Overlanding

Few couples are more recognizable in the overland community than Gary and Monika Wescott. In fact, you can even say they’re living legends. For more than 48 years, the couple has explored the world from [read more]

In an effort to keep up with the explosive growth and popularity of overlanding, Lodestone Events just announced that they will be holding its first Overland Expo Mountain West in 2020. The second of three [read more]

Woodland, California-based Four Wheel Campers, the leading manufacturer of lightweight, aluminum pop-up truck campers, is complementing its extensive pop-up truck camper lineup with a yet-to-be-named (“Project M” is the placeholder name) truck camper product that [read more]

The ninth annual Northwest Overland Rally has just been completed and by all accounts the show was a big success. Over 130 vendors and 2,500 overlanders of all stripes attended the big, four-day event. Truck [read more]

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo West that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Four Wheel Camper owner and off-road instructor extraordinaire, Bob Wohlers. Anyone connected to Four Wheel Campers knows Bob. He’s a published author, conducts several backcountry [read more]

Building a great overland expedition truck camper rig can seem overwhelming at first. Everything from storage capacities, GVWRs, amp hours, and center of gravity to DC loads, BTUs, wheel ratings, and tank capacities need to [read more]

So, you want to build a great overland expedition truck camper rig to explore the world and get far off the beaten path? We don’t blame you. A well-matched, properly outfitted truck camper rig will [read more]

Thinking about investing in some performance upgrades for your truck? Then you’ll want to check out what American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has to offer. Based out of Wixom, Michigan, AEV is a premier supplier of [read more]

Overlanding is often described as self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal. Having a 4×4 rig capable of reaching these remote destinations is key, of course, but having a [read more]

I remember the day well. It was in May 2014. We were driving on Route 12 in southern Utah, twisting and turning our way on the down-slope of Boulder Mountain, when all of sudden they [read more]

Few things are more satisfying than embarking on a trip where the journey is the primary goal. Sure, reaching that special destination can be enjoyable in its own right, but the journey for many truck [read more]

Is it normal for a truck camper to shift and move in the bed of your truck while on the road? That’s a great question. The short answer is, yes, but that movement should be [read more]

Looking for a quick and easy way to improve the off-road performance of your truck camper rig? Try airing down your tires. Sure, you can spend big bucks on flashy, double barrel shocks, on locking [read more]

There’s no doubt about it. If you have a desire to explore previously unknown areas in your rig, good navigation aids are a must. These include navigating by the sun during the day and the [read more]

After a few recent close calls with deer and elk, I decided it was time to do something about it. If your truck is like mine, your front grill is made of plastic, not much [read more]