Our Jeeps, campers, tents, and camping gear through the years. Purchase dates mark when gear joined our collection; our setup changes from trip to trip.
Slow and Steady equipment, models, upgrades and history, and Amazon product links
6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine6.4L SRT HEMI V8 with cylinder deactivation (MDS), also known as the 392. Jeep rates it at 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Eight-speed automatic transmission8HP75 eight-speed automatic with steering-wheel paddle shifters.
4.56:1 axle gearingThe driveshaft turns 4.56 times per wheel revolution when traveling straight, providing mechanical advantage with 35-inch tires.
Heavy-duty Dana axlesThird-generation Dana 44 solid front axle and Dana M220 wide, full-floating rear axle. The rear wheel hubs support the vehicle’s weight while the axle shafts transmit driving torque.
Front and rear Tru-Lok lockersElectronic locking differentials make both wheels on an axle turn together when engaged, helping when one tire loses traction.
Selec-Trac four-wheel driveFull-time four-wheel-drive system with a 2.72:1 low-range transfer case for controlled climbing and crawling.
0–60 mph: 4.5 seconds (Jeep factory figure)Jeep’s published 2026 Wrangler 392 benchmark, not a measured result for Sarge’s modified setup.
Factory options: Moab package & ’41 paintCustomer Preferred Package 27X (Moab) and ’41 exterior paint, with a black interior and Nappa leather seats.
Sky One-Touch power topFactory power-top option with removable rear quarter-windows and a storage bag for those windows.
Off-road equipment & protectionFront disconnecting stabilizer bar, Off-Road Plus mode, integrated off-road camera, air-intake hood scoop, transfer-case skid plate, rock-protection sill rails, and Mopar hinge-gate reinforcement.
Receiver hitch & trailer wiringFactory receiver hitch with both 7-pin and 4-pin wiring connections.
Cabin, navigation & powerUconnect 5 navigation with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Alpine premium audio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 7-inch driver display, USB/Aux media hub, and a 115-volt outlet.
Seats, lighting & driver assistanceHeated front seats with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support; LED headlamps and fog lamps, adaptive cruise control with stop, forward-collision warning, blind-spot/cross-path detection, and rear park assist.
Original wheels & tires — replacedThe window sticker lists 17 × 8-inch machined wheels with black pockets and 35-inch LT315/70R17 113/110S tires. Sarge now uses the Pro Comp wheels and Nitto Mud Grapplers listed under installed upgrades.
Factory equipment verified from Sarge’s original window sticker. Horsepower, torque, and 0–60 are Jeep’s published model ratings. Aftermarket wheels and tires, passengers, camping load, and conditions can affect acceleration.
Green brought Brandon, Connor, and Backpack to Ocala National Forest at the beginning of Season 1. Savage 4x4 helped with the upgrades below; the Pro Comp wheels and Nitto Mud Grappler setup are now on Sarge.
YETI XD steering componentsBottom-mount drag link, tie rod, Pro-Series adjustable front track bar, aluminum damper bracket, and Fox ATS stabilizer mounting bolt.
Upper and lower ball jointsReplaced with greasable upper and lower ball joints.
Red-Head steering box & Mopar pumpRed-Head 2555 steering box and a replacement Mopar power-steering pump with pulley.
AEV snorkelAEV Snorkel Kit for the JK Wrangler.
Yukon 4.56 gearingYukon 4.56 gear set installed in Green.
Superchips FlashcalFlashcal 3571 for Jeep JK, for tire-size and gear-ratio calibration.
Armorlite flooringFull-vehicle composite flooring in Mesa Smoke, replacing the factory carpet.
PowerStop Z36 brakesFront and rear Z36 pads with drilled and slotted rotors.
Westin HDX drop stepsTextured-black HDX drop steps for the four-door Wrangler.
Rough Country spare-tire carrier spacerSpare-tire carrier spacer, part 1053.
Backpack is the camper with us throughout Season 1, Episodes 1–3, traveling first behind Green and then behind Sarge.
Previous camper
MyrtleBackpack was already with us at the start of Season 1.
Features
Air conditioningUsed at our Ocala camp in Episode 1.
Upgrades & accessories
ALL-TOP shower/privacy enclosure3.3 × 3.3 ft awning shower room with a foldable floor mat, removable roof, LED light, and drain pipe. Added to Backpack.