JK's are not exactly known for having massive amounts of cargo space, and once you install a fridge and drawer, it get's tough to fit chairs, beds, 50 gallons of water, showers, and toilets an "overlanding" load out into the truck. For almost a year and a half, I ran a GOBI Stealth roof rack on the JK with mixed results (a comparison is in the works). Long story short, I no … [Read more...]
2016 DirtRoadTrip Jeep Refresh
It's been a little over a year and a half since we added out 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to the DirtRoadTrip fleet, and since then we've completed a fair amount of modifications. If you're not already familiar with our Jeep, you can find the original build and plans here. Currently the JK is equipped with the following: AEV Front and Rear Bumpers AEV … [Read more...]
Prinsu Design Studio LC80 ROOFRAC – 6 Month Update
Over 6 months have gone by since first cinching the Prinsu Design ROOFRAC on to the rain gutters on my 80 series. In that time the trusty Land Cruiser has seen a a half dozen camping trips, beach drives, and has logged nearly 5,000 miles with the rack on board. My goal with with ROOFRAC was to free up interior storage while preserving access to Washington, D.C.’s parking … [Read more...]
Gobi Stealth Rack – 6 Month Review
While the interior storage space of a 4 door JK Unlimited seems like a U-Haul compared to a 2 door, it still leaves a lot to be desired especially when you're traveling with multiple people and pups. After spending a fair amount of time around JKU's on the trail, I quickly realized a roof rack was going to be necessary to haul over-sized gear such as my OzTent that wouldn't … [Read more...]
The Planned DRT Jeep JK Rubicon Build
Half the fun of getting a new truck is planning a new build, here's some details on what you can expect to see in the upcoming months. … [Read more...]