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I think there's some confusion in terminology here. I assumed OP was referring to a true pickup camper like a FWC or ATC. CampStewart's response seems to refer to a pop-up trailer as a camper doesn't have wheel bearings or tires. Assuming it's a camper, not a trailer, I think ratchet straps...

Much as I discourage people from driving overweight rigs, IdaSHO has it right regarding all the liability talk being BS. First - your insurance policy provides liability coverage. They will cover you if you're overweight. Some claim that your insurance will not cover you if you're...

Well that explains “Tyres”...

I don't have a dog in this fight, but who the heck is airing up tires at 10,000 feet??? If you had to air down to drive up to 10,000 ft, you should probably leave your tires aired down while you drive back down to base camp or where ever.

Help me understand how the duty cycle applies to my use of the compressor. I've got a Viair 300P compressor which, according to the Viair website, has a 33% duty cycle. That could mean 10 minutes on and 20 minutes off, it could also mean 20 minutes on and 40 minutes off. Obviously, there's...

Another thing to keep in mind, you don't necessarily need to run 65/80 all the time. Those pressures are required if you're at max gross weight (GVWR). You'll need to weigh your vehicle, fully loaded, at a commercial truck scale. CAT scales will do it for about $10. If you are at max gross...

I've got a FWC with a three-way fridge. It's serves my needs but is not great. I do like the fact that I don't have to worry about solar/dual batteries, etc as I run it on propane most of the time. I think the leveling issue is overstated. I've always used the rule that if my camper is level...

OK, we've all helped someone out of a bad situation; stuck, high centered, whatever. Could you imagine a vehicle in a spot so dangerous or precarious that you would not help drag it out? If so, what would that situation look like? What would you be willing to do?

I’ve got a different perspective and I’m sure I’ll get seriously flamed for it, but here goes anyway… I think this list is a self-serving, gratuitous load of crap. It’s this sort of thing that gives “overlanders” a bad name and how so many people end up with bloated mall-crawlers that never...

Curious why you wanted manual windows and door locks. I couldn't live without the power doors and windows. I travel alone most of the time and when I arrive at a fishing spot I can adjust the windows and lock all the doors from the driver's seat. Used to be a PITA to go around and do it...

My vehicle is a GMC 2500HD 4x4 pickup with a Four-Wheel camper on board, gross weight is about 8700lb when loaded for a trip. It has a factory installed Class V hitch receiver with a 13,000lb tow rating. First question: is this receiver an acceptable rear recovery point? Second question...

Chinook Baja 4x4. Very cool but $64k seems kinda steep... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/rvs/d/2001-chinook-baja-4x4-low/6468766945.html

Good question and I'll be interested in reading the responses. Here's my thinking FWIW. My rig is about 8700lbs - 3/4 ton PU with a Four-Wheel camper, 18" non-beadlock wheels with 33" tires. Like the OP I run 50psi front, 55psi rear on the street. When I air down I usually halve the...

Spider or other tiny critter in the burner tube. It's happened to me a couple times when getting the rig ready for the first trip of the season.

Wait, breaking to gain traction? What are we breaking? Maybe it was already broken. I know I didn't break it, someone else must have.

Microwave - LOL! That's real overlanding.

You don't even need to empty them into a pot. Most vacuum bags can go straight into boiling water, no mess, no fuss.

BTW - here is a link to a comprehensive load index table. Using this you can determine the correct pressure based on your tires and your vehicle's weight. https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/589830/23447320/1378330097907/Discount+Tire+inflation.pdf

^^^ This is the way to do it. I would add that you should use the load index (not load range) found on the sidewall of the tire, as well as the tire size. Use that information with the vehicle's weight to look up the correct pressure on a load table. This information is NOT brand-specific...