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The 2017 Ford Raptor | It's Better Than We Imagined
If Apollo 11 truly had the mere computing power of a pocket calculator, then the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is poised to not only guide astronauts to the planet of their choice, but it could also double as a moon buggy.
Vintage Overland Rigs Anyone Can Afford [video]
Importing a vehicle to the United States can be an absolute disaster. We've heard stories of vehicles procured at great expense that only to be sent back to their country of origin because a single step of the import process was missed. One way to skip this heartache is to hire the help of an experienced import concierge. Dutch Safari is one such company. Car enthusiasts Erica Plumlee and Nick Van Den Akker are true car enthusiasts. They have an penchant for finding exotic vehicles. From Ferraris to the Range Rover Classic in the video below, they can find that one special vehicle that makes your heart pirouette.
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700 Reasons to Buy a Jeep
If you are like most people, when you see the words “Grand Cherokee” pressed together, you tend to imagine the typical Jeep SUV -four doors, a rear lift gate, maybe a spot of leather, and yo...
VOTD | The World's Lightest Truck Camper
GFC COMBINES RACE TRUCK TECHNOLOGY WITH ULTRA LIGHT MATERIALS TO CREATE A BULLETPROOF CAMPER THAT WORKS HARD AND PLAYS EVEN HARDER.
The Utter Disaster [video]
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We had come to appreciate the hardship the pioneers must have endured as they traveled along the Oregon Trail. The expedition we set out on was, as I’m sure was the case with most settlers, to not on...
Pioneers Pathway [video]
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Victory is only achieved through the constant choice to push through every situation one faces. In this segment, the team witnessed and walked in some of the original wagon ruts that were made by the...
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Baja to Arctic Adventuremobile [video]
There's no right way to build an overland rig. Just when we think the options have narrowed, a custom build such as Kat and Craig's Chevrolet Suburban pops up. Mechanically, the big 'Burban is mostly untouched.
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Top 5 Budget Overland Rigs
Since this is a list of budget rigs, it should go without saying that most of them will have high mileage and a few years under their belts. Of course, as most of us already know, the simplicity of older vehicles means that almost anyone with a wrench and a good service manual can repair them -do yourself a favor and skip the Chilton’s manual. Instead opt for a factory service manual; these can usually be found on Ebay for a fair price. So, if you are the type who doesn’t mind some grime under your fingernails, then these rigs are perfect for you!
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Why I Sold My Jeep
As payloads continue to skyrocket and payload capacities continue to plummet, the shift to larger rigs was bound to occur. Though it’s still a small segment, the full size truck market has experienced a healthy growth spurt in the last year or so and companies such as American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and ARB have responded positively to this budding group.