Cross-Country Overland Setup | Tactical Rifleman

Mobility is a major part of all special ops training. Shoot/Move/Communicate… Shooting is often the easy part.
Vehicle Mobility is something that the dessert mobility teams practiced a lot. In the desert you won’t last long if your vehicle goes down.
Even though I am retired from military service, I still love to train. That includes mobility.
What better way to train than to travel America with a bunch of GREAT Americans !!!
Deserts, mountains, two oceans; America has the greatest sights to see. So, travel as often as you can.
This video details some of the modifications that we have made to the Jeep to survive the cross country trips.
I hope you enjoy.
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[@mountainlivin]

Great gear. No matter how many times you wheel, you have to continue to learn what works and what doesn't.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Absolutely!

[@jcar1417]

I carry a couple of different splices for brake line, cut line install splice. Emergency valve stems, spare wiper blade because we all know the drivers side always goes first🤔, spray bottle with windshield fluid and small squeegee, hose clamps, splice for rad hose and emergency tape(sealer) and a bunch of other bits and pieces.

[@Scott_Taylor_]

I love these types of videos about camping, cooking and adventures.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@trlive7427]

Bump for the algorithm (hello from our second channel!)

[@Bigfezzig]

Finally getting the lowdown on The Beast, sweet!

[@Grazingfire1963]

All good info, even for the the person on a road trip that doesn't balance on three tires!! Nick Freitas had comments about those gas cans too! Hysterical!

[@krakentacticaledc]

This is awesome need to get another Jeep.

[@marcalvarado7632]

This mobility information is great, thanks!

[@stevebratten6592]

Nice video! I like the “Be Prepared “ attitude.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

I’ve seen a trend lately of many people in the tactical/gun community putting up their ideas of a good overland style vehicle. It’s good to see someone that has put a lot of thought into it based on actual use over the years, very nice set up. Great thought put into this. Even showing the down sides of YOUR particular vehicle that most people don’t mention (usually because they haven’t used their set up very long). Thanks for the work you put in.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching.

[@jeremyneely3312]

Best comment ever... "Self-licking ice cream cones" 😅😅😅

[@Grazingfire1963]

Nick Freitas has a short talking about the gas cans! You guys are hysterical!

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Excellent video Karl, great advice and tips.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@d3uc3diggl3r]

Great video. I have a 2012 2door that's my first jeep. Was lucky enough to pick it up with few miles and am enjoying it tons. I go out on the weekends here in NJ in the Pine Barrens. Keep up all the good content!

[@TacticalRifleman]

That is awesome! Hope to see you on the trails

[@CraftySasquatch]

Great video Karl. I remember when we popped the hood on your very capable Jeep on Steel-bender and found your power steering fluid boiling. That was crazy and a testament to that system working to max capacity without failing. Now we know what boiling power steering fluid smells like. Good times and looking forward to TR overland crew to visit Moab again.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for guiding us through Steel Bender. I upgraded the steering system as soon as I got home. Runs great now. Next trip is east coast mountains!!!

[@mariodesmo]

Thats'a very nice rig you've built. I recently stumbled onto your channel while researching pistol red dots. Its always nice to see folks with well prepped rigs with plenty of spares. The only thing I would add, is a nice M4. But maybe that's already been take care of ;-) I have a 2002 TJ that I built and it's made for a really great chapter in my life. Love the trail, and what goes with it. I would LOVE to have a nice V8 in my TJ, but I live in commifornia. We can't do engine swaps very easly, if at all. For comms I got my HAM radio license so I added that to the mix. I'm enjoying your channel! Looking forward to viewing more videos. Good Luck!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Asking me if I have an M-4/AR is like asking me if I have a steering wheel. Thanks for watching, and I hope to see that TJ out on the trails.

[@michaelzerulik4684]

Awesome video, lots go great information and ideas. Thanks Professor Karl!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you liked it!

[@BT1776]

I remember you saying you only want other Jeep owners for over-landing and now I see what you mean about the group carry a little bit of spare parts so you don't have to bring everything. I think I would add Starlink so I can still communicate since it offers flexibility put your service on hold when you aren't using it.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Some day soon

[@BigP1967]

Was gonna ask if you had one of your Midland MXTs installed. Got the answer at 18 minutes in. Nice rig Karl.

[@timgunn3670]

Thanks SGM not only do I learn specific info from you but the over arching philosophy of preparedness and readiness.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

that camera you have mounted on the bumper bar, is a must have for hard off roading. always good to know when and what you are coming up on the trail.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Too true. Always better to have a good spotter, but the front camera, angled down, is priceless

[@hawkeyetec]

​@@TacticalRiflemanbig trucks in NYC are required to have a spot mirror looking down for short /pedestrians small vehicles. Some also have a camera mounted on the hood/ grille to avoid running over people / small vehicles. Either way knowing your surroundings...

[@turbojunki]

We just did a 10 day to Moab from Pa in October into November. 3 jeeps. Camped in the desert. Took the RIMROCKER trail. Great video brother. How about a walk,around on the trailer?

[@TacticalRifleman]

I will next trip

[@2006Mercury]

That seat probly hurts after awhile. Lots of road noise in jeeps. Bad mileage. But it can go off road. Pros and cons i guess. Nice build! Props on the journey.

[@justme_gb]

98% of Jeep owners don't know who Dana is and get upset about bumps knocking duckies off the dash.

[@debluetailfly]

Seeing your jeep at the edge of the precipice reminded me of a story in one of Edward Abbey's books. The little jeep in the story was being pursued, but the pursuer still some ways behind. They let the jeep down over the edge and pulled it into a "cave". They had to leave it there. When the pursuers got there, all they saw was tire tracks leading over the edge. It was explained how they did it, but it was a novel, and I don't know if anyone ever actually did something like that. It was a good book anyway.

[@gavansimkin5685]

Karl, please do me a wee favour and get stuck somewhere in the mud, so I can fly in like Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue!

[@GoodNiteGear]

Awesome setup and great insight on vehicle mobility! Love how you blend real-world experience with adventure. We’d love to collaborate and bring something exciting to the table-let’s connect! 🚙💨

[@TacticalRifleman]

Sounds great. Shoot us an email and we’ll collaborate

[@biggus8825]

Al Gore has rhythm 😂

[@jramsdenbb]

Would love to know what GMRS channel(s) you use in a SHTF situation, if you’re willing to share. Also might be a good idea to let people know that you’re supposed to have a license to use GMRS. Gotta give the FCC their cut to be “legal” to use!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Only share channels with your support network. Always stay legal where you can. Getting a HAM license is well worth the time and money (cheap)

[@DaCajunChesseHead]

Could you have put the 4 cyl turbo diesel in it 🤔

[@TacticalRifleman]

I have the turbo diesel in my Gladiator

[@outlawsix1322]

4 BT cummins swap and you will not regret it.

[@Tacdriver10]

👊

[@2AToday]

I really wanted this video to be about weapons and fighting gear (plate carriers etc, ammo, medical). What does Carl bring, how does he transport it, talk about legal issues when crossing many states when some of them are un-American

[@EseMismo91]

It's about overlanding, not about a tour in a foreign country. 😂

[@2AToday]

@@EseMismo91 A lot of the US is a foreign country at this point in terms of crime/violence and lack of freedom.

[@thedude883]

"Ass 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡!" Absolutely 💯!!!

[@hawkeyetec]

Logic and reason = repeated success.

[@isaakjunkeer785]

I was going to listen intently until I saw he drives a Jeep.