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So I know a major component of doing any decent trail/rough road driving is to air down the tires. As long as lower speeds are maintained, it’s pretty safe and improves your ride as well as lowers your chance for puncture. My question is, is it safe to do on a wheel that doesn’t have a beadlock...

I bought a phone mount and charger from Pro Clips USA and I am super happy with it. I was able to do the complete install in under 10 minutes with no permanent damage to my vehicle. The phone is extremely stable and everything I needed was provided. The mount is positioned well allowing me...

I currently am running Gaia on my phone. But I would like to get a tablet that’s a little bit larger for navigation. Is there a tablet out there that will run Gaia without having to pay for cell service for GPS? In my experience hot spotting off of a phone isn’t as accurate and uses a ton of...

I have a 2018 Ford Explorer 4x4 that I am definitely wanting to put rear Timbren bump stops on. Having traded it in from my truck, I plan to tow quite a bit. I’ve already done so a few times and it’s handled minor loads well. It is rated to tow 5,000 pounds, but the Timbren stops will help...

I recently traded in my F150 due to miles and space for the family. This wasn’t my first choice in vehicles but the deal I was offered couldn’t be refused. As I don’t plan on doing any major off roading in it, it still fits the bill. My goal is to be able to not get stuck in the mud and fields I...

I am looking for some roof top storage for my 2018 Ford Explorer. I don’t do any overnight camping, so not looking at a ton of gear. Mainly, I’m looking for storage for things I need for work. I regularly need a shovel, sometimes wish I had recovery boards of some kind. Right now I have enough...

I am looking at possibly trading for a Ford Explorer. With three kids all in boosters and car seats, I really need the space inside the vehicle. We would never do long trips in the vehicle loaded down with gear. I am looking at enjoying dirt roads and lesser maintained state park paths...

I am looking to possibly trade vehicles soon and I’m thinking of going to the Volkswagen Atlas SE 4 Motion. I don’t need something to handle major trails. I’m doing mostly dirt roads, small township roads, farm paths and fields. Looking online, I can buy an affordable lift/leveling kit to get it...

So one of the things I’ve been wondering about doing is building a box to move in and out of my truck bed that would store all of my camping gear. When I don’t need it, I can store it in the barn at the farm; when I’m going on a trip I can use the loader and put it in the bed and strap it down...

I’m looking at replacing my rear shocks on my 2015 F-150. In my searching I’ve found the replacement shocks from Rough Country actually have pretty decent reviews. Keep in mind I am not doing any heavy trails. This will be used for work use with the occasional service road or state park dirt...

The F-150 I bought two weeks ago got the first face lift in the name of overlanding. I installed some storage units underneath the back seat today. $68 shipped off of eBay. The one on the short side of the bench can quickly come out and act like a tool bucket. Already working on putting stuff...

I recently took a new job that has landed me two amazing things. 1) I have my own truck again. 2) I will be traveling in great Northeast and Midwest overland areas (Think SW Indiana to upstate New York). Naturally I’m really excited about this and looking into camping options. Other things I...

I’m working on putting together some tools and supplies to keep in my truck. I don’t plan on doing heavy off-road driving, just fire and service roads where I can. The truck will also double as my daily driver which will be commuting some distance at times. My furthest customer right now is an 8...

Is anyone using Topo Maps+ for navigation? I’ve just started messing with it but it has map packs that utilize USGS topo maps that list service roads and such. The map pack cost for $20 for a year, didn’t think that was too bad. Thought I’d see if anyone else was utilizing it and how it was...

First off, it’s been a long time since I’ve been on and I’m looking forward to actually having an Overland capable vehicle. I recently bought a 2015 Ford F-150. It is a crew cab, short bed. Has the FX4 package, the 3.5L EcoBoost, Hill Descent Control and the selectable automatic transmission...

Been a while since I've been on. I was doing some digging, why wouldn't a surplus Humvee work as an overland rig? A late 80's AM General with less than 50K on it seems to go for less than $10K. That's a lot lower miles than anything else in the price range. Being military I would imagine it...

When looking at used Lan Cruisers, Tacoma's, XTerra's and such; I see a ton of them that are <$5K and in the 120-200K mile range. Obviously, when looking at used the first rule is to pay attention to how well it was cared for previously. But, is there a point in which just general age of...

The thread on the Land Rover was great discussion and got me looking at a ton of great options for a starter rig. I thought it would be a good idea to compile some pros & cons for all kinds of starter rigs. Sort of a reference point for people to get an idea for what might be a good fit and then...

In looking for possible options under $5K, I have access to a lot of clean Land Rover Discovery II's and Range Rovers. Most of them are garage kept, clean trucks with under 150K miles. City cars, but still 4x4 and ready to be modified for overland use. So, what are the pros and cons of a Land...

I thought if people had pictures of classic overland rigs, whether it was one you ran back in the day or currently use, we could share them! I love the pictures of JK's, Xterra's and the like, but what about some classic FJ'a, Land Rovers and more?!