Vehicles Archives

Roundup: Best Overland & Vanlife vehicles from Sea Otter 2023

Here’s an incredible rabbit hole of awesome offroad, overland, camper van, and other modded vehicles from Sea Otter Classic, complete with links so you can…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2023

Big Shade, Small Package: Yakima MajorShady 270 Arrives

Throwing shade? That’s Yakima’s department this month, as the company rolls out the MajorShady 270, with 80 square feet of coverage.

Written by Sam Anderson March 17, 2023

Audi Releases Dakar Racer-Inspired Enduro eMTB

Audi’s two-wheel endeavor wisely partners with a legit eMTB brand and gets Dakar Rally car inspired graphics and 180mm of Ohlins suspension. And we kinda…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2023

New Kuat 2″ Hitch Adapter Turns the Piston SR Roof Rack Into a One-Bike Hitch Rack!

Turn your Piston SR roof rack into a hitch rack with the new 2-inch adapter from Kuat.

Written by Zach Overholt March 02, 2023

VanDOit MOOV camper van builds on the new AWD Ford Transit Trail

The new VanDOit MOOV takes advantage of the stock body lift, off-road tires, and wider track of the new Ford Transit Trail to create an…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 25, 2023

Winnebago eRV2 all-electric camper vans in field testing

Winnebago is field testing the final prototypes for an all-electric camper van. Is this the EV RV we’ve been waiting for?

Written by Tyler Benedict February 18, 2023

RIGd Supply introduce the RambleRack – A Truly Off-Road-Worthy Bicycle Rack!

Off-road accessory experts RIGd are no strangers to the needs of off-road vehicle enthusiasts. With their UltraSwing hitch rack coveted as a top-shelf choice for…

Written by Chris Chou July 18, 2022

New Yakima SkyBox OhMega cargo box offers more interior storage than most vehicles – April Fools!

Hot on the heels of our recent cargo box review, Yakima comes out and drops the biggest roof top cargo box we’ve ever seen! Called…

Written by Zach Overholt April 01, 2022

Review: Thule Motion XT XL Roof Box makes road trips a little easier

For a number of reasons, the great American road trip is making a comeback. Even with the worst of the pandemic (hopefully) in the rearview…

Written by Zach Overholt March 28, 2022

Vanlife: Mercedes-Benz Sprinters increase efficiency with 4-cylinder lineup + new AWD system!

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans have entered a new era of efficiency and environmentally conscience emission standards with a shift to a fully four-cylinder gas and diesel…

Written by Mark Wilson March 10, 2022

Aspen Frontiers duffel rack turns Patagonia bags into hanging cabinets for van life

Outfitting a van with all the amenities you need to stay organized in a tiny space is a daunting undertaking. Cabinets and hard-shell cases take…

Written by Mark Wilson January 28, 2022

Patent Patrol: Rivian integrates bike rack directly into truck tailgate

Rivian looks set to integrate the cleanest built-in truck bike rack directly into their tailgate, if this new patent comes to fruition. Why install a…

Written by Cory Benson January 05, 2022

Holiday Gift Guide – What to get your favorite Vanlifer, Road Tripper & Car Camper!

Got a friend (or spouse) that’s all about the Vanlife? Or do you regularly head off for a weekend of cycling and car camping? Or…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 09, 2021

Yakima goes premium w/ new StageTwo tray rack, carries more than just MTB w/ new HangTight

It’s taken a while, but it seems like bike racks in the U.S. are catching up to their European counterparts. Well, at least in terms…

Written by Zach Overholt October 19, 2021

VanLife Mega Roundup: Custom camper vans, trailers & overland gear from Sea Otter

This year’s Sea Otter Classic had more custom camper van builders, overland suppliers, and offroad-capable trailer campers than ever. And they were rad! From remote…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 18, 2021

VANLIFE: Redtail Overland pops up a $20k carbon fiber rooftop “tent”

Do you love rooftop camping? Does the idea of sleeping atop your vehicle in a curatively engineered tent make the hair on the back of…

Written by Sam Anderson September 14, 2021

#Vanlife: EcoFlow’s quick-charging portable power stations on sale now!

One of the challenges of off-grid camping with modern devices and creature comforts is maintaining enough power. If your camper van or adventure rig doesn’t…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 31, 2021

#Vanlife – Quigley 4×4 adds 2″ lift kit for 2WD, AWD Ford Transit

Now there’s another option for lifting your Ford Transit camper van. Quigley, the brand most know as that 4×4 conversion kit company for Sprinters, Transits,…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 23, 2021

#Vanlife: Backwoods Adventure Mods upgrades to 1-piece off-road bumpers for Ford Transits

Backwoods Adventure Mods’ alloy offroad bumpers for Ford Transit camper vans are now all one-piece designs, an upgrade in looks and user-friendliness from the original…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 11, 2021

#Vanlife: Can you charge an electric vehicle with rooftop solar panels?

You’re not alone in eyeballing that new Ford F150 Lightning or Rivian R1T as a potential overland truck. Or the Ford Transit Electric as a…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 14, 2021

Roofnest Sparrow Adventure rooftop tent is designed just for cyclists

Looking to bring your bikes and a rooftop tent? But can’t or won’t use a hitch-mounted rack for your two-wheeled fun machines? The new Roofnest…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 08, 2021

Saris Swing Away Hitch adapter provides trunk access for select bike racks

Tray style hitch racks are one of the best ways to carry your bikes. One of their few downsides though is that most of them…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2021

Factory Tour: VanDOit’s new headquarters for custom camper vans

VanDOit’s original home base gave the room to get their custom camper van business off the ground. But with demand soaring and their modular, production-line…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2021

Front Runner Pro Bike Carrier & Side Mount racks load up for overland adventure

Two Front Runner racks – the Pro Bike Carrier & Load Bed Rack Side Mount – aim to make getting off-road for mountain bike adventures…

Written by Cory Benson April 05, 2021

New Canoo electric Pickup is a modular, accessory packed EV ready for vanlife adventure

While the merits of electric vehicles still whip up heated debates in the comment sections, one thing is for sure: modular EV platforms like Canoo’s…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2021

New Thule T2 Pro XTR hitch rack rolls in… literally

Thule’s T2 hitch mount, tray style bike rack is a popular choice for all cyclists – it’s ultra-secure for full suspension bikes and crazy aero…

Written by Jordan Villella February 19, 2021

RockyMounts VanTrack fork mount tightly packs & secures bikes in your van or truck

RockyMounts VanTrack proposes a simple new adaptable, wheel-off fork mount system that can secure more bikes into the back of your truck or custom van…

Written by Cory Benson January 13, 2021