Finally Out Camping After Months Of Crippling Illness
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Daytime temps are rising above 0c, the snow is round 1 meter deep and its getting heavy so wheeling conditions are tough. I expected a lot of digging, low tire pressures and possibly chains but a set of Maxtrax would have been a good investment. Maybe next time!
I set out in the Jeep Cherokee XJ Diesel to find a winter camping location in the wilderness and test out my winter gear. I have modified the ARB 2500x2500 Awning Room and added a Diesel Heater to adapt it for winter conditions. In this video you join me on a little 4wd adventure, winter wheeling and exploring some of the forest roads in Northern Sweden where I test out my gear and camp out in the mountains.
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (2" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 4.5" Trailmasters with two RC Leaf Springs from a 4.5" kit.
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - www.ebay.co.uk...
Daytime temps are rising above 0c, the snow is round 1 meter deep and its getting heavy so wheeling conditions are tough. I expected a lot of digging, low tire pressures and possibly chains but a set of Maxtrax would have been a good investment. Maybe next time!
I set out in the Jeep Cherokee XJ Diesel to find a winter camping location in the wilderness and test out my winter gear. I have modified the ARB 2500x2500 Awning Room and added a Diesel Heater to adapt it for winter conditions. In this video you join me on a little 4wd adventure, winter wheeling and exploring some of the forest roads in Northern Sweden where I test out my gear and camp out in the mountains.
Thanks for watching
What diesel do you have in this thing?
@@MileytheJeepV2 Its the original factory diesel on the UK RHD export models - studio.ua-cam.com/users/videoDGK6tFo-9xk/edit
I've molded it a bit but its still pretty original.
A trick Iearned years ago for putting on chains is to cut your self a small block of wood that you can drive up on and is tall enough to to get the tire above the surface. Before you drive up on the block, lay your chains out with the block set in between two of the horizonal tread chains. Drive up on the block and go about installing the chains. It give you enough slack under the tire to freely wiggle the chains into place as needed.
Damn, nice. Filing this for later for sure. Thank you for this tip.
What a great video! Just got an 98 XJ and plan on building it like yours!!!
With a manual transmission in snow like that you need to do the "rocking" trick as soon as you get stuck. Never fully let the clutch out and allow wheels to spin. Simply let the tire rock and inch forward without spinning, and then back wards. Never letting the tire spin until you have a good 1-3' long patted down flat spot and then you can go for it lol
Ideally for snow like that you want to float, not chug through and hit bottom. That's the 40"+ size tire type of snow at 1-3psi
Thanks for the tips, I will give it a try next time we have some good snow. I've got some bead locks now with a fairly good winter tire that I let down to about 4psi so it should make for some better floatation. I've also regarded to 4.88 so I should be able to crawl slower. Anyway thanks again!
A couple of short pieces of 4" pvc pipe and a couple of T's with a 2" branch may help distribute the heat at different levels so you have discharge near the ground at low settings. The key is short pieces so they don't overload storage. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks
what a journey this video was. thanks for taking us with you man ! i've found you via your bushcraft videos a long time ago, but as i watched more and more videos i got interested in the humble person you are and i really do enjoy watching you doing your stuff. great to hear you feeling better nowadays, keep doing what you love and stay safe out there !
Appreciate you watching! I'm on the mend hopefully and feeling much better. Going to head out again soon so I shall post another adventure when I get the chance. Thanks again!
have to go and pick up the wife will look at this tomorrow
Love seeing the camping videos, just like the good all days.😁
I'm a Toyota fan, but i must say i really like your Jeep! Must be the most well built i've ever seen, and good looking ofcourse!
I look forward to your videos. Definitely educational, and entertaining as always. I’ve always been into jeep Cherokee XJ’s but you definitely bring my imagination to a whole new level. Thank you can’t wait for the show!
Appreciate that and thanks for watching. Certainly no end of work on the xj but nice to get out and use it now before any more begins.
nice set up... you really should set up your D heater to blow the heat from the bottom and make the intake take air from the tent as well so raising the temp of the air is more efficient. Just a suggestion.
Need to playlist these episodes.
Thanks for watching!
I found them lol sorry mike! @WorkshoptoWilderness
No worries! Hope you enjoy the videos. Man, I was stick thin back then. I lost like 8kg so you can gradually watch me put on weight throughout the series, haha 😄
Enjoyed the video, glad to see you out in the sticks.
Solid video Mike, appreciate the content as always. The frustration in your voice with the ARB kit comes through honestly. Most channels are happy to skip over the downfalls to save their vanity.
Thanks mate! Its a real shame on the build quality of some of these things. We were really disappointed. Hopefully I can continue to improve it but It shouldn't be the case really for the prices they charge.
Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness ditto with my Tuff Trek Tent. But I guess making improvements, to make it better, makes it your own. Like your XJ...
came here to learn more about your jeep as i just bought one myself... ended up watching to see how you field dressed that grouse... next time i would recommend laying it on its back, standing on the inside of its wing, and slowly pulling the feet towards your chest. It should make cleaning it a million times easier.
Ah nice congratulations on the new jeep. What did you get, an XJ? Thanks for thd tip, I'm no stranger to that method as I've hunted since I was a kid and made a lot of field dressing videso on my other channel. Sometimes I just go with what I'm feeling. Especially when it's road kill. Thanks for watching
@@WorkshoptoWilderness oh very nice! Just looked very tedious that way lol. Yeah I just acquired an '89 xj. Lots of modifications being planned. But it's in really great shape for it's age.
Ah nice, that's good that it's in great shape! Getting harder to find them in nice condition.
Unbelievable set up👍🏻.
I also put my heater inlet outside now because of the condensation. Seems weird but it works great.
Yeah it does the job doesn't it. Very dry air!
Thanks for watching
Only just seeing this. Thanks Mike, this is rad!
Great video.
I am a "welded half link tire chain guy" ...it's all i will run... i run 4 studded , and carry both 4 cables and 4 chains.
Ive seen pics of welded half links on chains. They look brutal. Does it make a huge difference when driving in deep snow? I would love a second set of chains.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness absolutely better, mostly on ice but way better.
Enjoyed the video, great fun!
Thank you Mike. Great video and your set up is first class. When bushcraft meets engineering to maximise opportunities!
Thanks Mike, So Solo, So independent and supper fascinating. Thanks for bringing us along. All the best, ... Mike.
That snow was quite deep! Knowing when to bail is half the battle sometimes, and it really seems like you found a nice quiet spot for setup for the night.
It’s been cool seeing you test new camping setups and try to think and experiment in preparation for family camping. I can relate! The awning room seems nice, I’m a fan of it’s rectangular shape since it’s such an efficient shape with lots of standing room.
As always, great video and thanks for sharing!
I think I bit off a bit more than I could handle with that first trail. Too much stress on the Jeep. Family camping is probably the toughest challenge i've had yet. I really want to travel and take them around Europe from time to time covid allowing but its hard to find a setup that works.
Its a decent size I think, certainly nice to hang out in change in. I think for sleeping its not so perfect and maybe a second tent would be good. For now though its all i can work with. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Iv been fallowing you channel for a long time. And wish my xj was as clean as yours thanks for the great content and motivation to work on my xj and get out camping more!
Appreciate that Shawn. Thanks for watching and for the comment
Loved the opening scenes camera angles. Great video as always.
Awesome video Mike so much good info I really mean it best video's on UA-cam thanks for taking the time to make them for us
Thanks for watching!!
Really great video MIke. Nice to see you out enjoying the fruits of all your hard work. Thanks for sharing!
God I wish we had diesel xjs in the states
Love the work you did to the jeep ....Great job .👍👍👍
Your Rig sounds like an Old Masey Ferguson Tractor, Ya Better give that farmer his Tractor engine Back, as he is having a hard time plowing the old Fashioned way!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yeah its basically an agricultural engine. They use them in tractors, smaller ones with no turbo.
That grouse didn't see it coming. Free dinner. Eating road kill in NA is considered hillbilly, lol.
Yeah they just popped up as soon as I was over them. Pretty good meal, I think its the same here too
What a great trip! Good choice abandoning that first track.
Thoroughly enjoyable video as always, thanks Mike.
roof top tent great. tent no go. love the jeep looks like my jeep .
Great video Mike.
One sweet rig! Safe travels...
I was pretty surprised when you got over that first 10 meters. Proper overlander you’ve got there!
I was too to be honest. I guess the chains did help with traction but they still weren't the right tool for the job. Maxtrax would have helped a lot.
Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Still did quite a job, I’ve been thinking about the too. Shame that they’re quite expensive. I’ve seen some fake ones or 30-40 euros per piece. Seem Legit, 5mm thick plastic. I think I’m going to buy one and just see what damage I can do to it.
Enjoyed the video!
@@Benzlerfahrer yeah that pretty much what I think I will do. Some fake 50 quid ones and hopefully they work. I've seen a trick where you can drill a hole on the burnt out teeth and put nut and bolt there.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness Didn’t even think about that! Thanks for the tip.
I’ve already been thinking on how to put them onto my (future) utility trailer (still looking for a really small one). I unfortunately have to get a small trailer because my Suzuki Vitara is not quite big enough to store a lot of stuff in. Also no ways of connecting stuff to the body.
It’s not going to be ideal. But it’ll get us started, I hope once we get overlanding a bit, the misses could be able to drop some of the luxuries we bring. To be as minimalist as possible is such a beautifull thing hha
Minimalist is a good way to go. I try my best but my systems go out the window as soon as Meg and Max is on board. The next video is a big family camp and the jeeps loaded up with so much stuff.
Over time I'm sure she will pack better and better much like a backpack or anything else.
Those Vitaras are awesome vehicles. So light they can go anywhere. A small trailer would be a good shout. There are some guys out there who overland them with roof racks and gear on the roof
Looking forward to the video 👍
I skipped the RTT for a White Duck Canvas Bell Tent with a Kni Co Packer Stove, awning, and windbreaker. That with the 270 awning - it’s not the quickest setup but I love it.
If I ever switch it up I’ll go with the OZ tent that bumps right up to my awning.
Sounds like a decent setup 👌 those oz tents look great but the hinges on them are awful and badly made. When they brake its a nightmare to replace them and a hard wind or some snow is all it takes. Shame because its a good concept.
Wish i was there with you...excellent video
I'd recommend trying to make a return air hose for the diesel heater with a Y join on it. If you can have say 70/30 split of return air from inside the awning room and 30% outdoor air which will have super low relative humidity it would likely take care of the moisture issue and run the heater more efficiently. Would just have to come up with a creative way of controlling the flow of outside air coming into the Y splitter.
Sounds like a good idea. Improved heating would be good for the little one. I'm looking into to insulated ducting at the moment so hopefully I can pick up a few meters and build something functional. Thanks for the idea 💡
Hi Mike, happy to seen that video, keep on rolling!
Great video!
Looking forward to those hunting videos, once you get the paper work sorted out.
The Jeep is quite an epic vehicle in the snow, I hope that was not the "Famous Grouse"!. Another great video very informative, good approach to traveling by yourself best not to risk it. Now watched a lot of your videos a great reservoir of information.
Verry good trip sir
Good video, and very interesting setup u have there, I am impressed.
Sounds like a good type of video to premiere, good luck with it :)
Love the camera angles!!
Magical....I get that. Totally 👌 Brave attempt on that first track too! I think we'll miss the snow now by time we get out there but on the plus side I hope we see the long summer days instead. Hope you and fam are well too.
I'm lucky I didn't brake somthing on that first track. It's a lot of stress on the drive train components in such wet snow. Shame though as there is a nice camp spot at the end with a small lake. The snow certainly makes tame summer tracks more challenging. I will miss it for sure but I'm ready for summer now!! Family are well, the young man is walking more and more. Hope all is well your end mate?
@@WorkshoptoWilderness great fun when they start walking but need eyes in the back of your head then! Keen for this lockdown business to do one but otherwise all good here buddy, thanks.
Dinner!!!
Nice trip
That one mean machine bro 😎! Congrats 🎊🎈🍾🎉! Would you consider listing it on the AirBNB to the public? I would love to rent it next time I win the lottery and holiday in winter wonderland Scandinavia!👍
Can you drape a small lightweight tarp over the top of the awning as all you have a single skin roof might help a bit with heat retention and as others have said heat rises so you need to have a low entry for he night heater outlet hose
I could but I want to keep it simple. I've plumbed the heater in from the bottom and it recirculates the air these days and it makes a huge difference. It would be nice if they offered an awning room in canvas or something thicker. Its a bit of an after thought but then winter camping is. Thanks for watching
You should build a second Cherokee for when Meg/Maxcome along. Would be nice to see a convoy.. :)
Whe has a 1996 zj I'm working on at the moment. I want to lift it and put some 35s on it but we will see!
beautiful jeep and those decals ;) lol
Superb video Mike! Thanks for sharing.
Who ever came up with slept like a baby, obviously never had one 😂
Gave you the like because you actually prepared the bird you accidentally killed instead of burying it or something
Was a good meal, can't let that go to waste. Thanks for watching and for the like!
@@WorkshoptoWilderness I bet. Checked out some of your other videos too, quality content. Subscribed
A wabbit wan out in front of my Triumph Bonneville and was instantly killed. I threw him over the handlebars, brought him home & made a stew. I love free food!
Have you tried a usb powered fan in the awning room? Placed in the upper corner along the wall, pointing down along the next wall, (to encourage the vortex air movement), might just do the trick and keep it warmer down low. Also helps with overall circulation and CO buildup... Great channel, BTW! Love that XJ
Looks an awesome setup mate. Beats sleeping in a Tauntauns belly at night like you used to.
Phew! - and I thought they smelled bad on the outside....
Thanks mate! I still smell bad on the outside. How you doing back home, all okay? We should catch up on facetime or something soon. Corona is getting worse in this small town. Been cooped up for a while so it was good to get out.
Whooooot whooooot
I like the XJ and enjoy watching your vids!
Have you ever dressed a Grouse by stepping on the wings and pulling the feet? Works great!👍🏽
I've used that method. It's very efficient on the pheasants I use to shoot back home. Ive not tried it on smaller grouse but I will give it a try next time. Thanks for watching
Mr. MCQ, I wanted to ask you about your dog. How is he doing and will we see him in future vids?
Hes long gone mate so he wont be around in any videos sadly. I don't think I will be getting another,, the baby is a keeping me busy!
Thanks for watching.
Great video, first I've seen. Now I need to set some time aside to watch your others. I assume the Grouse in Sweden are similar to the ones in Canada. Just step on the wings, breast facing you, grab the legs and pull up. Easiest animal on the planet to clean.
Thanks for watching! Hopefully you like the others. I think they are, they are certainly similar to what I use to shoot back home and I always stood on the wings when de-breasting like you described. This one was a bit broken for it I feared.
I have to give you a bit of a hard time about your “glamping” setup..:) i remember your videos from back in the day where you went out with a little backpack and a fixed blade knife. Great video man, thanks for the upload. Looking forward to some hunting videos this summer..:)
I expect many who migrate over from the other channel will. Its a shame really but I guess its to be expected given I've put myself online for ten plus years.
I still bivi camp, hike, fish and make fires most weeks but filming these things hasn't been a priority and it's more of a lifestyle rather than a video worthy event that would almost rob the simplicity of it all. Anyway I'm sure you get it and I know your just joking, I guess I'm just tired of the expectation. Thanks for watching.
Proper job! :) Loving 1440p60, especially for the outside jeep shots, underneath the sills, seeing the suspension move etc. - great stuff! I'm stil amazed you don't have 10x more subs, but hey quality over quantity :D
A couple of questions please: 44:35 your jeep run with the keys out..? (I had am old Saab 9-3 that did that but it was down to wear, not by design.) And have you considered piping the warm air into the awning lower down so that the heat reaches people before rising to the ceiling?
Cheers!
Thanks mate, It was good fun to film. Ever since I had issues with the ignition barrel the keys can come out and the engine will still run. Perhaps its wear or maybe just poor design. Pumping the heat lower down is certainly a better solution. It just requires a longer insulated duct that can drop down and run into the vent at the side. I will certain do that but I just need a better duct.
Thanks again for watching and for comments on the videography!
I wish they had a diesel option in NA.
great job mike,,,,,,,,,,,,i think a lot of people wonder like i do what you do for work,,,,,,,,are you a mechanic ? in sweden? or a teacher of a sort ?
Also, you set all that up for 1 night?
This almost 60 old guy puts all that gear out,and I'm staying for a few days,that's too much damn work for 1 night!
Youngsters,go Fiqure!!🤔🤔🤣🤣👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😁
Haha, for me it's not a big deal. This was kind of a test of the setup. If I was next to a lake then I would probably be ice fishing for a couple of days for sure. Thanks for watching
Lmao! bro you buried it immediately. You have a standard transmission there's no excuse for that. Next time take it slow on approach and when your tries start to slip fuck the clutch. That is to say use the clutch amd light throttle to rock the truck back and forth until you gain traction again. That's snow wheeling 101, throttle is your enemy. Any time your tire slips for any amount of time, that tire is digging.
Hey Mike, have you thought about a small off road trailer? You could built up a pretty nice one...
I've certainly thought about it for longer family travels. I'm trying to stay fairly light and simple but with the possibility of more children I fear that's impossible. Thanks for watching
Love it, if you guys ever make across the pond to Colorado I’ll take you up in #berserkerXj.
Amazing rig.
What does rig really means?
Well, I like the floor setup over climbing the roof tent.
I honestly don't know without googling it so I wont pretend I do lol. Its caught on with me, the word rig. Thanks for watching.
Rig : Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose. There are other meanings, but thus one is for trucks and OffRoads
would like to see/hear how those padded blocks you were going to use as a floor are working out...and which ones did you buy...and how did that heater work in keeping the awning room warm....
I will be heading out again soon although the winter is over now so no heater required. The foam tiles arrived although I need may more to complete the whole room. It will make a huge difference though once I have all of them.
Heater was amazing to be honest, a game changer for colder nights. I will certainly be using it when temps dropp off again in October/November.
What heater is that and what show did u do the set up really need one great show love my xj as well
I've got a video on how to build it if you take a look on the channel page. I could send a link but I'm on my phone at work. Its a small diesel heater. They are quite efficient and use very little fuel and produce a lot of heat.
My setup in this video is pretty crap because the heater is pushing heat into the top and taking cold air from outside. This is good for low condensation but bad for warmth. It's better if it recirculated the air from the tent.
На 27:15 минуте,вы положили большой ящик с инструментами под сиденье. Но там почти нет места! покажите как изменили нишу под задним сиденьем,мне тоже так надо!
I made a hole under the seat and the tool box becomes a part of the seat. I will make a video about it for you. Thanks for watching
@@WorkshoptoWilderness спасибо. жду. хочу сделать под сиденьем нишу для второго аккумулятора
Love the vids. I have the same awning room and want to get a duffel to replace the stuff sack it came with. What size duffel did you pick up? Cheers
Great adventure! Thinking about the 2000 series awning for my Jimny...Would you recommend?
I think they are better than the ARB ones in design. Its EzyAwn isnt it? They look a bit stronger in the front and have a tensioner. I don't think they get bad reviews and most seem to be pretty happy with them.
Thanks for watching.
@@WorkshoptoWilderness i meant same as yours in the 2m variant. Do you find an awning a valuable bit of kit for overlanding? Cheers
@@benbroccoli89 I personally really like the awning for overlanding. You could drop the weight and just string up a tarp as an outdoor cover but the awning is faster to setup and its pretty tough in the wind which I like.
Its nice to have an outdoor space out of rain or sun to sit, eat or relax. The awning room is kind of essential for us here due to the mosquitos. Having a place to just be away from flies and have the windows open in the summer is really nice.
As much as I've bivi camped and put up with bugs for years, enduring discomfort wears me down over longer trips.
I would personally recommend an awning as they re out the way most of the time until you need them.
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What diff-locks are your running? Proper lockers or the standard diff-slip? Makes a big difference in the Swedish snow imho as the "automatic" ones are set for better traction.
Open diff at the front and a standard limited slip at the back. Nothing special as of yet.
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you def need a bigger motor , from the sound it def seam you are lacking hours power , need to find a 5.9 Cummings
I think its ideal but it all depends on what line of life you come from. 160hp. 400 Plus nm torque, 27 to 31mpg is basically perfect for a 2 ton fully loaded Jeep for long range touring, offroad work and camping. A 5.9 is just far too big for this small jeep, thirsty and too expensive. I for one need to regear which will help put me back inline with where I need to be power wise but for now she's got plenty of power and I have no complaints, after all its me in the driver seat, not you.
Thanks for watching.
What kind of roof rack is that?
Its a Frontrunner slimline 2.
My like 777 😂👌🏻
your muffler is sideways
Gangster mate
Lockers?
No lockers yet.
24 hours?!?! Y u do dis Mike?
Well I thought I Wednesday evening was a good time and 24 hours notice may give people who are locked down something to look forward to. Hopefully it's worth it!
I am sure it will be worth it. Looking forward to it! 😁
Great video, cam angles on the truck were cool , was looking forward to seeing the set up in action when I saw the count down , something different .
Hope you guys are well ,