Death of the HD Manual Transmission
Last week, FCA unveiled the 2020 RAM HD Lineup at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Among the highlights of beautiful new exterior lines, increased horsepower and torque, and revised Power Wagon’s was the dismal news of a missing line item: the Getrag six-speed
New Mexico Backroads
Do you live in, near or around New Mexico? Jake Quiñones, owner of New Mexico Backroads, is your guide around the land of enchantment. Jake guides trips through all different portions of New Mexico, and has been enlisted by Jeep, American Expedition Vehicles, General Motors and
Why the Ford Excursion is the Best
Daft Adjective Senseless, stupid, or foolish. Insane; crazy. Let’s take a trip back to 1999. Bill Clinton was President, Ask Jeeves is the largest search engine on the internet and Google just became a thing. The average price of gasoline is $1.17 per gallon across the U.S. People
Throwing Shade: Kinsmen Hardware 270º Awning
Rarely anymore are products so hyped up that you have to see them first hand to believe it. When you see the Kinsmen Hardware 270 Awning first hand, it will exceed your already lofty expectations. We had the chance to meet Matthew Simmons, the brain behind Kinsmen
Hot Stuff: The Versatile Firebox Stove
Firebox Stoves are just about the simplest rocket stoves you can get on the market for camping. Made from laser-cut stainless steel plate, it packs flat and assembles quickly via hinged construction for a true folding stove. Designed to be pre-fueled so you do not have to
Breathe Freely: Why Good Air Filters Matter
It has not been that long since the days of $4/gallon-and-higher fuel prices, and our friends that live in the great state of California are still, in tax-hell, dealing with high fuel prices. Everyone and their mother has always searched for a way to improve the efficiency
Stay Safe: Vehicle Wiring Guide
Electrical wiring is usually something that is thrown by the wayside when outfitting your vehicles with accessories. Wiring your own vehicle is the kind of backcountry skill most people won't ever need. There are few people who enjoy the process of designing their own looms, and taking
Overland Expo West 2019
2019’s biggest Overland event is going to be here before we know it, and you need to get your tickets or plan your trip now before it sneaks up on you. This year Overland Expo West will once again be held in Flagstaff, Arizona, from May 17
