In August 2014 I made a major life change - packing up my life in Virginia and moving to Guatemala. The move to Guatemala was unexpected and abrupt. Originally, I had come out on a short-term assignment to support a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During the first week of my assignment, my supervisor resigned and this quickly … [Read more...]
FOX 2.5 Factory Series Shock Review
Here at DirtRoadTrip we love suspension, so when we saw that FOX had a fully adjustable internal bypass shock with a remote reservoir for the JK, we knew who would be taking our money next. In November of last year we installed the FOX 2.5 Factory Series Internal Bypass shocks on our 2014 JK Rubicon, and they have been nothing but flawless. Over the past 6 months we've put … [Read more...]
The 2016 Chevy Colorado is Worth Waiting For.
It wasn't all that long ago that any thought of the Chevy Colorado conjured images of little NAPA trucks wearing yellow hats, and not much else. The much-needed 2015 remodel has rejuvenated the Colorado lineup and one-upped the Tacoma (my opinion), but the 2016 model is the one we've been waiting for. For 2016, diesel power becomes an option in the Colorado. The Drivetrain … [Read more...]
iPad Navigation Setup
So you've got an iPad, which beyond being a great tool for watching cat videos, is probably the most powerful and versatile navigational aid since the North Star. That is, if you can mount said iPad in a way that makes it visible, stable, and plugged-in. Part of the way I rationalized the purchase of an iPad was the very premise of using it for navigation - and while I … [Read more...]
Should I Consider Aftermarket Wheels?
If you came here looking for reviews on Rockstars and Lexanis you've come to the wrong place, but we can tell you where to find some awesome Monster Energy stickers;) Unfortunately the automotive industry has decided that an 18" wheel is the smallest wheel that should be found on a truck. There are some exceptions with Jeep and Toyota still offering their respective JKs and … [Read more...]
