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I did that, the recovery rate is still too slow. I used 2 batteries and 2 panels this last weekend and it worked, but the second night the batteries were still very low in the morning. 2 panels is too much to put on the roof, so I had to have it on the ground and aimed at the sun. In the end...

The Ramcharger is a great truck and every bit as capable as its GM and Ford brothers. The only down side to that generation of Dodge is the lack of parts vs. the GM and Ford. Engine and drive train parts are easy, but there is very little when it comes to interior, trim, seals, etc. If you need...

My suggestion is to not buy anything yet. If you have good tires on the Dodge, get out and use it. Find those fire roads, forest service roads, etc. Get some basic camping gear if you don't have it and just get out there. Once you have gone on a few trips you will know what the limits of your...

I wanted to post an update on my Solar system. I have used it a couple of times now and I do not think I will continue to use it on my rig. My wife and I both use CPAP machines. they suck down a fair bit of power. Mine can be run off 12V no problem, but my wife's is 19V and can't run on 12V, so...

I am looking to put together a weekend trip for the 2nd weekend in Oct. The plan is kind of loose at this point, but I want to drive Bethel Ridge and Umtanum Ridge. We can either set up base camp at BBQ Flats, a free primitive campground, or I have a couple of other spots with waypoints set that...

I have been involved in the motorcycle community for a number of years, and over there they call it Adventure Riding. Basically you ride non-paved roads to cool destinations and camp off of your motorcycle. Half way between backpacking and Overlanding. However after the series "Long Way Around"...

I have seen this same thing a few times. I used to be a full time mechanic. I had a guy bring his Camero in to the shop, his brakes were so hot that the grease was boiling on the outside of the wheel. I had to let the thing cool down for an hour before I could even start to work on it. Had a...

I have ADHD, my attention span is way shorter than the length of the payments. The few cars I have made payments on got traded long before the payments ended. Not doing that anymore, lost a lot of money. All mine are paid off now. Anything new will be cash.

In a word, NO. I bounced around on over 100 miles of off road trails this weekend, some very wash board, a lot of severe bouncing, some deep holes, etc and I had no issues. If you look at Van Dwellers, or #Vanlife, people that live full time in some kind of van or other vehicle, a lot of them...

You would be surprised at how sturdy a mason jar is. You can put food in them and freeze it and the jar does not break. They can rattle next to each other and not break, they bump into each other and not break. I have dropped them from counter top height and they did not break. Older are going...

I am lucky that while I only have the Suburban for me, I work from home. So, it is not a dedicated OB vehicle, but I don't drive to work, so it is a pleasure vehicle only. It is nice to have a vehicle that you can play with, and it does not have to be fixed to get to work the next day. I live at...

Very interesting, I really hope that this company is around for the long haul. I would like to see that happen. I remember too many upstart car companies over the years fail and disappear. I really hope this one lasts. It seems to have good specs and a usable range. The one limit I see is multi...

If you ever want to meet up and explore the area, let me know. There are thousands of miles of great roads. I put 200 miles on this weekend and only about 50 were pavement. Much of the area is up on hills and ridges with great views. There is even some rather challenging rough stuff to keep it...

While I am an advocate for the older and simple rigs, there is an advantage to new stuff. The aftermarket lives and breaths new vehicles. Trying to find aftermarket stuff for older vehicles is near impossible, they dropped that stuff years ago or the companies are newer than the vehicle you...

How about a super cheap way? I stole the 6in Memory foam mattress from my guest bedroom and put it in the back of the suburban with all the bedding, it is a full size. Most will not the space for this, but you may be able to use a twin if it is just you. The bedding is just sheets, blanket, and...

So, I recently have decided that Mason Jars are fantastic. On my recent trip the first night we had eggs in a carton in the cooler. This worked, but the carton got all wet. The next day I mixed up the eggs, milk and salt/pepper in a Mason jar and put that in the cooler. Worked perfect. I like...

So, this was my first trip out in the new to me Suburban. We slept in the back and so it keeps camp simple. I like it and it woks well. We did 2 nights with a night home in between due to a commitment at church. This gave me the opportunity to change a few things before going out the second...

While I don't see myself as a Chevy fan, it is hard to beat a Small Block Chevy engine for reliability and ease of getting parts and cheap. My truck is 30 years old, but came with a GM factory crate engine installed with a new trans. All the accessories were new too. So, while it is 30 years...

When you all say old, what is "Old"? As a former mechanic there are "era's" of cars/trucks I would run away from. A lot of the American cars/trucks in the 90's-2000's were just junk. Poor design, unreliable, and over complicated systems that fail more than they work. My rig is a Square Body...

So, I am thinking about lockers and LSD's for my truck and looking for some advice on the best options for a limited budget. I know that there are selectable lockers out there like ARB air lockers, and OX cable lockers. These are great, but expensive. There are conventional lockers like the old...