Come on people!!! Don't talk me out of the 2 door...It's iconic, but maybe not as practical. Now I'm thinking and it's depressing.
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I've got 2 little kids and have been 2 dr from the start. Everyone getting into my backseat would be less than 4 ft tall for the next 4+ years, they can climb in and buckle themselves up so no back problems for me, and if we decide to take it on a beach trip, a hitch mounted carrier + roof rack will let me carry anything we need to bring.This thread is interesting because I’m the inverse. Due to kids, I just conceded 4 door to start. Now I’ve worked my way to 2 door.
Dude..... I could never, one keeps me busy enough.The wives are pushing me
Eh, it's not so bad. My legal wife and I have been together 20 years. Wifey 2 and her kids moved in over 4 years ago. It's hectic sometimes but we've got a pretty good groove going now.Dude..... I could never, one keeps me busy enough.
Eh, it's not so bad. My legal wife and I have been together 20 years. Wifey 2 and her kids moved in over 4 years ago. It's hectic sometimes but we've got a pretty good groove going now.
Right on man, you're post makes me laugh seeing you're from Independence.Eh, it's not so bad. My legal wife and I have been together 20 years. Wifey 2 and her kids moved in over 4 years ago. It's hectic sometimes but we've got a pretty good groove going now.
I've been there. Told my wife my thoughts and she basically told me that I didn't seem very excited about the 4 door and mentioned how I've always hated 4 door Jeeps. She told me to get the 4 door and if there are ever kids involved, we still have a 4 door truck availableCome on people!!! Don't talk me out of the 2 door...It's iconic, but maybe not as practical. Now I'm thinking and it's depressing.
Very wise words to those who haven't done a lot of this type of thing.So, first of all what I write below isn't a criticism of wanting a 4 door, which is all good. It's directed more towards swaying those who think they need a 4 door.
Bear in mind that Overlanding channels on Youtube, or social media influencers take it to the extreme. I mean that in regards to the vehicles and amount of equipment they pack. In my opinion it's outstandingly impractical in cost and need. I've seen some trip reports where they put themselves in just stupidly dangerous situations because of their overconfidence.
What they call 'overlanding' is another man's Sheep Wagon hauled up to a meadow with the ol' ranch pickup. You don't need much to get out and enjoy the outdoors while remaining nimble and maneuverable.
Overlanding channels make you feel like you need 'this' or need 'that'. Soon, the whole purpose of overlanding shifts from actually enjoying the outdoors, to a constant pursuit of acquiring all the crap you now have to haul all the way out there. If you use your Bronco as a DD, then you have to pack and unpack all that crap every time you head out. Now, estimate how many weekends you'll head out each year, accounting for the seasons and your personal preferences. What's the breakdown on cost per trip after you outfit that sucker? How many trips before it theoretically pays for itself? Starts to become obvious that these 'Overlanders' are folks with some sort of inexhaustible source of funds or YOLO attitudes with credit.
The best channels are the dirt baggers you make it work with a '99 Tacoma and plywood.
So, I see only three reason to own a 4 door:
1. Because you think it's cool.
2. You need a 5th seat
3. You want to sleep in the back of it.
A properly equipped 2 door will get you out enjoying the outdoors. Yakima/Thule roof rack with a Sky box can hold all your soft goods. You can fit a few other odds and ends up there as well. Become a minimalist with your cooking equipment so that it stores efficiently behind the second row with a decent cooler. Forget the roof top tent, and save some money with a hammock or good tent with thick pads or a cot.
I'm just surprised how many people outfit themselves like Safari guides to ramble about the western United States like it's the boonies of Africa or Siberia. It's just silly.
I don’t disagree with you, you definitely have to look past the “sales pitch” and please visit our sponsor! My take is that if I want to weekend out off of a trail, without a trailer, then yes, you do need to carry a few things. Years ago I had a ‘72 Blazer (2-door) with the rear seat removed so had a ton of room for junk, ok built a small custom camp kitchen and had a cooler and a tent. Plus a couple chairs. Not a lot but I think more than would fit in a 2-door Bronco. . . . maybe? Really will be interesting to see what the 2-door looks like with the backseat removed.So, first of all what I write below isn't a criticism of wanting a 4 door, which is all good. It's directed more towards swaying those who think they need a 4 door.
Bear in mind that Overlanding channels on Youtube, or social media influencers take it to the extreme. I mean that in regards to the vehicles and amount of equipment they pack. In my opinion it's outstandingly impractical in cost and need. I've seen some trip reports where they put themselves in just stupidly dangerous situations because of their overconfidence.
What they call 'overlanding' is another man's Sheep Wagon hauled up to a meadow with the ol' ranch pickup. You don't need much to get out and enjoy the outdoors while remaining nimble and maneuverable.
Overlanding channels make you feel like you need 'this' or need 'that'. Soon, the whole purpose of overlanding shifts from actually enjoying the outdoors, to a constant pursuit of acquiring all the crap you now have to haul all the way out there. If you use your Bronco as a DD, then you have to pack and unpack all that crap every time you head out. Now, estimate how many weekends you'll head out each year, accounting for the seasons and your personal preferences. What's the breakdown on cost per trip after you outfit that sucker? How many trips before it theoretically pays for itself? Starts to become obvious that these 'Overlanders' are folks with some sort of inexhaustible source of funds or YOLO attitudes with credit.
The best channels are the dirt baggers you make it work with a '99 Tacoma and plywood.
So, I see only three reason to own a 4 door:
1. Because you think it's cool.
2. You need a 5th seat
3. You want to sleep in the back of it.
A properly equipped 2 door will get you out enjoying the outdoors. Yakima/Thule roof rack with a Sky box can hold all your soft goods. You can fit a few other odds and ends up there as well. Become a minimalist with your cooking equipment so that it stores efficiently behind the second row with a decent cooler. Forget the roof top tent, and save some money with a hammock or good tent with thick pads or a cot.
I'm just surprised how many people outfit themselves like Safari guides to ramble about the western United States like it's the boonies of Africa or Siberia. It's just silly.
Somebody needs to change the title of this thread to "Rethinking the 2 wives"Eh, it's not so bad. My legal wife and I have been together 20 years. Wifey 2 and her kids moved in over 4 years ago. It's hectic sometimes but we've got a pretty good groove going now.