Building an "Adventure XJ"

[OverlandZJ]

Lets say you wanted to build an XJ for all around backcountry travel and exploration. What modifications and equipment would you consider absolute necessities and what would you consider just extra "stuff".

Not everyone will have the same idea of what a solid backcountry vehicle will consist of. For example, some may pass on lift and lockers in favor of a first aid kit lacking only lifeflight capabilities. Lets hear your personal preferences, how would you build YOUR perfect Cherokee.

Feel free to explain your opinions on gear and modifications to suit your personal preference of outdoor activity involving your Jeep Cherokee.

[CROSBIKE]

On board air. selectable lockers
spare axle shafts front and rear and corresponding u joint spares
roof rack to just throw more stuff up on.
lots more im just tired

[xjwisconsin]

thought about taking out the front passenger seat and creating a platform deck to match the rear... just more space for you and your gear. or in the same mindset removing the rear seats to create a bunk area...

[MT Mike]

Originally Posted by CROSBIKE

On board air. selectable lockers
spare axle shafts front and rear and corresponding u joint spares
roof rack to just throw more stuff up on.

3.5" RE lift w/ 31x10.50s (easiest to maintain), high quality 2 person tent, high quality sleeping bag, camp stove, chainsaw, good first aid kit, good tool set, inverter, RV style plug in fridge, water purification system, cookware, ammunition storage, shovel, axe, high lift jack. Enough to spend weeks in the back country with.

[mojojojo]

http://xxxpedition.com/aboutrig/rig2.html

[DrMoab]

Onboard hot water shower would be a must.

If I didn't have kids I thought the perfect vehicle for long haul expeditions would be a Commanche with D44s front and rear, Selectable lockers front and rear, a rooftop tent just above the pickup bed. Or one of these...

http://adventuretrailers.com/trucks.html

Then you wouldn't have a need for a trailer. Also it would have to have two spares.

[IntrepidXJ]

a winch, for sure.

[GSequoia]

Originally Posted by IntrepidXJ

a wench, for sure.

Fixed.

Clever storage is a must. For expidition purposes I'd drag my trailer along with so I could keep the cargo area relitively empty for those late night I just gotta sleep moment when I gotta curl up in the back.

[OverlandZJ]

Originally Posted by DrMoab

Onboard hot water shower would be a must.

If I didn't have kids I thought the perfect vehicle for long haul expeditions would be a Commanche with D44s front and rear, Selectable lockers front and rear, a rooftop tent just above the pickup bed. Or one of these...

http://adventuretrailers.com/trucks.html

Then you wouldn't have a need for a trailer. Also it would have to have two spares.

I did some researching on an onboard shower setup, mostly at Pirate. Seems to me they can be a real PITA to fab up a heat exchanger with variable temp control that could be adustable once in a shower shelter etc. I opted for a Zodi unit and have been extremely happy with it. Look around and you can get a better deal via ebay, Wal-Mart etc vs their advertised online prices. John at Zodi routinely sells what he calls show demo units (unused) cheaper on ebay himself.

And i agree on the MJ! Mario at Adventure Trailer has a nice setup MJ and his trailer... killer combo.

[GSequoia]

A sun shower is good enough for me. If you have a roof rack just pop it up there for the day.

Granted it'd kinda suck on cloudy days

[OverlandZJ]

Originally Posted by GSequoia

A sun shower is good enough for me. If you have a roof rack just pop it up there for the day.

Granted it'd kinda suck on cloudy days

BRRRR... 90% of my camping has been in temps where it never exceeds mid 70's.

[Gerr]

I would do a 3 inch lift 30 or 31's and front no slip. a winch and good strap etc. I had this setup and it worked extreamly well and got me into places we use to have to hike to even thought the road went there. Its mild enough to even be a daily driver

[BIgDaddyChia]

Hey John B. Lets have a race to see who can make the coolest adventur style rig.

[Prepmech]

It would need one of these:

[OverlandZJ]

Originally Posted by BIgDaddyChia

Hey John B. Lets have a race to see who can make the coolest adventur style rig.

Your on...