Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Best bidirectional scan tool for most truck owners: Innova 5610, with no subscription and free updates. What bidirectional means: the tool sends commands to parts such as the ABS pump, fuel pump and cooling fans, then shows the result. Truck jobs covered: ABS bleeding, DPF and AdBlue...

Quick Facts: Topic: Fathom bidirectional power, announced by Ford on October 27, 2026. Output: over a projected 10 kW of AC power to a home, with no separate wall-mounted inverter. Where the inverter lives: inside the truck's E-box, one of five main modules. Truck price: $28,350 starting MSRP, arriving...

Quick Facts: Recall: This Dodge Durango recall covers certain 2026 SUVs, 13,330 in all (NHTSA 26V701, Chrysler A2D). Defect: Damaged terminals in the tail light wiring might make the tail lights fail. Rule involved: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices. Fix: Dealers inspect and...

A cold camp at elevation shows you fast which gear earns its space, and a portable diesel heater deserves a hard look before your next shoulder-season trip. I've spent my fair share of time in the great outdoors over the years, and those trips taught me to read a...

Quick Facts: Topic: Moab economic impact of off-roading, measured for the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA). Released: Oct. 22, 2026, with figures for 2025. Total impact: $178.7 million in the local economy. Direct spending: $140.9 million. Jobs supported: 1,134, including 915 direct jobs. Taxes: $13.5 million in state and local...

Quick Facts: Topic: Factory 35s versus a parts build on a new Jeep, compared on cost, warranty and gearing. Factory example: The 2027 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition on Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X trims, announced October 26, 2026. Pricing: Jeep has not published Gladiator pricing. MotorTrend puts the Wrangler's...

Quick Facts: Topic: DECKED Tacoma drawer system fitment for every bed length. Covers: 1995 to 2026 Toyota Tacoma, 5 ft 1 in and 6 ft 2 in beds. Model codes: YT7 to YT10 for 2024 to 2026, YT5 and YT6 for 2005 to 2023, YT12 for 1995 to 2004. ...

Quick Facts: Product: 23Zero Walkabout 87 2.0, the largest rooftop tent in the 23Zero lineup. Type: Soft shell fold-out tent for up to 6 adults. Bed size: 87" W x 96" L, about 58 square feet. Weight: 198 lb. Latest update: Rear heater and cooler port for ducting up to 3 inches. Price: $2,995 at...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to buy wheel and tire packages without fitment mistakes. Specs to check: Lug pattern, center bore, offset, wheel width, tire size, load rating, lug seat and TPMS. Biggest owner complaint: Highway vibration on a set sold as pre-balanced. Lifted rigs: Wheel Hero's fitment guarantee covers...

Quick Facts: Topic: Ford tailgate recall for 30,123 F-150 and Super Duty trucks. Recall numbers: NHTSA 26V689 and Ford 26S78. Trucks covered: 2026-2027 F-150 and 2026 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty. Build window: May 30 to June 16, 2026. Problem: An eyelet crimp on the left-side tailgate cable...