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We used our ARB for a couple of trips before getting the insulation. Surprisingly it made a noticeable difference in the amount of amp hour usage. As stated though, open airways is a major factor as well. I see a lot of systems that IMO pack the fridge in tight, not leaving enough space for...

Interesting, I’m not a fan of those bumpers either, but that’s fixable. We must all remember that not too long ago the very same things were being said about the original Lexus SUV and we all know what happened.

Back in 1998 we took our first trip up to the Gaspe’ Peninsula in Quebec. That was an exciting time and our first long range tour. We were overpacked and a couple of stumblebums. After a few years we began heading west, and usually end up in the 4 corner region. We’d always get amped back then...

I’ve a difficult time with the bumpers- especially the front one, man oh man. I’m reminded of one of our treks over Elephant Hill, this poor guy scraped & dented the bumper of his wife’s brand new LR4. She lost it and could be heard screaming at him, non stop, for a very long uncomfortable...

That looks like pet cereal. Is it any good for human consumption?

Hey guys, quick question- do all of the fueling stations take credit cards or should we be carrying enough Canadian cash for any fuel north of Dawson City? Thanks

Fair enough; they were always a pain getting them to slide together easily, especially in sub freezing temps. We gave them to the kids, and now the grandkids use them. Our Easy Cots are up in the barn as we no longer use cots. The RTT mattress is the best sleep I’ve ever had while out and about

A voice of pragmatic reasoning.

Yes I think that’s what he’s talking about. What Overlander runs 46” tires? The transportation industry, ( trucking ) experimented with using balancing beads decades ago. The experiment failed. Sound like the Tire Life product worked really well too. Does anyone remember when they had a lot...

Interesting, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the gazell. Maybe those folks using blue tarps are just doing it out of habit. I remember our neighbor commenting on the first good tent we had long ago, as they were surprised we didn’t use seam sealer anywhere. Yup we’ve set up camp a few...

The photo is an example- I’ve seen 3 or 4 at campsites here in in the east, over the past year using tarps. You are right, one cannot conclude anything based on 3 or 4 incidents and a photo used as an example. . That’s why I’m asking- duh.

My dual set up is all AGM and under the hood. I bought everything separately and put it all together myself for way less than any kits or self contained units.. might have been less than $150 total. Adding solar was the cost of 2 panels, 20ft of line, and a $75 controller from Renogy. I...

Ok, not to disparage any one product over another but I’m seeing a lot of something I didn’t expect to see. I have seen many campers that have gazell tents that are adding a tarp up top. I used to have to do this with old Coleman tents, way back when, to stay a little less wet during heavy...

Technically Michener is not an “ overlander” author, but this book , is required reading for us as we prepare for our trek to the great north!

We all had to know that Toyota would come up with something that would once again dominate the mid size pickup truck market for overlanding . It’s in their DNA.

Long ago I considered mounting a tank beneath the trailer. The only place I considered was in the middle slightly forward of the axle. My trailers deck is 24” off the ground and I have never hit it when coming off ledges. Still, I decided it best to mount my tanks, inside the trailer...

Sometimes I miss those days working on my 66 and keeping it running smooth. Have you considered a Bosch 009 mechanical distributor. I had one, as well as a dual port progressive Weber carb and a remote oil filter.

I follow the Bells and am guilty of not reading any of their books. I have read most all of their short stories and kit reviews. Tons of respect for them

Agreed, I don’t do any hardcore wheelin here in the east because of low hanging branches. I only have solar panel and storage boxes up on the rack, (the RTT is mounted on the trailer) but they would be destroyed in short order. To answer the OP’s query? Hard core rock krawling with an RTT...

Don’t even make a left onto Lockhart Basin Rd. Not even on a dare, unless you have recovery gear, winch, and another vehicle along with you.. a few years ago we went that way with two other inexperienced drivers. 5 hours to traverse about 50 ft. One of the guys ( in an 4Runner Trail edition)...