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    The Smallest Overland Rigs? Could be!

    As it turns out, the cheap Chinese made ATVs were complete pieces of unreliable $#!%. So now we're doing something a little less dumb. Overlanding out of a 1950 VW Baja Bug! It's not as cheap as the quads but we're still a fraction of $$$ we have into our 4Runner build. So far, it's been...
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    7 Hour Plane Crash Trail

    A word of caution. The section that's often talked about being muddy and often impassable just to the east of Big Sandy Lake in Northern Wisconsin is not featured on the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Map. It hasn't been legal to drive that section for many years.
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    Fridge Sizes - Let me see yours!

    An Iceco APL20 in the cargo area of our Wanderbug build.
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    What is the best piece of advice you can give a new overlander?

    First off, excellent choice in vehicles! Second, don't make the mistake many do, don't confuse overlanding with off-roading.
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    Adding off-road lights / relay box, harness, switch

    Your safest bet would be to get a kit that includes all the right gauge wires, relay, and switch. People very often miscalculate the amps being drawn through components, especially switches. Many will have lights that draw 10 - 15 amps and direct it through a switch that's only rated for <5...
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    Who here is also exploring in a small Jeep? Cherokee, Compass, Renegade? Post photos, lets see them.

    It doesn't get much more micro than this. We'll have it "overland ready" by spring! You can follow the build on our YouTube channel if you'd like.
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    LiFePO4 vs. Dual AGM

    I can't imagine why they think the lithium would not be safe. Were you thinking about mounting the LiFePO4 under the hood?
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    Help For Beginners

    Our advice: Choose a vehicle that's just big enough to haul you and your gear. Bigger rigs tend to result in "over packing". Keep your rig and camping gear as simple as possible to reduce breakage and to keep the weight down to a minimum. When making modifications to the suspension, keep it...
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    Help For Beginners

    Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it.
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    Can we now just go back to just calling it “car camping”?

    You, and anyone else can call it whatever you want. LOL Most of us are too busy traveling and camping to care. :grinning:
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    Offroad- Overland Toyota/Lexus Show

    Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin, we need to see your rigs on display! Come on out and join us for a "car show" we can all appreciate. Got a RTT, awning, kitchen area? Set it up so the public can see it. Bring out your small adventure trailer! Don't have a built rig? No problem! We want...
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    RTT AC

    We tested the Zero Breeze under very hot and humid conditions and found it very underwhelming. Our conclusion was that it's definitely not worth the $1500 price.
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    Question about Alpine Loop, Colorado

    Yup, it'll be on our YouTube channel. And yes, we're on Insta too! @wanderlost_overland
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    Question about Alpine Loop, Colorado

    Funny you should ask! We're right now editing a full video guide on the Alpine Loop. Unfortunately, it won't be published until next week. I'm not completely sure what you're talking about when you say Ouray to Silverton. So, I'll give you the quick details on the only three options. 1) The...
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    The Big Decision, RTT or Ground Tent

    We have the RV3 Oztent with the zip on front panels. We love it and use it often. But you're right, it's HUGE folded down and very heavy.