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The Panhandle Handle Overland Rally is having their 4th annual event September 29 - October 1st. The event will be in Sandpoint Idaho, and will be in the same location as 2021. https://panhandleoverlandrally.com/ Mike

I have several new components available as a kit for mounting and powering accessories on your dash. You can follow this hyperlink link for the accessory mount for more information about this product. All Ram items are still in the original sealed packaging, and the mount was opened for...

This morning I was able to finish up the rear bumper, and just in time for our upcoming trip tomorrow. The aluminum box was a bit of a last minute idea that'll double as a work center. I'll be able to store some item in this, and have a flat work space if needed.

I've been trying to wrap some things up before departing for our road trip on 12/23 when we head into No-Cal for a week. That means I should be dumping a lot of updates over the next couple days. First update is small, but pretty significant. I recently purchased some insulated window and fan...

Here are a few pictures from some adventures we've been on.

Over the past year or so I've had a few different drawer/sleeping systems in my 4runner. All of these have seen minor changes from design to design, and all allow me/you to keep the rear seats installed. I have a 5th version in the works right now that will be pretty unique when it's complete...

For the rear bumper I went with Nguyen Works rear bumper with a single swingout. I chose to go with the bumper that allowed me to keep the receiver hitch since I do tow from time to time. I also designed a bumper cover that really cleaned up the look of the receiver.

The next small project was installing some RCI 20 degree sliders. I still need to install the gas tank, engine, and t-case skid plates once the rain stops in a few months.

Here's the start of a quick update for what I have at the moment. I still have a lot of parts that need to be installed, but that has to wait until the rain is gone is a few months. The suspension, new wheels and tires where the first large install on my 4runner. My original choice was King...

Post #2 has been updated with all current specs. Mike

If you know you know. About to get comfy and warm.

I'm jumping backwards a little since I don't think I ever posted the electrical setup in the rear of the van. We have two 100w solar panels on the roof with a 200Ah hybrid gel battery running everything. We're using a Victron MPPT 75/15 controller, Victron shunt, and Victron Blue Smart Charger...

Thank you, and stay tuned the next couple of updates. I also need to get pictures up of everything else that's been done. I don't have any of the electrical posted, and some of the smaller items that I've done. Mike

Much easier and cheaper for sure. We almost went with a normal van, and had plan to add a pop-top of sorts to it but ultimately went with the box van. So much more room, and flat walls make for an easier build out. IMO, if you're on the fences about it, it might not be worth dumping in the money...

For sure, and gullwings are tricky to build correctly. Mike

I started welding on a cheap Harbor Freight welder several years ago, and have upgrade a couple of times since. I'm fortunate enough to have access to a lot of manufacturing tools that had make a lot of the tools that I have now. Mike

Over the weekend I was able to start building the swingout tire carrier, and almost finished it. The carrier hinge is a 4xInnovations, and all the tubing for the swingout is 1-3/4" x .120 DOM. I also purchase the tire mounting plate from Ruff Stuff, and the a compression latch from SouthCo going...

Next up was welding in a new 2" x 3" x .120 crossmember with a 2" receiver hitch. The receiver hitch will only be used for hauling our bike and never used for towing anything. So I wasn't overly concerned about the size of the material. I made some side plate reinforcements from 7 ga CRS that...

A couple of weeks ago I started on the rear bumper and tire carrier. I'm reducing the overall depth of the rear step by 5" and shortening it on each side by roughly 12". First I removed the old flaking thread plate, spreader and got everything prepped for the new crossmember.