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For many folks, camping involves having a travel trailer. These rigs vary in size from small teardrop campers that can be towed by a car to massive fifth wheels that require a diesel pickup to pull them.
Whatever your specific travel trailer, there are some things...
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When you hit the trail - whether it’s a quick off-roading day trip or a months-long overlanding adventure, you can’t simply rely on your mobile phone for communications.
While cellular coverage is excellent compared to 20 years ago, the chances are very high that you will...
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Choosing tires for your rig can be a difficult process. You won’t just have to choose what brand to go with, but also what type of tire.Â
One of the most common questions people have when the time comes to put new tires on their truck...
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I don’t know about you, but when I think about overlanding vehicles, my mind always goes to things like Toyota Landcruisers. And while Landcruisers are the kings of overlanding, they aren’t the only vehicles that allow you to head out and explore the world for...
A couple of weekends ago, I finally got out to camp in my new Russian Bear UP-5 Tent.
You might be wondering why I bothered picking up this tent given that I have a Torro Offroad Skylux Rooftop Tent on top of my Turtleback Expedition trailer. But sometimes you want...
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One of the best pieces of advice you can get as an off-road enthusiast is to go with a group. Though being with a group doesn’t guarantee that you won’t run into problems, it sure does help to have friends with you to help you...
Japan was the pioneer of the small, reliable, and economical car. But California seems to be the pioneer of the electric car – they are cranking out EV manufacturers by the day over there.Â
The most recent one to emerge is the Alpha Motor Corporation. On offer, their Alpha Wolf...
If you need to tow heavy loads, then few options can compare to the F-250 Super Duty. If you don’t need to tow heavy loads but still want an F-250 – then you like being excessive.Â
But who am I to talk? I want it too.Â
For 2022 the F-250 is...
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If you follow my writings here on 4WDTalk, you might know that I recently upgraded the batteries in my Turtleback Expedition Trailer from AGM to lithium.
In that article, which you can read here, I explain the differences between AGM and lithium batteries from the standpoints...
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When you're gathering up gear for an overlanding trip, the cutlery you bring might not be the highest item on your list.
Sure, you need cutlery, just like you need fuel, your sleeping bag, and lots of spare parts for your vehicle.
But like so many things...
