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...]
Rare Earthroamer XV-JP with Upgrades – For Sale!
Own the Mother of all Expedition Jeeps! Dear Santa... If you've never heard of Earthroamer, you've missed out. They build some of the most insane expedition rigs on the planet based on a number of platforms. Of specific interest to us, they built a very small number of what we consider the best-equipped expedition-style Jeeps ever, the … [Read more...]
Seven Extreme Cooler Pre-Purchase Questions
Seven questions to ask yourself before buying an outdoor-use extreme cooler There are a ton of options out there nowadays when it comes to purchasing an extreme cooler for hardcore outdoor use. When you decide that your old heat-warped cooler isn’t meeting your needs in the outdoors, it’s time for an upgrade. It’s possible to purchase the last … [Read more...]
Interview with Team JPFreek Driver – Julie Covert
Driver for Team JPFreek, Julie Covert, lets us know some of her thinking as she prepares for the Rebelle Rally: finishes her '82 Scrambler with her husband Hugh and starts training. Support Team JPFreek and get some cool swag or put you/your company's name on the Jeep! What will be difficult for you? Not being able to stop and take pictures when … [Read more...]
Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build Progress 3
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...]
Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build Progress 2
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...]
Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build – Phase 1
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...]
Around Africa in a Diesel JKUR
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...]
Dunes & Deserts
Have you ever had one of those ideas that started simply enough, only to have it turn into something much bigger but so much better than you anticipated? That is how our first trip to Death Valley started. … [Read more...]