Overlanding and Offroad articles

Shopping for an overlander can feel like trying to buy tools for someone who already owns the entire hardware store. They have opinions about tire pressure, a carefully organized recovery kit, and a running list of upgrades for their rig. But listen to their stories from the last trip,...

Quick Facts: Sponsor: 4xSolar Topic: Keeping your Jeep battery charged at camp with the engine off Biggest drain: A 12V compressor fridge, roughly 19Ah to 28Ah per day Safe floor: Recharge a resting lead-acid battery at 12.24V (about 50%) Skill level: Beginner to intermediate 12V wiring Featured fix: Lensun...

Quick Facts: Product: Storyteller Overland GEAR MODE adventure van. Platform: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 AWD. Trims: STR, ADV, and MAX. Price: $149,497 (STR), $171,477 (ADV), $187,493 (MAX). Availability: Q4 2026 at Storyteller dealers nationwide. Power: Lithionics 4 kWh or 8 kWh, upgradeable to 11.9 kWh, with a 2,000-watt inverter. Best...

Quick Facts: Build: Ford Maverick V8 swap by Tucci Hot Rods of Marcy, New York. Engine: 5.0L Ford Coyote V8 with twin turbos planned. Transmission: ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic. Engine it replaces: 2.0L EcoBoost, 250 hp and 277 to 280 lb-ft, by model year. Debut: SEMA Show, Las Vegas,...

Quick Facts: Product: Starlink Mini 2 (unannounced, revealed in firmware) Leak date: July 19, 2026, posted by Starlink researcher Oleg Kutkov Hardware revision: mini2_prod1 Battery: Built-in 4S lithium pack, capacity unknown Charging: USB-C Power Delivery, 11 to 24V input Upload trade-off: Transmit duty cycle drops from 75% to 11% ...

Most fuel-fired heaters on the overland market run on diesel, which leaves gas-engine vans and trucks in a bind. The Velit gasoline air heater solves this by pulling fuel from the tank you already fill at every stop. It puts out 14,000 BTU, sells for $729, and ships in...

Quick Facts: Trucks: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 and GMC Sierra HD AT4X. New feature: Terrain Mode with one pedal driving in 4HI and 4LO, a first for GM heavy-duty trucks. Steering: Rack-and-pinion electric power steering replaces hydraulic assist. Brakes: Electronic brake boost, 14.6-inch front rotors, four-piston fixed front...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: A Defender pickup, reported by trade press and not confirmed by Land Rover or Stellantis. Reported by: Automotive News and The Times of London, mid-September 2026. Framework: A non-binding memorandum of understanding signed in late spring 2026. Deal deadline: JLR's finance chief says the companies will...

Quick Facts: Land Cruiser FJ price (UAE): AED 139,900 for the EXR, about $38,100. GXR price: AED 154,900, about $42,200. Engine: 2.7L four-cylinder, 161 hp, 181 lb-ft. Drivetrain: Part-time 4WD, six-speed automatic, rear differential lock. Japan launch: May 14, 2026, from ¥4,500,100. Built at: Toyota Motor Thailand, Ban Pho...

Quick Facts: Story: A 2024 Jeep Wrangler death wobble report on JL Wrangler Forums, posted September 25, 2026. Vehicle: 2024 Wrangler Sahara V6 automatic, about 2.5 years old. Trigger: Washboard gravel after weeks of rain, at about 12 mph over the limit. Usual dealer response: A new steering damper,...