Jeep as a hunting/fishing/camping rig

[Guy]

It did seem odd to take a week out of September, and not be hunting or fishing!

But it was a good trip, with good guys.

 

[SFC B]

My last three hunting rigs have been Big Blue (91 F350), Da Bomb (95 YJ) and now Doug (92 Dodge W150). I did love the maneuverability of the YJ but I simply LOVE having an 8 foot bed with a cap on it. I can carry everything I need with lots of room to spare. While there are some places it can't go that the YJ could fit I HATE towing trailer in general ....let alone off piste. Throw in that Doug, full size with a V8, gets BETTER mpg than the YJ with a dang 4 cylinder.....and I can sleep very comfy in the bed if need be. Have to admit that Rubi capabilities are awesome

 

[Christian_Evans]

Thank you. Interesting and inspiring post with good photos.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Is that the White Rim Trail in the first set of pics?

 

[Mule Deer Sniper]

Makes me wish I never sold my old Wrangler.

 

[Straight Arrow]

We own a Jeep Wrangler which we drive daily, as well as on travel, camping, hunting adventures. When we flat-tow the whole shebang, including Dodge Ram & camper, kayaks, Jeep, and hiking boots ... we are ready for anything!

 

[Dan-06]

No frills , all business, and a ton of fun

 

[Straight Arrow]

Now I know why they put snorkels on those Jeeps!

 

[TheDudeAbides]

You can get a good deal on a Jeep right now.

Jeep has pretty consistently had reliability issues as of late, there is a reason why Jeep has dynamite incentives right now and people are deciding to go a different route.

I think it would be better to go with a different brand. A toyota tacoma, nissan frontier (about the only quality thing that Nissan makes), Ford Ranger, etc.

I looked into getting a Jeep Renegade, but the reliability made me look in another direction.

There are a lot of hunting and fishing areas where you could get by with a cross over with higher ground clearance and getting 25+ mpg could make it a bargain.

If Jeep were more reliable, the two door would be a lot better than buying a 30k side by side.

It is really unfortunate, because Jeeps look great, have the capability of being great, and really can fit a need.

 

[Harrier]

This is my Jeep Patriot with the FD-II 4x4 package. It’s Trail Rated but has more storage space and gets better gas mileage than the Wrangler. It makes a great hunting rig, but unfortunately Jeep stopped making the Patriot in 2017 and didn’t replace it with anything as good.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I have a 2015 Rubicon w/ 3.5” lift on 35s. Has taken us everywhere we’ve wanted to go so far.

Before I got it I was debating a side by side, but I’m glad I went Jeep route. No need of a trailer and enclosed cab with heat and A/C is sweet.

 

[Oldskool67]

2014 Rubicon on 35’s. Goes everywhere.

 

[Guy]

Glad to see that some folks found this old thread that I started in 2018 re my 2012 Jeep.

Here we are in 2024, and I still use the Jeep regularly. Only real change is that I've gone back to stock Jeep 17" rims and tallish/skinnier tires (about a 32 or 33" x 10") They're Cooper ST MAXX tires - which I fear may be going out of production. Good tires, am on my second set.

Jeep has taken me on several more hunting, fishing, camping, photography trips. Continues to be reliable and still very good off-pavement. It's got over 130,000 miles on it now and is 12 years old. Still cruising along just fine and still fun to drive.

Regards, Guy

 

[Dan-06]

A little mud

 

[K9TXS]

Nice looking trailer. Does it keep the rain out?

 

[Guy]

Nice looking trailer. Does it keep the rain out?

Yes. Even crossing 30" water, everything stays dry inside. It's an aluminum box atop a steel frame. There's a door on each side, and another at the rear of the trailer, and the entire top is hinged. All those seals work just fine. It's got some years on it now and I probably ought to consider replacing them.

They're no longer in production, it was pretty much a one-man show. They do show up used time to time.

Guy

 

[MTGomer]

Any recommendations for roof racks? We have a rubicon we want to get one for putting bags/gear or skis up there.

Rode in another Jeep that had one and the damn thing sounded like an aluminum barrel full of screws rattling around?

So I guess the question is, roof rack that doesn’t rattle recommends?

 

[mtmuley]

They're Cooper ST MAXX tires - which I fear may be going out of production. Good tires, am on my second set.

What do you know here? This is my tire of choice. Awesome tire. Gonna be bummed if they move them. mtmuley

 

[MTGomer]

What do you know here? This is my tire of choice. Awesome tire. Gonna be bummed if they move them. mtmuley

I’ve heard of that happening too but I keep buying them for my pickup.

 

[mtmuley]

I’ve heard of that happening too but I keep buying them for my pickup.

Might be time to snag a set for later. Gonna call my local Cooper guy tomorrow. mtmuley