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Artec, thank you for the response and for updating the oil pan/transmission skid. I did take another look at it and decided to give the updated version a try. I do see some of the improvements you mentioned and am glad I have a complete bellypan system again. I shouldn't doubt your product...

I had to replace the oil pan/transmission skid plate because I bent it. I released a video update explaining why I went with Artec again.

I have two 100w Renogy panels that I either mount to my roof or bed rack, depending on what I'm doing. They're wired to a Renogy charge controller that's mounted in the engine bay. Last summer I took a trip through Utah and the charge controller understandably overheated, and only worked after...

Artec aluminum oil pan skid plate. I have the aluminum bellypan system and it's a great kit, but the oil pan wasn't as strong as I hoped. When new, the skid plate contacted the exhaust crosspipe because of manufacturer differences in the cross pipe production. Artec support said I had to heat...

All I was saying was, since it's a new off-road vehicle (my comparison between TLF's Defender and the Grenadier), I'll see how it works out for them, should they try it out. I fully understand it's not a Defender and it's not something I'd be an early adopter for.

I was being cheeky. They were one of the first new Defender adopters and had a heck of a time getting it to work (they had three Defenders before they gave up). But thanks for the write-up, I'll check it out!

I like the idea of the Grenadier and am hopeful it sticks around. However, given its target market is long-distance travel, I'm suspect what its reliability will be and how well you can find parts as you travel around the world. Maybe after TFL gets their hands on one and if it doesn't end up...

I explored part of San Isabel National Forest in Colorado looking for dispersed campsites with my '20 JTR. I eventually got to the top of Black Mountain looking for places to camp, and in the video, I cover dispersed camping guidelines and what to look for in a campsite. I also experimented...

Finally, I moved to Colorado!

Do you have a video or pictures so that we can judge the water depth (and what components were potentially affected)? Did your engine make any sound when it died, and was your tailpipe restricted?

I'm still keeping it light and packing like I'm backpacking. Here's a recent trip to Colorado where we went looking for snow to wheel in. That was easy since it was December.

Kansas Rocks hosted its annual Wheeling For Toys event. The park was sticky and the crummy weather meant many stayed home. A stranger I met on the internet from out of state asked me to show him around the park, so I did. The day was excellent. Per usual, if there's any rain within a week then...

What's your sleeping setup and what's your rig weigh? Outstanding trip. How much time did you average in each NP?

I had a major shortfall in my training. My first aid knowledge was pitifully lacking. To rectify that I completed the Wilderness First Responder class by National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). It was 10 days of hands-on first aid training that included classroom lectures and 26 responder...

Speaking of locks, keep them clean and covered. On a winter trip through Colorado, my locks filled with ice and froze locked. Minor annoyance.

More headroom (I'm 6'3 and with the seat all the way down my head hits the soundbar and underside of the hard top). No chrome trim on the steering column. When the sun hits the top of the steering column it reflects on the windshield where I look out and obstructs my view. More range on the...

Lightweight, baby! I share my Jeeping history that led me to decide on aluminum skids. I've made many expensive mistakes.

Outstanding scenery. Have you explored Tonto National Forest?

I really enjoy his videos. But seriously- I've been looking for Bedrug for my JT as well. I had it on my '13 JK and it was great.

@Jaxmax any updates on this build?