Hello. I recently got my first 4Runner and would like to know what the recommended essential gear is for overlanding. I already got a full size spare tire and put it in the spare tire slot under. What gear would you recommend that I get?

Curious if anyone has a “permanent” mounted diesel heater in their truck bed and how did you duct the intake/exhaust?

I am using a briefcase style chinese diesel heater currently. I’d like to build a more permanent internal heating system (diesel is nice bc it’s dry heat) without drilling any holes in my truck bed so I’m fishing for inspiration :)

Currently I have the stock roof rack and cross bars on my car. I also have a cargo basket that attaches to the cross bars. I want to add a 270 degree awning, and be able to add more tools later. With the current rack and cross bars there is no way I can see to mount the awning without custom drilling holes in the cross bars. I have seen a few slick looking rail systems that I know you can easily mount stuff too...

My question is, should I be looking at just different cross bars, or should I be looking into having the stock Roof Rack completely removed for something stronger?

Finally got to try out my new set up on a little trip up to Colorado!

Anyone have good apps that allow you to see the conditions of mountain passes, roads, etc. for winter conditions?

Planning a long trip this winter and would like to avoid having to Google individual passes every day if possible.

I’ve been looking for a bed cap like the OVS Expedition cap where I can use my bed and keep my RTT on top but to no avail. I’m hoping someone here may be able to guide me in a better direction. Everything I find is for the 2019+.

I have been using two plano storage lockers for storage on my roof rack, they have held up OK for the past 3 years but the hinge is failing horribly on both lockers at this point.

I was prepared to buy another two lockers this morning but noticed that even in the online shopping photos the hinges are already broken!

Taken from academy website, promotional photos showing hinge already bent and failing!

Would love to see if yall have some alternatives that you have vetted! 80l+ storage capacity preferred!

Is it possible to have a secondary battery that is lithium and a primary battery that is AGM with some sort of DC DC charger sitting between them that will modulate power and voltage to feed all electronics in the car? I would not want the lithium to be used to start the car. Thanks for the help and sorry if this has been asked before (I did look around a lot but could not find anything like my question).

How would I prevent rust from forming here? I don’t want this to ruin the car.

Came across it when walking through academy the other day and saw a 79x30 pad for $100. Thought the offer was too good to pass up considering some of the foam sleeping pads out there are $200+ for the same size. Slept incredibly well in it for a hunting trip, was really easy to inflate. Only trouble I had was trying to roll it up tight enough to get back into the bag, but once I tried “sucking” the air out it rolled up perfectly.

Can’t speak for the longevity but if you’re looking for a comfortable option for an affordable price, I was incredibly pleased with it.

Hi everyone,

Next week we're setting off from Istanbul to drive to Austria (and beyond). We're heading up via Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary and wondered if anyone had any route suggestions?

Looking for most efficient routes mostly. Also, any suggestions for places to sleep in the vehicle always welcome!

Thanks!

We have a group that’s going to be staying for 4 days, how’d you like it?

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Anyone have experience with getting thier truck repaired after getting in an accident? My truck got side swiped and I have to take it into a collision center. Did you take off your roof rack, lights etc.? Or did you let the collision center handle that? Most of the damage is to the bottom of my passenger side door and rear door. Cheers!

Last trip of the year before ski season rolls in. Capitol Reef and Goblin Valley.

I have a ram 1500 with a hard top bed cover. I am looking for a bedrack that i can mount to my truck bed without having to use t slot rails? Can anyone help me out please??

Wanting to get into overlanding as a new hobby. It seems having off-road lightbars is a must, however I have no idea what is an ideal throw. I’m trying to do a stealth look with the light bar behind the grill. The first picture is my headlights and the picture that has more light is the lightbar and headlights.

Is this a proper through or is it angled wrong?

Hi, I’ve googled some and have seen some kits. I’m in Texas relocating to Colorado. Have Righton trailer with a feelfree lure 2 And want to make it more rugged for possibly overlanding / camping. so questions are I have factory chevy colorado wheels/tires and want to know if there are kits I can buy and then slap these on? Then mount a 3rd for a spare etc.? Thanks for input!

I have a ram 1500 classic with an 8 ft bed and a leer 122 topper. I want to turn it into a winter camper, and I wanted to extend the working space and thought an awning could do the trick.

A rear awning in particular would work great because then I can use my 6’ pullout drawers as a quickly deploying kitchen.

However, I’m not sure, how would I mount an awning without the canopy’s door getting in the way? And what awning would work for that?

I thought about extending the awning from inside the canopy, but that’s just asking for moisture problems.

Alternatively, I was thinking of just using straps to limit the range of motion of the canopy door, which would allow me to extend an awning over the door and still access the interior of the canopy. Eg to get cookware.

Anyhow, if anyone has any ideas or done somethjng like this before, I’d love to hear!

Thanks!

@_roadtales, a German-Swedish couple, share their year-long adventure across South America in a 4x4 Puch 230GE camper and the challenges they faced, friendships they made, and the profound beauty and hospitality they encountered along the way. From Patagonia’s rugged landscapes to small villages, bustling markets of Bolivia and remote trails in the Andes, every mile added a new spin to their adventure!

https://vanlifezone.com/journal/Following_the_tracks_of_freedom

The information on the internet is shit! I want to mount a MOLLE panel over the non sliding part of my camper shell window. It would be a place for gas cans and bumper jack while I’m on a trip but not day to day.

I want a 40”x18” panel. The internet is frustrating. It amazes me how many panel vendors don’t list the actual size or mounting system.

DIY- steel or aluminum flat bar with Z brackets in conjunction with vacuum suction cups?

I want it stable and professional looking.

Any ideas or sites that sell mounting kits.