Recalls are not any fun. When they are announced, consumers have to deal with the hassle of scheduling the repair. On the flip side, manufacturer reputations take a hit because of a problem with their product that can or has caused safety issues for the consumers. Polaris, the manufacturer of ATVs and UTVs, is one …

The making of an RV is a complicated thing. Engineers and designers have to maximize the use of every inch of the vehicle. It gets even more complicated when the base for the RV is a smaller passenger van. But, year in and year out, RV manufacturers have found ways to make vanlife more and …

If an RV is outside your budget and/or space, a pickup truck bed camper makes a great alternative. However, for smaller trucks, finding a camper that fits in the bed, and light enough to prevent overloading, can be tricky. Go Fast Campers’ products definitely fit the bill, but they’re a bit light on features. Luckily, …

The Jeep brand has been increasingly popular amongst people that like to modify their vehicles and go off-road. The legendary Wrangler has been the most supported off-road platform by the aftermarket industry for decades. But, now Jeep has the Gladiator pickup which draws on the Wrangler’s looks and ease of modification. So, it is no …

With air travel slowed way down, resourceful traveling families are finding new ways to get out and live their adventure. RV sales have spiked. But should you buy or rent an RV? This new Dual Cab EarthCruiser is the perfect home on wheels––with a minivan twist The Dual Cab 4×4 rollabout tiny home can do …

Camper vans are expensive. However, if you build your own camper conversion, things get a lot better for your wallet.

Father’s Day is around the corner. But there is still time to get your favorite overlanding dad a gift for his adventuring trips. Here is a list of seven things that overlanders need, but don’t always have. They are listed in no particular order. 1. Winch Recovery Kit A winch recovery kit is a necessity even if the vehicle dad chooses to go …

Whether it’s on an F-150 or a Bronco, a Ford with a ‘Raptor’ badge means business when it comes to off-roading. Up until now, despite RV conversions and newly-available AWD, the Ford Transit has been a bit behind Mercedes’ Sprinter in terms of going off-pavement. The new Ford Transit Trail aims to correct that. It’s …

Overlanding provides people the opportunity to get outdoors and explore. Unlike the fans of #vanlife, overlanding fans want a rig that can take them anywhere, especially off-road through difficult terrain. Although vans can be converted into overlanding rigs, vans are mostly for travel on pavement. Overlanding’s goal, however, is to reach further outdoors, beyond the …

In recent years there seems to have been an explosion of interest in the fictional zombie apocalypse and how to survive it. In essence, the idea is that mindless humanoid creatures feed on regular humans. To do so, they destroy anything in the way. So, humans are forced to create fortifications out of places they …

It is good to have executives in a company that are passionate about their brand and its products. Jim Farley is one of those. He became Chief Operating Officer of Ford in March, and he is excited about the direction Ford is heading. So, much so, that he did not hold back with some smacktalk towards Jeep …

There is an increasing amount of people turning to overlanding and vanlife to simplify their lives and enjoy the outdoors more. For those that choose these avenues choosing the right rig is important. Nothing can derail a launch into the road less traveled like a bad choice of vehicle. Likewise, not having the right accessories and equipment …

Sales of recreational vehicles have shot up during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have taken to road tripping, car camping, overlanding, and off-roading as their get-away escapes from the various regional lockdown situations. So, attention to the RV segment is understandable. To try and scratch the itch of getting outdoors, Leisure Travel Vans has …

Going off-roading or overlanding means keeping your gear compact, for safety and ease-of-use. So, towing a separate camper over rocks isn’t really an option. Luckily, there are still ways of having a comfortable sleeping space. For vans and SUVs, there are rooftop tents. For pickup trucks, there are truck bed campers. And Scout Campers’ new …

Campers and RVs may be fun, but for overlanding, you need something a bit more compact. If you’ve got a pickup truck, you can get a bed-mounted camper. For other vehicles, there are foldable rooftop tents. However, to make them stow-able, these tents are usually made of special fabrics, even if they have a hardtop. …

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and staying home became the things everybody was required to consider. After a while of being home, however, people have started getting cabin fever. So, many people planned their vacations. Car Camping, Overlanding, and anything else having to do with getting out but still being distant from others have …

If the great outdoors is still calling your name, now is the best time to prepare for your next big adventure. You have enough time to stock up on all of your needed essentials. And while you may already have one the best vehicles to camp with. Even if you don’t, there are still options out there for …

Although for now, the V8-equipped Ford Ranger seems to be nothing but a fever dream, Ford’s mid-size truck does lend itself well to overlanding and off-roading builds. PaxPower can build you a Ranger Raptor, with RTR providing a more affordable alternative. And ARB now makes a winch-ready bumper for the Ranger. Also, at the 2019 …

Although living the #vanlife isn’t easy, especially if you’re overlanding, more and more companies are starting to support it. The most desirable Honda Elements and Pontiac Azteks are the ones with the built-in tents. But while you can outfit SUVs, pickups, Unimogs, and kei trucks with campers and tents, it’s really about the vans. And …