Building a new "adventure vehicle" or I guess, my retirement exploration vehicle.

[redneck_billcollector]

Got any ducks?

I have found them on my Jeep and my Gladiator. I had to be told what they meant, I gave the first ones I got to my granddaughter.

 

[redneck_billcollector]

Well, sitting in Ashville now waiting for Ashville Vehicle Outfitters to open so I can drop my truck off. Hopefully I can get some pics of the camper.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Well, sitting in Ashville now waiting for Ashville Vehicle Outfitters to open so I can drop my truck off. Hopefully I can get some pics of the camper.

Looking forward to the pics

 

[redneck_billcollector]

Well, dropped off my Gladiator, I should be getting it back in a couple of weeks. Here are a couple of pictures of two that were there, one the business owner's Gladiator and another a customer's who is getting some items added to his. The suspension on my Gladiator is more in line with the owner's as opposed to the customer's.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Well, dropped off my Gladiator, I should be getting it back in a couple of weeks. Here are a couple of pictures of two that were there, one the business owner's Gladiator and another a customer's who is getting some items added to his. The suspension on my Gladiator is more in line with the owner's as opposed to the customer's. View attachment 1240468View attachment 1240470

Man that is slick right there

 

[redneck_billcollector]

Man that is slick right there

I know I like it. It is kind of like an RV (bare bones of course) that will be able to get me away from the crowds on public land. If I am mule deer hunting in Idaho, I can set up shop right where I want to hunt. Right below a ridge, go up there, glass, etc....I spent some time in the Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forests when I was taking the Gladiator to Ashville and was really impressed with the places I could go.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

I know I like it. It is kind of like an RV (bare bones of course) that will be able to get me away from the crowds on public land. If I am mule deer hunting in Idaho, I can set up shop right where I want to hunt. Right below a ridge, go up there, glass, etc....I spent some time in the Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forests when I was taking the Gladiator to Ashville and was really impressed with the places I could go.

That makes a world of difference right there. To have everything you need close by saves a ton of time and keeps you more focused on what your after and the time involved

 

[Nicodemus]

Ol` Jay would be right at home with the Corps Of Discovery.

 

[Buck70]

Ol` Jay would be right at home with the Corps Of Discovery.

It sounds like he has the dna of one of the members.

 

[Nicodemus]

It sounds like he has the dna of one of the members.

He is the reincarnation of Earnest Hemingway. For real.

 

[Tight Lines]

Looking sweet! Can't wait to see the adventures! You got me excited to start modding mine more...

 

[redneck_billcollector]

He is the reincarnation of Earnest Hemingway. For real.

I do have three ex-wives just like Papa.

 

[Nicodemus]

I do have three ex-wives just like Papa.

And about the time he went to The Promised Land, you were born.

 

[redneck_billcollector]

And about the time he went to The Promised Land, you were born.

Less than 24 hours afterwards.

 

[redneck_billcollector]

Less than 24 hours afterwards.

On a completely different note, going to try to hit Superior NF in late September/Early October chasing the salmon run....wanna come along? We can take both of my Jeeps so we can double the scouting ability. You can drive a standard can't you?...lol

 

[Nicodemus]

On a completely different note, going to try to hit Superior NF in late September/Early October chasing the salmon run....wanna come along? We can take both of my Jeeps so we can double the scouting ability. You can drive a standard can't you?...lol

That`s what I learned to drive with. I just might take you up on that.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

That`s what I learned to drive with. I just might take you up on that.

No way I would pass that up !

 

[jdgator]

You might consider networking with other folks who can get you out of a jam if something happens while you are way out there. Just a thought.

 

[redneck_billcollector]

You might consider networking with other folks who can get you out of a jam if something happens while you are way out there. Just a thought.

I do, plus I keep Garmin InReach and pay the full subscription for unlimited texts, I also pay the "rescue" insurance that covers any rescue if I hit the SOS button on my InReach. There is a "wilderness rescue" policy you can buy if you have the InReach, if you pay a little extra you can get one to recover your vehicle also. Kind of like Sea Tow for offroad and it covers at sea rescues too. I also network through "Overland Bound" and "Expedition Portal".

 

[redneck_billcollector]

Well, the camper is mounted & sealed, and the Auxiliary Fuel Tank (17 extra gallons) has been installed. Just a few more items need to be mounted on the exterior, some wiring along with setting up the "house power" and a fridge/freezer installed, and I get to pick it up.