Overlanding in Limited?

[dc51786]

I have a 22 1500 limited and love it. I'm starting to get into overlanding (3 trips in for a total of 9 nights so far) and realizing that I want to have a vehicle modded up to make overlanding easier and more enjoyable.

I'm torn. I know the limited is not the "ideal" starting point for an overlanding rig, but I love the interior and quality highway ride.

Should I start over with a power wagon or a rebel (or even a gladiator), or just mod up the limited?

There are no wrong answers, please bring your experiences & hot takes!

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[jimothy]

I have a 22 1500 limited and love it. I'm starting to get into overlanding (3 trips in for a total of 9 nights so far) and realizing that I want to have a vehicle modded up to make overlanding easier and more enjoyable.

I'm torn. I know the limited is not the "ideal" starting point for an overlanding rig, but I love the interior and quality highway ride.

Should I start over with a power wagon or a rebel (or even a gladiator), or just mod up the limited?

There are no wrong answers, please bring your experiences & hot takes!

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For what it’s worth, I overland in my Longhorn. I don’t have air suspension, and I did upgrade to Fox shocks/struts and Dobbinson rear springs, and bigger, all terrain tires.

I do have the off road group. I’ve never used the locker, but in a few situations the skid plates were probably good to have.

One of the main limitations for our luxe-landers is limited payload. With a rack, RTT, fridge, and other gear, I’m not left with much spare payload.

I love my Longhorn, and I haven’t really run into payload problems (more concerned just in case), but if I were to do more hardcore off-roading, I’d probably start with a Big Horn or maybe Laramie. I might feel a bit less pain over the pinstripes I’ve picked up, too.

 

[dc51786]

Sounds like adding some skid plates isn't a bad idea if I stick with what I currently have - thank you!

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[Bo-Bearski]

Sounds like adding some skid plates isn't a bad idea if I stick with what I currently have - thank you!

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Here's a good tread on skid plates

RCI Metalworks Skid Plates: Engine, Tranny (and cat shield), T-Case Overview, Install, and Review

Note: This post is originally posted to Jolly Rogue Co. website on 9/24/2023 RCI Full Skid and cat guard installed RCI Metalworks Full Skid Plate Package Skid plates have been a vital part of chassis protection on offroad vehicles. These metal panels are designed to take a beating while...

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[jimothy]

Here's a good tread on skid plates

RCI Metalworks Skid Plates: Engine, Tranny (and cat shield), T-Case Overview, Install, and Review

Note: This post is originally posted to Jolly Rogue Co. website on 9/24/2023 RCI Full Skid and cat guard installed RCI Metalworks Full Skid Plate Package Skid plates have been a vital part of chassis protection on offroad vehicles. These metal panels are designed to take a beating while...

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Yeah, I’ve got the factory skids, but those look much better and offer more coverage.

 

[Ramroo]

I personally would start with a power wagon.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

I wouldn’t say a limited is a terrible overlanding vehicle being the trails are slow and easy-ish but maybe do the skid plates. A decent set of rock sliders and a slight lift to help with angles. But I wonder if the air suspension would correct the weight added by the rack system, roof top tent and other misc things like drawer system and kitchen (cooking) area