Team DRT made their way north to Coal Township, PA for the first big East Coast event of the year. The 2nd annual WheelersLLC Overland Adventure. I was unable to attend last year, however Tony and Alex covered the event in its inaugural year. You can read that article here and get yourself up to speed on Wheelers LLC who hosted the event and background. With rain in the … [Read more...]
Beach Camp Out 2017 – After Action Report
Spending the weekend camping on the beach has always been something I've wanted to do, maybe it's the allure of being stranded on a desert island with a fridge full of beer, or being able to walk out from your tent and dive into the ocean. Either way it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a DRT Camp Out, because the only thing better than being stranded by yourself, is … [Read more...]
Gambling for the Win: Buying a $400 XJ
I feel like I need to make something clear. I have always tried to stay true to the idea of bang for your buck. What's the point of going off-roading in your $50K+ rig when you can have nearly as much fun for a 100th of that price? Enter the Gambler 500. A brutal road and off road rally for $500 cars and trucks this event will test the limits of the most bottom of the bucket … [Read more...]
Hugo’s Summer Adventure
With the summer of 2016 officially over, I’ve had some time to reflect on what has been aptly labeled my Summer of Funemployment. You read that right… I did what most people can't (or won't) do, and have taken a few months off work. This extended time off allowed me to do what I truly love, exploring the beautiful sceneries of the Mid-Atlantic. When you work eighty hour … [Read more...]
Selling a Modified Truck
It feels like there has been a slew of for sale ads recently in the "Overlanding" market, and the list price for a 10 year old used truck is staggering to say the least. After reading through a few of the for sale ads, we're tempted to sell the DirtRoadTrip JK and 4Runner to buy a new Bentley Bentayga. Selling a vehicle is never really fun. There are some car guys out there … [Read more...]
