Epic Overland Adventure in the Ouachita National Forest - In Our Chevrolet Suburban

#overland #familyadventures #watercrossing
Sometimes on adventures you get in a little deeper than you anticipated. This trip was no exception. We headed out late in the afternoon expecting to make quick time through the Ouachita's. Most roads in this area are well maintained and the water crossing have low water bridges. This was not the case for one portion of road however and we found ourselves fording 3 feet of water. This was a real test to the off-roading capability of the Chevy Suburban as well as our homemade camper. Everything turned out great though and we had a fantastic time exploring the Ouachita National Forest.

[@bubbalo3388]

Like the repurposed Suburban camper. You have access everywhere.

[@trove1312]

Thanks it works well for us!

[@oldgrayhairs8246]

AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY you all. Loved your video and your kids were great! Enjoy your trips in that wonderful Suburban-Suburban!!!!!

[@trove1312]

Thanks so much!

[@DirtydogMech]

The water may have come in through the door pressure vents. They are rubber plastic vents that can be seen if you take off the rear bumper. They flap open when you close the doors to relief pressure in the cabin

[@brianmartin7027]

It's awesome that you do this with your entire family. I'm hoping to be able to do similar trips with my grand children in my Yukon XL.

[@trove1312]

We have a blast, enjoy!

[@guillerfernandez9667]

Awesome family bonding. making memories with your family specially the kids. god bless.

[@gbot3377]

Living the life. Memories forever for the whole family. May countless safe and fulfilling adventures await your family. :)

[@TheDesertRose2030]

Bless you all

[@chrisschmaus9736]

Man I want to move there and go exploring with your family. Looks like so much fun.

[@NEONPARADlSE]

Love the way that bumper looks! Keep up the good work!

[@trove1312]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Michaelw777.52]

First time viewer. A remarkable video and a lot to unpack in it from a number of levels. Well done.

[@trove1312]

Thanks!

[@kimmadison5504]

I have the same truck z71 are a beast💪🏾😇

[@trove1312]

Yep

[@williamsolano2571]

Cool 😎 video bro 🙏👍🏻😷

[@neilhuizing1382]

Cool video like your trailer good engineering

[@trove1312]

Thanks!

[@LisaSmith-bq2ic]

Just seen you pass my home in Wayton At maybe headed to Murray

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

It sure is beautiful there

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Airing down your trailer tires just makes it harder to pull but it will make it ride better

[@supersh0cker188]

Noticed lights on your tailgate, I'm sure that's not factory can you do a quick video on lights

[@trove1312]

Yes those are on the camper, I utilized old wiring through the door hatch to make those work.

[@juliankleineberg9608]

Do you have a video of inside of suburban camper

[@contrabassbob]

Great footage! Do you use the camper's gas tank to carry extra gas?

[@trove1312]

I do not currently, I originally removed it but I’ve been thinking about reinstalling it

[@mannyknoxville247]

Are z71 better than lt/ls? Also giving me great ideas for my suburban, and fun things to do with the family.

[@trove1312]

Not really, most of the differences are cosmetics or won't matter if you do a basic lift anyway. The z71s have skid plates and are more likely to have the G80 locker in the rear end but I've seen LT's with both of these as well. LS is a little less likely to have either of those. The rest is just roof rack, body cladding, and step rails. I think they had different shocks from the factory. They also have slightly heavier duty rear coil springs.

[@mannyknoxville247]

@@trove1312 thanks for the response

[@umustbbornagainActs2-38]

Hey bro was this outing with the H2 springs installed? If so how'd they perform and where did u get the them? Thanks!

[@williammccarthy7187]

Did u lift the suburban? What size and brand is your tires

[@trove1312]

We are running leveling keys ont he front and h2 springs on the back. Overall we’re lifted about 2.5 up front and 1.5 in the back. Running Cooper STT Pro tires in 285-70-R17 I believe

[@williammccarthy7187]

@@trove1312 thanks