Recent content by MOAK

Ya, I didn’t want to come out and say it, but yes, most expo trailers are junk. They fetch a high price because of the marketing scheme that brands anything “ overlanding “. We considered trailers such as the Arkto, even an Airstream. The final decision came after we noticed a trend. The...

Absolutely, my brother in law rented an expo trailer to drag behind his Colorado. The tonge was so long that it made it impossible to navigate many of the two tracks in the San Rafael Swell which is pretty mild wheelin. I built an expo trailer to drag behind our TJ then our 80 series. Loved it...

Not long ago I would not step foot in a Harbor Frieght. A few of my on and off line friends told me to not be a snob about HF and give em another go as they have stepped up their game in the past few years. I may be an old dog but OK, I’ll givem a try. So here I am with the Predator 100 watt...

Yes, you are missing the Arkto line of trailers. Very good friends of ours purchased one last fall. It’s everything a Fourwheelcamper is except it is a trailer. 53k US. Out the door, custom built. I think my friend waited 3 months from ordering it to taking delivery. I can say I am very...

So we thought- Our Newfoundland tour included about 100 miles of corrugated forest trail, a bit of technical trails, along with good blacktop and rough blacktop roads . I’ve contacted Jeff at Deaver springs- he’s building a suitable set for our permanent load rate, and I’ve contacted...

After nearly 6 weeks in Newfoundland we are now in Labrador. The island is truly a jewel and the people are over the top, kind, considerate, funny and extraordinarily friendly and welcoming . Peaceful is a word to best describe our experience here. I captured the Puffins using an old Minolta...

For us it was all about space and stowage room. Those portable juice contraptions are fine for a 2-3 day weekend, any longer it would just be a pita to be dragging around. We used a mounted solar panel 100 watts, and a sun chaser panel 100 watts with dual 100ah AGM batteries and a Renogy...

I’m going to agree with Mr Worm. When I was single, a very long time ago, I was able to sleep just about anywhere upon anything. Nearly 30 years ago my wife and I started out with a cheap Coleman tent, cheap little rubber/foam sleeping mats and a couple of sleeping bags from our local Army...

Sure, after a lifetime of building out our own Jeeps- Landcruiser and expo trailers and camping in tents and later on in a rooftop tent , my wife and I decided to go full time. Once that decision was made we spoiled ourselves and had our new home on wheels custom built. The aluminum bed was a...

We've been on a secluded beach, Cape Cove on Cape freels since Saturday afternoon. Spectacular beach camping, only a hand full of people during the day and only a couple of other campers each night. Tomorrow we are headed to Norte Dame Provincial park until Saturday morn. I'll let you know when...

We are currently in Newfoundland and planned upon going up into Labrador and using the Trans Labrador Highway to get into Quebec. However, we are seriously considering taking a little side trip before getting back into the states. I’ve read a couple of trip reports but firsthand conversation...

I read Steinbeck’s Travels With Charley as a young boy. I really didn’t understand the book back then, as it was the late 60s and I was 14 or 15 years old. I just finished reading it yesterday and am convinced that along with a few other things in my youth, Travels With Charlie planted yet...

We have a number of rules we are living by, one is, no driving more than 4-5 hours in a day. Another is- no night driving. Up here it is moose, a little further south it is deer. It’s not worth the risk. Another is- turn the underwear inside out after the third day!

F-350 with Pop up 4WD camper. I’ll contact you when headed through.

Yes, currently at the Avalon Laundramat near StJohns. We will be on the island for a few more weeks- 3 nights reserved at Terra Nova, then we will be wandering the back roads to the ferry to Labrador, then headed down the Labrador highway back to civilization!