Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. Photography by Katja Smurakova When Björn and Katja sealed the deal on their 1984 Mercedes-Benz 508D bus in 2018, the interior was empty, the exterior was painted fuchsia and cobalt blue, and proper insulation was non-existent. But it lacked the extensive rust…
The Enduro Super Tourer Composite Truck Camper is Simple and Practical
The combination of a compact camper mated to a robust American truck will always be a hit within the growing and ever-evolving overland scene. The Enduro Super Tourer is designed explicitly for full-size pickups, and the ultralight expedition cabin is built for extreme off-road use. The manufacturer claims it is engineered and tested to withstand…
Featured Vehicle :: Australian Range Rover Classic
Endak Hudson’s Range Rover Classic is one wonderful element of a broader, beautiful story. Dak (as he is known to his friends) and his sister were adopted by an Australian family nearly twenty years ago and relocated from Ethiopia to a new world of love and opportunity in a picturesque town called Lane Cove, a…
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso 4WD Dump Truck Camper
One sunny day in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, a vehicle rolled into camp. It stood out from the crowd despite being surrounded by every shape and size of overland vehicle imaginable. The Fuso, bearing the license plate “I’m Gone,” drew us in with its charm and character. We had to say hello and find out…
Feature Vehicle :: This 1990 Toyota Hilux is Fit for an Icelandic Saga
Photography by Richard Giordano Those who know Torfi Birkir Jóhannsson describe him as the guy you want around when things go south. He welded a D-ring screw to a pintle hitch during an Arctic whiteout, acted as chief mechanic and logistics expert on various expeditions, and volunteers for the Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg, Iceland’s Search and Rescue…
Video :: Remote EV Charging Solved? We Charge a Rivian from an Overland Trailer
As a test of the XPlore RV’s capabilities, we test-charged the Rivian R1S from the 1080 Ah lithium battery bank in the X145. With 1,000 watts of solar and a 2,000-watt inverter, you can actually charge an EV (albeit slowly) while camping remotely.
Featured Vehicle :: Rafiki on Tour Defender 110
The Land Rover Defender 110 is, in our humble opinion, the quintessential overland vehicle. They are so charming and quirky that they become more than just a simple conveyance as you travel and explore—a Defender becomes the center of your universe. No matter how many hours you spend driving (or repairing) them, at the end…
Video: Supertramp Campers :: Flagship LT
Wedgetail 22 Slide-On Camper
With time and experience, we all eventually develop a style of travel and preference for a vehicle that suits that style of travel best. What suits me as a full-time, 4WD-experienced international traveler with a family and pets will not necessarily appeal to an active and adventurous young couple who road trip and run trails…
The Bushwakka Kamelback Is Ready to Take on the World
With the exorbitant cost of overland vehicles these days, it may be tempting to consider a DIY project. In reality, building a camper is an expensive, technically challenging, and time-consuming project; we know this first-hand. Whatever the initial budget for the build of your camper, that amount will need to be doubled, then likely increased…
Featured Truck Canopy Camper :: Roverking
Since purchasing a pickup truck, I’ve been paying close attention to lightweight truck canopy campers, thinking that they could be a great alternative to hauling around my Airstream. Canopies may be small, but what they lack in living space, they make up for in cost, and weight savings (under 1000 pounds, some far less). One…
Featured Overland Teardrop Trailer :: Edgeout Trailer
The Edgeout is the first overland travel trailer that we’ve featured with a completely rotomolded body (a world-first, according to Edgeout). The futuristic-looking teardrop is constructed from two separate components: a sleeping pod and a kitchen, both of which are single pieces of seamless LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) plastic. LLDPE is known for being flexible…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Sync Vans
If you are considering purchasing an adventure vehicle and want something that is comfortable and nimble, a campervan is a great option. Vans aren’t quite as capable as trucks, and you’ll still have to pack up all of your belongings whenever you want to move (sigh). But what they lack in performance and convenience, campervans…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: New Wave Vans
The Midwest is probably not the first place you would think to search for a campervan upfitter, but maybe it should be. New Wave Vans, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded by Pete Thulie and Brandon Lord. Together, they pair sweet Midwestern demeanor with high-quality craftsmanship to build “nice vans for nice people”. Pete and…
Feature Vehicle :: Girl Gone Glamping’s 2014 Ram 3500 w/2016 OEV X10 Camper
Lindsey Kszos was sitting in the Philadelphia airport, celebrating the sale of her Airstream and half-ton GMC with a glass of wine and a lobster roll, when she received an unexpected call. Months earlier, Lindsey found a build thread on Expedition Portal congratulating “Kevin,” the first owner of a 2016 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) X10…
IVECO Daily 4×4: Marcus and Julie Tuck’s Overland Vehicle for Softies
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano We’re parked in a dry riverbed within the Ghost Public Land Use Area of Alberta, Canada, where Marcus and Julie Tuck have kindly opened their home to us for the evening. A chill autumn wind howls outside, but we’re…
SylvanSport Go :: Multi-use Camping and Travel Trailer
Many people who want to pursue vehicle-based travel aren’t looking to buy a completely new vehicle, or invest in a $40,000 high clearance camper, solely for having fun on the weekends. And who can blame them? At their core, overland travel and road-tripping are about the journey, not the gear. Knowing that many of our…
Featured Truck Camper :: German-made Cabineer Utilizes Greener NFC Construction
Photos courtesy of Cabineer.de In our world of vehicle-based travel, it’s unusual to see companies putting the spotlight on the environmental footprint of their products. But the creators of the Cabineer truck camper have done just that. Inspiration for the camper came after traveling the Pan-American Highway in a converted Land Rover Defender. The experience…
Featured Overland Trailer :: HutRV Dekpod
The HutRV Dekpod is a new style of expanding overland trailer slated for release in 2022. The stand-out design principle behind this trailer is simple yet clever: a pivoting fold-out kitchen area that rotates open onto the trailer’s drawbar and tongue. It’s a great reminder that there’s still plenty of room for overland trailer innovation,…
Thor Industries Debuts “eStream” Electrified Travel Trailer, Discusses eMobility Strategy
In North America, travel trailers make up approximately 70% of the recreational vehicle market, according to a recent presentation by Thor Industries, makers of the iconic Airstream travel trailer. But with the looming approach of widespread EV adoption, the RV giant has made some strategic moves to stay one step ahead of the curve. While…