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2 years ago I drove from Qatar in the Middle East back to my home in the Dorset, UK. What follows is the story of the trip to inspire, inform and keep the overlanding bug alive in me. I'll update regularly, I hope you all enjoy it. QATAR TO DORSET It was always part of the plan after my time...

Every morning as I leave my parking, the JT gives me a high-pitched squeaking from the front axle/ wheels as I turn left and right, the noise has normally gone within 300m but happens, without fail, daily and sometimes if left for 5 or more hours. I don't get the noise if I go lock to lock...

I guess this really is direct competition (rather than the larger trucks)? I love Sir Jim's intent, but the Grenadier fails for me, I'm not a fan of the styling, the interior or the price! The video makes a good point about the spare tyre on the QM and the bed sides and tailgate seem really...

I know lots are/ have installed kitchens or pull-out drawers and I'm hoping someone may have found a solution for the question "how can I secure this without drilling holes the bed floor".... I have the 4 ties down loops and no trail rail system. This is for long distance overlanding and I...

On Thursday I had the completed canopy and roof tent fitted and Friday I was camping. Generally, very pleased, especially considering the cost point of all the aluminium and work that went into the canopy (1650USD). Following niggles however; Canopy to tailgate dust seal has come off...

Well the Curt bolt on tow hitch I bought doesn't fit, serves me right for not checking. Can anyone help me ID what I have got and what hitch (short of the Mopar hitch cross member) would fit? For clarity the JTR is a GCC spec car which seems to be identical to European spec JTs.

I have a 15,000km trip planned for next year so not increasing the drag of my 4 wheel brick should help maintain MPG. To that end I'm looking to keep the RTT at or just below the line of the cab while having a canopy that allows me to maximise the space in the bed and keep my belongs secure as...

Something I don't understand (that may be required in the US) is when stationary at the lights and I apply the hand brake (parking brake) the DRLs go out. I haven't come across this on previous cars and not seen it in the UK at all. Is this normal, I assume it is to prevent dazzling the driver...

I understand single press on ESC button disables TC and 5 second disables ESC on a stock JTR in 4H. I have a Tazer fitted and when I do the long press, the dash lights up with 'ESC service required' and 'ABS service required' (images below) is this due to the Tazer disabling these systems or do...

A concept from FCA, mooted for 2022 production? Not lighting my fire.....

I have been impressed by how quiet the 3.6 is at idle. Not anymore.... 1900hrs last night I parked in my basement, unpacked what little shopping I had, locked the JTR and left. 0530hrs this morning I went down to the jeep to go to work and to my surprise the headlights were on...so was the...

This Airfix Gladiator may be out in the US already but gets released in the UK early 22. J6039 QUICKBUILD Jeep Gladiator (JT) Overland (airfix.com)

I'm looking to use a RTT for some overlanding I'm planning to do in Europe. Weather can be unpredictable so how do RTT owners cope with a week of rain when touring with a tent? can they be folded, day after day, wet?

Having admired a friend's one, I was given this at Christmas. It's an aluminum Baier Ges Gesch Jeep Lighter, cigarette holder and ashtray c. 1948. These aluminum lighters were produced 1948-49 in Germany in honour of the western nations taking part in the Berlin Airlift. They're made from the...

I had never aired down my tyres prior to jeeping in the sand here in Qatar and the difference is night and day. I have driven off-road for 30+ years but it something we Brits just don't seem to do in the UK. So my question is, is there any off road situation where airing down is not going to...

I have been having an issue with my ESC/ TC not always switching off when I'm off road. Press and hold the button in 4wd and I just get warnings and messages for a service. It does eventually switch off with multiple ignition restarts but this isn't an ideal situation in the sand here. This...

As a temporary solution before RTT and expedition home, a cheap pop up tent in the bed with an air mattress works well with room to spare.

I saw this at my local Jeep dealer, by the Chelsea Car Company. Really love the look.

My JTR has started flashing up a service ABS warning when I select drive. the text 'service ABS' appears for less than half a second but the brake warning light and ABS light flash and continue to do so until I pull away where upon they go out and everything's fine. I'll take it into Jeep but...

44°c (111°f) here in Qatar and someone thought it was a good idea to play in the sand. My Gladiator JTR’s first foray into the dunes and it did really well. Aired down to 25psi (think I’d go 18-ish next time) and we didn’t get bogged once, unlike the Tahoe we came across (husband and wife on...