Overlanding and Offroad articles

I've camped most of my life, and I built 4WDTalk around the same public land I still drive out to today. In California, that means camping in Big Bear, Joshua Tree, state parks, and along the shores of the Pacific. But it also means venturing further afield and enjoying...

Quick Facts: Event: Toyota Tundra recall, NHTSA campaign 26V433 Filed by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (Deerfield Beach, FL) Vehicles covered: 1 (a single 2026 Toyota Tundra) Defect rate on file: 100 percent Trigger: Dealer accessories added roughly 1 percent weight, label not corrected within tolerance Regulation: FMVSS No. 110,...

Quick Verdict: The best off road trails in Oregon stretch from Coast Range OHV loops to a 9,500-foot gravel summit above the Alvord Desert. Steens Mountain Loop Road and the Owyhee Canyonlands anchor the list for remote high desert driving. Browns Camp and La Dee Flats give newer drivers...

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Quick Facts: Topic: The complete Jeep Wrangler history, WWII roots to today First Wrangler model year: 1987 (YJ, sold from 1986) Generations: Four (YJ, TJ, JK, JL) Direct predecessor: Jeep CJ-7 and the CJ line Original ancestor: 1941 Willys MB military Jeep Body style: Body-on-frame, solid axles, removable top...

Quick Facts: Product: BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A+ (launched June 10, 2026) Category: All-weather tire for SUVs, CUVs, and light trucks Replaces: BFG Trail Terrain T/A, sold since 2021 Sizes at launch: 33, with 50 planned across 2026 Winter rating: Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Treadwear warranty: Up to 65,000...

Quick Facts: Product: ARB Ascent Truck Cap for Ford Ranger (part AC24CYZ) Construction: Powder-coated metal frame with heavy-duty ABS shell Load ratings: 770 lb static, 275 lb dynamic Glass: 5 mm frameless tinted safety glass, 28% visible light transmission Locking: Electronic central locking tied to the factory key fob ...

Quick Facts: Network: Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) Planned size: 3,500+ DC fast chargers at about 600 sites Coverage: US sites today; Canada planned, none open yet Charger output: Over 200 kW per stall Charge rate: Up to 150 miles of range in 20 minutes (140 at announcement) Access: Rivian-only...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Traveler Spirit of '26, a one-off Scout SUV concept Revealed: July 3, 2026, on the Scout Motors blog Heritage: 1976 Spirit of '76 bicentennial package Powertrain: None installed; static display only Production Traveler price: Under $60,000, projected Range: Up to 350 miles electric, 500-plus with the...

Quick Verdict: The best off road trails in California range from granite rock crawling above Lake Tahoe to 10,000-foot Sierra crest routes. In addition, a 127-mile desert crossing of the Mojave National Preserve rounds out the list. For most drivers, Big Bear's Gold Mountain is the smartest...