Geegaws And Gadgets
Cappa:
My rig will be so dialed and working perfectly before I even think about this crap. But I think every Jeep is allowed at least one stupid gadget that does nothing. It could be a beer tap shifter or a funny hood ornament, but any more than one tchotchke is usually just silly. Trasborg needs lessons on this topic. He's attracted to Jeeps with bolt-on knickknacks like a bum to a McDonald's dumpster.
Hazel:
When I wheeled a fullsize and before I had kids to bring along, I never saw the need for exterior racks and increased cargo capacity, but nowadays it sure is nice to be able to throw a few bags outside to free up some interior space.
On the other hand, I just don't understand how people spend valuable time, money, and energy on things like freight train horns, neon underbody lighting, carpeting, or Bluetooth/techno stuff. But maybe I'm just getting older.
Trasborg:
This kind of goes back to two things I hinted at earlier: I like to drive my Jeeps wherever I go and I like to use them to get away from civilization. Put them together and I'm going away for a weekend, so I'll take whatever is necessary with me to make that possible, comfortable, and relaxing. Maybe that is a gas-powered blender, a 175-gram ultimate Frisbee, or just a compass and map.
A fridge is a great replacement for a cooler as it runs as long as it has 12 volts with no need to "run to town" for more ice to keep my New York strip cold till I grill it up. And I like carpeting as long as I'm not mudding all the time because it cuts down on noise and heat and makes for less fatigue on those long road trips.