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    CA West Canada 2021 Alu Cab Canopy/Camper For Sale

    2021 Alu Cab Canopy/Camper with Alu Cab 270degree awning, table slide and table and the rear molle plates. No kids, non-smokers and this is a very clean unit. Job and personal circumstances have forced me to change vehicles. This fits a 6' Tacoma box (or similar vehicles). Has the rear trasharoo...
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    Jeep Gladiator Steering Repairs

    As I have seen on the internet, several JL and JT (Gladiator) owners have had issues with the vehicle wandering while driving. A steering problem that I had especially on rough or uneven pavement. My steering wheel would move between 5 and 10 degrees without resistance or moving the wheels. I...
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    A Water Falls Weekend of Overlanding

    We took the time to hit a number of back country waterfalls. Ruby, Crystal, Cardinal and the high country.
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    Inexpensive Camp Storage Boxes

    These are a few storage boxes I put together for camp gear. The DeWalt drawer box I use for all my kitchen utensils - 3 drawers, locking drawers and easy to pack and stackable with latches. The two ammo boxes purchased from Princess Auto (like Harbor Freight). Fairly strong, light weight and...
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    Inexpensive Camp LED Lights

    I put together a couple portable LED lights for camp. Simple and inexpensive. The objective was to make portable lights for in the RTT, ground tent or just around camp or even under the units if need be. The ammo box light is made form a small ammo box with white LED lights and switch, USB and...
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    Guess Where We Were?

    Before the COVID crisis the wife and I traveled into the US covering about 7500 kilometers (4700 miles more or less). We love the sun and sand (and water) so took a break from Old Man Winter. I just went through my picks and decided to post a few of these to see if other Overlanders could...
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    Tundra Build

    I picked up a new Tundra Off Road dual cab to replace the Tacoma and make for a more comfortable and enjoyable overland touring experience. Now for the mods! We added an R Pod 179 RV and in minutes I added a dual battery system, 200 watt solar/MPPT, improved 12 volt circuitry. Now for the Tundra...
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    CA Prairies Canada All Missions Overland Trailer For Sale

    For sale is an overland trailer. Home built that we used for extended trips to the US and far north of Canada. Designed to be towed by a Tacoma or 4 Runner. 5 feet 6 inches wide X 10 feet long with front compartments with slide out drawers for storing equipment. My expedition Snow Master fridge...
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    CA Prairies Canada Six Pac Compact Truck Camper For Sale

    2008 Six Pac compact truck camper for sale. Clean unit, non-smokers/no kids. Has 3 way fridge, 2 burner stove, sink, 12 gallon H20 tank, pump, 120 volt service with charger unit, very large (wide) bed with comfortable mattress. I added a 12 volt service to my vehicle (Anderson plug), 12 volt and...
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    Yukon and The Dempster Hwy to Tuktoyaktuk

    I am looking at making the trip from central Alberta to Tuk in mid to late August. Route includes Banff, Jasper, Grande Cache, to Dawson Creek (Alaska Hwy Mile 0) then north. Would be great to caravan with other members. Bring your fishing rod - great fishing in the far north.
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    In Reach and SPOT - CAUTION

    Michael - great video on the GPS mapping using the Garmin device but I wanted to make everyone aware of problems we have encountered using these devices. Firstly I think they are great units and certainly can serve as one of the best survival/emergency response tools - but just a tool one in the...
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    Coastal Highway 101 Trip - Recommendations

    The wife and I are planning to take a break from the snow and cold and make a journey from sunny Alberta to the Palm Desert area via the coastal highway 101 route. We will leave around February 2nd get across the border and then head west. Not sure if we will take Hwy 12 west or go a bit further...
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    A New Look for the Tacoma!

    With the past month being filled with trips to the BCOR (British Columbia Overland Rally 2018), local back roads and Banff we came to the decision to make a change to the way we overland - namely making it way more comfortable for the Mrs. Our expedition trailer sold to a very nice couple (saw...
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    Dempster Highway Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk

    Over the last few months I have seen where several overlanders have talked about the new section of road connecting Inuvik with Tuktoyaktuk - the last section of the Dempster Highway. I too had a plan to run this route this summer and visit the Arctic Ocean and mark off another major overland...
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    Extreme Expedition Echo 4 Off-roader FOR SALE

    2015 Echo 4 Off-Roader Extreme Expedition Trailer built in South Africa for sale - purchased new in January 2017. Galvanized frame, steel body, queen size roof top style tent with an annex. Super strong sturdy unit for the African terrain and weather - well suited for North America. Canopy on 3...
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    Weekend Get a Way

    The wife had a long break so we decided to take a bit of a spring break and make a run through the mountains. Weather has been less than spring like here so going over the parkway highway is always a risk. I geared up the Tacoma and off to the Radium Hot Springs. The pictures tell the story -...
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    Hello From Canada

    Just joined and am really excited about being part of the overland bound group. I run by the name of Overland A Far based out of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada. So if you are near or going by feel free to contact me. My Rig - a 2017 Toyota Tacoma - with a few home made and purchased...