ready for some off-roadin'

I'm cutting and pasting the post from the JAGstudios blog because it's the explination of what this trip is about. We're going back on the road. This time a bit more hardcore, much more hardcore. Check out the details...

Here's the deal... Chris and I are flying out to Fresno, CA to pick up our new 4x4 off-road camper custom built by Sportsmobile West. SO PSYCHED! This vehicle is so bad ass! We get to go anywhere we want! We've got the photographer's version so all the screens on the pop-top unzip so we can shoot from the bunk bed directly outside!!! We're also running a pure sine inverter so we can power a full Mac G5 dual monitor system and as many strobes as we want... even a washer and dryer if we really needed to! HA! So be ready for some crazy posts from our off-road adventures up the Grand Staircase through Utah! into Colorado, down through Denver to Santa Fe, New Mexico and then across to Asheville, North Carolina. We'll be hiking every National Park on our route, and then some! So keep in touch, leave me comments, await beautiful images from out west and our travels in our new vehicle...WOOHOO!

Oh did I mention that we've got solar panel hookups and we're soon going to convert it to biodiesel and eventually a full conversion to a completely environmentally friendly - no impact vehicle! That will mean that JAG Studios will be a completely green studio, which we are already, but this will take it to the next level with a green mobile hardcore off-road studio!


I'm not sure if anyone enjoys the details like I do, but here they are...
(plus a whole bunch of extras)

• Ford E-350 1 Ton, GVWR 9,500
• 6.0L Diesel
• Advanced Adapters Atlas II All Gear Driven Transfer Case
• Dynatrac Pro-Roc 60 Front Axle
• Dana 60 Rear Axle
• High Knuckle Front End for Extra Tie Rod Clearance
• Extra Heavy Duty Steering Arm
• Horizontal Drag Link Eliminates Bump Steer
• Spicer 1350 One-Ton Rated Driveline Components
• Limited Slip, or Locking Differentials
• Partial Military Wrap Springs Designed Specifically for a Sportsmobile Conversion.
• Manufactured by Sportsmobile West Inc.

Vehicle Dimensions/Characteristics
Length: RB 211.9” EB 231.9”
Width: 79.3”
Track Width: (Front/Rear) 70.5” / 70.5”
Height w/Penthouse: 91.8”
Wheel Base: 140.3”
Ground Clearance (Van Center): 16.5”
Approach / Departure Angle: 44º / 32º
Towing Capacity: 10,000 lbs.
Turning Circle: 49’ 2” curb to curb
Wheel Travel: (Front) 22” nom. (Sway Bar Disconnected)

Equipment Specifications
Engine: 6.0L Diesel
Transmission: 4R100 / Torqshift 5-speed
Transfer Case: Atlas II (3.0 or 3.8:1 gear ratio)
Axle Gear Ratio: 4.10:1 (Towing Package)
Tires/Rims: BFGAT LT285/75R16 (35” nom.)
Suspension: Partial Military Wrap Leaf Shackle System
Front Sway Bar: Standard 1.38” Dia. With Quick Disconnect System