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Hi Everyone, The final challenge crossing the Simpson Desert is "Big Red" - the largest (or at least most iconic) red sand dune of the seven day crossing. There are multiple different lines to choose from, and of course I took the hardest (steepest) one. In manual mode, low range, I...

I feel the same way - more interior space is a blessing and a curse at the same time, because it will inevitably lead to more stuff, more weight. -Dan

303 is the stuff to use on the canvas to re-waterproof it (specifically designed for use on Sunbrella). It works great. For the bedliner I've never found or used anything to make it pretty again. -Dan

Hi Everyone, I have dreamed of crossing the Simpson Desert for most of my life, and after months of planning and preparation it absolutely did not disappoint! We spent 7 days crossing more than 1,300 bright red sand dunes, and didn't see a soul the entire time. Not everything went to plan...

Hi Everyone, I have dreamed of crossing the Simpson Desert for most of my life, and after months of planning and preparation it absolutely did not disappoint! We spent 7 days crossing more than 1,300 bright red sand dunes, and didn't see a soul the entire time. Not everything went to plan...

I Agree entirely. I can't believe how often you see a video online of someone driving up a moderate incline or sand or something and when they get to the top everyone smiles about the clutch smell, but then just shrugs and says "oh well, nothing you can do". If you can smell the clutch, you're...

Hey Everyone, As some of you know I spent a couple of years driving a little 2 door Jeep Wrangler 40,000 miles on the Pan-American Highway (I had a thread on Expo about it... I can't find it right now) Then I drove a 4 door Wrangler 54,000 miles all the way around Africa over three years (Expo...

Wow, I am shocked to see that photo. The closest Jeep has an AEV rear bumper, AEV tire carrier, larger spare (35s? 37s?) AND the AEV fuel caddy. From experience I know that is a significant amount of weight. All that weight is hanging off the now extended rear, which puts it further behind the...

Hi Everyone, Exploring the remote corners of the planet has always appealed to me, so crossing the mighty Simpson Desert has been on my radar for many years. The crossing involves crossing more than 1,300 sand dunes through 733km (460 miles) of deep sand and you won't see a soul for seven...

I bought the 2.5 because it was $5k USD, it got 19mpg every single day, and it was plenty enough for what I needed. I sold it in Argentina 2.5 years later for $5k, so it was actually "free". It also never broke down even once. So I have to think that is the perfect vehicle, and I miss it...

I drive my 2.5ltr 4cyl TJ with a soft top 40,000 miles from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Argentina. Yes, it was gutless and noisy, but it took me on life-changing adventures. I loved that little Jeep, and some days I think about flying down there and buying it back. -Dan

Hi Everyone, I think it's safe to say no visit to Australia would be complete without exploring the mighty Red Center. ********** in the middle of the continent there is so much to see and do from the mighty Uluru (Ayres Rock) to Kings Canyon, Palm Valley, swimming in stunning gorges, eating local...

Hi Everyone, We're very close to the red center of Australia now, and we set off on a little adventure into the Finke River Gorge. The Finke is known as the oldest river on earth, and the scenery absolutely did not dissapoint! We also teamed up with Matt in his diesel Ford Maverick (a...

The best thing about Overland Expo is walking through the campground checking out everyone's setup. Have a look at what they've made themselves, what they've modified, etc. WAAAAY more informative than the vendor show. -Dan

Hi All, Australia has been experiencing unprecedented rainfall, which is causing massive flooding in many parts of the country. Tens of thousands of homes have been lost. Even in the desert there is way more rain than usual, and we got stranded for days waiting for one of the famous outback...

Yes, they take a long time to develop new products, so there is still waiting to be done. A Gladiator top is coming, you just have to wait. -Dan

Hi All, We've been out exploring the Flinders Ranges for the last week. This wilderness National Park has hiking, 4x4ing, aboriginal rock art, tons of wildlife and absolutely stunning Rocky Mountains, canyons and dry river beds to explore. It's starting to feel like we're getting "Australia...

I put mine in the glovebox because I prefer it to be out of sight/out of mind for the 99% of time I'm not using it. I still leave it turned on so I can hear it, but have no need of the cord swinging in my face or whatever. It's working out great. -Dan

It's worth keeping in mind Ursa Minor started by making tops for the Honda Element... so it's actually us Jeep guys who are the ring ins! ;) -Dan

Hi All, People often ask me what do you really 'need' to go overlanding, and for a long time I've always thought the most important thing is a srong reason to get out there. WHY do you want to get out remote and explore? Maybe it's fishing, hiking, hunting or learning new cultures and...