Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Story: The Mercedes Little G, a smaller G-Class, gets its reveal in less than 24 months, executives say. Who said it: Mercedes-AMG CEO Stefan Weckbach and Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius. Buyer: A different segment from the full-size G-Class, not "the real G customer." Powertrains: Gas and electric,...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to size a propane tankless water heater for camp showers and dishes. Core formula: Input BTU per hour equals GPM x 60 x temperature rise x 8.34, divided by 0.8. Propane energy: About 21,600 BTU per pound, or roughly 432,000 BTU in a 20 lb...

Quick Facts: Announced: 2027 Subaru Outback price and trim lineup, Oct. 22, 2026, by Subaru of America. Starting MSRP: $32,995 for the new base trim, $2,000 below the 2026 entry trim. Destination fee: $1,545 in most states, so the base model costs $34,540 before taxes. Outback Wilderness: $43,995 MSRP,...

Quick Facts: Status: GMC's configurator now shows prices for every trim. Starting price: $41,995 for the Elevation 2WD, including destination. Top price: The AT4X AEV Edition, at $70,495 with destination. Destination charge: $2,095, included in every price here unless noted. Increase over 2026: $1,000 to $1,200, depending on trim. ...

I've lost count of the nights I've spent camping in the rain, and the lesson never changes. Weather turns fast in the mountains, and comfort depends on choices you make before the first drop. I've learned camping in the rain works when you plan the site, the shelter, and...

Quick Facts: Package: Bronco ORV Package from Ford Custom Garage. Announced: October 21, 2026. Fits: Select 2025 and 2026 four-door Bronco Base, Big Bend and Outer Banks models. Not eligible: Bronco Raptor and Badlands. MSRP: $18,995, with dealer pricing and installation charges varying. Tires: Required but sold separately; Ford...

Quick Facts: Topic: DC to DC charger or isolator for a second battery. Fixed-voltage alternator, lead-acid batteries: a relay-style isolator works. Variable-voltage alternator or lithium house battery: use a charger. Charger sizes covered: 25 A, 30 A and 50 A. Fuse placement: within 7 inches of each battery terminal...

Quick Facts: Recall: Subaru ball joint recall, NHTSA 26V685, covers 8 vehicles (4 Crosstreks and 4 Foresters), all 2026 models. Problem: The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint is possibly under-tightened. Risk: Subaru says the ball joint might separate from the control arm. A separation...

Quick Facts: Recall: Range Rover recall, NHTSA campaign 26V678 (JLR recall D171). Vehicles: 93,997 Land Rover Range Rover SUVs, 2022 to 2026 model years. Problem: Poor tailgate drainage lets water pool around the camera. Fix: Technicians drill extra holes in the tailgate trim and check or replace the camera. ...

Quick Facts: Builder: Off Highway Van, Salt Lake City, Utah. Announced: October 20, 2026. Models: Doc Holliday, Sundance Kid and Davey Jackson. Chassis: Mercedes Sprinter 2500 in 144 and 170 wheelbases, all-wheel drive. Big change: Expanding north-south bed on every model. Trims: Basecamp, Pro and Pro-X. Starting price: $199,999...