Month: June 2023
Episode 830 – Interview Doug Katzkin.com
Doug Johnson
Doug Johnson with Katzkin Automotive Leather. Doug has been with Katzkin for 12 years and has a deep-rooted passion and knowledge of Jeeps. Started wheeling in the hills around Hot Springs, Arkansas when he was 13 and never looked back. Presently fortunate enough to mix daily work life with his passion for Jeep vehicles, and off-roading.
Show #188 Cheap Jeep bumpers and Trip maintenance.
This episode is about Tails from the Bondo Boutique. How Cheap Jeep bumpers can be a liability. Kevin also gets his Tj ready for the Bantam Jeep heratage trip.
Ep 275: Brad from Cabe Adventure
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We talk to Brad Hard from @cabeadventurelb and @cabetoyota about the grand opening of their new #offroad and #overland retail store in Long Beach, CA. Come out for the festivities on July 9, 2023 to see The Trailchasers Team on the ones-and-twos!
Episode 829 – Jeep Stuck in Grease?
Jeep got stuck in the sand
A Greek couple in Mykonos wanted to test the capabilities of their expensive rented Jeep.
In particular, the Greek couple visited Korfos beach on the “Island of the Winds” in the evening in a rented luxury vehicle.
At some point, the driver decided to drive the vehicle into the sea for an unknown reason. Maybe he wanted to test his off-road capabilities; maybe he had seen a lot of movies and thought he would be able to drive in the sea.
However, as it turned out, he did not manage to move, and the car stayed there until the morning. It is a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, worth 80,000 euros.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept’s Overland Tent Costs $30,000
For the 2023 Moab event, Jeep outfitted its Grand Wagoneer with a suite of expedition-ready modifications, including a super high-end sleeping setup from the folks at Redtail Overland that’s sure to blow your mind.
In order to design a true four-season enclosure that could be secure, lightweight, temperature-controlled, and insulated, Redtail Overland needed to stray from the usual design of rooftop camping quarters. Look at the folding side panels of the Skyloft, for example; where you’d normally find flappy fabric on a true rooftop tent, the Skyloft utilizes foam-insulated carbon-fiber panels. And not just carbon fiber—there are two polycarbonate windows facing the rear of the Grand Wagoneer. In addition to being lightweight, the panels provide additional security when camping in areas where bears are a concern.
Each Skyloft is hand built to order in Colorado from premium materials with extremely limited availability. Pricing is on par with luxury teardrop campers, coming in between $25,000 and $30,000 depending on the options. Don’t think of it as a tent, think of it as a luxury hard-sided camper for your roof.
https://www.redtailoverland.com/
Must-Have Pick of the Week for Your Jeep!
4 PCS Car Emergency Escape Window Breaker and Seat Belt Cutter Hammer $14.99 https://amzn.to/42xhwPt
Steel+ABS
An essential vehicle safety kit. One end is a seat belt cutter for cutting the seatbelt, and the other end is a Solid hammer head window breaker tool with two hardened sharp and heavy carbon steel points.
Reflective tape on both sides, Make it more visible, especially with insufficient light.
4 Pack car escape tool. Come with a set of 4-pcs car safety hammers and 4-pcs mounting brackets. Anti-skid clear plastic handle long is 6.5inch, Each hammer weighs 4.8oz. easy swing it to use.
Mounting Bracket Included but doesn’t include mounting screws. Protective bracket included for safe storage; store in the center console or driver-side door pocket armrest box etc.
Helping escape from a sinking, over-turned, crashed, or burning car.
Episode 828 – Kilts and Beaver Hats!
Episode 827 – A Cheaper Jeep Wrangler?
Special Episode 3 – Chic Chat
Episode 826 – Interview Jerry of Toledo Jeep Fest
Jerry is a retired Toledo Jeep Plant manager with 36 years experience in automotive manufacturing. He is one of the founders of the Toledo Jeep Fest and an avid Jeep enthusiast.