Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Sierra HD price for every trim, gas and diesel. Starting price: $57,495 for a gas Pro, 2500HD Crew Cab 4WD. Diesel option: $11,400, up $1,410 from the outgoing $9,990 charge. Typical diesel increase: $2,310 over the 2026 truck. Diesel only trim: Denali Ultimate at $99,395,...

Quick Facts: Topic: Camping cookware for a truck or SUV, from set size to material. Metals covered: Hard-anodized aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and cast iron. Best all-around pick: A stainless nesting set plus one cast iron skillet. Crew size: MSR rates its Alpine 2 Pot Set, a 1.5 L...

Quick Facts: Trailblazer Z71: a new off-road trim for Chevrolet's small SUV, announced October 8, 2026. Drivetrain: all-wheel drive is standard on the Z71. Hardware: off-road suspension tuning, a functional front steel skid plate and sport-terrain tires. Wheels: 17-inch dark gray machined aluminum. Safety and tech: more than 20...

Cold weather doesn't play fair with a rig. The assumptions built into your summer overlanding setup (how your battery charges, how your tires grip, how your fluids flow, how your recovery gear performs) all shift the moment temperatures drop below freezing. Winter off-roading isn't a harder version of summer...

Quick Facts: Bronco RTR price: starts a bit over $50,000 and tops out under $60,000, both before destination. Vehicle: 2027 Ford Bronco RTR, built with RTR Vehicles. Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost with an RTR calibration and anti-lag. Standard hardware: wide-track HOSS 1.0 suspension, 33-inch tires, rock rails. Optional upgrade: Sasquatch...

Quick Facts: Topic: Ford Fathom production timing after CEO Jim Farley's remarks in Detroit. Farley said: Ford has not "landed the plane on mass production of UEV yet." Ford's response: The 2027 launch has "no change," a spokesperson told Electrek. Price: $28,350 starting MSRP, or $29,945 with $1,595 destination. ...

Where you put the heater decides how well it warms the van, how loud it runs, and how safe the exhaust stays. Air heater mounting comes down to three layouts: under a seat, through the floor, or inside a bench. Each layout trades duct length, service access, and cabin...

Quick Facts: Tucson XRT Pro: the rugged trim of the all-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson, revealed October 1, 2026 in New York. Ground clearance: about 8.3 inches, up 1.2 inches from the standard 7.1 inches. Hardware: all-wheel drive, all-terrain tires and front hooks. Trail tech: a green, orange or red...

Quick Facts: Recall: Grech RV recall, NHTSA campaign 26V628000, reported September 30, 2026. Units: 134 motorhomes. Models: 2027 Strada, 2027 Terreno, and 2026-2027 Turismo. Defect: The printed circuit board in certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan roof fans is at risk of overheating. Risk: Fire. Fix: A dealer inspects the board...

Quick Facts: Maverick FX4 package: no longer a standalone option; it comes inside the 2027 XLT 302A group. Drivetrain: 2.0L EcoBoost, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic, per the dealer page. Power: 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, per Ford's 2026 spec sheet. Price: $31,545 for the XLT...