TruckHouse BCT Luxury Overland Rig The BCT from TruckHouse is a composite expedition truck built on a Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO chassis. This niche market has traditionally featured full-sized and heavy-duty trucks but the BCT bucks that trend, filling the void of mid-sized expedition vehicles. But just because the BCT is smaller doesn’t mean that…
Patriot Campers Introduces Toy Hauler Range of Off-road Trailers
The new Toy Hauler line of trailers from Patriot Campers makes transporting your favorite OHV a snap. With three different sizes to choose from, these Toy Haulers are more than just high-clearance trailers. All three incorporate a “base camp” module up front by the drawbar, which offers everything from secure storage compartments for your gear…
Scout Campers Kenai now Available for Preorder
Known for their lightweight, hard-walled truck campers, Scout has just released their newest and biggest model, the Scout Campers Kenai. Coming in at 1,370 pounds (dry weight) with sleeping capacity for as many as six adults, the Kanai is spacious and, dare I say, svelte. It’s designed for full-sized pickups with short or long beds,…
Overland Expo West Postponed to September 24-26, 2021
Indianapolis, Indiana — Lodestone Events, producers of the Overland Expo event series, has postponed Overland Expo West to September 24-26, 2021. Traditionally held mid-May in Flagstaff, AZ, Overland Expo West has been postponed to ensure the health and safety of fans, exhibitors, staff, and the surrounding Flagstaff community. “Overland Expo West is our flagship and…
Boreas Campers Make Cameo in New Ford F-150 Tremor Announcement
Showcasing its capability in the world of outdoor recreation, Ford has debuted their new F-150 Tremor hitched to a Boreas XT camper (read our XT12 camper feature here). With Covid-19 hanging around longer than most people anticipated, outdoor recreation has become more important than ever, offering a reasonable way to get out and have fun…
Topper Lift Makes Your Truck Topper a Camper
Here is an interesting camper and cargo storage system that can enhance the versatility and space offered by your pickup truck topper. It’s called the Topper Lift, and it’s an electric, universal truck topper lifting system that fits pickup truck beds ranging from 5 feet to 8 feet in length. No Hydraulics or Air,…
EarthCruiser Launches the New Terranova Expedition Camper
As the overland and expedition travel market grows, so comes the luxury of choice for the consumer. The industry is filling in the gaps in function, form, and budget, offering a broad range of models to suit the needs of any traveler. And it is most certainly the full-size truck camper segment that has not…
Sportsmobile West, Inc.’s License Agreement With Sportsmobile IP, Inc. Has Ended
As a significant development in the overland and #vanlife industry, Sportsmobile West’s license agreement with Sportsmobile IP, Inc. has ended. This represents 30 years of vehicle builds and product development from SMB West, including their targeted focus on building highly capable and durable vans for backcountry travel. Alan and Liz Feld are quite literally luminaries…
Secure Anything with Mac’s VersaTie System
L-track, or logistic track, is a tie-down system designed for securing airplane seats and cargo. But L-track is also right at home in RVs, overlanding rigs, campervans, and trucks where it has been used for everything from mounting modular cabinetry to tying down motorcycles. If you are unfamiliar with L-track, it’s a machined aluminum or…
Virtual Summer Overland Expo: Saturday, August 8
Virtual Summer Overland Expo is Tomorrow, Saturday, August 8 Set yourself a reminder: the first-ever Virtual Summer Overland Expo is tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PDT. Lodestone Events, the world’s premier overland and adventure travel event series production team, is running the show, and they have lined up a generous…
EarthCruiser Announces Their CORE DIY and Commercial Offerings
As the overland vehicle market continues to expand, there is more opportunity for recreational vehicle manufacturers to offer commercial and do-it-yourself (DIY) variants of their proven platforms. EarthCruiser is a leader in the cab-over segment, which allows them to leverage their notable experience with 4WD systems and off-highway performance (the founders have decades of offroad…
Go Fast Campers SuperLite Redefines Hardshell RTTs
Montana-based Go Fast Campers has a penchant for producing drool-worthy overlanding gear, and they just did something that is likely to send waves through the rooftop tent (RTT) market. Behold the SuperLite: a sub-100-pound, hard-shell, made-in-the-USA rooftop tent for $1,300. Cue fireworks. EDIT: a SuperLite mattress to go with your SuperLite RTT will add $279,…
Ford Announces Transit Trail for 2020 in UK
As if we weren’t already excited enough for the electric Ford Transit and AWD Ford Transit, here’s some recent news that’s sure to get your blood pumping. Ford has just announced “Go-anywhere” Tail and Active variants for the 2020 Transit and Tourneo. The bad news? They’ll only be available in the UK (North American residents…
New Sprinter-Compatible Method 901 Dually Wheels
Sprinter owners take note, Method Race Wheels, known for their high-performance products that promise to be “lighter, stronger, faster” has just released the 901 Sprinter dually. This matte- black front and rear wheelset is manufactured from solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment construction. The 901 Sprinter Dually has the iconic 12-window design, a…
Overland Expo Postpones Events Until 2021
Citing the ongoing threat to public health from the coronavirus, Overland Expo has just announced that they will be postponing all 2020 in-person events. “The safety and health of our attendees, exhibitors, and staff are of the utmost importance to us. After months of deliberation, research, and consultation with local officials, we have decided…
Overland Expo Goes Virtual :: Overland News
Overland News: While the Overland Expo West has been delayed to July, the OVEXPO team has stepped up with a virtual event this Saturday. We look forward to seeing what they produce and the exciting content that comes from their new virtual event. Overland Expo West Goes Virtual Virtual Overland Expo West pays tribute to…
iKamper + Front Runner Announce US Partnership and Gear Giveaway
Overland News: Overlanding accessory makers Front Runner Outfitters and iKamper have just announced their new US partnership: iKamper as Front Runner’s preferred rooftop tent partner, and Front Runner as iKamper’s preferred rack partner. The Washington- and California-based companies have had an ongoing partnership in South Africa and they are excited to expand their collaboration to…
Classifieds :: 2008 Ram 2500 Cummins with Fourwheel Camper
For Sale: 2008 Ram 2500 4×4 SLT Regular Cab, 6.7 Cummins Diesel with 2015 FWC Hawk Flatbed Camper Mario from Adventure Trailers is selling his well-built and proven Ram truck for $50,000 firm. It has been in our family since 2015. We built it originally to showcase the FWC Flatbed product for shows. It has…
Ford Announces Electric Transit For 2022
There’s no way around it, electric vehicles are the future of transportation, and although the change will come progressively, it is happening. EVs originally felt like a bit of a gimmick. I mean, how the hell are you supposed to drive a fully electric car any substantial distance? And this was a big deal-breaker for…
Nimbl Vehicles Launches the Evolution :: Exclusive Overland News
News Release: Nimbl Launches Their New Evolution Expedition Vehicle Nimbl Vehicles was forged from a combination of experience and legacy, founded by a team of global travelers that identified an opportunity to leverage the foundation of an existing platform (XPCamper) and to evolve. It was that spirit of refinement that inspired Judd Newman and Jon…