Of all the epic desert races, the Baja 1000 is one of the most infamous, drawing competitors from across the globe. It’s a spectacular sight to watch their fully-customized race trucks bombing through the course at full speed, but in a way, it’s even more impressive to watch class 11 – the stock Volkswagon Type…
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Installing Expedition One Steel Bumpers
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Expedition One Range Max Ultra HD Bumpers I’ve just begun my 2021 Ram 2500 Cummins overland build with the installation of Range Max Ultra HD front and rear steel bumpers from Ogden-based fabricator Expedition One. But why start with bumpers, and why Expedition One? What are the Benefits of…
Overland Classifieds :: Justin McBride’s Loaded 2019 Jeep JLU Rubicon
Photos: courtesy Justinbmcbride.com Overland Classifieds :: Loaded 2019 Jeep JLU Rubicon If you’ve been looking for a true turn-key Jeep overland build with low mileage that can hit the trail the moment you hand over your hard-earned cash, then Justin McBride’s 2019 Jeep JLU Rubicon could be the vehicle you’ve been looking for. Not…
Escapar a la Baja Tres: A Vanlife and Overlanding Meetup, Feb 2022
Escapar a la Baja, an Overlanding and Vanlife Meetup Baja season is approaching quickly, and for those heading south of the US border this winter, you’ll definitely want to check out Escapar A La Baja Tres. This weekend-long vanlife and overlanding rendezvous at Playa El Tecolote (just 30 minutes outside La Paz) is scheduled for…
Ford and Purdue Collaborating on 5-minute EV Charging Cable
The idea is to be able to charge your EV as quickly as you would fill a conventional vehicle with gas. Sound impossible? Researchers at Ford and Purdue university don’t think so. “Today, chargers are limited in how quickly they can charge an EV’s battery due to the danger of overheating. Charging faster requires more…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: Better Than a Toyota 4Runner? Test Drive.
Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee better than a Toyota 4Runner? I kept asking myself that question during a recent test drive of the new 5th generation Cherokee in Utah. While the 4Runner may have the edge in terms of trail performance, the Trailhawk absolutely crushes the 4Runner on comfort, which is very compelling given…
Overland News of the Week
Harley Davidson Bagger Riding Jacket w/ Integrated Backpack Heading out on a short motorcycle ride and need a little bit of additional cargo space? Harley Davidson’s new Bagger riding jacket, constructed from 600-denier polyester canvas with a Teflon coating, offers protection from the pavement with a removable integrated backpack offering 20-liters of storage (men’s size…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Go Fast Campers V2 XL Platform Camper (for Ram 2500, 6.4 foot bed)
Overland Classifieds :: Go Fast Campers V2 XL Platform Camper If you already own an ’09-present Ram 2500 with a 6.4 foot-long bed and are looking for a canopy camping solution, this Go Fast Campers V2 XL platform camper is currently listed for sale in the Expedition Portal forum. If you are unfamiliar, GFC is…
Destination: Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Namibia’s northern Atlantic Coastline was given the unofficial title of the Skeleton Coast in 1944 due to the whaling industry’s activities which left a surplus of bones littering its sandy shores. These days, you are less likely to find the bones of whales; however, you will find the skeletons of numerous shipwrecks scattered up and…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Van Haus Conversions
Vancouver, Washington, Campervan Upfitter: Van Haus Similar to many other campervan upfitters, Van Haus was created when founder Erik decided to build his own custom campervan to more easily and comfortably pursue his passions—wherever they happened to take him. The experience was empowering, and after Erik’s friends saw his work and began asking if he…
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Lavabox Over/Under The Over/Under is a 304 stainless-steel multi-level stand and cooking surface for your Lavabox firepit. When used as a base, it elevates the Lavabox off of the ground (two height settings) to comply with Forest Service regulations as well as Leave No Trace low-impact campfire principles. But if you fold in the legs…
Video of the Week: Sultanate of Oman
Bordered by the Arabian Sea, Yemen, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman is a vibrant country on the Arabian Peninsula that is filled with incredible mountains, dune fields, Beaches, and Wadis. In this week’s featured video, we join Georg and Melanie on an incredible journey through this spectacular country. They share their…
AT Overland Aterra XL: The Composite Camper Revolution Continues
I remember Dave Soza leading me from the Tern Overland office into the workshop where he grabbed a scrap piece of composite material as well as a hammer. Placing the panel on the concrete slab between us, he began striking it, repeatedly, clearly putting some serious effort into the demonstration. He turned to me, heart…
Video of the Week: Overland Ready Ford F350 Super Duty Flatbed Build
In this week’s video, Chris Cornette gives us a detailed look at his one-of-a-kind F350 Super Duty flatbed overland camper build. Chris chose the short-bed extended-cab F350 chassis for a variety of reasons including the generous payload, short-wheel-base, and gearing options from the factory. He then had a custom Norweld flatbed tray installed which supports…
Destination: Three Fingers Fire Lookout, Mount Baker-Snowqualmie National Forest
Photo by Alexrk2 – Own work, CC BY 3.0 Part of the National Registry of Historic Places, the Three Finger Fire Lookout in the Mount Baker-Snowqualmie National Forest is one of the oldest and longest-enduring observation posts in the Forest. Its lofty perch is also one of the most improbable locations for a man-made…
2022 GMC Sierra AT4X: Front & Rear e-lockers, Factory Rock Sliders, Multimatic DSSV Shocks & More
The cat’s out of the bag: the GMC Sierra AT4X will arrive in 2022 as the most capable and comfortable Sierra 1500 yet, with improvements across the board, including specific nods to off-road performance and durability. “Sierra’s momentum continues to accelerate, as the fastest-growing model in the segment,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of…
Ineos Backs €2B Hydrogen Fuel Development Investment with Advocacy Campaign
Ineos, the European company behind the much-anticipated Grenadier 4×4, has just doubled down on its support of more environmentally friendly fuel sources with a hydrogen advocacy campaign. This effort comes on the heels of a €2-billion investment in “green hydrogen” and was launched with an editorial piece that was published in the Sunday Telegraph on…
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Toyota Land Cruiser LC80 RTR (1/18th scale) If you’ve been looking for a good deal on a Land Cruiser 80 Series, here it is. This 1/18-scale LC80 is powered by a 7.4-volt LiPO battery and features aluminum frame rails, scale interior features, working headlights, and indicator lights. And for your 1/18-scale overland adventures, it’s also…
Destination: A-frame Cabin, Flagstaff, Arizona
The city of Flagstaff has some of the best access to outdoor recreation an adventurer could ask for. It is located in north-central Arizona, just south of the San Francisco peaks and the Kachina Peaks Wilderness which contain the highest summit within the state (Humphreys Peak, 12,633 feet). Additionally, the 1.8 million-acre Coconino National Forest…
Q: What’s more fun than a 702HP Supercharged Pickup Truck? A: Nothing.
Speed is relative. Case in point, I thought my 2500 Cummins was fast, that is, until I got behind the wheel of Ram’s supertruck, the 1500 TRX. Lurking under the hood of this sporty-looking beast is the Hellcat, a 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi that can propel the TRX from 0-60 mph in under 4…