This is not your everyday trail tool kit thread. We will soon be packing up and moving overseas somewhat permanently, but moving approximately every two years for work. I have an idea of what to take and how I want to outfit the cruiser, but I'd like to hear some other opinions on must-haves because I really haven't ranged too far from home with it yet. I don't want a full overland expedition build (yet) but we do expect to be doing short excursions into wild places.
Housing:
Planned Mods:
Future Mods:
So, what are your thoughts on what to take when you can't take everything, and aren't coming "home" for many years?
Housing:
- I don't know which countries yet. Could literally be ANY country (excluding active war zones)
- Housing may be anything from a city apartment to a stately mansion, or anything in between
- Garage parking may be available, but garage work space and tool storage may not be
- Primary use - urban family car, 3-4 kids. One kid is graduating this year, and two others are currently in high school, and the fourth is in elementary.
- No seat removal outfitting (drawers, etc)
- Some off-road exploring. Could be sand, rocks, mud, whatever. Any terrain. All terrain.
Planned Mods:
- ARB twin compressor on Slee mount
- Air Bags for towing
- 2nd battery on Slee mount
- Redarc BCDC
- Redarc battery link for winch and self-jumpstarts
- Redarc trailer brake controller
- Warn Evo 12s tucked into a hidden mount under OEM bumper
- Ham radio
Future Mods:
- Drawers? (after more kids graduate and go into the world on their own)
- Rear bumper - I'd really like to get the spare out from under at some point, but it's not a necessity for me today (talk me into it if you have a strong opinion)
- Front bumper - if we end up in a wild place like Africa I might consider a winch bumper and extra lights
So, what are your thoughts on what to take when you can't take everything, and aren't coming "home" for many years?