again with the picture!
1998 Chevy (Zuki/ Geo/Suzuki) Tracker. 2 Door, Automatic, 4x4, 2" lift, 235/75/R15 tires, Hitch mounted Waterport, Perrycraft roof rails with Recovery tracks, Spare tire Saddlebags and backpack, magnetic weBoost antenna and OTR 5G Sleek weBoost, 300W Rockpals portable battery pack with 100W portable solar panel. Front mount 20" Nilight light bar and mini bull bar. (( Still working on Alpicool C12 fridge and solar upgrade with enough power to keep fridge in freezer mode - discussing Hood mounted system with both Cascade 4x4 & LenSun))

Off to Baja in 10 days!!!

 

[Dairyland Overland]

Hyundai isn't where most minds go when it comes to overlanding...


Aftermarket support? What's that?

 

[Red_Leaf_Overland]

Hyundai isn't where most minds go when it comes to overlanding...
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Aftermarket support? What's that?

I rented one of those a while back. Drive from Vegas, hit a couple places in Arizona, drove around death valley for a few days, Johnson valley, and then Joshua tree. It was a nice smooth comfortable ride and surprisingly good on gas.

 

[slowlane]

Not much of a "build" but my main mode of travel is a 1966 VW Beetle. I made a sleeping platform that fits inside after removing all but the driver's seat. The VW has taken me many places across the country. It's a good car.

Wandering in northern Nebraska.

Old Highway 50, Utah

Pacific Ocean, California.

Sleeping setup. A bit tight, but it works.