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In case you are curious, the EcoRoamer will be on the Travel Channel tonight at 9 PM and Pacific. Here's a teaser: http://www.travelchannel.com/video/the-ecoroamer I believe the truck will also be at the Overland Expo in Flagstaff in May, with Jay Shapiro who I know will be happy to answer...

Great article today on the Truck Camper Magazine website: Off Road Truck Camping 101 http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/jim-mccoy:-off-road-truck-camping-101/ Nice pictures from Colorado and Utah.

My advice on getting unstuck: Read whatever makes sense to you, talk to people you trust, buy what seems to be the right choice. Then practice. Go out with another vehicle and some experienced, mature, calm friends who you can trust. Get stuck, on purpose, in a fairly controlled environment...

Good article and comments. The weak spots on a vehicle that leave you by the side of the road are the cooling systems and tires, ...an added trans cooler, and when needed I'll upgrade pads and rotors, maybe a better alternator. Good stuff. It's easy to overlook the cooling system on a back...

There's a great in-depth article out today about Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) by Jonathan Hanson called: "Is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ... Overrated?" http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2012/1/8/is-gross-vehicle-weight-rating-overrated.html I know many drivers routinely...

Yow. I've been gone for some time, just came back and found this big news. Many thanks to Aaron for creating this community (and for more than a few laughs and good stories around a campfire). And welcome to the new team. Looking forward to the future. cheers, -J.

All the pimp luxo-gear depreciates rapidly. That's bad news if you want all that stuff and have to buy new. It's good news if you want all that stuff and will buy used. When I head out to explore the Eastern Sierra, I drive a truck with satnav, satellite radio, heated leather seats, and a...

I've lived in the Carson Valley, in Nevada, for about eight years now. I really like the Eastern Sierra, spend a fair amount of time exploring the back roads off the US 395 corridor, and head to Death Valley as often as possible. But I live here because, for me, it is a lot more livable. The...

That is some serious milage for one week, be safe and take lots of pics! Here's a few: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbrandon/sets/72157624964933525/show/

I'd be curious to see some of the apps that folks here have used these for...anyone care to share? I've got a few Quickfist clamps on my truck. Been using them for several years and very happy with the results. Here's a photo showing how I use them to carry a shovel and a pulaski in the open...

Thought some of you might be interested in this: http://www.overlandrally.com/ Expeditions West and ExpeditionPortal.com is proud to present the Overland Rally and Workshop series. Our next event will be held at the Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area in Hollister California. Join...

Hey J: Since I'm an idiot who can't figure out the private message thing, I am thinking of going to Levitt Lake next weekend. Do you want to go? Does anyone else want to go? Darryl Darryl- Thanks for thinking of me, but I will have to pass. I've been away from home for 17 days this month...

Back home last night from Baja. Odometer shows 3,250 miles since leaving home on September 9. About 2,200 miles in Baja. A fantastic trip with a great bunch of people. And a few things that stretched my personal comfort envelope such as eating cabeza tacos from a roadside stand on a dirt street...

I'll be heading for Baja in early September. It's a pretty unique trip. Four riders on 150cc retro-styled California Scooter Company motorcycles. I'm providing the chase truck to carry luggage, extra fuel, water, and even a spare bike. It's all pavement and we'll be staying in hotels and eating...

Welcome aboard, Vic. I'm just down the road from you in the Carson Valley. And the Pinnacles is one of my favorite places. See you in the backcountry, -J.

Thanks for the heads-up, Dirty Dog. This will be a great event. I'll be there and have been asked to help by leading a trail ride and perhaps giving a beginners' four-wheel-drive class. I helped out at another event recently at Hollister, and managed to convince XP Camper Marc to join me. That...

For the past couple years my handheld GPS has been a Garmin Colorado 400t. I really like and recommend it. This particular model comes preloaded with topo maps and I've been very happy with them. The interface on the Colorado units is sort of a love it or hate thing. I love it. Try one out in...

I've tried lots of different coffee solutions. For the past 15 years or so, I've made drip filter coffee. I've got a filter holder that fits right on top of a thermos or my travel mug. I can make from one to four generous mugs of coffee easily. I'm pretty darned happy with this set up.

Good time was had by all. Great pictures, thanks for sharing. And many thanks for making a newcomer feel like an old friend. Ya'll are welcome at my fire anytime.

I have owned a 2007 Power Wagon since May 2008 and have put about 45,000 miles on it. It's the best truck I've ever owned and does everything I ask of it. I've had it in some very challenging conditions and found that I usually back off long before the truck does. I can heartily recommend the...

... We also visited Silver Peak (not worth visiting) ... I drove through Silver Peak a few years ago and felt the same way. Not much interesting there. Then last night while channel surfing I heard it mentioned. I knew Silver Peak was an active mining community but didn't know what they were...

I reckon I'm the first one home from the XPCamper Rally. Fantastic event; great folks, fun times. Thank you all for letting me join in on your weekend. I'm looking forward to more events in the future.

I plan to arrive around midday on Friday. I'll stop at the Bridgeport Ranger Station for a fire permit. Look for a silver quadcab Dodge truck with Nevada plates reading NVYACHT.

Howdy, folks- I just joined the forum and thought I might introduce myself. I'm J. Brandon; my friends just call me "J." I live in Gardnerville, Nevada, just east of Lake Tahoe and about an hour south of Reno.The main reason I live here is the fantastic access to zillions of acres of public...

Just learned of this trip from a mention on another forum and am interested in joining in. I saw the XP Camper at the Overland Expo 2009 and was very impressed. I live about 90 minutes north of Bridgeport and was just down there yesterday scouting camping locations. This sounds like a good one...