This past weekend the DRT Crew hit the road and set a course for Pennsylvania coal country to attend the first annual WheelersLLC Overland Adventure at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. With perfect spring temperatures in the forecast and a lack of any camping trips in recent memory, this was the perfect excuse to load up the Jeep and head north. "Hang on, who's … [Read more...]
Front Runner Slimline II – Long Term Review
Not all roof racks are made equal, and after almost a year of use, we're finally ready to release our long term review of the Front Runner Slimline II roof rack. A little over 14 months ago we installed the Slimline II on our 2014 JKU Rubicon, and in that time we've put over 20,000 miles on the truck with the rack mounted. We've utilized the rack on dozens of road trips, in … [Read more...]
ARB Intensity Light Refresh — Customer Service Done RIGHT!
When ARB released their Intensity LED lights in 2014, I snagged a pair (spots) about 8 weeks later as I prepared the truck for the Vermont Overland Trophy (b/c you don’t really need them for VOT, but you need them). I was really impressed with the light output and the overall look of the lights against my monochromatic colored jeep. The red rings really provided some great … [Read more...]
Shovel for AEV Tire Carrier
One of the first modifications I made to our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (try saying that 5 times fast) was the AEV Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier. The combination of a frame mounted tire carrier that integrated with the tailgate and also supported a 10 gallon fuel tank, shovel holder, and a slew of other accessories made it the perfect setup for a long range travel … [Read more...]
Lending Someone Your Jeep
If you've ever owned a pickup truck, you're probably used to having everyone and their mother ask to borrow the keys. Back when I had my Silverado I didn't hesitate to lend it out to friends and family alike, but with my brother in-law's recent request to borrow my Jeep for a trip to Moab, I definitely sat down to think about it for a while. In the interest of full … [Read more...]
