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Ultra4 Nationals Preview: Racing at the New Thunderdome in Hazard, Kentucky

Quick Facts: Event: Ultra4 Nationals, the 2026 Ultra4 USA championship finale. Dates: Event week runs October 14 to 18, 2026. Racing days: Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17. Venue: Thunderdome, 1696 KY-80, Hazard, KY 41701. Green flag: Friday at 7:30 AM. Weekend admission: $50, or $25 with a...

Shoulder Season Camping: How to Camp Comfortably in Fall and Winter

Most campers treat Labor Day as the end of the season. Serious overlanders treat it as the beginning of the best months to be outside. Shoulder season camping, the window from late September through early April when trails thin out and crowds disappear, rewards the campers willing to do...

Should You Air Down Your Off-Road Trailer? Trail PSI Explained

Quick Facts: Topic: Trailer tire pressure for off-road and overland trailers, set apart from the tow rig. Short answer: Air down light trailers on LT tires for dirt and sand; go easy on ST tires. What sets the number: Weight per tire, tire type, load range, and suspension. Typical...

2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid Pricing Adds X-Line EX Trim, Starts at $39,090

Quick Facts: Model: 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid, a hybrid three-row SUV with a 1.6-liter turbo engine. Starting price: $39,090 MSRP for the EX with front-wheel drive. Destination fee: $1,495, added to every trim. New trim: X-Line EX AWD at $43,090. Top trim: X-Line SX-Prestige AWD at $47,590. Power: 232...

Land Cruiser Recall Hits 106,000 SUVs Over a Fuel Tube Leak

Quick Facts: Topic: Toyota Land Cruiser recall for a fuel tube connection near the fuel tank. Vehicles: About 106,000 US Land Cruisers, model years 2024 to 2027. Problem: The connection might disconnect and leak fuel. Risk: A leak near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire. Fix:...

2026 Holiday Gift Guide – Gifts Under $250

Shopping for an overlander can be tricky when their vehicle already looks ready for a month away. The gifts that get used often solve a familiar problem: cooking after dark, finding the right tool, making a tent more comfortable, or powering a little connection with home. This 2026 holiday gift...

Third V35A Teardown Finds Warped Heads in Replacement Tundra Engine

Quick Facts: Story: Third V35A teardown from the I Do Cars YouTube channel, posted October 10, 2026. Engine: Toyota 3.4L twin-turbo V6, a replacement unit stamped September 20, 2025. Found: Warped cylinder heads, signs of a breached head gasket, and coolant in the oil. Not found: A spun main...

The Case for Staying Put: Why Some Overlanders Are Choosing Basecamps Over Daily Moves

Our team at 4WDTalk has spent years testing camp gear for overland travel, and we keep seeing the same shift. More travelers now pick one good spot and stay for several days instead of packing up every morning. This overlanding basecamp style trades mileage for time at camp. It...

Lance 1191 Slide: What the New Slide-Out Truck Camper Changes

Quick Facts: Product: Lance 1191 Slide, a hard-side dry bath truck camper with one slide. Base price: $60,289 ($55,949 non-slide base plus $4,340 for the slide). Dry weight: 3,930 lb, about 341 lb more than the non-slide model. Slide size: about 72 in long, extends 16 in, takes about...

Acura Adventure SUV Due in 2028: What the Roadmap Confirms and What It Leaves Out

Quick Facts: Topic: Acura adventure SUV, set to arrive in the first part of 2028. Announced: October 13, 2026, to U.S. dealers. Name, price and powertrain: Acura released none of them. Also on the roadmap: a fourth-generation Acura RDX Hybrid in 2028 and an 8-passenger SUV in development. New...

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