building a expedition ready rig what would you do??

[I Leak Oil]

Comfortable seats.....driving a series is a lot less tiresome when you're in a comfortable seat. Stock, defender, aftermarket, volvo...whatever you find comfortable will be a huge benefit.

[JimCT]

Our rig

1968 Marshall ambulance with Caranex tent

[yorker]

I've often thought one of these tents would be kind of handy:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ex-Army-9x9-Landrover-tent-Complete-/220708418881?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item33633f3541

[SafeAirOne]

extremely informative...

I know, I know...

I've just seen so much "required" equipment for "expedition" travel on a certain other "expedition" website that I'm ready to throw up. You'd need a 5-ton truck to haul all that "must-have" rubbish.

A reliable vehicle, a good attitude and a comfortable pair of hiking boots (in case your vehicle isn't so reliable) is a good start.

[TeriAnn]

I know, I know...

I've just seen so much "required" equipment for "expedition" travel on a certain other "expedition" website that I'm ready to throw up. You'd need a 5-ton truck to haul all that "must-have" rubbish.

A reliable vehicle, a good attitude and a comfortable pair of hiking boots (in case your vehicle isn't so reliable) is a good start.

I started by taking trips with my 109 and my back packing gear. Over the years as experience grew I added things as I decided I wanted/needed them. Some things didn't work as I imagined they would and got culled from my gear, some were perfect. In typical female fashion I went a lot more into camping creature comforts than most men would even consider for themselves. But it is what makes traveling comfortable and more enjoyable for me and keeps me happy on the trail longer. To minimize stress, we each need to gear up to our comfort level for the kinds of travel we do. And it will be different for each person. I agree the best way to do it is to start minimalistic with gear, get your truck into the best condition you can and start out with short trips of the kind you anticipate doing.

Get your truck within factory spec, start minimalistic and add only things that your experience tells you that you have a need for. Everyone's needs are different.

[Lalo88DK]

I started by taking trips with my 109 and my back packing gear. Over the years as experience grew I added things as I decided I wanted/needed them. Some things didn't work as I imagined they would and got culled from my gear, some were perfect. In typical female fashion I went a lot more into camping creature comforts than most men would even consider for themselves. But it is what makes traveling comfortable and more enjoyable for me and keeps me happy on the trail longer. To minimize stress, we each need to gear up to our comfort level for the kinds of travel we do. And it will be different for each person. I agree the best way to do it is to start minimalistic with gear, get your truck into the best condition you can and start out with short trips of the kind you anticipate doing.

Get your truck within factory spec, start minimalistic and add only things that your experience tells you that you have a need for. Everyone's needs are different.

I could not agree more

[SafeAirOne]

Well put TeriAnn.

[RoverForm]

Get your truck within factory spec, start minimalistic and add only things that your experience tells you that you have a need for. Everyone's needs are different.

A reliable vehicle, a good attitude and a comfortable pair of hiking boots (in case your vehicle isn't so reliable) is a good start.

sound advice.

i'm working on the factory spec status right now. want to get it to original reliable condition, then decide what to fit while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.

[glbft1]

Thanks everyone for all the great info, I think I will keep as basic as possible and weed out the weak links as I go

[solihull109]

Thanks everyone for all the great info, I think I will keep as basic as possible and weed out the weak links as I go

However,.....you do have a RRC that could*donate* it's axles for a coiler swap, which would provide a smoother ride.....

We need to talk, I have the new leaf springs sorted out.....

[Crash]

Just in the process of rebuilding my axles.

Where would I look for an aftermarket carrier and 24 spline rear half shafts???

C

[solihull109]

Just in the process of rebuilding my axles.

Where would I look for an aftermarket carrier and 24 spline rear half shafts???

C

ARB for the carrier(why go open?) and Series Trek for the axles.

[sleam]

OK, is it just me, or do these two individuals sum-up Series ownership! I'd gladly buy them both a beer/cup-o-joe for a few minutes of their tales. Heck, I'd buy them dinner for a decent recollection...

Damn inspiring, thats all I can say! I'm learning from all this to keep simple, travel light and have a good fix it kit/ tools and take it slow and easy, right? Have fun wherever you end up!