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We have two systems to share: Old: We used a mil spec Scepter can (same as the scepter NATO gas cans but blue and with a pouring spout lid) to store and transport. It went next to a jerry Can in a holder on the rear bumper. To fill it, we had an RV water pump wired to a switch with an...

The two major advantages for an RTT for us have nothing to do with time to setup (as was mentioned previously); I think it was billiebob that mentioned the joy (or lack thereof!) of setting one up or tearing it down in the rain, and I’m 100% in agreement! I would also agree that some people may...

Welcome! There are a few Albertans on here!

My initial reaction was not positive until I saw how much you spent on it. That’s a GREAT deal, imo, and the bonus is by the end of your project, you’ll know nearly ever inch of your rig. That knowledge is worth it’s weight in gold for a backcountry rig. I’ll keep an eye on this thread. Looking...

We’ve run the Smittybilt Overlander Xl for a few years now, and have previously experienced a Tepui Kukenam, more ground tents than I can shake a stick at, and live-in solutions like a mattress under a truck cap, sleeping platform in the back of a JK, etc. The Smitty is great value, but it has...

Looks like a great day out with your family! Beautiful scenery.

Rust is the death knell of any rig, especially for those of us in jurisdictions that use salt or similar products to attack road ice in the winter. When I find rust, I do the following: 1) Clean the rust with a wire brush. I use one on a grinder. I also usually clean a wide area around the...

You’ve got me there — I don’t know. For some reason I believe that some sections are both bikes and 4x4s but now that you mention it I am thinking I mostly heard about those routes from a motorbike perspective. I am not 100% sure so you might want to double check!

Been through that whole area overlanding, but it’s been a while and there’s just so much to see it’s hard to narrow it down.m and it’s been a while for me, so routes have changed. I’m also sure despite being there, I’ve probably missed the best routes so take my advice for what it’s worth! There...

REI has a good selection of smaller “packing cube” type bags. There’s lots of different types and sizes but that’s where I’d start shopping. I’ve also found that a few deeper containers are less versatile than a greater number of shallow containers. I use the same system as you as I’m currently...

Land Rover has never made a reliable rig, so I hear you on that score. But, I would suggest that electronic gizmos MIGHT be the death knell for it — there’s no guarantee that they will be. There’s evidence aplenty that they will be, based on past models, but I think this one will need a few...

What can I say, I’m an optimist! I agree that it needs to walk the walk, but I’m hopeful it will do so admirably, and based on what I’m seeing it’s not a total disaster — like i said, there are some specs that are actually very, very good for an Overlanding platform. As far as it being capable...

I’m excited about the new Defender, and I think at least on paper, it will be one of the most versatile overlanding rigs on the market. Even better than my mid-size truck. Now that the info has dropped, here are the key specs that jump out to me: - 1800 lbs payload is better than most...

It will depend on the base fabric, but we did a refresh on our old Tepui RTT; I know it’s a different material but the steps are the same as far as I know. We used Nikwax product, starting first with a wash with their “TekWash” product. TekWash seems pretty universal but I would confirm with...

Two different questions, and I’m glad you asked them. That’s a nice looking Jeep and I’m sure it’ll treat you very well. A Jeep just looks “right” with a Gobi rack and an RTT! 1) Can I add stiffer springs or some other component to help my Jeep carry the load better? These aren’t your exact...

With that context, I say “Keep it” for now. It’s pretty low mileage and with a bit of TLC you should easily get another 100k miles out of it, for far less money than a new rig would cost. There aren’t many adventures that your Tucson can’t take you on, and for those that it isn’t suitable for...

Fair, and good answers! It sounds to me that you’ve done the practicality math, which is good. What I read is that you know your needs and your personal situation well, which is awesome because it means whatever you decide to do will be a sound choice. The last question — and by far the most...

In terms of "How do you know when it's time to stop spending money and move on", it will ALWAYS be cheaper in the long run to repair a vehicle than it is to buy new. Even a totally junk vehicle with zero maintenance can be overhauled by the shade-tree mechanic for less than a new replacement...

The car door latch -- also known as a "Bear Claw" latch -- is the easiest to use on a day to day basis, but it has a flaw and that is the slop in the latch itself. On car doors, the door is held under tension because of the weather stripping -- if you've ever tried to use a car door without...

I built my own for my JK; I don't have a pic handy on this machine but you can see what we built at this link (Don't feel you have to watch the video, I linked directly to a frame that has an image of the carrier over 3 steps -- the initial start, the frame complete, and then the full carrier...