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Evening! So, I've been noticing that there's an awful lot of discussion out there on the "appropriate" MPG for overland vehicles, and how full-size (never mind HD) trucks/SUVs are thus not good categories. Now, I recognize that we're all getting punched in the face/wallet with the current fuel...

Hey there…I have a ‘21 Ram Tradesman PW that I SWORE I’d leave alone. But my willpower is weak. One of the very few drawbacks with the 4.5-gen Ram 2500 platform is how much the rear can “wag” over highway expansion strips at speed. It’s pretty well-understood that this is attributed to the...

The title pretty much says it all…everyone seems to have their favorites, but what’s a good “beginner” one? Especially if you aren’t planning a ton of group outings, it still want something “just in case?” Thanks, J

Hey crew! So, I should be getting my ARE CX HD topper for my Ram 2500 next month. For those who aren’t tracking, the cap incorporates an aluminum internal structure to boost the roof carrying weight to 500 pounds, but it also comes with some fairly tall and fixed posts/rails. I’d like to fit a...

So, I've been working on my 2000 Ford Excursion for some time, but a few months ago decided to move on. Totally bummed at the time--and I still get wistful for the rig, occasionally--but the rational side of me knows that something else was a better fit. To wit, right now I 1.) rarely go...

Offered for sale is an Engel MT45F-U1CD-P combination refrigerator-freezer. Used once to confirm that it is in working order (it worked great!). Unfortunately, I'm parting with my overlanding vehicle, so my loss is your gain! Includes NIB transit/insulation bag for the unit, as well as all...

What’s for sale? Offered for sale is a 2000 Ford Excursion that I’ve spent a lot of time, money, and busted knuckles turning from a rather pedestrian SUV into a fairly capable, long-range touring rig suitable for transporting large families such as mine. My goal was to hit Alaska and the Arctic...

...was actually not difficult at all, in case you're considering a near-term trip. Plenty of branch-rubbing, but nothing really difficult. Heck, I only had to go into 4WD three times, and I went up the "more difficult" Union Springs side first. I went on a Tuesday and thus had the trail pretty...

Hi all...I'm in the market for a decent (make of that what you will) fridge or fridge/freezer. Of course, we're spoiled for choice at the moment, on top of which everyone seems to be having some sort of 10 percent off code or sale. Any tips or sales that I should be keeping an eye on, or out...

SOLD!

So, I added OME spring packs to my Ford Excursion last August. Couldn’t be happier with the suspension package thus far, until today when I found out that all four of the bushings are blown out (I asked a shop to diagnose a low-speed vibration/rattle that I couldn’t track down). Now, the rig...

So, I’m probably going to need a 15k/16.5k-rated winch for the Excursion. Warn is the obvious choice, but the roughly $2k price tag is tough to swallow. Does anyone have experience with Smittybuilt or other similar options that might be a bit lore budget-friendly? Thanks.

Anyone have any experience with this? The pioneer platform I bought for my Excursion came with six feet, but my RTT from CVT (Mount Denali) bumps right up against its max static weight of 200-ish pounds, with a bit of creaking. No signs of stress on the roof or rack yet, but I thought that...

Having a Buckstop rear bumper/spare tire carrier installed on the rig this week...how do most folks keep their spare tires from disappearing? Wheel lock is an obvious choice, but I’m worried about realizing that I’ve lost the locking key (ask me how I know) when I’m in the middle of nowhere...

So, as I mentioned in my introduction, a few weeks ago I picked up a ‘00 Ford Excursion. I wanted something reliable, big enough to haul my family of seven plus dog (we’re reaching max capacity in my wife’s expedition!). I’m also a diesel fan, and as we all know there’s only one option for a...

Hi there, Always found the idea of overlanding attractive, and concerns regarding the longevity/repair costs of my ‘16 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel led me to take the plunge for a vehicle that will 1.) have a simpler and more reliable power plant, 2.) cost a bit less, and 3.) do an even better job of...