I do like the Liberty. It is like a sports car compared to the Excursion in the city. And during the rediculous amount of rain recently I liked being able to put the Jeep in full-time 4x4 and going on, albeit more slowly. I don't like the way water stays on the outer edge of the drivers side of the windshield during heavy rain though.

The excursion Is part time 4x4. And it is complex enough to keep my busy fixing it. The AC quit working, couldn't even get it to come on. Then I Found out if that happens and it's not a fuse I had to cycle the Headlight switch 3 times in a row to make it come back on. What kind of quirk is that? And it will cost me at least 3-4k in parts and then labor(if I cant do it all) to make it anywhere near reliable (head gaskets/ studs/Bulletproof EGR repair/oil cooler/ gauges and I still need to replace the shocks/springs and ball joints).
That is part of why I haven't been able to make up my mind.

 

I dont know what that jeep is rated for pullin but you mentioned getting a camper. Campers arent particularly light to pull. I would go with the Ex just because it is awesome and you can haul stuff. If size is a factor you can always do the 2 ex conversion haha. It looks awesome.
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this is the guy who does a lot of different conversions. I really like the 2 door ex but Im a big bronco fan

 

I thinking was thinking of getting something like a forest river Rpod. Light enough even for the jeep.

 

Let us know when you make up your mind

 

Think about wich one you would rather be in a crash in. Sure nobody want's to be in a crash but **** happens and sometimes you have no control over it.

 

Keep the real SUV.

 

sell both and start fresh

 

Pull the bullshit 6.0l and put a 5.9l cummins in the ex. I'd did it with mine and get 20-25 highway with mine. Granted, mine has the bully dog tuner and four inch exhaust, but if you sold the jeep and did that, it would save you money in the long run.

 

It sounds like you're leaning towards keeping the Excursion, and for good reason. Despite its drawbacks—like the potential EGR issue, its size, and less agility off-road—it’s a more versatile vehicle for your needs as both a daily driver and a bug-out vehicle (BOV). It’s spacious, comfortable for family trips, and offers more utility in terms of towing capacity and passenger space, which could come in handy for camping, hunting, or in an emergency situation.

On the other hand, the Liberty CRD seems to have several significant downsides: difficulty finding parts, discomfort on longer drives, and it hasn’t delivered the fuel savings you expected. Given that both vehicles require some investment (EGR repair for the Excursion, new seat and DVD player for the Liberty), the Excursion appears to be a more worthwhile option.

Since you're not strapped for cash and the Excursion meets your needs more effectively—especially considering your preps and family—it makes sense to stick with it. The Liberty may free up some monthly expenses if sold, but it also comes with too many compromises, particularly in terms of comfort, reliability, and long-term