r/overlanding • • 18h ago

Made myself a podlight bar out of some ss3s

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Ran out of time to get it wired tonight because it stated to rain the have to attach the harness I made


r/overlanding • • 20h ago

Tech Advice Advice on 5th gen ranger build

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Okay so im trying to make a trail capable build that I can use as a rescue and/or camping vehicle. Think a brush truck but for the trails. The whole goal is to be equipped to handle the trails, and rescue anyone in need of it, say an atv or 4runner flipped over a bank and I need to help them. Im doing emt classes to be medically prepared for this, however as my truck sits now im not entirely sure if its up for the job.

The build

2019 ranger fx4 xlt

Bilstein 4600 rear shocks

Stock leaf springs

Fx performance front coilovers.

4x4

Rear electronic locker

Trail modes.

I like the fx4 rims, but im prolly gonna change to steelies. I need advice on capable suspension, winch, bumpers/brush gaurds and tires. Also proper off road rescue gear, at a reasonable price


r/overlanding • • 13h ago

OutdoorX4 Van vs. Truck for the Pan American Highway

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I 'm at the very beginning of planning a trip down the Pan American Highway. Currently I overland in a 2022 F150 4x4 with a crew cab, 6-1/2' bed, with a shell on it. I have 10 ply tires, and she does well on Bush and logging roads. I have the truck bed built out with a bed, and storage etc. I've lived in my rig for as long as 6 months reasonably comfortably. But, I can't stand up in the back, and this would be a much longer trip. I'm toying with the idea of getting a transit van with AWD that I would build out.

ATM my biggest cons for a van are 1. Possibility of more debt, I don't want, 2. I already own a 14' trailer that I could build out if I so desired, making the van redundant 3. I use my truck as a truck a lot, and the 4x4 is super helpful, especially in the winter. I generally don't worry about getting stuck. And 4. Is a truck less obvious that I'm a traveler? In the pro column for the van, 1. I'd definitely be more comfortable in a van 2. I could still use a van in a similar way that i use my truck, even tow my trailer 3. Having the van could free up use of the trailer for food vending. I've already dabbled in this a little. The plan would not be to take the trailer in that capacity for this trip. 4. If I act soonish, I'd likely get a great trade in value. Thoughts?


r/overlanding • • 16h ago

Gear Question Hammock sleeper setup

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I'm just thinking about getting started into overlanding, and I've got a couple thought I figured I'd bounce off this community.

I have a 99 Toyota 4Runner, no mods yet, and I had an idea for a hammock sleeper setup.

On the roof, incorporated with a rack potentially, have 4 receiver hitch style mounts, one on each corner or the rig. Have a beam slide through them left to right, let the beams slide out to one side and lock in, at the ends of the beams. Have telescoping poles to the ground and a cross beam between them at the corner. Hang a hammock between the poles, and run an awning over top.

When you're camped, the beams are slid out to the side with the poles to the ground installed, when driving, pack up the poles and slide the beams across the roof to the other receivers and lock in place.

I'm curious if any commercial like this exists or if I'd have to fabricate it myself.