Overlanding and Offroad articles

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...

Quick Facts: Topic: A post trail inspection for trucks, SUVs and Jeeps after any off-road run. Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, with basic hand tools. Time: A few minutes at the trailhead, then roughly an hour in the driveway. Tools needed: Flashlight, air compressor, tire pressure gauge, torque wrench,...

A dark sky campsite takes more than a remote pin on a map. I've camped for over 30 years and overlanded for more than 15 of them across the U.S., including driving plenty of BLM and national forest roads along the way. Even so, a long drive doesn't guarantee...

Quick Facts: Hub tent price: $199.99 to $619.99 at Amazon in October 2026. Setup claim: 60 to 90 seconds for the tent body, according to the makers. Floor sizes covered: 82 by 76 inches up to 132 by 108 inches. Weight range covered: 21.4 to 40 pounds. Rooftop tent...

Quick Facts: Product: Wild Land PickupMate Trunk, size S. US preorder price: $9,099. Payment schedule: $909.90 at checkout, then $8,189.10 on October 24, 2026. Weight: 459 lb for size S. Closed size: 67 x 58 x 25 in. Listed fits: Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma Gen 4 and Jeep Gladiator. ...

Quick Facts: Story: Oshawa Silverado 1500 production ends in November. Plant: GM Oshawa Assembly in Ontario, Canada. Keeps: Heavy-duty Silverado, with higher output. Adds: GMC heavy-duty pickup production by 2028. Investment: C$144 million to retool the plant. Light-duty output rises at: GM's Indiana plant. Who it touches: Silverado 1500...

Quick Facts: Topic: Headlight glare and the rewrite of FMVSS 108, the federal lighting standard. Announced: Oct. 6, 2026, by NHTSA. Process: Negotiated rulemaking, the first for vehicle lighting in more than 25 years. Comment deadline: Nov. 9, 2026, in Docket NHTSA-2026-1981. Change to your truck today: None. Best...