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Do you run a Bearing Buddy on your overland trailer? On a recent weekend trip with my new DIY trailer, I encountered several above the hub water crossings. While I know the hub seal is in good shape and my bearings were well packed, I couldn't shake the notion that if water made its way into...

The time has come for me to pull the RTT and awning off of my Land Cruiser and permanently attach them to a trailer...a trailer that is always ready to go! Objective: Have a trailer that is always ready for adventure. Goals: Small cargo trailer that gear can be permanently stored in Water...

At the end of May 2020, my wife and I are planning to visit friends in North Carolina. On our return trip to Kansas, we would like to run the TAT from NC to the AR/OK border. I am struggling to find a source to give me a rough idea of how long that portion of the trail should take. I know...

How many of you have some sort of remote monitor for your fridge's internal temperature? Do you find it necessary or is it another gadget to get in the way? I am interested in a Bluetooth monitor that would allow me to use my Android based radio to view the data. This would prevent me from...

Hey OB family, I am wondering if anyone has good contact information for anybody at Sierra Expeditions in Mesa, AZ. Based on the recommendations from people here, I purchased a set of OME coil springs from Sierra Expeditions. While they were quick to charge my credit card, I have heard nothing...

To most of the country, and world, Kansas is a fly-over state only checkered with corn, wheat and grass. While not completely false, there are vast areas with views you will not find anywhere else in the world. This trip through the Flint Hills was a last minute run made by two friends who...

If you are around Manhattan and would like to escape the day of Wildcat football, join Konza Overland for a last minute meetup and drive. We plan to meet at Chick-Fil-A in Manhattan at 10AM and depart at Noon for a back road drive towards Council Grove.View Rally Point

Year: 2016 I bought my first Toyota in January 2016, a 1999 100 series. I set out looking for a 100 series in October of 2015 after returning home from exploring the Rockies in a 70k mile 2006 Hemi powered Grand Cherokee. The Jeep was comfortable and had more power under the hood than...

With the addition of a fridge to my Land Cruiser, I really wanted to isolate the power used by accessories when parked to a dedicated house battery. There are many possible routes to achieve a functional dual battery setup; this is how I did it. Objective: Install a simple and cost effective...