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TOP 5 EASY & CHEAP Overland Vehicle mods everyone FORGETS!
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Everyone gets so caught up in wheels, tires and bumpers, they forget about the small stuff that will have a real impact on your overall happiness during a long-term expedition.
These five items made a world of difference for me, and I wish I knew about them before I drove the length of the Pan-American Highway!
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Great points Dan!
I was told before my Pan-Am motorcycle trip that it's somewhat common for police to hold your license-plate at a ransom to extort you. While i never had a problem with it, i had two copies made (lot's of companies offering the services on online) that are the same as the original (license-plate number, but not the small details like VIN and registration sticker). Drive with the copies except for border crossings. A great insurance policy that didn't cost much, in case a plate gets stolen or confiscated i still have one copy extra and the original.
These are all so practical and nobody else talks about them. Thank you!
Very welcome! I'll keep coming out with videos like this too - I learned a lot in my 5 years on the road!
Good points. As far as a shower, I bought a cheap 2 1/2 gal. hand pump up garden sprayer, Painted it black to quick heat up in the sun. I can get a 5 min. shower.
I'm not a world traveler, but I wish I had one of those little fans the night I was in East Texas this past July. Wow! The humidity was off the charts! Made sleeping impossible. I couldn't deal with it so I cut my trip short and returned to Arizona a week early. Definitely going to get one of those fans.
Another great video! I loved this one because it was REALISTIC. Often when I’m checking out videos about overlanding, I’m being told how I need 37” tires, insane suspension, etc. what I appreciate in this channel is the removal of your ego when it comes to what’s needed for your Jeep, and the practical approach to all of this. I just went on my first big adventure this year. While it want remote, I drove across the country from DC to Yellowstone, and camped in the park for 10 days. What an adventure! I’m going to keep watching here to see what I can do with my car to prep for the next expedition.
Great video, i have 2 kill switches. The only problem you can have (depending on switch design), if you have to press a button for a number of seconds, here in South Africa, imagine sitting watching a herd of elephants, you scare them (or one is on heat) or they just decide to come your way, you panic and before you know it, Mrs Elephant has rolled you over or at the very least damaged your vehicle. So wise to have the ability to disable the kill switch for when you are in the middle of the bush with only big animals for friends!!!
Fantastic tips! Only someone like you (not many) could have the life experience to pass this on to us. Thank You!
That was some good, solid advice. I knew most of them, but the daytime running lights was something I have overlooked. Also, making the kill switch momentary is an intriguing idea! Thanks for sharing!
After moving to Nairobi I turned on my running lights for safety. Quickly got tired of get flashed and waved at. Good way to get stopped by cops too. Here in Nairobi though you a lot of new land-cruisers with auto running lights. So it’s likely becoming less of an issue in the city.
You made some good points and especially for the winch, my first TJ didn’t have one but my second JK certainly did :) Thanks for the tips on avoiding bribes that is quite smart and true petty crimes for vehicles is an easy way to get someone pulled over. Btw the shower was an ingenious idea and would be a great way to clean off at the end of the day.
Regarding the license plate. Probably depends on your local DMV or whatever, might be possible to request a replacement plate. Then use one of them for front plate when needed.
The license plate suggestion is gold. I had never really thought about how it would be an appealing souvenir to a local. It does surprise me how people neglect comfort in favor of appearance. I bought a fan when I bought my butane stove, to me they are both indispensable. A fan is not just to keep cool at night but also blow bugs away or camp fire smoke, plus the one I got can use its battery to recharge something like a phone in a emergency and has a light. It's important to know what matters most to you as an individual though, personally a good pillow is mandatory as a game changer in comfort (no inflatable types or balls of clothing!) but you will never see a vendor at an overland expo.
Although it is only relevant to local trips, the first thing I did to my truck when the pandemic hit was remove the license plate frames for plain black ones. I didn't want potentially upset locals seeing "Krazy Karl's Kars of Kalamazoo" in a small town hundreds of miles away. Avoiding confrontation will certainly make my trip more enjoyable.
Hi! Again i really like your 5 tips. The front head light was a killer for me as it reminds me how kids would jump almost in the middle of the road screaming "lights lights ! " when ridding my Tenere in Ghana for 2 years. At the end I prefered they don't see me than having kids jumping in front of me. The killer switch idea is awesome! 👍👍. I will have it fixed on my 2018 JKU! GREAT idea! Thank you and be well !
Wow, another great video Dan. Some great tips in there that I would have NEVER thought of. Thanks for sharing your experience.
LOL "...you spent all that money on it, might as well have it on..." (light bar) Great info about the kill switch mod.
Very nice idea with the momentary switch! Thanks for sharing!
Good videos, thanks. The only thing I think I would add is that instead of having your DRL programmed on or off, it is better to have a switch to turn them off. Also in Chile, daytime running lamps are required by law on every vehicle.
Love my Dromedary, 1 gallon showers!
Another great video. The kill switch is a great idea I never would have thought of. Also the day time running lights. Wild stuff.
You have the most amazing videos! I'm binge watching them all as I start preparing for a life on the road. Your information is so extremely valuable, because these are things you don't even know to look into unless you've experienced it. Great stuff, keep making videos!
Welcome aboard!
Great tips! Thanks for another informative video.
"Security" bolts work well for license plates too. They're basically a Torx head with a protrusion in the middle. The tools aren't impossible to find, but it's unlikely anyone in Africa or South America is going to have one lying around.
In some vehicles like my Nissan, the daytime running lights can be disabled as simply as pulling the appropriate relay at the fuse box.
Real quality content mate. Killswitch is intriguing. Defo gonna be researching on that.
I have pondered one for the fuelpump. Lets it start, but it won't get far before stalling.
Hi Dan! Greetings from Buenos Aires! DRLs are now legal in South America, even mandatory in most countries. Also mandatory 24 hours low-beam-on driving in (at least) Argentina Uruguay and Chile
Awesome tips Dan. THank you
I love the kill switch. Keep up the good work.
Great practical ideas! Thanks😊
As always, excellent advice. Thanks!
The front plate and daytime running lights delete, Golden advice I hadn’t heard. From the states and a state that doesn’t require the front plate so that is super good to know.
Great Videos, amazing information. Thanks for all your hard work!!
Keep it up 👍🏾
Thank you! Will do!
I like your thinking 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Simple, Down to earth and ezy 👍👍👍👍👍
Good tips. I used to have a kill switch but not momentary. I like that idea much better
I've usually fitted a kill switch in the fuel pump circuit. The reason being if the car is stolen it will start and move a short distance and then stop, apparently out of fuel. Easy to do on an old carburetor car, as they have enough fuel in the float bowl to go a short distance. Probably doesn't work so well with EFI though. Perhaps an alternative would be a timed relay that gives one minute to press the secret button.
I was thinking the same thing with a timed relay.
I just an 2006 rescue vehicule for a mine kind of a mini ambulance in a 4x4 ranger! can't wait to go back up north. Since the first time i went camping on the crowns land I've been adicted. Not earing people walk arround in flip flops to go to the bathroom at night and only having the wild to welcome you is just out of this world fun! Although in the winter it's not forgiving and i had many frostbites to help me learn it trhough the years. nice content mate!
Dan, you offer a wealth of practical information - Thank you! I enjoyed your first book and I'm now half-way through your second one (Africa). I'm currently planning my Pan-American journey (on a budget) and truly appreciate the wisdom that you share! All the best to you as you explore your homeland of Australia!
Thanks JCY, that's great to hear and I'd love to know what you think of the second book when you are done! All the best on your trip planning, you will have a massive adventure!!!
I’m really enjoying this new series of videos. Keep the great content coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Realy good advice, thank you
Great tips! Have had friends who were shaken down by local police in Guatamala and Honduras for having no front license plate. I was not aware of the "daytime running lights" issue -- appreciate that very much +I have only used local rental 4x4s in Costa Rica). There is also a black "tube" shower available that mounts similar to a side awning that will heat water while you drive -- yeah, I know, probably more weight and one more thing to break it be tampered with outside the vehicle. Great video. You really do provide a lot of practical and excellent content!
Happy to hear it was helpful!
Excellent!
Thanks Dan. Always bringing us the important things.
You bet!
Like the new decal on the door.
In Arizona a front license is not issued but many people have a custom one made to look like an original with their favorite saying in 7 letters or less. But now I am going out and rivet my rear plate on.
I used a programmer to activate the fog lights full time. Safety first and when traveling in Canada one less issue to worry about.
The metal bumper I have on my Disco has holes for two sets of fogs. The outer set I put some cheap foglights into with a low lumen LEDs and have them wired to a switch that has power when the truck is on. When I need them, I can hit the switch and have DRLs and never have to worry about turning them off until I no longer need them. Mostly I use them when towing my boats or in Maryland where they are required on some roads.
Good stuff.
I already use a fan and a shower similar to that, and I don't plan on driving Africa. But I still enjoy the useful information!
Great tips, hadn't thought about some of them, such as the license plate rivots, etc.
Glad it was helpful!
Helpful insights!
more great tips thanks Dan.
That kill switch idea is brilliant, I'm definitely making that my next mod.
Never though of any of those aside from the fan and the shower. Great stuff!
Great comments here too, several of them were helpful in addition to the fantastic video. Just found your channel, first video I’ve watched, but very likely going to become a Patreon supporter because it’s pretty clear that this is great and practical stuff. Thank you
Welcome aboard, thanks very much!
I wonder if one might just get that sign maker to make three spare plates so you could squirrel away a spare pair of replacements in case someone steals one or both plates on the bumpers. Kind of like the multiple scanned/printed documents trick. Thanks for the great work!
Funny you should say that, I have a spare inside the Jeep!
.. but using the rivets really negates that need I think.
GREAT advices!!!
another good one Dan!
Great info as always!!
More excellent trips, thank you very much
More to come!
Solid advice.
Good tips!
Great ideas! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great info here!
Great points thanks
excellent vids ! thx
Just starting into this new world and so glad I found your channel. Way to much media driven advertising that would empty my bank acct.
Thanks Dan !
Welcome aboard!
My state “Colorado” requires front plates by law. I actually have most of those mods already but for some different reasons. I’ve never thought about being extorted by police!!
new decals look sweet !!
For 2 people sleeping up top we have a dual head 12v fan, about $25. I clamp it to the support pole so my wife and I can each have our own fan to swivel how we want. For me the white noise is nearly as good as the moving air for sleep quality.
That's a great idea!
Good advise !
Very helpful
Good points!
I already have most of those things on my TJ (except it never had DRL's and front plate).
Definitely love the kill switch idea
These are super helpful
Glad you think so!
Very helpful tips, something I did not know
Glad it was helpful!
there have been a few instances where an oncoming vehicle I have mistakenly observed to have their indicators on only to find it is the day time running lights instead. glad not mandatory to have them here in Oz
All good points
Awesome advice, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks from N. Minnesota!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you
Good points
Great video, as always. Thanks for sharing! I'd like to echo the question that someone else mentioned about what you do for any protective measures against predators (animals). And any stories and advice you have on the matter. Cheers!
Great suggestion!
Great video, yet again. I agree, everyone always seems to focus on the bling, rather than maintenance, and simple things.
In BC we have both plates, so not an issue for us. :) I wonder though if a duplicate plate would be better installed on the vehicle, and keep the originals hidden inside?
Our vehicles over the years have been automatics, so no clutch switch kill switch.
I splice into either the fuel pump positive line, or the starter relay circuit. I prefer the fuel pump, because if you are ever left with a no start condition, tripped inertia switch or bad fuel pump relay or circuit, (which are all fairly common), you can simply apply power to the switch and the fuel pump will be on, and get you out of a bind.
Thanks for the feedback!
For sure some people suggest using duplicate plates on the vehicle, but if you put them on with rivets the chances of them getting stolen are extremely slim.
nope... never knew any of this stuff... thanks much bro
No problem!
10 dislikes this proves no matter how good or helpful the video is someone has to dislike it
Fantastic as always, telling the tips and tricks the big wigs won't tell you
Yes! Thank you!
I just discovered your videos a couple days ago, and I can't stop watching. Thank you so much!
I especially enjoy the practical stuff, like the piece on how to ship your vehicle. What an eye opener!
In this video you just answered some of the questions I had, but I'd like to ask you one more:
What did you do for bathroom?
If you are wild camping away from people, going in the woods is not a problem. But if you are in a village with no public restrooms, finding a place to go #2 can be problematic.
How did you work that out? Did you ever consider a cassette toilet?
Thanks again, Man!
Hi Dee - in a village there is always somewhere to go - you just have to ask.
In the wild as you said is no problem
In a town big enough to have a gas station there will always be someplace to go.
Lots of RVers have cassette toilets, it's not something I've ever thought about. I just don't need one.
That's good to hear.
Thanks again for all the useful information! The best takeaway from your videos is how simple you make it and how light you travel.
You've made me think that I might not need a camper van, and that I would actually be happier in just a Jeep. Less things to worry about. ❤️
Less things to worry about is a HUGE consideration when you go international!
Another great video, experience, experience, experience you're a walking encyclopaedia Dan... I have this (
Most importantly I believe you left out witch is very crucial is to have a self heating underpants, oh makes these trips feel so warm and cozy.
The fan is good idea.
A USB charged with a common replaceable battery is win.
Another use for the fan is to circulate air on your windscreen if it fogs up really bad or your blower/heat fan breaks.
If you cant see you cant drive. I guess you could pull an Ace Ventura.
Stay gold.
Do you also have a video about shipping your car to different parts of the world? especially about what you have to consider in terms of regulations etc? Keep it up! 💪🏻
I sure do!
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I got a dupe license plate for my Pennsylvania plate from Amazon. It was so easy 🙂
Daytime running lights are mandatory and imo important for safety in Germany and Northern Europe... Insane that they are outlawed in some countries!
I'm not sure if they're "outlawed", it's just a common way corrupt officials will try to extort money, making them more trouble than they're worth!
@@TheRoadChoseMe Running lights are a legal requirement in Namibia also, or headlamps on if you don't have any. In the UK we have the bizarre situation where newer vehicles require running lights to be fitted and working, but older vehicles (pre-2012 from memory) it's not the case at all and there's no requirement to retro-fit them! In fact in 1987/88 we had a dim-dip requirement which required the headlamps do be at 10-20% intensity on low beam (called dipped beam here, hence the term dim-dip) when the sidelights were on with the engine running. This bizarre rule was quashed by the EU because it didn't comply with European, or any other country's requirements.
There are at least three of these that I will do immediately!
Happy to hear it was helpful and will save you the headaches I went through!
I'd love to know about the clothing you brought and how you did laundry!
Absolutely, I'll do that video soon!
I've been pulled over in the US for not having a front plate in a state that requires it. Probably not legal, but I wasn't going to argue and the officer couldn't find anything else wrong with the vehicle so I was free to go. I like your fan tip. I have used something similar while travelling in SE Asia. A little breeze on your face makes a world of difference when trying to sleep.
Yep, I had some hassle in the US for my lack of front plate too. It's just so much easier to have one made up and stick it on there!
I just tell them to stuff it. (Politely) My state doesn't issue a front plate, and it's up to him to prove otherwise, Go ahead, I'll wait. (I would never do this overseas, or outside the US.)
A buddy was a detective in LA for 30 years. He is adamant it's illegal to drive a vehicle in California without a front plate irrelevant of where it's registered, and said he would give me a ticket if he saw it. In any case, he said he'd issue the ticket and let the court sort it out later and it won't be his problem (but it would be mine!)
So it's much, much easier to have a front plate and not even get pulled over!
@@TheRoadChoseMe A lot of states are going the route of "If the vehicle has a designated mount for it, you need to have one." My state, Nevada, is this way. A lot of car manufacturers are putting out cars without front plate holes.
@@ryandouglas3312 What if you removed the mount? Or if your aftermarket bumper doesn't have one?
I saw a German registered motorcycle that had a homemade license plate here in Ohio. These guys were on adventure bikes and looked like they had ridden a long way.
Regarding shower I run a different setup, i.e. a pop-up shower cabin plus an 8l inflatable dark shower sack that can be placed inside the cabin. Pump it up and enjoy a shower like at home. Well, almost. Pretty luxurious, yet cheap ensemble (under 100€). Additionally, I love Swiss army water sacks, capable of holding 20l of water. Again, cheap and solid as a backup.
I tried the Nemo pump shower thing. It works, but it didn't work well enough. It did get hot in the sun.
For 20 dollars I got a 12 powered sprayer with a drop in pickup with a pump. No need to lift it, you can drop it into a 55 fal Jerry can
Front License plate was a huge tip
Great video! Some thoughts, vaccines, health insurance or just first aid kit and stick to bite on?
that kill switch is method very clever, and would work on my Jeep Liberty manual tranny
We really love our MSR bag and have gotten tremendous use out of it. You mention fines/extortion again in this video. How many times did you actually have to go to the bank and pay a fine based on front license plate or other such vehicle issues.
Checkout this video for extortion details!
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Those small tips are easily overlooked. Good advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Dan! You mentioned the fan for sleeping while going thru hot weather countries, but what do you recommend for cold weather camping? I plan to do more of that this year inside my Jeep and would like to know what you used or did during your visit to Alaska.
I built my Jeep for Africa, and while I lived in the Yukon for 4 years, I only camp under canvas in the summer months in Alaska. I think I'd have to install a heater if I wanted to use my vehicles in the winter.
The Road Chose Me thanks so much! I’ve been considering a heater, just wondered if you knew of any other options
Do you really plan to explore in the winter? The roads and nasty and there's really not that much to see and do. The reality is that very, very few people enjoy overlanding in the winter.
The Road Chose Me not particularly! But in the fall and spring, the temps here in the mountains do drop below freezing after the sun set, so just thinking of ways to stay a little more comfortable inside my rig and take advantage of dry weather before the snow does hit. 😊
Hey, I was just wondering if you would do a video on what you take with you for personal protection? I'm definitely not talking about from people, but if you have comments on that I'd be interested to hear it as well, but more predatory animal protection. I do a lot of camping in Oregon and I had my first very close encounter with a mountain lion last weekend. two nights in a row. within 10 feet or so. I know you're based in canada and have no shortage of cougars up there either. Do you carry bear mace? did you cary anything in africa? Thanks and love the videos!
Will do!
yes... great topic. please do it next.
Everywhere that I camp is bear, cougar and wolf country. Although they have all always been well behaved, I keep bear spray in the Jeep at all times. I take solid safety precautions, with regards to food storage and prep, but I keep the bear spray as well. I leave it in the Jeep, unless hiking. Everyone knows where it is and how to access it, just like the fire extinguisher.
I wanted to add that I have been stalked by cougar, on several occasions. Although they have come very close, I have never been attacked. There is a really good video that shows a runner and his close encounter with a cougar. He ended up using bear spray, to deter the cat from attacking. It worked immediately and the cat ran away, post haste. The runner was able to continue, without further adventure.
In my home I carry the all controversial .357. But traveling between states the laws are so different the risk of jail is worse then the risk of dangerous creatures. My main two go to's are bear spray and a flare pistol. I also carry an aluminum boat pole that extends to 10 feet with a large folding blade attached to one end. It's basically a spear at that point. When not for defense It's a hiking pole, an extendable pole to hang a camp light on and a dozen different uses.
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