Tacoma camper rig brings Aussie-size off-grid capability to US outback

With 40 years of experience in overland RV electrical components, Redarc is a powerful brand name in Australia, relied upon by off-grid specialists like Patriot Camper and Terra Trek. It’s much newer to the US scene but has already impressed with its h… Continue reading Tacoma camper rig brings Aussie-size off-grid capability to US outback

Murdered-out Bean off-grid teardrop brings new attitude to the wild

Bean trailers are among the friendliest, curviest towables on road and trail, but the latest model gets a little extra spice and edge. The limited-edition Black Bean arrives blacked-out from wheels to roofline, flashing a wicked look that’s complemente… Continue reading Murdered-out Bean off-grid teardrop brings new attitude to the wild

SCG aims to field a hydrogen-powered Baja 1000 race truck

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has announced its intention to build an electric off-road truck powered by hydrogen through a fuel cell. The new project, if successful, would be the first zero-emissions vehicle to complete the gruelling Baja 1000 race.Con… Continue reading SCG aims to field a hydrogen-powered Baja 1000 race truck

Electrified Audi RS Q e-tron rally car prepares to disrupt Dakar

Pushing the boundaries of electrified powertrain technology, Audi has developed the range-extended electric rally car it will run in Dakar 2022. The 671-hp RS Q e-tron will launch forward on dual electric axles, using a high-efficiency turbo engine-gen… Continue reading Electrified Audi RS Q e-tron rally car prepares to disrupt Dakar

Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 – power meets off-road prowess

We’ve driven our share of muscular off-road machines. From the Ford Raptor to the uber-lush G Wagen and the Ram TRX, it’s all been fun. But wait, there’s more. Now there’s a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a 6.4-liter monster under its hood.Continue Reading… Continue reading Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 – power meets off-road prowess

Alphavan 4×4 camper emerges as an off-grid backcountry smart home

German conversion company Alphavan presented one of the most impressive (and large) camper vans of 2020 with its eponymous 290-in (736-cm) two-bedroom Sprinter camper, a van built to carry mountain bikes to camp before sleeping a family of four in full… Continue reading Alphavan 4×4 camper emerges as an off-grid backcountry smart home

Storyteller drops all-terrain Ford camper van onto US roads and dirt

Long, long ago, in the innocent, pre-Covid times of 2019, Alabama’s Storyteller Overland arrived on the market with plans of launching its Mode 4×4 camper van in both Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit flavors. But since then, it’s steadily grown its M… Continue reading Storyteller drops all-terrain Ford camper van onto US roads and dirt

Storyteller drops all-terrain Ford camper van onto US roads and dirt

Long, long ago, in the innocent, pre-Covid times of 2019, Alabama’s Storyteller Overland arrived on the market with plans of launching its Mode 4×4 camper van in both Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit flavors. But since then, it’s steadily grown its M… Continue reading Storyteller drops all-terrain Ford camper van onto US roads and dirt

“Son of Gemballa” announces his own adventure-sports Porsche conversion

Uwe Gemballa’s son Marc has decided to follow in pop’s footsteps and start a business hotting-up supercars. First up: an “adventure sports” take on the Porsche 911. The Martien is a 750-horsepower sand-flinger that encourages off-road shenanigans.Conti… Continue reading “Son of Gemballa” announces his own adventure-sports Porsche conversion