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Thanks for the info, that's exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get with my question. That is a significant reduction in mileage on using non-ULSD in an ULSD-spec'd vehicle. Minor clarification (which doesn't change things much at all) but the 50 PPM number I used wasn't based on an LSD...

I’m one of the unlucky ones that only has the indicator on the dial — I have the all terrain package but no light on the dash, no display, etc. I know I can move the 4x4 dial or install a light in the cluster but a plug and play option that would display on a screen would be nice. Ah well! A...

Thanks RJ! Great pics. I think it would provide pretty good ledge protection — certainly it won’t allow anything catastrophic like the panel bending too far into the wheel well.

Neat tool — any chance it can show 4x4 status?

Good advice. Do what I do and decant the 98 bottles into large plastic bladders. WAY more portable and you save the weight of the rack AND the glass bottles! (Kidding) Gas is probably the best option for international overland travel if anyone at all is worried about fuel quality and/or...

Thanks Boost. That's good to know -- I like the DV8 one a lot in terms of how it looks and based on your experience it sounds like a better way of doing it would be a separate bed armour system. Let me know how you get on with that as I'd be interested in seeing it come together! I am not in a...

How well does the DV8 cover you if you drop off a ledge with your rear wheels? Will the steel of the rear bumper hit first or will the panels of the box of the truck hit? I know some rear bumpers like the CBI offerings for Tacos and I think the AEV rears for the ZR2 have armoured protection...

@lukewilson it sounds like you did exactly what this is all about -- you had a wonderful adventure! And there's a saying -- Roald Amundsen, I think it was -- "Adventure is just bad planning", which I've always taken to mean that the real adventure starts when things start going poorly. In the...

Well, you've found one of the best online communities to get started into the longer-distance adventures! Welcome!

Welcome aboard from your neighbour to the north. It may take a bit of networking, but this site has exploded in recent years and I'm sure you can find some folks that are more local to you. Have you done much overloading yet, or just looking to get into it?

Glad you like the idea! I’d love to hear how it works out for you! Cool videos too! We have some beautiful campsites in Alberta.

Thanks Julzamd! I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement! We have a blast on these trips. The bike is kitted out with a SENA headset and adapter, so I have 2M ham radio comms with the 4x4. We've travelled this way through most of Western Canada, including a run through Alaska to...

Thanks smritte -- I agree with you that air springs are the most versatile over a range of loads. I think the trouble that most folks run into is they go buy air bags to help their existing spring rate, but they don't pay mind to the shocks and geometry. I think you are incredibly generous with...

We do indeed have bears! Mostly black bears, but I've had a few Grizzley bear encounters which are always a bit of a thrill, even from a distance. Bears are "Dangerous" in the same way I understand Saltwater Crocs are "Dangerous" -- they'll have a go and really ruin your day if you don't behave...

Happy to help! Thats my favourite part of this community -- I don't get to travel as much as I used to these days, but helping others in their adventures is a vicarious bit of excitement for me :D And, you'll find a lot of people with this sentiment around here -- "I've learned a lot more than...

I agree with El-Dracho, but of course it very much depends on the OP's budget. For Wranglers, though, there's a suspension solution for every budget, but if it were me, I would go with a "buy once, cry once" approach. Because when I had a jeep, I didn't, so I bought a few times and cried a...

There has been a lot written on this topic on this board and elsewhere, but you'll find that a lot of people are running RTTs. The market has exploded with innovation over recent years though which has further complicated the question of "What are the pros and cons of RTTs" because each type of...

I really liked your video -- very well shot, edited, and presented. I also liked how you reflected the video sections in the scrub track at the bottom -- I'll have to learn that particular skill. I'll watch your vid again with my wife later too, and I recognize some of the sights I think from...

You reminded me of another point, Billiebob. A winch should be a tiny part of your recovery kit. I think you are right about not needing the capacity, but the reason I suggest 150% of trip weight is because I'm assuming that if I'm reaching for the winch, it's because my proper off-road tires...

"Best" winch depends on your application, but Warn is the most well known for a reason. They have a reputation for flawless reliability. But, that reputation comes with a price tag, so "best" for your budget might warrant a different option. General advice -- another poster already mentioned...