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Looks like you are in the same neck of the woods as me. Following both for the rig and the adventures.

The OP was considering a truck purchase, so he's not stuck with something yet. He's considering buying a truck with a 1480 lbs. capacity for the purpose of carrying a 2,000 lbs. load, every day. Taking the time, effort and money that it would take to adapt a truck to continuously operate at...

I've followed this thread with curiosity, and I have no dog in the fight and no strong feelings toward either a Tundra or other truck in and of themselves. I also don't have much experience modifying truck suspensions. I do have a bit of experience with carpentry, and I think it has a...

I want to know more about that trailer. Is there a build thread on that?

I don't own one, but I have to agree they are very intriguing and seem to have a feature set that is unique. I think they're pretty rare. I've only ever seen one in real life and it was only in passing on the freeway.

Very interesting build. I was daydreaming of something very similar while wrestling with my pop-up camper this weekend. Just curious, what are the dimensions of the bed when it's made up?

Just recently I obtained my first "overland-type" vehicle, a 1997 Lexus LX450. This was my dad's vehicle, and it is in prime shape. It has never seen dirt and he kept it detailed constantly, so the paint has only a few nicks from use over the years. I took it out to a local OHV area, and it...

I am just getting started in overlanding/off-road driving, and have learned that one of the first things I need to manage is tire deflation/inflation. I found the tire deflator thread, which is useful, but need some more info on air compressors. My vehicle is a 1997 Lexus LX450, completely...

Especially when the "enforcer" is a retiree Camp Host or a 19 year old college kid. There's virtually no legit LE presence in most campgrounds and local sheriffs or state police are not going to be excited to devote manpower to campsite reservation enforcement.

That's also not easy to enforce. Last weekend I had to switch which vehicle I took to a state park because of a last-minute mechanical issue. We booked the site months ago. Also, my wife booked a spot for my in-laws under her name and their license plate. One could simply register the plate...

1. Year, model, color, etc: 1997 Lexus LX450, silver 2. Name of owner/screen name: gkieser92 3. How long have you owned your 80 series? Is this your first? Just bought off my dad (May 2021), but he had owned it since 2005 4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: 177,000 5. Your...

Seems like pre-heating an electric vehicle shouldn't be a problem if it's still plugged in, since it doesn't have to drain the battery (or maybe more accurately tops off the battery as it's used) and it seems safer since there's no engine running to produce fumes. AFAIK, electric motors are not...

I also favor 5.11 pants, especially the Fast-Tac Urban Pant: https://www.511tactical.com/urban-fast-tac.html. These are extremely durable, but low-profile enough that I wear them in my job in an elementary school and they blend right in. Also, as far as jeans go, the 5.11 ones are very comfy...

I had a 2003 Trailblazer, and it was a pretty comfy, roomy (I am 6'5" and had plenty of leg and head room), decent power, and worked great in snow and sand. It had some downsides though. Replacing a head light required removing the grille and is supposedly a dealer-only procedure. It...

I have wanted to get into upland bird hunting for a few years, but I don't really know where to start. Any tips for someone who wants to hunt, has a 12 gauge, but nothing else?

I think this is a big part of it. Flatbeds are not "cool" or stylish, which is the purpose that many people buy trucks in the US. I once mentioned to my wife that I'd love to have a pickup with a service body so I could lock up all my gear, and she thought I was crazy. Why would I want to...

The new Hummer has removable roof panels, which drives me nuts. I don't even like sunroofs. All that glass is going to make a big greenhouse which you will need to run the AC to cool and heat, which comes out of your range. Why can't we have a solid roof with a solar panel to extend range?

I think it really comes down to intended use. 3 minutes of googling shows a PW max payload of 1,510 lbs. and towing of 10,350 lbs. Ford Tremor F-250 has 2,923 lbs and towing capacity of 15,000 lbs. (18,100 lbs. with gooseneck, which apparently isn't an option on the PW) max. That is 193% and...

If living full-time in an RV, it seems like a trailer is a better option for several reasons: If your tow vehicle needs maintenance, you can still be in the trailer while it's being worked on. Putting 20-30K miles on a year means your tow vehicle and trailer will wear out and depreciate in...

I follow Greg Ellifritz, a highly experience cop and traveller, on Facebook and on his blog. He recently published a concise book on travel in potentially dangerous areas...