I find it difficult to reach my tailgate to shut it. Does anyone else have a solution for this? This is my simple setup.

Anyone with Softopper or WildTop bed caps with the windows, are they worth getting over the solid canvas versions? How bad is the visibility out the back with the rearview mirror?

General question, might be stupid but then again might not. I have a bedrack on my 23 Tacoma and just not a huge fan of the look of it or the practicality somewhat. I’d like to get a canopy/topper/ cap ideally, but then there’s the question of messing around with a RTT.

My thought is as a few canopy brands aren’t strong enough (and I’m being a tight ass here too) to have a RTT installed on top, what about using the existing bed rack as a support and the canopy can fit on top? Then modify the canopy to bolt to it and then the rack can take the weight of a RTT etc.

Has anyone done this or shed some light on it.

Thanks in advance!

Who’s looking to get a rebuild soon?

I’m doing a solo road trip tomorrow through who knows when. My current plan is to start in the Rockies, go through Arches and Moab, Yosemite, PCH to the redwoods, Glacier, then Yellowstone. I’m starting off in the Rockies tomorrow and was curious if anyone has recommendations on some good spots. I’ll be in Denver and then heading out so I’m open to anywhere. No clue how long I’ll be gone but that’s the fun!

I’ve got a RTT so I’ll be camping in that.

I'm buying a set of larger all terrain tires for my 04 crv, and I'm considering wether or not I should get one for my full size spare on the back, or just leave the smaller stock tire on there and treat it like a donut spare for limping home/to the trailhead. There's nothing wrong with the spare I just would prefer to hold off on getting a 5th $250 tire juat to sit on the back of my car yntil i have a bit more money come my way. (Also I do know that it's gonna look kinda dorky but whatever.) Thanks!

What are some options for permanently mounting a chair inside a canopy? Are there a few brackets options? I’m looking to always have a chair mounted either on the roof of the canopy or against a side cabinet inside the canopy.

I see lots of people putting the electric coolers into these types of boxes or slide out of middle of builds. Are you ventilating them in some way? How so?

I think I may be done with the rack mounted ARB style awning, and have been thinking about going with a pop-up Gazebo like from gazelle (I have a T4 tent from them already).

My camping style has been to have a base camp but move the vehicle often, so I honestly don't use the pull out awning I have very much (few times a year). Anyone else make the switch, or have a favorite Pop-up Gazebo?

Any recommendations, either trails/areas, or apps to use to find, areas to overland or get a feel for off-road terrain in central New England?

Thinking anything kind of in the "box" of I-90, I-92, NH-9, and I-93?

I bought an SUV this year and looking to have a go at overlanding, would like to try something in the area to get a feel for it before venturing too far out.

I don’t think I’d buy this over an ARB or a Dometic, but the price isn’t bad and Costco’s return/warranty policy is appealing.

Hey folks,

I recently purchased a Bronco Sport and want to take it out and do some exploring with it. Unfortunately, the local Facebook group hasn't been particularly inviting. So I was wondering, is a stock Bronco Sport (Outer Banks) capable of overcoming any form of rugged terrain or should I just stick to the roads and not pursue any kind of off-road terrain? Eventually, I might lift it, get some off road tires and skid plates, but would it even be worth my money and time to do that? I'm not looking to conquor any crazy trail, rather, I'd like to confidently go on an overlanding trip and not be too concerned about my vehicle's capabilities.

Bonus points for any recommendations for places to drive around north central Alabama.

Thanks for reading!

I now own some brand new recovery gear. 30’ kinetic, 30’ snatch, 4 hard shackles, one soft shackle, a winch (came with the rig), some metal donut (came with soft shackle, to be used with winch??)

How do I learn how to use all this stuff correctly and safely? What you tube playlist should I watch? Are there any books I should pick up?

My daughter (4) and son (2) love nothing more than to be outside. So I decided to convert our SUV to an overlanding rig. The day I bought a rooftop tent I could have not been more excited. I even purchased the largest one I could find to accommodate the space she would desire. I would have preferred the smaller one and piled us all in so we would be forced to cuddle up as close as possible. Going camping with my dad before he died (I was 5) are the very few rare memories I have of him so this connection is what I want to share with my kids. But every time I talk about this or take the kids I get met with an eye roll.

Any suggestions besides taking her to the Ritz Carlton or Four Seasons as me and the kids rough it in the garage? I feel defeated here. Obviously everyone has their own likes and desires but I really thought she would understand the connection with the kids is what this all about.

I am looking for something like a wildernest or a fippac, but modern.

It doesn't necessarily need to flip open to a bed like those two do, however the part I'm after is the low profile bed topper without a cab overhang that can "pop" up to allow for full standing room.

Something like an alucab without the overhang, or an ezlift but less prone to leaks.

How nuts would I be to mount a 5lb propane tank to this flimsy side panel?

I recently heard some guys talking about how those rubber covers trap water and cause rust. A problem that I have experienced, wheeling in the north east. What is your opinion/experience?

Hi, I’m looking to spend 4 days in Montana, Yellowstone, Teton national Park area in spring and looking for some free dispersed camping options.

In addition wondering if it’s worth camping at an established campground in Yellowstone as well?

I have a bluetti power station with 12 V cigarette port outlet. I would like to power multiple items from this, specifically 12v fridge and a fan, possibly an electrical blanket as well.

Confirming that I can draw up to max 10 amps? So if my iceco fridge draws 6 amps max I would have at least 4 amps available for additional devices. So a fan on a low setting at night should draw less than 4 amps.

What would happen if I exceed the 10 amp max draw, assuming my knowledge and understanding is correct?