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    And in the “It just might be overkill” department…

    https://expeditionmeister.com/expedition-trucks/iveco-truck/iveco-eurocargo-2019-4x4-expedition-truck-i504 I mean, only 118 gallons of water and 1,820 watts of solar. Oh, and two queen beds and a double bed.
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    lifting beds?

    Does anyone know of an expedition vehicle manufacturer that offers a lifting bed like Bliss Mobil and SLRV? That's a great use of space, but I don't know anyone else who does it.
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    Very nice F-550 rig

    IMO this is a very nice rig for $238K (if you're in the market for a house-priced vehicle). Only 45K miles, hard-sided pop-up, as much solar and battery power as most people could ever need, etc. Very thirsty, but that goes with the territory. No affiliation...
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    SLRV Adventurer: Anyone seen one in person?

    I've seen almost nothing in this forum about these vehicles, and they look nice on paper. I actually prefer their interior layout with the lifting bed and separate full bathroom to just about any other similarly sized big rig I've seen. Also, based on the few I've seen for sale second hand, they...
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    An "off-road" Lamborghini

    It has 6.6 inches of ground clearance (1.7 more than the standard Huracan Evo) and is "designed to take on any terrain beyond asphalt." Moab, here we come! https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/news/lamborghini-presents-the-new-huracan-sterrato
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    Teardrop-size slide-out/pop-up trailer with kitchen, toilet, shower

    This thing looks intriguing. Size of a teardrop before it expands. Apparently it's still in development. https://icc-offroad.de/offroad-anhaenger/
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    Question about camping in African game parks/national parks

    For those of you who've done overland trips in Africa, how safe is it to tow a caravan/tent trailer and leave it at your game park or national park campsite while you're out in the tow vehicle exploring during the day? Are you asking to have your trailer broken into or stolen, or am I being...
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    Pass-through really necessary?

    I wasn't sure where to post this, so it's fine if the moderators want to move it. Anyway, how important is a pass-through from the camper to the cab? I've heard people say they like it for safety reasons because it lets them drive away quickly without getting out of the vehicle. However, when...
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    Servicing Ford trucks in Africa, Asia?

    Apologize if this has been discussed before, but I couldn’t find it. Does anyone know the odds of being able to get an F-350/450/550 serviced on an extended trip through Africa and Asia? I realize Toyota is a better bet, but Tundras just aren’t big enough for the type of camper I would want.
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    This is almost unfair to the zombies.

    https://sherptheark.com/
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    The latest essential piece of equipment from Yeti

    My lunch will be so much tastier now. That is, if I could afford lunch after shelling out $80 for this. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/yeti-daytrip-lunch-bag-19yetudytrplnchbgodr/19yetudytrplnchbgodr
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    1990 Land Rover Defender for only $192,500!

    No VIN or vehicle history report. But it's "restored," so it must be worth it. :rolleyes: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Land-Rover-Defender-/323365824648?oid=192528571408
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    What are the limitations of a really large expedition vehicle?

    I'm new to overlanding, so bear with me if this is a newbie question. What are the real-world limitations of a vehicle like a large Unicat? For example, Unicat currently has a second-hand model with a lifting roof that's 29 ft long (without the included ATV/small car carrier on the back), 8 ft...
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    Meet the "Hitch Hotel"

    Is it a trailer? A teardrop? A pop-up? Yes! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1550263109/hitch-hotel?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=hotel (No affiliation. Just thought it was interesting.)
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    Hunter RMV

    Anyone know anything about this rig? It comes in at a lower price point than some similar vehicles. I'm wondering if they cut corners somewhere or just accept a lower profit margin. It's clear the interior finishes aren't up to, say, EarthRoamer levels, but they look nice enough...
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    Disadvantages of towing an expedition caravan?

    I wasn't sure where to post this, but I think here is as good as anywhere. What are the disadvantages of towing something like a Mountain Trail Campers caravan (https://mountaintrailcampers.com.au/lxv-5-7-tandem-caravan/) compared to driving something like an EarthCruiser? Goal is to spend a...
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    battery performance numbers for Dometic CFX-65DZUS

    For those considering whether to buy a fridge vs. a cooler, I thought I'd post some preliminary data on how long my new Dometic CFX-65DZUS lasts on a new 100 ah deep-cycle battery. I plugged the fridge into 120v ac and cooled it to 25 deg. F. I then connected it to the fully charged battery and...
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    charging external 12v battery with accessory port

    Is there any way to charge an external deep-cycle 12v battery (not the starter battery) using one of the vehicle's 12v accessory ports and the alternator? I know an Arkpak does this, but I was hoping for a cheaper solution. The Arkpak has an inverter, etc., that I don't need -- I just need a...
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    using campsite electrical hookups

    Simple question: does anyone know if state/national parks will let you use an electrical hookup for a couple of hours (free or for a fee) to charge something if you've rented a non-electrical campsite?
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    Kodiak privacy vestibule with Springbar

    Has anyone used a Kodiak Flexbow privacy vestibule (http://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Vestibule-Wing-1601-for-Kodiak-10-ft-Canvas-Tents_p_34.html) with a same-size Springbar tent? I know the color wouldn't match, but combined with the Springbar's portico awning, that would be quite a...
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