Overlanding and Camping Mod Thread

[Icetracer]

2 hours ago, Unwrntd said:

ADD just came out with a diesel version of their bumper but I can't remember if it is winch capable or not.

The biggest issue I'm seeing is that none of the aftermarket bumpers fit diesel models. I'm guessing there's additional cooling unit or something in that space where the winch would go. 

[Icetracer]

2 hours ago, Unwrntd said:

Hey I know litebrite personally haha

 

That's awesome! They put out great content on youtube. Very entertaining. Next time you see them, let them know to keep up the great work, from a random guy on the GM forums, haha.

[Transient]

I'm a subscriber to Lite Brite Studios.  Love what Kevin and Brittany produce.  I followed the Gladiator build and saw the RTT setup.  I'll look into that.  Can't wait to see what they do with the Bronco.

[Transient]

1 minute ago, Transient said:

I'm a subscriber to Lite Brite Studios.  Love what Kevin and Brittany produce.  They heart my comments they few rare times I post up, which tells me they are very engaged with what their subscribers.  They play around near my brother's neck of the woods quite a bit.  He lives only 30 minutes from St George, UT.  Every time I'm up there I'm keeping an eye out for them.

 

I followed the Gladiator build and saw the RTT setup.  I'll look into that.  Can't wait to see what they do with the Bronco.

 

[Transient]

On 5/7/2021 at 8:22 AM, Unwrntd said:

Awesome thread!

 

Check out my build on IG @Adventure_Denali

 

I am currently building my 19 Denali 6.2 4x4

Current Mods:

 

Chassis Unlimited Octane front winch bumper

30" curved LED bar and 4x Pods (OffroadLEDs.com)

Warn VR-12 Winch

BDS 4" Lift

20" AT4 wheels with BFG K02s

Full size spare with BFG K02

Yakima Rack + Platform (Sold)

Bedslide 1000CL

ProEagle Kratos Jack

Retrax One XR Bed Cover

Zroad Ditch Lights

sPod Bantam

OEM transfer case skid plate

4x Rotopax fuel/water

Console and back seat locking boxes

Valhalla Offroad MAPS Panels

Desert Does it bottom seat mount panels

67 Designs Series 55 rails

ICS Fab Dash Platform

Auto Stop Eliminator

Multiprorocks tailgate Speaker System with 4x Polk Speakers

dee-zee tailgate assist

 

Parts on order:

Roof Rack: Alpha Foxtrot Designs

New Bed Rack: Xtrusion Overland

Rear Bumper: Chassis Unlimited Octane

Intake: Volant

 

Planned:

MaxTrax

270 degree awning
Roof Top Tent

waterport or something simillar

Redarc DC-DC Charger

Cascadia Hood mounted solar

Second Battery

Second Bantam

Portable Air

Pelican Cargo Cases

Additional undercarriage protection

GMRS Radio

More Lights
more Solar

 

 

 

Do the Valhalla Off Road MAPS panels interfere with the bed lights?  It looks like they might get in the way.  I'm considering these panels, but not 100% sold on them yet. 

[BowtieSquatch]

On 5/9/2021 at 2:36 AM, Transient said:

I'm a subscriber to Lite Brite Studios.  Love what Kevin and Brittany produce.  I followed the Gladiator build and saw the RTT setup.  I'll look into that.  Can't wait to see what they do with the Bronco.

Already got my build date for my Wildtrack! 

[Gangly]

 

On 5/7/2021 at 2:03 AM, Transient said:

I'm originally from Utah, and would've loved to go on that adventure.  Currently in California, so it's not a stretch.  There is a video on YouTube of a guy that made his own hidden winch system with the OE front bumper on a T1xx.  Iirc, it was done on a High Country.  I'm considering starting with the Rough Country hidden winch setup for the 14-18 trucks, and modifying it to work.  I have a neighbor with a 2018 Sierra that'll let me look at his truck.  We'll see what happen.  Really looking hard at the tonneau covers and RTTs right now to find the right setup. 

I've seen that video and its very simplistic, clean, and well done.  I also found where an individual used a hidden winch mount from the prior generation silverado/sierra and was able to mount it to his T1 with minimal alterations, though he didn't explain what they were. 

 

Great setups on here guys, I love the full-size overlanding mentality!

 

I'm hoping to get some time off to fabricate up a hidden winch plate myself, but my work schedule is crazy right now and I don't know when I'll be able to weld one up.  After that is fabricating a quick-mount system for temporary awnings, preferably a 270.

 

So far, I've done the following:

Eibach front springs, and front and rear shocks

Installed VORR bed panels

Du-Ha under seat storage

X-Bull Traction Boards (used more times than I care to admit so believe the hype, an excellent purchase)

Upgraded Recovery Gear:  Treaty Oak kinetic rope, ARB Tow Strap, Factor 55 hitch, Rhino Shackles

Installed a Softopper, 

Downsized from 20" Bridgestones to 18" Duratrac's for more sidewall

 

Future Modes:

As mentioned above, a hidden winch system and quick-mount for an awning system.

 

I know it goes against the grain of RTTs that are so popular nowadays, but I prefer to camp on the ground as well as using my truck bed for dirt bikes and work.  However, I am definitely jealous of the amenities a RTT provides, DELUXE!!!

 

 

Edited May 11, 2021 by Gangly

[Gangly]

On 5/10/2021 at 2:36 AM, Transient said:

Do the Valhalla Off Road MAPS panels interfere with the bed lights?  It looks like they might get in the way.  I'm considering these panels, but not 100% sold on them yet. 

No, they don't interfere with the lights.

[Transient]

18 minutes ago, Gangly said:

No, they don't interfere with the lights.

Thanks.  These are likely next after I get the bed cover situation sorted out. 

[Robert Peters]

On 5/7/2021 at 12:32 PM, Icetracer said:

The biggest issue I'm seeing is that none of the aftermarket bumpers fit diesel models. I'm guessing there's additional cooling unit or something in that space where the winch would go. 

Typically the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) is in that space. I had the same issue with my Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. No winch mount would fit and most bumpers didn't either. 

 

[Transient]

The Retrax XR bed cover I ordered arrived today.  Got it installed so I could mock up where I need to modify it so it works with my sportbar.  Tonight concluded with removing the bed cover and disassembling it so I can start cutting first thing in the morning. 

[Transient]

Cutting is now done.  Time for welding, then off to paint. 

 

Sorry the pics are garbage.  I didn't realize the lens was dirty when I took the pics. 

[Gangly]

11 hours ago, Transient said:

Cutting is now done.  Time for welding, then off to paint. 

 

Sorry the pics are garbage.  I didn't realize the lens was dirty when I took the pics. 

Nice Job.  Interested to see the final product.  

[Gangly]

Since its an overlanding topic, I did a little driving and wound up camping inside of Sam Houston National Forest with some buddies this past friday evening.  I thought I was pretty careful but I still managed to give "Hank" a few truck length pin-stripes.  It was worth it though, I needed the time and distance from society.      

 

[Transient]

3 hours ago, Gangly said:

Nice Job.  Interested to see the final product.  

Thanks.  First time doing something like this, and was very afraid that I'd end up throwing $1,500 in the garbage.  I'm glad it's working out well.  I'm going to call a few welders today.  Hoping to get it in their hands tomorrow.