FAQ

Do you have a question for us about Jack, the adventures, how we travel, or maybe something else? Check below to see if others have asked it too. If your answer is not there, feel free to send us a note via the contact page and ask there.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

What is Overlanding?
Overlanding in its simplest form is vehicle-dependent travel. For some that definition is sufficient, for others they tend to further define the term to include off-highway travel, rural one- or two-lane roadways, gravel roads, dirt trails, and/or rock crawling.

For us, overlanding is a bit more than vehicle-dependent travel. For years, we have traveled all over the Pacific Northwest by vehicle but never knew there was a specific term to describe our adventures. To us overlanding is less of a definition and more of a lifestyle. We enjoy the freedom to explore away from major roadways, seeking memories, experiences.

Where is your favorite place to go?
It all depends on the time of the year. I love all four seasons and temperatures under 70 degrees. So for me [Brian], the mountains are always calling in the spring and fall. The tall trees, crisp clean air, and brisk lakes are just a few of the things that draw me in. In the heat of the summer, I love the beach and west coast.

Crystals go to places is where the sea meets land. It does not matter if it is sandy, rocky, or on a cliff, she is most happy at the beach.

SUBURBAN

Would you buy a Suburban again?
Absolutely! If I were to be in the market again, I would search out the 9th Generation Suburban’s as they are a bit easier to work on, and build in. They have fewer electronics than the 10th Generation Suburban that Jack is. More info on Suburban generations can be found on their Wikipedia Page.

Where did you find the Suburban for purchase?
I found Jack on Facebook Marketplace out of a Truck Dealer in Portland, Oregon. I could not find what I wanted anywhere on the west coast, but I found this ride that was about 90% of what I wanted from that dealer.

Why a Suburban?
We found that it is the lowest priced 4x4 vehicle with enough room to sleep inside comfortably. In addition, the full-size Chevrolet power train is solid, lasting 300,000 before any major issues with many on the road at half a million miles.

INTERIOR BUILD

Who has constructed your interior build?
Thus far the build has been completed by Brian in our garage and driveway at base camp.

Do you have plans or blueprints for the build?
No, I do not. However, the platform box is an extremely simple construction. If you study our photos on Instagram I am sure any novice carpenter or woodworker could figure it out. I by no means are a professional carpenter or woodworker.

EQUIPMENT

What tires are you running, who installed them, and would you recommend them?
We recently installed BG Goodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires, purchased and installed at Basin Tire in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The size of the tires is LT265/65R18. Yes, I do recommend them.

What is the box on your hitch?
The box is a DeeZee aluminum storage box made for compact pickup truck beds. It is mounted to a SwingAway2 swinging arm. The license plate has been relocated using a bracket and light from Amazon. The reflectors and brake light are also from Amazon.

What is the box on your roof?
The box we are using for cargo on the roof is made by Yakima and is called TopWater. It is made for transporting fishing rods and tackle. It is not waterproof and is a bit thinner than the usual cargo boxes. It is also a bit shorter, with only nine inches of verticle interior space. However, it is eight feet long! We can fit lots of long items up top that we do not want inside.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Do you plan on becoming a YouTuber?
We have a channel on YouTube but no videos live on it yet. At this time, I do not plan on doing our adventures on YouTube, but you never know what the future holds.

Are you on social media, what one do you use most?
We are currently on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. We are using Instagram most often.