InPowered Adventures: Installing an Aux Battery in a Jeep JL

Adding a 12V auxiliary battery setup to the Jeep was never a question of “should we” - it was always a question of “where should we?” The problem that comes up is that these batteries can be large and bulky, so placement in your overland rig can be tricky. In this post, we’ll walk you step-by-step through installing a 12V power system into a Jeep Wrangler JL using Kick Ass Products USA’s 170ah AGM slim battery and their DCDC charger with MPPT controller. These instructions also outline how to build a module to hold everything that is compatible with the Goose Gear drawers that many of us regard as a “must have” overland accessory. Feel free to modify and adapt these directions for your own setup, and send us a link or some pictures to your build.

Hi-Vis Overland Rooftop Tent Rack (And HD Strut) Review

Last year I had a chance to meet Brad Self from Hi-Vis Overland at the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Rooftop Tent Rally. Brad and I instantly bonded, and it wasn’t over our shared love of overlanding and adventure… but because he has an orange Jeep decked out for adventure. I love seeing other orange Jeeps, and other overland equipped orange Jeeps are one of the rarest breeds.

GearKristen MitchellMay 17, 2021Hi Vis, Hi-Vis Overland, Overland, Roof Rack, Rooftop Tent, Roof Top Tent, Tent, Review, Install, Area BFE, Area BFE Tent

DIY Roof Rails for Hard Shell Rooftop Tent

Hard shell rooftop tents, like mine from Area BFE and the guys at Spirit of 1876, have a number of advantages over soft-shell tents. High on that list of benefits is that you can attach roof rails across the top of tent tent, allowing you to attach additional gear and equipment to your rig.

GearKristen MitchellJuly 22, 2020Overland, Overlanding, Rooftop Tent, Tent, Camping, DIY, Rhino Rack, Front Runner, ARB, Area BFE, Area BFE Tent, Spirit of 1876

Patching a Hole in a Hardshell Rooftop Tent

“Shit Happens”. Forrest Gump reminds us of that. And that’s a good summary of what happened to our rooftop tent. We recently ordered a new Area BFE Hardshell rooftop tent from our overland outfitting friends at the Spirit of 1876. In the process of shipping the tent to me. however, it was severely damaged by the freight company. Despite the damage, I highly recommend Mike and the crew at the Spirit of 1876, and would absolutely buy another tent from them.

Getting the Most From the Assateague Island Over Sand Vehicle Beach

If you have always wanted to take your adventure to the beach, then I highly recommend exploring the Over Sand Vehicle (OSV) beach at Assateague Island National Seashore. The island is maintained by the US National Park Service, and it’s one of the closest places for beach goers in the DC/VA/MD area to drive directly onto the beach.

Mounting a Rooftop Tent on a Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform

We 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!

GearKristen MitchellSeptember 4, 2019Jeep, CVT, Rooftop Tent, Tent, Camping, Jeep Mod, DIY

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