Curiosity or friends got you here so just what are we about. The Wagon Way site is two guys sharing and giving back to the wheeling community. We have been there, done that and are willing to tell you about it. We both owned FJ40’s at one time but these days we just happen to enjoy wheeling in wagons, wagons that are also daily drivers. Our wagon of choice is the 60 series Land Cruiser. Reliable, durable, easy to modify and built like a tank.
The site is about rock solid advice on what you can do with and in a wagon. It's a source for information, answers or a link to what you need. Technical know how that can be trusted without question. Inspiration for your own adventures, as you won’t believe the places you can put a wagon.
This is not a forum. While forums are full of good advice, they are also a risk for bad advice. The anonymity allows someone to spew out garbage all day and no one knows who they are and just what they really know. Here it is only real people with real names and years of practical experience. Everything on the site has been done to one or both of our rigs. And even though we both drive 60's you will find they are very different.
No one pays their way to get on here. We make mention of companies and individuals that we have dealt with and received good to great service from. And if we have been shafted by someone we will tell you that too. But probably with kind words so they don’t sue us. We will even give them a shot at redeeming themselves.
What’s in a wagon? Family, friends and my dog (who happens to be both). Wagons have plenty of room for others, they are inclusive, rather than exclusive. And to be honest you don’t even have to drive a wagon to find something of interest here on the site. Be sure to check back often for updates, edits and additional articles.
The Wagon Way is a mindset, a way to wheel and act, a philosophy if you will. But not one that is in your face.
There is a right way, a wrong way and The Wagon Way.
Eric Burch and Tony Konovaloff
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Posted on February 3rd, 2011
By Tony K
As most of you know 60’s don’t really have a place to safely stash tools and extras. No trunk but it is a wagon after all so I don’t expect one. So what I did was create a secure place to keep my tools and a bunch of other stuff. The frame work is steel and there is a provision for locking it up. Not only does it keep things secure but it also prevents them from flying around on the trail. There is also more than one way into this box. If for some reason I cannot open my tailgate for access, there is a large hatch on top that is removable. The top is stout enough to keep using it for even more storage and I can attach tie downs to it anywhere I feel like drilling a hole. Read more...
Posted on February 3rd, 2011
By Tony K
Cut open your tailgate! There is a an amazing amount of space available for storage within the tail gate. WagonGear makes a really slick door for this area but I guess I am a little cheap for that.
I used a jig saw to open up the sheet metal, filled it full of spare parts then snapped the carpeted panel over it all. The panel stays in place on it’s own but the toolbox/storage box is right up against it when closed so nothing falls out.
Posted on February 3rd, 2011
By Tony K
Getting around and tracking just where you have been is a lot more fun than it used to be. GPS technology has gotten a lot cheaper and it is now practical to put it in your rig. My GPS device of choice is the Garmin 60csx. I like all the features it has available and where I mounted it makes it easy to access with my hand resting on the shifter. Having it mounted up high like this means my eyes don’t have to leave the road. Read more...
Posted on February 3rd, 2011
ORV area and trail closures are a common concern among all us wheelers. As much as we don’t want to admit it no trail is safe from closure. It could be from misuse, overuse, lack of funding or environmental concerns. Sadly though the biggest threat is not from the aforementioned but is more than likely going to come from so called environmental organizations that may have never even been to the places we wheel. And the only way we will counter this threat is to do our part. Get involved and help keep the places you love to off-road open.
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Posted on February 3rd, 2011
By Tony Konovaloff
Just like your rig, what you do (or plan to do) in your shop will determine just what sort of tools you need. If all you are going to do is the regular maintenance and such all you need is a good set of mechanics tools. But if fabrication or more serious mods are on your list it will help to have a much better equipped shop. Read more...
