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XV Overland Rig Build

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#1 ·
Hi all,
I am wanting to build a overland adventure rig out of my Subaru XV. I am considering the following stages for the mods necessary for an on road off road rig with living out of the vehicle for several weeks.

Stage 1: protection
Bash guards

Stage 2: Racks
Hitch mount to carry: 2 spare full size tires, 40L water, 40L fuel
Roof rack mount: canoe, 2 bicycles, 140L dry bag

Stage 4 Lifestyle
Portable fridge, tent, sleeping bags, stove, cookware

Stage 5 Lighting
20in, 2 X 40in rigid industry light bars, upgraded fogs

Stage 6 wheels and suspension
16in wheels with big all terrains, 2in lift

Stage 7 Safety and recovery
warn bumper winch, full med trauma kit, mantrax

I am in the planning phase right now and would greatly appreciate any advice on any part of the above mentioned stages so I can build up the best overland rig.
Thanks to all :)
Armin
 
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#2 ·
Skid plates and some additional exterior protection are definitely a must! It would suck for one bad animal crossing the road or a medium-sized rock to ruin your trip. Some rock sliders should also be considered.

You may want to consider bringing some signaling devices (such as highway flares), jump starter and/or jumper cables, basic tool kit, and some more...


Heck, let me show you my kit here:

Emergency kit:
* Chinook Medical Gear Bleeding & CPR Basic Kit Product No. #01428RD
* Chinook Medical Gear Home & Vehicle Kit Product No. #01374RD
* Craftsman Industrial 77 PC. Mechanics' Tool Set - All Metric #29769
* Orion 30 MINUTE 6-PACK Retail Packaged Emergency Road Flares
* Subimods Fire Extinguisher Bracket 2015-2016 WRX / STI SKU: SM-EXT-BRK/VA
with H3R Performance - MX250 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher - Red (Model MX250R)
* Deflecto Safe-Lite Early Warning Triangle Kit (contains 3 triangles) P/N 73-0711-00
* Cyalume Technologies 10" Flare Alternative P/N 9-27047
* flexible recovery ramps
* 2 D-ring shackles
* 20 ft recovery strap
* Subaru Severe Weather Companion P/N SOA868V9500
* Vaughan Solid Steel Campe Axe With Sheath SKU AS1-1/4
* Deka commercial service booster cables P/N 00158
* Silky Super Accel 210 straight blade folding saw P/N 119-21
 
#5 ·
XV Overland Rig

Right now my car has primitive racing front mid and rear bash guards and a Cobb short throw shifter kit installed. I do gave a good camping setup and am looking at roof rack options now. I am trying to build up my car slowly so that I can spread out both spending and my needs.
 
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