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  1. Viking1204

    Pickup Bed Caps That Support a RTT

    My previous truck had a Diamondback bed cover on it and on my new to me 2018 F-150 Supercrew I think I'm going to go with a Bed Cap to give me more storage that is easier to get to. When I google Pickup Bed Caps it's a pain in the you know what trying to weed through them all trying to find ones...
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    Southeast Overland & Outdoor Expo March 1-3, 2024

    Well I missed out on last year's Expo when my truck engine blew. This year I do plan to attend with my new to me truck, a 2018 F-150 Lariat FX4! This will come up quick after the holidays, anybody else plan on going? Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo |
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    Southeast Overland & Outdoor Expo March 2023!

    I''m panning to attend this Expo in March of 2023, anybody else thinking about going? Southeast Overland & Outdoor Expo |
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    Overland Expo Southeast Location Ideas Discussion/Justification

    After looking at the Google Earth a bit I really think the Chattanooga, TN area (Southeast of it Bit in Blue Ridge Mountains) would be perfect. It would be less that 2 hours or close to 2 hours from Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville, Nashville, and Ashville. Other major cities like Louisville...
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    Looking for Camper Shells for 2011 F-150 That Support a RTT

    I'm trying to find a pickup camper shell to replace my Diamond Back cover with that will give me more room in the back of my truck but still support a Rooftop Tent. A.R.E. has their HD series that would work but they don't sell one for my 2011 F-150, they only go back as far as 2015. I know...
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    Pacific Northwest Gets an Overland Expo

    Go figure, there's already two out of 3 Expos West of the Mississippi lets make that 3 and us in the Southeast are still out of luck to get our own Expo. How about make a Northeast and Southeast before you add another one out West. Well congrats to those of you that live in the Oregon area, I'm...
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    REDARC BCDC1240D DC to DC Battery Charger Review

    While at Overland Expo East I told myself I was going to buy an ALPS generator to back up the solar charging for my 138AH Lithium battery I use to power my fridge, a few lights and charge my phone if I need to. Well ALPS wasn't at the Expo. The weather at the Expo remained cloudy the whole time...
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    Inaugural Southeast Overland & Offroad Expo - Anybody Else Going?

    Placing this here to get more views! SouthEast Overland & Offroad Expo - March 2021
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    SouthEast Overland & Offroad Expo - March 2021

    I think I'm going to attend this. Not sure how big it will be since it is the inaugural one of these, I can't get to the website at work but will check it out when I get home. Anybody else thinking about attending? This is in Central Florida so much closer than any other Overland Expo so far and...
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    IceCube Fridge/Freezer Anybody?

    Well I searched pretty hard and couldn't find any current reviews other than the one on their site but decided to take a chance so we'll see! Ordered it today, looks like it will be coming from Oregon, company is based in Australia. It's the size I was looking for and has the separate...
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    New Mercedes Van Designed for Overlanders?

    Looks like Mercedes is trying to appeal to the Overlanding crowd with their new van! Put a lift on it and some better tires and this might be the perfect Overlanding vehicle for a family of 4! https://www.foxnews.com/auto/chicago-auto-show-2021-mercedes-benz-weekender
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    180 Degree Awning Suggestions

    I searched the various awning threads and what I found was either 270 degree awnings or simple straight out small awnings. I'd like to find a good 180 degree awning that would open up and cover the back area of my truck and extend out past the back area on both sides. I've seen a few 180 degree...
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    Tools To Help Make Firewood Easier!

    Just saw this article, shows a couple of pretty cool tools for making the task of making firewood a lot easier! I already have the Maul but think I'll be adding the LogOx and the Kindling Cracker to my camping tool kit...
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    New Opus 15 Hybrid Overland Trailer!

    If I had the money I think this is the camping trailer I would buy! https://www.opuscamper.us/op15/
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    Cheap Camp Water Solution Found!

    So I've spent a great deal looking at different water solutions and stumbled on a great one at Bass Pro the other day for a pretty affordable price. Reliance now makes a more ruggedized water container compared to their blue containers. This one is a much thicker plastic, holds 7 gallons with a...
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    Solar Camp Light Reviews/Suggestions

    So I searched for solar camp lights and came up with nothing. If you have found good solar lights for lighting up camp sites after dark please post up here. I'm currently searching for a good portable solar powered area light for lighting up a camp site.
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    Consolidate Costway 54qt Fridge Reviews Here Please!

    I am the proud owner of a Costway 54qt fridge and was just wondering what kind of performance is everyone getting out them? What settings give you the best performance? I'm about to start using mine more and will test it and put my reviews here too. Hopefully some of you have tested yours...
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    Anyone Have an Overland Vehicle Systems RTT?

    I've been searching for a RTT for quite some time now, my budget is on the low end so I've been going back and forth between a Smittybuilt or Ruff Stuff tent to keep it around the $1k range. While searching for RTTs on Amazon I came across a nice tent it seems from Overland Vehicle Systems, the...
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    Solar Panel Open Discussion/Debate/Review

    After some solar panel discussion in the New Fridge, got it under $275 thread I thought a thread like this was needed. I'm currently shopping for a 100W solar panel to charge my Flexopower Solar Generator and I've already changed my mind a few times. It seems not all solar panels are created...
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    Flexopower Lithium444 Setup Open Discussion/Questions

    I have a Flexopower but haven't set it up and used it yet, it's charged and I'll probably run my fridge off it soon to test both out. I have questions thought, I wonder if there is a way you can add batteries to the Flexopower setup to increase total AH's like you can the Goal Zero Yeti 400...