Hey TJers
First off let me say I don't know the correct place to put this thread, so @Chris feel free to move to the appropriate sub-forum!
I'm trying to decided if I'm going to overland the entire trip of TJ Fest Moab 2021 or end up doing a hotel OR a mixture of both. I know several people are doing a hotel/rental for the week, but with the long drive, even with the fuel savings, it would be cheaper for me setup my TJ with a roof top rack/tent and overland the entire or part of the week versus staying at hotels/rentals.
That being said maybe I overland my way to Moab and stay somewhere that has a garage once I'm in Moab so I can unload everything. Again I'm still trying to plan everything out!
So a couple of disclaimers, first this would be my first long trip overlanding, but it's something I have dreamed about doing for years. Second I've already found a deal locally for a used Garvin Expedition Roof Rack for a great price used.
I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of this thought right now. So far here is my list:
Pros
I will also add I don't think my diesel is going to get the kind of fuel economy I had hoped for this trip. The reason being is I don't think I have time to setup an intercooler setup and a bigger turbo before the trip. I'm still going to get great fuel economy for a TJ, easily 25mpg, but I don't think I will get 30mpg this time around. I kind of want to wrap up my build on my RHD TJ and just start putting mileage on it both on the trail and road so I can get everything dialed in for next year. If there is anything I have learned from this build, it's that modifications like this take WAY longer than I would normally estimate.
I'm completely open to any and all feedback on this. Admittedly I feel like I've posted a thread like this already but I couldn't find it.
Regardless of how I get to and stay in Moab Utah, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and crossing off a bucket list item I've been wanting to do for years!!!
Thanks
Grant aka Rusty Autoholic Guy aka Noob
First off let me say I don't know the correct place to put this thread, so @Chris feel free to move to the appropriate sub-forum!
I'm trying to decided if I'm going to overland the entire trip of TJ Fest Moab 2021 or end up doing a hotel OR a mixture of both. I know several people are doing a hotel/rental for the week, but with the long drive, even with the fuel savings, it would be cheaper for me setup my TJ with a roof top rack/tent and overland the entire or part of the week versus staying at hotels/rentals.
That being said maybe I overland my way to Moab and stay somewhere that has a garage once I'm in Moab so I can unload everything. Again I'm still trying to plan everything out!
So a couple of disclaimers, first this would be my first long trip overlanding, but it's something I have dreamed about doing for years. Second I've already found a deal locally for a used Garvin Expedition Roof Rack for a great price used.
I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of this thought right now. So far here is my list:
Pros
- I can use the roof rack and tent for other trips both before and after TJ Fest
- It's looking like there are others that are wanting to caravan from VA and overland on the way to Moab. @FireJeep have started a conversation though I know I need to respond to your latest message! @Yellow_Machine as mentioned overlanding/caravanning to Utah as well.
- (Kind of applicable) I've known for a long time I wanted to build my TJ into an overland rig vs a hard core offroader
- I don't have to worry about someone trying to steal my rig from a hotel parking lot.
- Gain new friends and learn a new skill set that I don't currently have
- Unpredictable weather
- Extra weight each day on the trail carrying all my gear
- Have to plan bathrooms
- Showers? (Again I'm a noob, I'll admit this all day long)
- Probably extra gear for food, camping and stuff I haven't thought of yet
- I have no idea where I will be staying in Moab right now (I need to read the book more but recommendations for camping sites would be awesome!)
I will also add I don't think my diesel is going to get the kind of fuel economy I had hoped for this trip. The reason being is I don't think I have time to setup an intercooler setup and a bigger turbo before the trip. I'm still going to get great fuel economy for a TJ, easily 25mpg, but I don't think I will get 30mpg this time around. I kind of want to wrap up my build on my RHD TJ and just start putting mileage on it both on the trail and road so I can get everything dialed in for next year. If there is anything I have learned from this build, it's that modifications like this take WAY longer than I would normally estimate.
I'm completely open to any and all feedback on this. Admittedly I feel like I've posted a thread like this already but I couldn't find it.
Regardless of how I get to and stay in Moab Utah, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and crossing off a bucket list item I've been wanting to do for years!!!
Thanks
Grant aka Rusty Autoholic Guy aka Noob
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