Looking those little things that can't be left out of an exop rig.

[80nick]

Which freezer/fridges do you have? I can't justify spending 500 for one.

As for oba, I have an MV-50 that is hard mounted in my 40, but I'll take it out for the FJC. Good thought.

I have the Engel medium fridge. I understand about not wanting to spend the money on one. It took me a while to justify one, but like I said, I use it quite a bit now that I have it. Once you do a week plus trip and realize you never have to worry about ice, you will be glad you got one.

They do pop up used here, pirate4x4, and expedition portal, just have the money ready to go 'cause they go quick.

 

[sledge916]

how do you add wi fi to the truck???
Sethro

 

[slickrock]

My cell phone (Palm Pixi) is a hot spot. I can have up to 3 computers using the phone as a server using a 3G network.

On a trip to Disney Land, wife and son were on U-tube and did online reading practice tests to make the trip educaional. I have a RAM laptop mount (much like you see in a police car) and I use the laptops wireless to connect to my phone.

Since the island my cabin is on in Canada is between the mainland and Vancouver Island, the government set up their 3G network to overlap above my cabin.

This way, my wife and son can talk/watch eachother on Skype every night before he goes to bed. Very important since we are gone for over 6 weeks.

You can also buy a dedicated 3G wireless router that is hardwired into your rig and use any cell phone service as a provider.

 

[hudyhue]

Dan wheeling with you in the past, I don't want to see you get beat up by your wife. I didn't see your sons helmet on the list ( lets not forget bald mnt summer 09!)

 

[slickrock]

Oh you mean his head ramming into the roll bar? It made him tougher for it! AS for the wife... that's another story. You going to SnT?

 

[hudyhue]

Yes we are! Almost read need to see if you'll tune my cb

 

[slickrock]

Yeah bring it by. Give me a call

 

[cruiseroutfit]

how about an onboard air system and maybe an under hood welding setup like these:

::Kilby Enterprises::

www.*premierpowerweld*er.*com

You know I've packed a welder along on trips for the last 4-5 years, rarely did it get used and in most (all?) of those cases we could have made it back to civilization in limp mode or some other McGuyver fix. Well a few weeks ago we did a SLC to Reno trip along the Pony Express Trail, ~600 miles of dirt in some of the most remote territory in Nevada. A Jeep (I know, I know) in our group broke a custom front radius/control arm... fix it there or remove it and drive a couple hours to get it fixed. Out comes two batteries and the Ready Welder II

Trail fix in action:

 

[rusty_tlc]

You know I've packed a welder along on trips for the last 4-5 years, rarely did it get used and in most (all?) of those cases we could have made it back to civilization in limp mode or some other McGuyver fix. Well a few weeks ago we did a SLC to Reno trip along the Pony Express Trail, ~600 miles of dirt in some of the most remote territory in Nevada. A Jeep (I know, I know) in our group broke a custom front radius/control arm... fix it there or remove it and drive a couple hours to get it fixed. Out comes two batteries and the Ready Welder II

Trail fix in action:

Did you do a write up on that trip?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Did you do a write up on that trip?

Nothing yet... I'm a couple years behind on trip reports I am finishing up a couple from 2008 and hope to have them on my site in the next day or two.

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

The best part is that the jeep driver is checking out his make-up, while you are fixing the car
cheers,
J

 

[slickrock]

If only I could afford a welder for the rig... thanks for the info.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

The best part is that the jeep driver is checking out his make-up, while you are fixing the car
cheers,
J

The group I was traveling with has been laughing about that. By his own admission we are all better off with him out of the way

If only I could afford a welder for the rig... thanks for the info.

Its by no means something I would put on a priority list for most. I've had the opportunity not only to travel quite extensively myself but also help others setup their rigs for trips all over the globe. Despite that its still impossible to come of with a 'fits-all' list that every user should have, basics sure but different trips require different tools, etc.

This was a case of 'it paid for itself'. Not only monetarily (I'm a Ready Welder dealer for any inquiring minds ), but also in a sense that I have packed it on many trips over the years and rarely used it as described above. Its like winch, or a Pull-Pal, or a sand latter. You curse hauling them around but when you put them to use t makes any hassle instantly worth it.

 

[slickrock]

If I ever do get an on board weder, it would have to be portable enough to go beween both of my rigs. Definetly a wish list.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

If I ever do get an on board weder, it would have to be portable enough to go beween both of my rigs. Definetly a wish list.

Your describing the Ready Welder, it packs in a suitcase like box and is 100% transferable between rigs, in fact all it does is hook to one, two or three batteries so you can pack it up the hillside if needed too.

 

[slickrock]

Yeah that will be a good choice for me, but I think I wil get one of your hot shower kits first

 

[rusty_tlc]

Your describing the Ready Welder, it packs in a suitcase like box and is 100% transferable between rigs, in fact all it does is hook to one, two or three batteries so you can pack it up the hillside if needed too.

I love the way you glibly say "you can pack it up the hillside..."

I helped fix a broken tie rod an a Bronco just past Buck Island lake one time. Hauling batteries over boulders up-trail is a PITA. On the other hand we were stopped dead and it did clear the trail so we could keep going.

I think the Ready Welder was a great purchase for our club. If you have a group you regularly travel with it's one way to get around the cost issue.

 

[Bogo]

I love the way you glibly say "you can pack it up the hillside..."

I thought, yeah the Ready Welder is light, but what about the batteries...

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Yeah that will be a good choice for me, but I think I wil get one of your hot shower kits first

That can be arranged

I am working on a new feature article similar to the ARB Simpson III tent article, the article will eventually appear here: Cruiser Outfitters

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I thought, yeah the Ready Welder is light, but what about the batteries...

I love the way you glibly say "you can pack it up the hillside..."

I bring the welder, its the broken guys job to get some batteries

I think the Ready Welder was a great purchase for our club. If you have a group you regularly travel with it's one way to get around the cost issue.

Agreed, its even something I've considered setting up as a 'rental tool' for groups and clubs.