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These guys are incredible. I can't understand a word they're saying, but it doesn't matter in the slightest. Absolutely stunning scenery and awesome adventure: Those Lada Niva's are insane!

Excellent, thanks for the breakdown. It really helps to have a benchmark for whether it's worth it to do a DIY or buy one ready made. There isn't one specific to my particular tent, as far as I know, but it's similar enough to basically every other clamshell out there that I'm confident I can...

What was the total cost of the insulation project? I'm curious how economical it will be if I do try it.

Very impressive! I lack the skill and the functional sewing machine for this, but this is an excellent write up. Glad your arctic expedition was a success!

Ronny Dahl recently put out a great video on this topic that does a good job laying out the pros and cons for both types of tire: About the only thing he really doesn't talk about is performance on wet pavement, where A/T's undoubtedly have the edge. My conclusion was that the correct answer...

I am extremely interested, especially if it's cheap! Do you have a link or a thread title for me?

The bigger tires are a huge improvement, but that chin spoiler hurts my heart. That's gotta go. It's also a bit sad how constrictive those wheel arches are and how low slung the front bumper is given that Honda was supposedly trying to go for more off road chops with this vehicle. The geometry...

Saw this on a recent video from a guy in WA state who was doing some high altitude winter snow camping. He was using an insulated liner like this inside his RTT along with a simple, cheap little 12v electric heater. He said it worked fantastic. I really like this idea, as I think it would also...

So, I had a crazy idea I wanted to test out. So far, it looks extremely promising that it might work. Can anyone guess what it is? (No, it's not fitting a cardboard bumper, you jokers...)

Not technically a rig upgrade, but a minor improvement to the RTT setup; got a set of magnetic LED lights with USB charging and motion sensor option, as well as a hanging organizer. The red bar is an old broken metal broom handle that just so happened to fit perfectly across the tent. The two...

Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing how it works out.

Nice looking rig for 2k! I would say you got a fantastic deal, especially given how nicely it runs. I recommend right off the bat, if you plan to wheel it, take off the side steps and the chin spoiler. They do nothing but rob you of clearance. Are these IFS? I suspect they are. If so, a word...

Once you start a build thread in the rigs section, please do link it here so we can take a look. I've played with the idea of doing an older Suburban build myself. I especially love the older models with the double barn doors in the back.

Welcome aboard! I was just checking out the satellite imagery around Grande Cache not too long ago thinking it might be one of the best places in all of Alberta for overlanding, with what seems like a huge amount of trails and FSR's to explore, so you are in just about the perfect spot to start...

Most headliners are kinda naturally "fuzzy," so the hook side of the velcro on the back of the patches just sticks to it naturally. I find they need a little persuasion because the headliners usually aren't quite as fuzzy as velcro loop panels, so I give kind of a little back and forth twist as...

Great point about hardshell RTT's and facing the shell into the wind. That's something you definitely cannot do in a ground tent. I really think what's happened in the overlanding world is a bunch of people have massively overblown RTT's by acting as if, or maybe even flat out saying, you MUST...

Finished installing the helper springs in the rear, and wow, what a difference! With the new suspension up front and the springs in back, it feels like a new truck. Almost completely eliminated the sag in the rear as well, which is great. Before: And after: I might tighten up the helpers on...

I love cold weather camping, especially in the snow. It's so incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Also, you have the wild to yourself because many don't want to brave the cold! I should add, I'm actually considering a winter expedition on the ice roads north of Fort MacMurray, all the way to Fort...

Sweet victory. Rumble rides again. The fresh suspension rides beautifully, and no more horrible squeaking from the ball joints. The new springs ride noticeably higher than the old worn out ones, so Rumble is showing a little squat. Next mod will be a set of helper springs in the back end.

Finished the driver side and started on the passenger side. Once again the Sawzall proved the MVP as the tie rod and the bottom ball joint flatly refused to come out of the knuckle. Used the ball joint press again to great effect.