There’s a big difference between a campervan and a motorhome; generally, the former is more compact and offers basic amenities, whilst the latter provides generous living accommodation and the comforts of home. I appreciate these are sweeping statements, and there are numerous exceptions to the rule, but broadly speaking, one remains a “van,” whilst the…
New Equipment from Warn Industries
Warn has just released a handful of new products designed to enhance the performance of your truck or Jeep JL on the trail. These include the new Ascent XP non-winch bumper for Chevy, GMC, and Toyota, the Trans4mer Gen III mounting system for 2020+ GMC Sierra HD, rock sliders with bolt-on steps for Jeep JL,…
Featured Vehicle Interior :: Overland Site’s 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Vehicle features here on Expedition Portal offer a wealth of information about overland builds, including specifications, modifications, and upgrades. While they are helpful in a general sense, I want to dig deeper. I want to know what’s in drawer systems, how dry food storage is organized, what kind of toiletry kits overlanders swear by, and…
Overland News of the Week
Forge 15 Hitch-mounted BBQ Take your barbeque game up a few notches with Hitchfire’s Forge 15. This hitch-mounted gas grill is a solution for cooking outdoors that will get you up and off of the ground. The grill’s 18- by 22-inch cooking surface is large enough to cook for up to 10 people, and the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ram 2500 with 2021 Hawk Flatbed Four Wheel Camper
If you’re in the market for a full-size truck and camper, this 2021 Ram 2500 with a 2021 Hawk Flatbed Four Wheel Camper might be just the ticket. With fewer than 5,000 miles driven, this truck and camper combo is essentially brand new. The Ram’s payload capacity (4,380 pounds to be exact) and powerful gas…
RedArc Tacoma TRD Off-Road build showcases 12-volt power and capability
RedArc has just unveiled the newest truck in their fleet, which also happens to be their first North American vehicle build. The 2021 RedArc Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road build was upfitted for off-highway travel, backcountry camping, and to showcase the full potential of RedArc’s 12-volt power system, and judging by these initial images, it looks…
2022 Toyota Tundra Showcases Leafless Rear Suspension
Toyota continues to tease fans with the latest Tundra press release, which offers a first glimpse at the 2022 model’s leafless rear suspension. “Turning over a new leaf” gives the Tundra an exciting five-link coil-spring rear suspension setup that promises class-leading on- and off-road performance. The current-generation Tundra features a traditional live rear axle…
Morgan Plus Four CX-T
Are you super-rich? Bored? Looking for a good time? Then the new Morgan Plus Four CX-T might just be the midlife crisis for you! Sure, at a glance, the Plus Four CX-T might look like what Sherlock Holmes would choose to compete with in the World Rally Championship, but there are some bonafide rally credentials…
1993 Mitsubishi L300 4×4
Small but mighty is the fantastic Mitsubishi L300 4×4. I’ve had the pleasure of owning one of these legendary vehicles, and I still wonder whether I should’ve swapped it for my faithful Vanagon Syncro. The L300 4×4 is a compact van built on a modified Mitsubishi Pajero chassis, which means all the benefits of a…
Overland News of the Week
Toyo Trunk Shape Toolbox T-190 SV In the ongoing search for vehicle organization solutions, the Japanese-made T-190 SV steel toolbox from Toyo is a lightweight and sturdy option that stacks nicely within larger gear containers. These simple metal boxes are pressed from a single piece of steel which means that they have a clean, seamless…
Video of the Week: Field Tested Nemo Helio Shower Kit
Just because we enjoy going off-grid, and spending extended periods without the conveniences of home, doesn’t mean that we enjoy being dirty. Long days on the trail are taxing, and having a quick way to rinse off the sweat and sunscreen at the end of the day is often a luxury worth making room for…
Exploring the Americas in a 1999 Hyundai Starex :: Interview with Emmanuel Solórzano
Five years ago, Costa Rican overlander Emmanuel Solórzano went camping for the first time. At the site, which was located near Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, Emmanuel met an American couple who had been traveling in their 2012 4Runner for nearly two years. Ernesto López Pérez and Taisa Welhasch of Overland the Americas shared stories…
Warn Industries Acquires Fab Fours
Warn Industries continues to bolster their network, acquiring Factor 55 last year, more recently Fabtech, and have just announced the acquisition of substantially all of the business and assets of Fab Fours, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fabricated mounting solutions for trucks and Jeeps. Fab Fours, founded in 2004, manufactures multiple different metal fabricated truck…
Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo Debuts This Fall
If you’re heading to Jasper National Park this fall, you might want to check out the Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo. The inaugural event will make its debut from September 3 to 6, 2021, at the Medicine Lodge Rodeo grounds near Hinton, Alberta—a convenient hour-long drive from the town of Jasper. The event schedule includes catch…
Featured Vehicle :: 1989 Volkswagen T3 Syncro – Guanabana Overland
Some of you will know that I ordinarily live (pre-Covid) full-time in my 1986 Volkswagen T3 Syncro and thus have a soft spot for this iconic classic. I follow hundreds of 2WD Vanagons and Syncros online and frequently contribute to the various Volkswagen forums. There are simply thousands of incredible rigs out there, as diverse…
Sahara Banger Rally
Since Covid struck, the word “holiday” has become triggering for most of us. Once a cause for celebration, it’s now code for cancellations, PCR tests, face masks, and a lengthy quarantine. However, what if the next trip made up for all this? What if you signed up for the Sahara Banger Rally? Why on earth…
Nitto Announces New All-Terrain Light Truck Tire
Nitto Tire U.S.A Inc., a manufacturer of racing, off-road, street, and SUV performance tires has announced the launch of a new all-terrain light truck tire, the Recon Grappler A/T. I’ve been a long-term user of BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2s, and whilst I love the tire, it’s exciting to see another option become available in the Light…
SDi Releases E-CLIK PRO for 2017-2020 Gen 2 Ford Raptor
E-CLIK is SDi’s semi-active shock technology system which allows users to select from multiple terrain modes on the fly for improved vehicle performance, all from the comfort of their truck’s cab. E-CLIK utilizes the OEM Fox live-valve shocks in the Gen 2 Raptor and applies its suspension-specific algorithms to drastically enhance performance. E-CLIK gathers driving…
ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2020-UP Ford F250/350 Super Duty Suspension
ICON Vehicle Dynamics has a new suspension system specifically developed for 2020-up Ford Super Duty F250 and 350 trucks. These new kits were created to address the lower ride height of the 2020-up vehicles as compared to the 2017-2019 models. While many of ICON’s 2017-2019 components will fit 2020-up models, there are some issues when…
The Tilt Test
Since 2015, I have built a few vans on Sprinter 4×4 chassis and have crossed both Canada and the US, accumulating miles and memories, pushing farther and farther on back roads and some challenging trails. They are not rock crawlers, but we managed to go where no RV could go. Being active on social media,…