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Nissan SEMA Concepts Show Frontier, Pathfinder and Armada Owners What to Bolt On

Quick Facts: Topic: Nissan SEMA concepts built on the Frontier, Pathfinder and Armada. Revealed: Nov. 2, 2026, ahead of the SEMA Show. Where to see them: Booth 21521, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3 to Nov. 6. Tire sizes: 35-inch, 285/75R18 and 37-inch, all Yokohama Geolandar. Stock...

Buy a Used Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Without Inheriting Its Costliest Repairs

Quick Facts: Truck: Used Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 sold in model years 2014 to 2023. Best for: Buyers who tow, drive long highway miles, or camp far from fuel stops. Power: 240 hp and 420 lb-ft through 2019; 260 hp and 480 lb-ft from 2020. EPA...

Toyota Woodland Concepts Show How to Equip a Family Rig for the Trail

Quick Facts: Topic: Toyota Woodland concept family, revealed Oct. 30, 2026. Models: RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, Sienna, bZ, Grand Highlander and Crown Signia. Shared kit: Lift kits, large over-fenders, satin-black wheels, all-terrain tires, roof racks and cross bars. Paint: Horizon Blue with two-tone roofs and hoods. Designer: CALTY Design Research. ...

Truck Cap Types: Choose Steel, Fiberglass, or Soft Before You Regret It

Quick Facts: Topic: Truck cap types, covering stainless steel flat-pack caps, fiberglass shells, and soft toppers. Weight: Fabric models run 18 to 48 lb, while fiberglass caps commonly weigh 150 to 250 lb. Price: Soft toppers start near $1,000, and the stainless EVO Sport runs $3,695 to $4,995 by...

Rock Crawling vs. Overlanding: Different Skills, Different Gear

At 4WDTalk, we've spent years covering rock crawling vs overlanding across dozens of builds, trail guides, and gear reviews. One thing stands out consistently: these two off-road disciplines look similar from the outside but demand completely different skills, gear priorities, and vehicle setups. The question isn't which is better....

DECKED’s SUV Drawer System Lets Wrangler Owners Stop Digging for Gear

Quick Facts: Product: DECKED SUV drawer system, one drawer under a top tray. Newest fits: Four-door Jeep Wrangler (JKU 2007-2018, JLU 2018-current) and Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-2014). Earlier fits: Four-door Ford Bronco, 5th and 6th generation Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Land Cruiser. Capacity: 150 lb in the drawer, 300 lb...

Rivian R2 Overlanding Gets Cheaper in 2027 After a Best-Seller Quarter

Quick Facts: Topic: Rivian R2 overlanding after Rivian's Q3 2026 results. Headline: The R2 is Rivian's best-selling vehicle by volume in the third quarter of 2026. Orders open: R2 Performance with Launch Package, from $57,990, by invitation to reservation holders. Coming next: Premium in late 2026 from $53,990, and...

Building a Regular Cab Tacoma for Overlanding: Sleeping, Storage, and Payload in a Short Wheelbase

Quick Facts: Topic: Overlanding a regular cab Tacoma with a short bed. Model years covered: 2005 to 2014, the second generation. Engine: 2.7L four-cylinder with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Bed: 73.5 inches long and 41.5 inches between the wheel wells. Payload: About 1,335 to 1,380 pounds on...

Fire Point Road Drivers: Comment by Nov. 6 on Draft NPS Concepts for a Hiking Trail

Quick Facts: Topic: Fire Point Road and the NPS North Rim recovery plan at Grand Canyon National Park. Comment deadline: Nov. 6, 2026. The NPS comment page lists the cutoff as 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Where to comment: The NPS project site, parkplanning.nps.gov/NorthRimRecovery. Proposed change: A hiking trail inside...

New RUX Waterproof Duffel Box Is Built to Keep Truck Bed and Roof Rack Gear Dry

Quick Facts: Product: RUX Waterproof Duffel Box in 55L and 75L. Closure: Segmented roll top, sealed with three turns. Fabric: 840-denier nylon coated with TPU on both faces, RF welded seams. Weight: 4.01 lb for the 55L, 5.07 lb for the 75L. Load limit: 50 lb for both sizes. ...

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