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Exploring With K&C
Registrace 15. 11. 2011
Exploring With K(Kevin) & C(Christi), is a channel dedicated to hiking, overlanding and all around adventure. We'll be hitting the popular hotspots in southern Utah, as well as great spots off the beaten path that some viewers may not know about. Go-pro and drone 4K footage will be used to give you the best viewing experience possible, as well as some tidbits that some viewers may not have known about.
Overland Vehicle Systems 270 Awning
In this video I install the Overland Vehicle System 270 degree awning.
Awning
www.amazon.com/Overland-Vehicle-Systems-Nomadic-Passenger/dp/B0BFBZX3C9/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_3/138-5714385-3005353?pd_rd_w=4ZM0i&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=NTKHNHHGMJARZKZ7F0P3&pd_rd_wg=emq5y&pd_rd_r=45a1a668-b1ca-4991-b32b-2c01b6a0dc63&pd_rd_i=B0BFBZX3C9&psc=1
RCI Awning Brackets
rcimetalworks.com/product/bed-rack-awning-mounts/
Awning
www.amazon.com/Overland-Vehicle-Systems-Nomadic-Passenger/dp/B0BFBZX3C9/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_3/138-5714385-3005353?pd_rd_w=4ZM0i&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=NTKHNHHGMJARZKZ7F0P3&pd_rd_wg=emq5y&pd_rd_r=45a1a668-b1ca-4991-b32b-2c01b6a0dc63&pd_rd_i=B0BFBZX3C9&psc=1
RCI Awning Brackets
rcimetalworks.com/product/bed-rack-awning-mounts/
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Nevada Overland Adventure
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In this video, we go on an overland adventure in southern Nevada. We see some amazing terrain, go on an amazing hike in a slot canyon, and find an incredible camping spot.
Tire Carrier Part 2
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In this video, we face the challenge of strengthening the "Affordable Offroad" bumper to be able to support a DIY tire carrier.
DIY Tire Carrier Part 1
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In this video, I create a DIY tire carrier. If it was only that simple! I'm faced with a much bigger task when things don't go as planned, making this a two part video.
Interior upgrades part 3!
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In this video, I'll install the battery isolator kit, the fridge anchor points and straps, molle panels, 1000 watt power inverter, as well as all the wiring. Molle panels a.co/d/9mDtipp Mofeez Hammer Lug Crimper a.co/d/gW5zvGA Lashing Staps a.co/d/izaOAIV Battery terminal posts a.co/d/gjnuQrd 8 gauge wire red and black 25ft a.co/d/2EOaA4C Tourniquet 2 pack a.co/d/4EWB9iB Quick disconnect batter...
Interior Upgrades Part 2 - Rear Seat Delete
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In this video, I build and install the rear seat delete frame and platform. Adhesive Spray www.amazon.com/Permatex-27828-Headliner-Adhesive-Aerosol/dp/B000HBNU9K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34RRFL29V6LKG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sFBjni7YSNLV8DbLm-g4_deDOKMy6f-0m4OvlueSdA5w217eDg0UifoP9OJZPh2_KDFdhm3PmDeq-7MhxlPDxbIZHKmM6TxY0c8HruTFigec9XQ9Jc0RXEW27HMG-vE4Fqr2daf2GBik5pYXr6cs2lasANgkt0CEutoUwKrtqAa0EgagCqjQjz0SZu_f...
Interior upgrades Part 1, Kilmat install, vinyl flooring install
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In part 1 I'll be tearing out the old 20 year old carpet, and installing kilmat to decrease outside noise in the cab, and installing a new vinyl flooring to replace the carpet. Kilmat - www.amazon.com/Kilmat-Deadening-Automotive-Insulation-dampening/dp/B0751CBXBT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2TWL7DC3GJQFY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g5J8vyETWzX84kPcocfTIJLJoiNO3rnoL8nw12XDJk76tQwIold3Ea0L-Dau31ovxsPPmnsWZmPNlkt43...
DIY Skid Plate Part 3
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Can I fix my mistakes from the skid plate from part 2? Watch to find out!
DIY Skid Plate Part 2
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This is the 2nd and last part to this skid plate fabrication.
DIY Front Skid Plate, Part 1
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In this video, I start the fabrication of a front skid plate for my 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Hooke Road Roof Rack Case and Solar Panel install video
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In this video, I'll be installing a Pelican case, as well as a 100 watt solar panel on a Hooke Road roof rack.
Hooke Road Rack Lights
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In this video, I'll be installing Nilight lights on the side of a Hooke Road Roof Rack, as well as a Colight light bar on the front of the rack. Hooke Road Roof Rack www.amazon.com/Hooke-Road-Carrier-Luggage-2005-2022/dp/B0B42L9624 Yakima rail system www.etrailer.com/Roof-Rack/Yakima/Y74MR.html?feed=npn&Google | Shop - Roof Rack&adgroupid=84311584683&campaignid=203663657&creative=398832718254&d...
Hooke Road Roof Rack for a Toyota Tacoma, modified to fit a 2004 Dodge Dakota.
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In this video, I'll modify a roof rack that's designed for a Tacoma to fit my 2004 Dodge Dakota. Hooke Road Roof Top Rack www.amazon.com/Hooke-Road-Luggage-Carriers-2005-2023/dp/B0BHWB5L28 Yakima Rails www.etrailer.com/Roof-Rack/Yakima/Y74MR.html?feed=npn&Google | Shop - Roof Rack&adgroupid=84311584763&campaignid=203663657&creative=398832019908&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_int...
The Subway Zions National Park FAIL! Can't drink the toxic river water!
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In this video, we try to do The Subway hike in Zions National Park. With the high spring run off this year, it presented a major problem on many fronts! This is where we rented the cold water gear! www.zionadventures.com/rent-narrows-equipment.html
6.2 GEN 5LT1 GM Engine!
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In this video, we do a complete walk around of one of the coolest Jeep builds you will ever see!
Morrflate Ten Six vs C02 vs 40 Inch Tires
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Morrflate Ten Six vs C02 vs 40 Inch Tires
Snow Canyon Overlook Trail, Ivins, Utah
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Snow Canyon Overlook Trail, Ivins, Utah
The Overland Project, phase 2 part 2, Affordable Offroad rear bumper build
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The Overland Project, phase 2 part 2, Affordable Offroad rear bumper build
Yeah, I love those tires! I bought the Nitto Ridge Grapplers and like them a lot. But I think I like the MT Baja boss A/T tires more. That will be my next purchase unless something better comes out! Good video 👍🏼
I bought these lights for my Durango but my car has 2 turn signal light bulbs for each headlight. These new headlights only have a spot for 1 turn signal bulb. What did you do with the second turn signal bulb?
@@whyme8068 I'm trying to remember, but I think I spray painted the bulbs black, and pulled them into the fender well. Cheesy I know, but it worked, lol.
@kevinnieffenegger OK, thank you. It seems that this is what most people do, and I will as well. I tried combining the two sets of wires and that just made my led amber/white bulbs quick flash, even with built-in resistors. I'm sure there's a way to wire in a resistor to the second set of wires to get rid of the one bulb, but I'm no electric engineer. I guess I just gained 2 new engine lights🤣🤣🤣
Could a minivan be able to drive through there? And if not would I be able to park somewhere and walk to it?
@@giga_chad9 In my opinion, I would never take a minivan up there. If you parked at the bottom, it would be about a 12 mile round trip hike. In this heat it would be dangerous, but again, just my opinion.
@@kevinnieffenegger awesome thank you man, I’m gonna plan an actual trip for that because me and my brother wants to hit it up because it’s not too far from my place but we knew our minivan would not be able to handle the drive, anyways thank you man 🙏
Now you need a 3" lift...
Love it
Got a video of mouthing the Roof Rack or did you have it professionally installed
Yep, the install video is a couple of videos before this one. Check it out!
I dig!
My roof top is armadillo a3 23 zero tent check that bad boy out
Ty for sharing everything . Your an inspiration to all those who need to unplug and get out there . Don't hate congratulate glamping. Is pimp : ) cheers
Love the build to got a Dakota overland build my self to great truck to build for not breaking the bank
Cool 😎 content. I like the build on the dakota looks awesome. Keep up the good work
Good ideas - thanks for sharing!
I look forward to your videos. Keep it up. Dakota's forever!
K-Niff!!! Mad skills as always. what kind of recovery board do you have there and do you like it? Matt Dyork says Hi lol. -Teo
Teo! Damn man, it's been a long time! Tell Matt hi for me. We'll those recovery boards are the cheapest I could find on Amazon, lol. They work great.
I actually enjoyed the last one and this one. With my limited welding knowledge, your welds look better than mine. Just remember Frankensteins Monster had a brain from someone named Abby Normal.
What is a tire?
What blade are you using on miter saw?
It's a Dewalt metal cutting blade, I picked up at Lowes.
I love your videos. Ty for sharing. I inherited the same exact truck when my father passed away and I am making an Overlander out of it but your videos I've been able to make that accomplishment
If you took the bumper off in the first place. Would have saved a lot of stuff and ran and use a proper drill to drill. The holes not that stupid thing you usually will make life a lot easdear. And don't forget measure twice cut once
With the weight of the tire hanging out it may put you exactly level.
Glad I came across your build. I bought a Dakota a month ago and have been searching for ideas or what to do with it honestly. I've seen your past videos on it the wheels and tires made it look good!
Just food for thought, of all places, Avon sells a product called Skin So Soft. It has a very flowery smell to it and flies HATE it. So you can spray some on your legs and arms to keep from getting bitten. We spray it on the dog’s ears in the summertime and it helps a ton.
Great video, love the enthusiasm
Looks great, I have a 1998 Dakota that I would like to get a roof rack on without drilling holes. I don't know if that's possible ,but im going to try...
Looks awesome.. I want to do the same thing now! How do you like that Hooke Road rack? I’ve been looking at the same one
So far, it's been awesome!
Please help , how I can get permit ?
www.recreation.gov/activitypass/10006175
Does God love me if I'm gay?
It’s coming out so good! What display are you using
Thanks! That's just a Samsung tablet I picked up from Costco. It works great for my On X Offroad offline maps.
I love that drive. Been doing it for 50 years.
If you use the 12V DC for the fridge, it'll be more efficient and less loss from all the voltage conversions going on by using 110V AC. Might gain an extra 15% runtime if that makes any difference to ya.
Awesome, thanks Mitch! I'll give it a try.
Fantastic work!
I don't know if you just ran the power cable from the car battery to the extra battery that you are installing. But a 150 amp fuse located between 5 and 10 inches from the main car battery would be recommended to protect your vehicle from catching fire if something ever happens to the cable. I was a car audio installer for years and I always used a fuse between the main battery and the fuse block for the amplifiers and other electronics. In my 1994 Dakota I had a Stinger lithium battery with a battery isolator to run my amps off of so my main battery would still start the car if I was not starting the truck for a while and.listening to music. Also fuse the extra battery when running your power wire to your auxiliary items like your refrigerator that run off 12 volts. I ran the correct amperage fuse to all my amplifiers, crossovers and EQs. Just to be safe so I didn't fry any equipment or start a fire if for some reason the cable came unhooked.
Thanks for the advise, much appreciated! In part 3, I add fuses for both batteries like you said, however, they're only 80amp. I'll get some 150amps, too be on the safe side. Thanks again.
Love the truck!
Smith Mesa was the unexpected favorite of my trip to Utah. The ranger at the Kolob station recommended it to us.
Would you know how much clearance is needed or give a rough estimate?
Others, please chime in, but my truck tires were 30" at the time of this video. This gave me about 8"of clearance.
I love this style of the Dakota, I own one as well and that’s what I’ve been trying to make my truck to be built like your vehicle🔥what was the cost for the overland bed rack?
The bed rack was about $800 from RCI.
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It always looks better the second go around. Glad there's people like you that aren't scared to do it all over.
I am thinkin of getting the 13500 Xbull. How is your Xbull holding up?
I can't complain, holding up great!
@@kevinnieffenegger Have you used it much? I am about to order it
I've used it a couple times. Not much, but worked when I needed it to.
Been looking for skid plate ideas for my 4th gen ram 1500, so I've been watching a lot of videos. This one has definitely inspired me to go ahead and build one, simply because I have the exact same bumper, and have to agree, there is something missing under/behind it with the space. I am also with you with the holes you cut, not really sure if I like it or not, it doesn't look bad, but there's just something not quite right, maybe if the were a little smaller, not sure, but it does look good, really like the side filler pieces, makes it look finished.
Thanks for the feedback! Watch part 3, built a different skid plate with no holes. Much better I think.
Thanks for the quick reply. It does look better on the second build.
Definitely like the build thanks for the content I enjoy it very helpful
Enjoyed the video, just did install the same front bumper to replace a destroyed front OEM bumper and other stuff from a 75 mph deer hit. Listed on amazon as a TIOYAR front bumper for my 2016 F250 but looks identical in assembly and parts. Tried to do a short video but only posted pics on their review section. The wiring for the LED lights worked out to the existing harness plug connection . Biggest issue was using a 12000 Badlands ZXR winch and needed about a 1/8" more clearance for the winch plate to install the winch. Was able to jack up the plate to enough to squeeze in the 12000 ZXR. Maybe these manufacture folks will see this and make just a bit more room for winches.
Thank u 🎉🎉🎉
Will there be an update on the tent? how has it faired for the first year? Your second skid plate looks alot better. I've enjoyed the build so far. I'll be doing the same with my 99 dakota but it's a club cab
Thanks, the tent is great! The only complaint I have is set up and take down time. Good first rtt for us.
Awesome, thanks for the reply.
Hey man. Are they good in the snow and ice? Thinking of trading out my bfg’s
Yes sir! 3 peak rated. I haven't been disappointed yet with these tires. The next rig I get will be getting them as well.
Ty!
Riding my motorcycle down there next month, for a month of moto-camping and exploring.
My friend and I just did it today on our bikes. Two 690s and a 450. Good times!
Where did you buy them from?
Headlights www.protuninglab.com/hid-pro-yd-ddak97-bk.html?id=1729689695020&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn_OlBhDhARIsAG2y6zMGYhez57tdiZ-yerusBon2tCANf6q36Ss033Um_KE00RQCnOevMRoaAlc1EALw_wcB
Taillights www.carparts.com/details/Dodge/Dakota/Anzo/Tail_Light/2004/A1R311347.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn_OlBhDhARIsAG2y6zO29PSTYjKdd95deMI_knEURrR4igp9OXO5xKclW9dm7xyFI1M8kZsaAv8MEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
How is the winch now after a year?
Great! I've only had to use it a couple times, but works for me.
I got XL load rated tires. I wish i would have went with the E load rating they're way more beefier and deeper tread and 3 ply side wall.
Nice Dakota! I Don't see too many Dak builds I love this generation, my dad has an 07, the newer gen, it's kind of a pile, but the 4.7 HO does get up and go though haha. I'm jealous of your organized garage and home gym, but it's definitely time for you to invest in an electric impact lol.
I tried the link for the Colight light bar but what comes up is different than the one on your roof rack!
I'll take a look, and see if I can get the correct link. Thanks for the heads up Jay.
Try going back in that link, but select the 50 inch light bar. That's the one I have.