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Long Term Review: Decked Drawers Truck Bed Storage Solution
If you were to ask me the one product I couldn’t live without on my 2010 Tundra Rock Warrior, I would simply explain the Decked Drawer system..
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Overland Kitted MAXTRAX Bed Rail Mounts: A Closer Look
Recently, I installed the all-new Bed Rail Mount Kit from Overland Kitted, which has allowed me to securely mount my MAXTRAX Recovery Boards to the Tundra's factory bed rail system. This Bed Rail Mount Kit doesn't require any drilling or permanent modification to your vehicle, creating a clean look which I love.
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Roof Top Tents: Soft vs. Hard, Which One Comes Out On Top
I've been lucky enough to try out a variety of roof top tents on my travels around the world. In this article, I'll be comparing two major types of roof top tents: the traditional soft shell and the more expensive hard shell.
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The Differential Decisions: Choosing Between Limited Slip, Electronic Locking, and Air Locking Differentials
Today we're talking about a crucial component of your vehicle's drivetrain: the differential.
But before we get into the nitty-gritty of differentials, let's first discuss why they're important. Simply put, the differential is what allows the left and right wheels on a given axle to rotate at different speeds. This is crucial for making turns, as the inner wheel needs to travel a shorter distance than the outer wheel.
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Magellan TRX7 CS Pro GPS Navigator Review
This is a review of the Magellan TRX7 CS Pro GPS navigator.
Smartphone and tablet GPS apps currently dominate the off road playing field. And why not, we take our phones everywhere we go. Is there still room for a standalone off road GPS system? We think so.
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Locking Maxtrax Mount by Expedition Essentials
Expedition Essentials recently shipped us one of their new Maxtrax mounts to test out. They call it the RBQM or recovery board quick mount -those guys love their acronyms.
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DMOS Delta Professional Collapsing Shovel
The DMOS Delta shovel and mount are a robust, compact solution to tending camp and vehicle recovery duties. It provides the same benefits as a full size shovel but packs down to the size of a standard backpack. It’s available with either steel or aluminum blades. Both models feature collapsible aluminum handles. The blade is hinged on the top side to reduce its size for stowage. It locks in at 180* for traditional digging and 90* to function as a hoe.
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Overland Fridge-Freezers Buyers Guide
If you are in the market for a 12V plug in cooler, you’re in the right place. We have compiled a list of quality fridges available to the United States market, gathered pertinent information on each and placed them in one place for your convenience.
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The Best Dashboard Accessory Mount for Overlanding
Jeff and Missy of Expedition Essentials have been making dash mounting solutions for over three years now. Their first mount was created to solve the issue of inadequate dash functionality in production 4x4 vehicles. The _PAM (Powered Accessory Mount) was originally developed to work with Toyota vehicles such as the Tacoma, 4Runner and Lexus GX470.