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Thread: O'erlanderwagen build

  1. #91
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    Quote Originally Posted by mk216v View Post
    Thanks again! I like to keep it OEM+ looking.
    Link to your XJ build?
    I've actually only got the start of the build for now (lift, tires, some lights, waiting on bumper/winch) hosted up on CherokeeForum here:

    http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/200...edition-99851/

    Once I get further into the "expedition" elements I'll get a build thread up on here, as well. Thanks for asking!

  2. #92
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    -Aiming to finish up the laptop mount soon. Will post pics. Am loving DeLorme Topo9.0. Very important when off the beaten path!
    -I recently found a nice location for my black Maxtrax set. I'll show you where soon as well.
    -For the aux lights, pretty much settling on halogen vs halogen w/ HID retrofits(worried about reliability with the DDM kits, and take a bit to warm up, in case I need the lights NOW), HID's($$$), LED's($$$). Was thinking Hella 4000's all along, but entertaining the IPF's. Maybe their new dual beam on the brush guard, and spots/driving up top on the rack. If there's too much light wash onto the hood with them, I'll have to vinyl the hood.
    -My stereo guys just showed me a night vision FLIR camera setup today which will work in my factory COMAND unit. Now THAT would be awesome, especially for Search-and-Rescue work.

    Overall, been really enjoying this truck, save for the 13mpg even when driving nicely. I keep reminding myself, EVERY vehicle has a downside, this is the G's.
    Found the front locker won't engage anymore--have a large vacuum leak to it, so need to get that fixed soon.
    Re-balanced the heavy Hutchinson's and shimmy on the freeway is MUCH better(only random phantom shimmy now, all due to the large meaty tread--common).
    A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
    1980 300GD "Radio Flyer"--sold, but not forgotten
    2003 G500 "O'erländewagen"; http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...derwagen-build
    World class products, world class service; www.Equipt1.com

  3. #93
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    Got the custom Ram-mount laptop mount setup all finalized and installed(thanks Russ for the final fab work!). VERY happy with their products, and the flexibility their system offers. Fully height-telescoping, dual swing-outs. It's simple to orientate the laptop towards me, or the passenger can easily use the laptop while riding. Custom rollbar padding to protect the passenger's left leg. It swings out of the way and rests over the center console when not using the laptop.

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    Yes, the net cupholder actually still works, but just barely. I may have an offset bracket fab'd up if the front passenger complains enough.
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    Ram-Mount bracket meant for a Chevy Kodiak, modified G-stylz;
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    Last edited by mk216v; 10-05-2012 at 05:01 AM.
    A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
    1980 300GD "Radio Flyer"--sold, but not forgotten
    2003 G500 "O'erländewagen"; http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...derwagen-build
    World class products, world class service; www.Equipt1.com

  4. #94
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    DSCN1079-vi.jpg

    I love DeLorme Topo 9.0! So handy when out in the bush.
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    Also, before heading out to the Oregon Dunes Nat'l Rec Area again, I was searching for a home for my Maxtrax for now. The FrontRunner cargo net is the perfect solution!
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    Happened to run into Ron Moon (was at ExPo '12 in Arizona, writes Australian overlanding guidebooks) and friend from Australia. They were sloooowly headed down to LA(were going to take a month to get there). Great people;
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    Ok so my fuel mileage sucks, I knew that going into it. But still really enjoying this rig save for towing the gas pump behind me!
    Last edited by mk216v; 10-05-2012 at 05:02 AM.
    A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
    1980 300GD "Radio Flyer"--sold, but not forgotten
    2003 G500 "O'erländewagen"; http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...derwagen-build
    World class products, world class service; www.Equipt1.com

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    Looking good mk! The mount turned out nice.
    GX470 (UZJ120) which is slowly becoming my new Expo rig.

  6. #96
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    I've owned LCs and LRs picking up my G next week. I got 12-15 mpg on all of those as well. Loaded up I think they're all similar. 80,100, D2 & RRC. Not saying it doesn't hurt, just saying they're all close.

  7. #97
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    Jeremy, I might have missed it, but could you post some pic's of your table mounting under the roof rack? Also, what table are you using? I still absolutely love your build.

    David


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  8. #98
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamin_GX View Post
    Looking good mk! The mount turned out nice.
    Thanks!
    A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
    1980 300GD "Radio Flyer"--sold, but not forgotten
    2003 G500 "O'erländewagen"; http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...derwagen-build
    World class products, world class service; www.Equipt1.com

  9. #99
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottReb View Post
    I've owned LCs and LRs picking up my G next week. I got 12-15 mpg on all of those as well. Loaded up I think they're all similar. 80,100, D2 & RRC. Not saying it doesn't hurt, just saying they're all close.
    Congrats on the G Scott! What are you getting?

    That info does help the sting a bit, thanks. I won't even start crying about all the turbo diesel rigs w/ better fuel economy that we can't get here in the USA. So I just drive and slip my card into the gas pump every few hundred miles and enjoy the scenery.
    A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
    1980 300GD "Radio Flyer"--sold, but not forgotten
    2003 G500 "O'erländewagen"; http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...derwagen-build
    World class products, world class service; www.Equipt1.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by traveller09 View Post
    Jeremy, I might have missed it, but could you post some pic's of your table mounting under the roof rack? Also, what table are you using? I still absolutely love your build.

    David


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    Hi David,

    Page 6 has some great pics of the rack flipped upside down and the table brackets are visible there, as well as pics of the table from the rear;
    http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...en-build/page6

    Front Runner's stainless camp table (the larger of the two). I actually mocked up (with cardboard to spec) putting their smaller stainless table coming out from the driver's side of the truck as well, but then I questioned why one guy would need two tables. The larger one suits me just fine.

    Thank you kindly!
    I was just up north of you 2 weekends ago. I would have loved to have stopped by. Next time?
    Any luck finding a G500 for you?
    A vehicle’s worth is not what you put into it, but what it put into you.
    1980 300GD "Radio Flyer"--sold, but not forgotten
    2003 G500 "O'erländewagen"; http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...derwagen-build
    World class products, world class service; www.Equipt1.com

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