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My plan has always been to drive Toyota and not worry about it :wink: Actually, my plan is to use my InReach to text my location and situation to somebody I know and trust that could help coordinate a repair/tow/recovery.

It is important to be proficient with your preferred mapping app BEFORE heading out. Practice, try it, turn off your devices data connection and reboot the device to see if everything you NEED to work in an app actually works when disconnected. The best tool in your toolbox is worthless if you...

I've been in your situation. Heck, I am currently living the situation! In the USA there is no way a trailer will limit your overlanding. The difficulty for providing any feedback is determining what "overlanding" means to you. If you are interested in running bucket list trails you can unhitch...

The 4.7L Land Cruiser 100 is notorious for boiling fuel and generating a ton of vapor pressure (sometimes a dangerous amount of vapor), but will generally not trigger an EVAP code even if fuel is boiling out from behind the fuel fill cap... There is a very long thread on ih8mud discussing this...

I think my '66 K20 qualifies as "at least 40 years old"! Next Challenge: A picture with your winch in use.

I am curious about the texting complication you have had with the Garmin/Delorme. It's pretty straight forward in the Earthmate app. For what it's worth, I am still using an old yellow Delorme InReach SE. It just works and still has a phenomenal battery life, even when tracking. Garmin still...

My approach to dual batteries is more primitive than most by using a basic solenoid. Here is a thread detailing my dual battery system that might interest you. Basic Dual Battery Install in a '99 Land Cruiser

Keeping it simple is my philosophy as well. I guess it comes naturally when you start off with a TJ. My old bone stock WK on p-rated street tires was plenty capable of getting places. I've followed a simple path with my Land Cruiser as well, albeit a bit less basic. Any modifications I have...

I visited Utah in late October and early November last year. It was phenomenal. There was very little traffic, little to no crowding and the weather was great except for some cold rain and snow in certain areas. Moab was great this time of year.

CORRECT! To manually adjust the HVAC fan speed (at least in a 2016-2021 200 series), you have to go 2 menus deep on the touch screen. When powered up, the HVAC system defaults to AUTO and tries to maintain the temperature it is set to. The set temperature can be adjusted from a dash button. If...

I am eager to get behind the wheel of a 250. If it solves the two biggest complaints I have about the 200: 1) Miles per tank and 2) No HVAC fan speed button; I can see myself trading the 200 for one.

Dual battery for the win! For me and my use :wink: It is out of sight, out of mind. A dual battery system doesn't consume storage space, doesn't require me to 'plug things in', doesn't rely on external charging sources (meaning sources that are not hardwired), can allow for a self jump start and...

I made a similar inquiry last year: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/has-anyone-heard-from-member-road.44735/ :pensive:

I have had good luck with AGM batteries from the autoparts store. My setup is really simple, but it has been flawless, along with AGMs under the hood. Here is a thread about my simple dual battery setup: Basic Dual Battery Install in a '99 Land Cruiser

If you felt a 2021 Tacoma was underpowered avoid being tempted by a TJ to use as a daily driver. I express this opinion as somebody who has owned a 2003 TJ Rubicon for 20 years. I love my TJ and have travelled across the country with it a few times, but there are much better options for what you...

Make sure you have full tire coverage if you are headed to Moab/Utah. Otherwise, don't worry about it and enjoy your trip south of the border.

Just a steamy spring evening in Kansas

I have the Duo in my RTT and a Sleep Number at home and completely agree. The Duo provides me some of the best sleep I've ever had.

Nice progress report! I would encourage you to explore fender options for the trailer. Not only will fenders (and possibly mud flaps) keep your trailer cleaner and easier to use during a trip, they will help keep your trailer legal (or at least paint a smaller target on you) on the road in...

Enjoyed the getaway. Looking forward to seeing what that Rover can do after a little more TLC!