I certainly enjoy seeing all the rigs at overland events including the vintage camper niche, and Overland Expo East in Virginia did not disappoint. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to this particular event was discovering this vintage, overland-upgraded 1964 Ford F-350 Open Road Camper that’s owned by…
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While strolling around the Adventure Van Expo in Tahoe, CA, I came across this stunning 1971 Econoline Sportsmobile, which I had only previously seen pics of periodically online. I had hoped at one of these overland events I’d eventually run across this vintage van and luckily my wish was granted….
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When first crossing paths with this bright, beautiful orange Toyota HJ75 UTE at the Adventure Van Expo in Tahoe, CA, it reminded me of my Tonka trucks as a kid. Here in the U.S. it’s so rare to see these, let alone one with California license plates and a full…
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If you’ve been in the market for a small, lightweight teardrop trailer (approx. 1100 lbs dry weight) that’s off-road capable with top-quality components, craftsmanship and loads of options, you might want to check out Overkill Camper’s T.K.4.7 squaredrop (square teardrop). I’ve been following this Oregon based company for a little…
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I ended up running across Matt with Exploration Outfitters of Oklahoma at the 2019 NW Overland Rally in Washington and took a video tour around the Patriot Camper’s X1H expedition trailer they had on display. I couldn’t help but also notice his rig parked next to the trailer, a burly…
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Featuring a Hawk Four Wheel Camper and a Norweld flatbed, this Mojave Sand colored 2018 RAM 2500 Power Wagon is owned by Kenn Miller. The flatbed truck camper build was completed by 10/40 Overland who, apart from building custom overland rigs, is also a Four Wheel Camper and NuCamp Teardrop…
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Expedition trailers have really started to gain traction as a popular choice for overland enthusiasts here in North America. If you’re not already familiar with them, expedition trailers are very compact when in transit (about the size of a small teardrop a teardrop), yet transform into a full blown off-grid…
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Dave Mackey is the owner & builder of this one-of-a-kind overland Chrysler DeSoto 4×4 that he aptly named “Chupacabra”. As I was heading out for the day from the NW Overland Rally, Dave had parked near the entrance and I took the opportunity to introduce myself so I could learn…
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If you are a Land Rover Defender fan like I’ve become, there was definitely a solid showing of them at the Northwest Overland Rally in Plains, Washington. I had noticed a few attendees and vendors ask me if I had seen the white Defender 110 pickup. Keeping my eyes peeled,…
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Branden “Ben” Powell of Redmond, WA is best known for his awesome 1972 Swiss Army Pinzgauer 710M that he outfitted for search & rescue. Apart from this, Ben has owned 3 diffferent FJ40 Toyota Land Cruisers, this being his third. On this one, he decided to go all out and…
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When it comes to overland truck camper rigs, it was immediately apparent that MULE Expedition Outfitters had taken things to the next level in the industry with their “Baja Runner” build presented at the Northwest Overland Rally near Leavenworth, WA Luckily, I got there a bit early at a time…
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I have to admit, it took awhile to come down from the high of attending the Four Wheel Camper (FWC) Owners Rally held on June 7-9, 2019 in the incredibly scenic town of Beckwourth, CA. If you’ve never been to Beckwourth, it’s located in a large, flat valley of beautiful…
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nuCamp RV, based in Sugarcreek, OH specializes in manufacturing teardrop trailers and truck campers. Amongst their teardrop lineup are the TAG and TAB brands which were present at Overland Expo West. My initial impression of nuCamp teardrops was they were very well constructed with quality materials. Their overall feel seems…
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With the Jeep Gladiator being one of the hottest new trucks on the market right now, I had no doubt I’d see at least a few at Overland Expo West 2019. Sure enough there were, including this white, fully-loaded Jeep Gladiator Rubicon featured by Leitner Designs of Corona, CA. They…
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While attending Overland Expo West, I was fortunate to park right next to Tim Lefler of Camp Verde, Arizona and his awesome 1984 Toyota Sunrader 4×4 motorhome. As you find with many people in the overland community, Tim was very kind. He even let me charge my GoPro mid-day off…
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Small camping trailers sure have re-emerged onto the scene as an option for those looking for a more practical RV solution. Many different variations are now available. Some trailers are geared for on-road, some a dual on-road/off-road purpose, some with minimal features and some that are equipped to handle tough,…
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While at Overland Expo West, I stumbled upon the Rivian’s upcoming electric truck, the R1T. A walkaround was about to be presented to a gathering group so it was good timing. This was my first time seeing the Rivian truck in person, and this particular version was decked out in…
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Like many attendees, I’m a big fan of the Jeep Wrangler. I’ve never seen so many JK & JL generation Jeeps converge in a single area as the Overland Expo West in Flagsaff, AZ. Even the parking areas could have been overland Jeep events by themselves. Inside the event, there…
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Bailey Cooper is the owner of this massive 6×6 overland rig that he presented at the 2019 Overland Expo in Flagstaff, AZ. It’s original purpose was a expandable military command center. Once the 5 ton truck was retired from military duty, it was acquired and repurposed for civilian use by…
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More often, it seems we spot Toyota Tundra camper setups on the road vs. just the traditional big 3 American full-size truck manufacturers typically seen here in the U.S. Maybe you’re a Tundra owner yourself, and are interested in purchasing a camper. If so, here’s some popular camper options for…
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Savage Camper attended FWC’s 2018 Norcal Customer Rally held in Bodega Bay, CA. One of the couples we met, were Natasha and Dominik. Dominik started off originally with a Toyota Tacoma and an FRP (FlipPac) camper shell on the back. However, it wasn’t long before he realized he wanted something…
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TCTeardrops has been on Savage Camper’s radar for some time. In our opinion, it’s one of the best options in the teardrop trailer market today: affordability, features, design, practicality and overall aesthetics. We had recently posted another article about a Jeep Wrangler/TCTeardrop overland setup, and ended up connecting with TCTeardrops…
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I purchased this 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk used through an online dealer, with just over 10K miles on it, and here’s why: For over a year, I have been in the market for a capable 4×4 vehicle that is also commute friendly. Exclusively driving a truck up to this point…
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In production since 1948 it isn’t really necessary to introduce and summarize the Ford F-150, so we’ll just get to the point of hopefully why you’re on this post – for one reason or another, you’re researching a Ford F-150 camper. Ford F-150 Hard Side, Pop-Up or Hybrid Truck Camper?…
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What happens when you combine a family overland camping adventure with a gourmet cooking challenge? You get the the Land Rover Muddy Chef Challenge of course! Basically it’s a “Top Gear meets Top Chef” event. It’s exactly the kind of adventure Geoffrey Dufur, his wife Deb and kids Madeline and…
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WHEN: Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00AM – 4:00PM WHERE: At the Four Wheel Camper Factory ADDRESS: 109 Pioneer Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776 EVENT ACTIVITIES: Hourly Factory Tours See and climb into 15 campers See over 20 trucks/camper rigs Free BBQ and drinks Meet the staff and get all of your questions answered…
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It’s no secret how popular the Wrangler JK generation Jeeps are, with the Rubicon being the premier overland version from the factory. Even amongst stock Rubicons however, not all are created equal. The Rubicon Recon in the JK era stands as the most off-road capable OEM Jeep. If you’re not…
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After returning in 2013 from deployment in Afghanistan, Wayland Michael Pearce (who owns Smashing Adventures), went out and bought a new 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, saving for it throughout his deployment overseas. Finally a new Tacoma owner, it wasn’t long before Wayland decided to make his first modification with…
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This overland 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT is owned & built by Joshua Walton. His motivation to acquire it was a passion to explore and camp outdoors as much as possible with his wife, 3 kids and 2 dogs. Now having a job and income that allows time to do so,…
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Greg Scott spends a lot of time in the mountains, and owns this awesome overland-upgraded Ford F250 STX with a 6.7L Power Stroke. It’s topped with an AT Overland Habitat truck camper which makes it a monster combo for family camping getaways. AT Habitat Camper Setup for Ford F250 Greg’s…
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