Overlanding trip, looking for suggestions

[Silverator]

And, I think it is time to put this discussion to bed.

Indeed. Based on your comments, I'd make a goodly wager that you're not going to be happy. Others might be OK with it, but you are not. Accept it now, or be cussing the entire trip. ? Either way, I hope you have fun. Moab is a blast.

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[Flyin6]

Indeed. Based on your comments, I'd make a goodly wager that you're not going to be happy. Others might be OK with it, but you are not. Accept it now, or be cussing the entire trip. ? Either way, I hope you have fun. Moab is a blast.

Thank you

I think I'll just accept it for what it is.

 

[Flyin6]

Post operations review: In a few words, Surprisingly, it all went quite well!
The trip we just completed started with a 6+ hour drive at 63, then 65, then 68mph from Kentucky to Ashville where we toured the Biltmore estate. We had adequate power for the most part, and the mileage varied between 15.5 to 17.2.
The next leg was from Ashville to vcty Savannah then thereabouts for a week. That went well too, no worries, although mileage slipped to 15 with all the stop-and-go slow driving.
The next leg was from Savanah up to near Mount Pisgah in the forest where we camped and wheeled for a few more days.
The Jeep showed its colors there with great slow and at-speed dirt road/trail riding. We had it all the way up to 4,900 ft on dirt and later took a drive over to Mount Mitchell at 6,600 for some hiking. The jeep ran very well on the Blue Ridge Parkway. No real power issues, nor brake fade after going downhill for 5+ miles at a time.
We carried all the stuff two people would need to camp and vacation along with my FishBone rack and IKamper Skycamp.
The final leg home netted us another 17+ mpg at 68-72 mph with most down at the lower number.
So, I am surprised to say, the heavy gladiator did just fine with the wee-wittle 6 cyl engine.

 

[smlobx]

You were right next to us in Asheville. I’m glad your rig suited you.

BTW, we did the Alpine Loop in a fully outfitted overlanding rig (RTT, Fridge, drawer setup, extra battery etc) and had no problem operating over 11,000 feet. Keep in mind you’re not driving at 75 mph.

 

[Flyin6]

You were right next to us in Asheville. I’m glad your rig suited you.

BTW, we did the Alpine Loop in a fully outfitted overlanding rig (RTT, Fridge, drawer setup, extra battery etc) and had no problem operating over 11,000 feet. Keep in mind you’re not driving at 75 mph.

That is great to hear!
So allow me to pick your brain. Looks like we will be in Silverton around the 29th of September. So, I'm thinking early snow and needing aux heating for the tent...Any suggestions/intel??

 

[smlobx]

You can definitely run into weather in Silverton just about any time of the year. We camped at Little Molas Lake for one night near there and it started sleeting…the temp was about 30 degrees…this was in September as well.

As far as heaters go we usually don’t use one but prefer to just throw on a down comforter over our sleeping bag and if necessary wear a knit hat. That has worked well for us.

Here’s a picture of Little Molas Lake before the sleet. It is at about 11,000 feet.

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