Overlanding?

[Tozan]

It has a 4 inch Rancho lift. Rancho discontinued making this kit due to not enough sales. There are a lot of other options out there for lift kits on chevy SUVs too. some are better than my Rancho kit.

 

[soulsea]

A+ thread ... would read again.

 

[Doubeleive]

A+ thread ... would read again.

 

[swathdiver]

Lots of vehicles featured in an Overlanding article in this months Four Wheeler magazine. They run the gamut from jeeps to vans, run what ya brung.

 

[Tozan]

Went on a hunting trip and we used the Tahoe as a place to hang out at night. This is with the sides of the 270 awning installed.

Nights dropped down to around 10 degrees so we had a fire pit inside to keep things warm. The fire pit also helped to preheat the Tahoe before going to bed. I hung a tarp under the truck between the wheels to reduce the cold draft...

Cooking was done behind the Tahoe. It was so cold the charcoal did not want to burn so we had to use the gas stove to assist in cooking our pot roast. It is good to have a nice hot meal when out in the wilderness...

We actually used a tarp to close off the back section so we would have a smaller area to keep warm at night it worked out very well 10 to 15 degrees outside and maybe in the 50's inside the awning area. I slept inside the Tahoe where it was at least in the 40 or 50's most of the night...

I drove 6 1/2 hours to get there and filled our Mule deer tag within an hour of being there. Then I went and set up camp... So hunting season this year only lasted an hour.... I stayed in camp for and extra day and a 1/2 then headed back home..

 

[Dingus mcghee]

The biggest factor in driving any vehicle in any conditions is the driver.

I've seen a Subaru go where a jeep wrangler got stuck before.

Can a suburban go over landing?

Of course it can.

How rough of a trek? Depends on the driver, then the rig.

Most trucks are capable of more than the driver.

I drive a denali AWD right alongside jacked and lifted rigs. Most of the guys with the really serious mods don't know how to drive.

Trek in Mexico like I have. You'll see stock rigs doing stuff nobody would believe here.

 

[Dingus mcghee]

I never realized there was a name for it.
But over landing is our family hobby.

My son in law drives point and scout vehicle. 2002 or so land rover discovery.

Next is me. I used to drive a 85 k5 blazer. I'm older now its a 2007 Yukon denali. If we take the trailer, I pull it.

My brother in his jeep grand Cherokee. An early 2000s model. Manual4x4 also scout vehicle.

My parents. Isuzu trooper 98 model. Sometimes they take the Subaru outback. Its amazing.

Spare parts are often necessary. The jeep has the winch. I carry jacks and shovels.

We try to get out where nobody else will go. Its fun.

 

[swathdiver]

I drive a denali AWD right alongside jacked and lifted rigs.

Those AWD Denalis are far more capable than most folks realize! Watched those guys on TFL Truck lament about AWD on a test drive with a Sierra Denali but it did everything they asked it to and more.

 

[Tozan]

We have a full size AWD Chevy van who goes along on our trips with no problems so far.

 

[Doubeleive]

Went on a hunting trip and we used the Tahoe as a place to hang out at night. This is with the sides of the 270 awning installed.View attachment 232887

Nights dropped down to around 10 degrees so we had a fire pit inside to keep things warm. The fire pit also helped to preheat the Tahoe before going to bed. I hung a tarp under the truck between the wheels to reduce the cold draft...

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Cooking was done behind the Tahoe. It was so cold the charcoal did not want to burn so we had to use the gas stove to assist in cooking our pot roast. It is good to have a nice hot meal when out in the wilderness...

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We actually used a tarp to close off the back section so we would have a smaller area to keep warm at night it worked out very well 10 to 15 degrees outside and maybe in the 50's inside the awning area. I slept inside the Tahoe where it was at least in the 40 or 50's most of the night...


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I drove 6 1/2 hours to get there and filled our Mule deer tag within an hour of being there. Then I went and set up camp... So hunting season this year only lasted an hour.... I stayed in camp for and extra day and a 1/2 then headed back home..

ever tried these Bic Flamedisk ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BIC-Flame-...589511?hash=item4b672d9c07:g:TtcAAOSwoz9dI1Nm

these are pretty handy, they burn for along time and you can just smother it to put it out and use it again later if you didn't use all the fuel, there about the size of a medium pizza so you can stash them away pretty easy.

 

[Tozan]

That might go good in my emergency kit.

 

[swathdiver]

ever tried these Bic Flamedisk ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BIC-Flame-...589511?hash=item4b672d9c07:g:TtcAAOSwoz9dI1Nm

these are pretty handy, they burn for along time and you can just smother it to put it out and use it again later if you didn't use all the fuel, there about the size of a medium pizza so you can stash them away pretty easy.

That's cool but no replacement for a nice piece of cherry or hickory!

Still have lots and lots of military Trioxane Fuel Tabs and those little pocket stoves and the stoves that fit around the base of a canteen cup. But love cooking over a wood fire, nothing better IMO.

 

[Terry Stewart]

Definitely an interesting thread.
I have a 01 Tahoe LT I 4x4 I picked up really cheap. It’s in good condition and is already set up to be towed behind the RV.
I’m thinking of a 6” rough country lift and 35” tires should allow me some decent access for long weekend trips to the deserts here in So Ca.
I plan on eventually getting a front bumper w a winch and rear bumper to mount the spare behind the vehicle.

I believe I can get this done for around $7k installing some of it myself.

Tozan your experiences look about right and you’re doing them with a 4” lift..do you wish u would have gone with more lift? Or a body lift?

soulsea I found your input educational. You are speaking from experience and major study on the subject. Thanks

All things are a trade off in our hobbies. We need to figure what we’re willing to give up, to gain something we think fits our personal needs more.
And of course the $$$ we are willing to invest.
You guys with experience can help us neophytes Save a bunch of anguish and money.
Thanks for the input

 

[Tozan]

Definitely an interesting thread.
I have a 01 Tahoe LT I 4x4 I picked up really cheap. It’s in good condition and is already set up to be towed behind the RV.
I’m thinking of a 6” rough country lift and 35” tires should allow me some decent access for long weekend trips to the deserts here in So Ca.
I plan on eventually getting a front bumper w a winch and rear bumper to mount the spare behind the vehicle.

I believe I can get this done for around $7k installing some of it myself.

Tozan your experiences look about right and you’re doing them with a 4” lift..do you wish u would have gone with more lift? Or a body lift?

soulsea I found your input educational. You are speaking from experience and major study on the subject. Thanks

All things are a trade off in our hobbies. We need to figure what we’re willing to give up, to gain something we think fits our personal needs more.
And of course the $$$ we are willing to invest.
You guys with experience can help us neophytes Save a bunch of anguish and money.
Thanks for the input

I have had no problem with a 4 inch lift it has never been a problem so far and I have never been stuck in at least a 1000 miles off road this year. When or if I do it again I would use a 4 inch Baja Kit Prerunner lift with 11.5 inches of travel up front and King shocks front and rear. But that set up is very pricey over 5 grand. I see no problem with a more affordable quality 6 inch lift kit it will give you a little more room with 35 tires. My Tahoe is a very comfortable ride and handles fine I have had it to 80 mph in the dirt and 110 on pavement. These big rigs are getting very popular in overland style camping and travel. I have seen a lot of Suburbans out there too.

Gearing: If I did it again or if I blow up the motor in it now, or maybe anyway... lol I might install either a blower or a 7.2 ltr crate motor instead of changing the gearing.

Good luck with your build and be sure to post up photos...

 

[Tozan]

And I'm in AZ all of November ... you're welcome to join us on the 'back way' Phoenix to Crown King rd with your rig. It's a 7ish/10 on the difficulty scale so you should breeze right through it.

Who is organizing this run and when are you doing it?

 

[Tozan]

I want to head out to Crown King this weekend... It looks like a fun run.

 

[swathdiver]

Cool articles in the November 2019 issue of Four Wheeler magazine on Overlanding. Quite a variety of vehicles and as such an AWD Yukon XL Denali might look out of place but would certainly be as capable, if not more so, than the majority of the participants in those photos.

 

[Tozan]

Cool articles in the November 2019 issue of Four Wheeler magazine on Overlanding. Quite a variety of vehicles and as such an AWD Yukon XL Denali might look out of place but would certainly be as capable, if not more so, than the majority of the participants in those photos.

I see a lot of suburbans and other GM SUV's out there and their numbers keep growing on all of the overland sites. Full size over landers are out numbering jeeps.

 

[63Blackseries]

Took the Avalanche out in the trails, and pulled a broken Landcruiser all the way onto the road

 

[swathdiver]

I see a lot of suburbans and other GM SUV's out there and their numbers keep growing on all of the overland sites. Full size over landers are out numbering jeeps.

They are really relegated to daytime duty for all but the most rugged of individuals because or their limited endurance (people wise) and payload capacity. Good to hear about the bigger vehicles. Please post up some more pics when you come across them. Someday I'll get mine shod with 33s or 35s...