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DIY Overland Ruibcon on a Budget

April 28, 2018 by Dan Grec

The complete Rubicon setup

Do you want an overland Wrangler capable of global expeditions, but can't stomach the $120k price tag of the EarthRoamer XV-JP? Me too! Editor's note: our piece on the Earthroamer XV-JP for sale garnered a lot of attention. We wanted to bring a different perspective on building an overland-ready Jeep with Dan's rig. JPFreek will be riding along … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Featured, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: Africa, camping, DIY, DIY EarthRoamer, Global overland, Global Rubicon, jku, Overland, Overlanding, ursa minor

Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build Progress 3

October 16, 2015 by Dan Grec

Turbo Diesel JK Wrangler

Work continues on the build for my Africa bound JK Unlimited Rubicon, with Ron at Northwest Diesel Offroad getting closer to wrapping up the diesel conversion. The adapter required us to move the crank trigger wheel to the front of the engine - this is so the Jeep PCM will know the engine is running. I had to make it legit with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Featured, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: AEV, Africa Jeep, Dan Grec, diesel Jeep, diesel JK, JK, jku, Mercedes diesel, OM606 Wrangler JK, Overland, Overlanding, The Road Chose Me, turbo diesel

Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build Progress 2

October 6, 2015 by Dan Grec

Test fitting the Warn Zeon 10-S and AEV Front bumper

The build of my Africa-bound JK Rubicon is really coming along, with progress in a lot of different areas. The engine bay of the JK was never designed for an inline 6, so we're short on length, one of the biggest challenges of this conversion.  We've had to move the radiator forward a couple of inches, and changed over to the fan and shroud from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Featured Tagged With: AEV, Africa Jeep, Autometer, JK, jku, Mercedes diesel, OM606 Wrangler JK, Overland, Overlanding, Warn

Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build – Phase 1

September 12, 2015 by Dan Grec

Building lightweight cabinets with square aluminum tubing and corner connectors

After dreaming and planning for literally years, I have started the build on my Africa Jeep 2007 JK Unlimited Rubicon to travel around Africa for two years, focusing on the interior “camper.” I removed the back seat and all rear carpet and trim, then installed sound and heat insulation on the entire tub. To finish the floor I glued in a sheet of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: Africa, Dan Grec, diesel, Jeep, JK, jku, Overland, Overlanding, The Road Chose Me, Wrangler

Around Africa in a Diesel JKUR

September 1, 2015 by Dan Grec

Planning the route, the Jeep and logistics

Later this year I’m setting out in my ’07 Unlimited Rubicon to circumnavigate the entire African continent. I will explore roughly 30 African countries and cover 80,000 miles over the course of 2 years, plus or minus. Driving a Jeep Wrangler TJ 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina on the Pan-American Highway in 2007-09 taught me more than I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: Arfica, Dan Grec, Jeep, JK, jku, Overland, Overlanding, Rubicon, The Road Chose Me, Wrangler

Desert Rendezvous 2012 Hits SoCal March 23-24 2012

March 20, 2012 by JPFreek

The SoCal Desert Rendezvous started as an idea a few friends tossed around while around a campfire one night. Why were all the overlanding-type events being held in other states or geographic regions, and why were we traveling all that way when we had all of this right here at home in SoCal? Thus began the Rendezvous Conspiracy… … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Campfire Tagged With: 4x4, camping, Jeep, JPFreek, Overland

Choosing the Right Mods for Overland Travel

January 17, 2012 by JPFreek

I’ve been overlanding since 2007. Not a long time but long enough to get a good idea of what works, what doesn’t work, and what you need in the terms of vehicle modifications. The good news is most stock high clearance Jeeps can do overland travel in their stock form. There are a few things that in my opinion can make it easier to traverse the more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freek Garage Tagged With: Jeep, JPFreek, Overland

Eezi-Awn Announces Launch of New Jazz Roof Top Tent

November 20, 2011 by JPFreek

New for the fall of 2011, Eezi-Awn has released the all new Jazz Roof Top Tent.  The Jazz is a high quality entry level tent made on the same production line as the legendary Series 3 models, ensuring the quality and craftsmanship that is an Eezi-Awn. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freek Gear Tagged With: camping, eezi-awn, Jeep, JPFreek, Overland, roof top tent

NEMO Equipment Fillo Pillow

November 9, 2011 by JPFreek

The NEMO website describes the Fillo Pillow as “the pillow you’ve been waiting for.” We couldn’t agree more. NEMO’s Fillo Pillow is undoubtedly the most comfortable pillow we’ve ever used in the field.  The pillow is so comfortable that it’s found its way into the bedroom as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freek Gear Tagged With: 4x4, camping, Jeep, JPFreek, Nemo Equipment, Overland

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