The more gear we add to the Jeep, the more we loose a precious commodity - visibility. Organizing and taking up all the available space in our overland Jeep usually comes at the cost of reduced visibility, specifically out of the rear view mirror.
Read MoreJeeps are not known for their acoustics or audio. Even the upgraded Alpine sound system available in a Jeep Wrangler leaves something to be desired. Yet music is such a key component to all of our adventures. We have a “Jeep Cruise” playlist that has been the soundtrack to hundreds of off-road miles. So it’s a shame knowing that the quality of that audio experience has always been a bit…. lacking.
Read MoreWhen I needed a heavy-duty and self-installed roof rack for my 2019 Jeep JL Wrangler, I turned to a Detroit-based company called Maximus-3. The product I got from them turned out to be fantastic, and I’ve been a fan of theirs ever since.
Read MoreUntil now, most of the upgrades have been to support using a rooftop tent, with some “beginner” off-road modifications along the way. But last week, we took it up a few notches by finally installing a lift kit, upgraded drive shaft, larger tires, a steering stabilizer, and beefy rock sliders. If you are new to the concept of a lift kit on your Jeep, then you’re going to want to read on!
Read MoreWe run a Maximus-3 Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform on our 2019 Jeep Wrangler, which is a fantastic rack setup…. cannot recommend it enough! For a quick background, the Pioneer Platform is a heavy duty rack that mounts onto the fiberglass roof of a Jeep by drilling through the roof, and then attaching supports that mount to the body frame of the Wrangler. While it’s a bit of work to install, the result is an incredibly versatile roof rack that can hold up to 900lbs static weight! It’s also incredibly low profile….. which is a problem if you want to mount a rooftop tent!
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