Day Two of Overland Expo East (OEXE) is drawing to a close and it’s been another great day on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. While the weather was a little cloudy and rainy through most of the day it was an improvement over yesterday. While we experienced rain and drizzle on and off throughout the day with the occasional gust of wind…by 6:30pm the winds … [Read more...]
Overland Expo East 2016 – Day 1
Day One of Overland Expo East (OEXE) has arrived and what a difference from last year. The first thing that will strike you if you plan on attending OEXE this year is that the Biltmore Estate is not Taylor Ranch. Not that Taylor Ranch was a shit show less than desirable location… it’s just that the Biltmore Estate is that much better. Why is the Biltmore Estate so much … [Read more...]
Tacoma – Fox Rear Shock Install
When I first purchased my Tacoma in 2014 I noticed that the previous owner had installed a Rancho lift kit. It included front coilover's, rear 1” block's, and a set of U bolts. Unfortunately, 6 years of driving through east coast winters meant it was time for an upgrade. After doing some research (i.e. trolling the Tacoma forums), I finally decided to replace the rear stock … [Read more...]
Bundutec BunduAwn Review
Whether it’s shade from the sun, protection from the rain, or just wanting a little more outdoor living space, awnings are a great deal for the money and at times are one of the best tools to restore morale when dealing with Mother Nature. In this particular instance, I want to give you some insight on the Bundutec BunduAwn. The BunduAwn is manufactured in South Africa and … [Read more...]
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx – The Overlander Tire
Talk to a group of off-roaders and each one will tell you the tire he or she is currently running on their vehicle is the best. My question is the best at what? No tire can do everything. Hence why there are so many different types of tires and tread designs. When it comes to preparing a vehicle for overland travel, the tire selection should be different than if you are … [Read more...]
