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DIY or BUY?! Don't Waste Money on Overland and Offroad Gear
2026/10/11
DIY vs BUY: What's Actually Worth Building? | CAMO Convoy Podcast
Is it better to build your own overlanding gear or just buy it off the shelf?
This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we're tackling one of the biggest debates in the off-road and overlanding world: DIY vs BUY!
From custom bumpers and suspension setups to portable power stations, recovery equipment, and camp kitchens, we're breaking down where doing it yourself actually saves money, where buying makes more sense, and when the juice just isn't worth the squeeze.
Tonight's topics include:
Portable power stations and electrical systemsOnboard air and compressed air setupsWater storage and tank systemsBumpers, rock sliders, and skid platesSuspension kits vs piecing together your ownStorage drawers and sleeping platformsBed racks and roof racksElectrical wiring harnessesSnorkels and intake systemsRecovery gear and recovery kitsMedical and first aid kitsTool kits vs building your ownFreeze dried meals and camp foodWe're talking cost, quality, reliability, fabrication skills, time investment, and whether that expensive aftermarket equipment is actually worth the money.
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#Overlanding #DIYvsBuy #OffRoad #OverlandGear #4x4 #TruckBuilds #CampingGear #CAMOConvoyPodcast
Off Road Trailers: Tires, Suspension, Hitches & Towing Safety
2026/10/05
A trailer gives you room for the family, the gear, and a camp you can leave behind while you explore. It also means dragging another axle through everything you came to drive.
This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron talk overland and offroad trailers. Aaron likes the idea. Nick takes some convincing. From simple utility trailer builds to fully equipped campers, we get into what you gain, what you give up, and whether a trailer actually fits the way you travel.
We talk tongue weight, load placement, trailer brakes, suspension, and the ST versus LT tire debate. We also cover couplers, articulating hitches, drop hitch leverage, lighting, frontal area, and how a trailer changes the way your rig turns, stops, and handles tight trails.
Would you pull a trailer on your next trip, or keep everything in the truck? Tell us what you’re running and where you draw the line.
Shiny side up, muddy side down.
Chinese Overland Gear: What’s Worth It and What’s Junk?
2026/09/28
Some of our favorite overland gear came from China. Some things we wouldn’t touch. So where do we draw the line?
This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron go through the gear we put on our trucks, take camping, and trust to get us home. From LED lights and Baofeng radios to recovery equipment, batteries, brakes, and diesel heaters, we talk about where buying cheap makes sense and where we’re spending the extra money.
First, there’s a distinction worth making: an American company designing a part and having it manufactured in China isn’t necessarily the same thing as buying an unknown brand straight off an online listing. Design, materials, testing, and quality control matter. So does knowing what you actually need the thing to do.
We get into:
• LED pods and light bars, inflated output claims, and interference with your radios
• Budget radios and why we like having more features for less money
• Hard shackles, soft shackles, recovery ropes, and what we’re willing to trust under load
• LiFePO4 batteries, power stations, and Nick’s homemade battery box running his camping fridge
• Cheap brake parts, shocks, and tires
• Diesel heaters, 12V fridges, tents, and awnings
• Wiring and fasteners that deserve more thought than “well, it fits”
There are some hard passes, some surprisingly easy yeses, and plenty of gear that’s already riding around in our trucks. We also get sidetracked by parts counter disasters and introduce the Riff Raff Nation merch. As usual.
What’s the best cheap gear you’ve bought? And what bargain turned out to be complete junk? Tell us in the comments.
Subscribe for more overlanding, trail talk, truck builds, camping, and the occasional questionable financial decision.
Shiny side up, muddy side down.
#Overlanding #CAMOConvoy #BudgetOverlanding
FULL SIZE OVERLAND Trucks: Half-Tons to $900K Expedition Rigs
2026/09/20
FULL SIZE OVERLANDERS: Half-Tons to $900K Expedition Rigs
How big is too big for an overland rig?
Tonight on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron dive into the entire world of full size overlanders, starting with the trucks and SUVs you see every day and working all the way up to massive, purpose built expedition rigs that cost nearly a million dollars.
We break down modern half ton trucks and SUVs like the F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Tundra, Sequoia, Expedition, Tahoe and Suburban, then move into the heavier stuff including the F-250 Tremor, Ram Power Wagon, Silverado 2500 ZR2, one tons, F-550s and Ram 5500s.
The bigger the truck gets, the more payload, fuel, towing capacity and living space you gain. But you also get more weight, more width, worse maneuverability, higher costs and a much bigger problem when you finally get one stuck.
Then things get ridiculous.
We get into EarthRoamers, Storyteller/GXV expedition trucks, Ford based mega campers, Kenworth based builds and the massive commercial platforms designed for true long distance travel.
We also get into:
• Why full size trucks make a lot of sense for families
• Half ton vs three quarter ton vs one ton
• Modern trucks vs old school full sizes
• Pickup truck size creep
• Payload and overloaded overland builds
• Gas vs modern diesel
• Factory off road packages like Tremor, ZR2, Bison and Power Wagon
• Why a 2500 might be the sweet spot for a serious camper
• F-550 and Ram 5500 expedition builds
• EarthRoamer and the world of ultra expensive expedition rigs
• Why medium duty commercial trucks start making more sense again
• Where these giant rigs actually work off road
• And whether a million dollar school bus might somehow be the smarter choice
From Appalachian trails to Alaska, the Dalton Highway, Mexico and crossing entire continents, this episode is about matching the size of the vehicle to the kind of travel you actually want to do.
At some point, an overland truck stops being a trail rig and starts becoming a house with four wheel drive.
Welcome to the big boy episode.
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Central Appalachian Mountain Overland
#Overlanding #OffRoad #FullSizeTruck #ExpeditionTruck #EarthRoamer #OverlandRig #4x4 #Camping #AdventureTravel
BEST Off-Road and Overland Trails in the Appalachian Mountains — Easy to INSANE
2026/09/13
Looking for the best off road trails and overland routes in the Appalachian Mountains? In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron break down some of the most popular legal 4x4 trails and long distance overland routes across Appalachia, including what to expect, vehicle requirements, camping, scenery, trail conditions, and difficulty.
Our scale is based on legal public roads and trails in Appalachia, not private rock parks or competition terrain.
Potts Mountain Jeep Trail, Virginia — 9/10
The “Rubicon of the East.” Technical rock gardens, ledges, steep climbs, off camber terrain, and real potential for damage. A capable rig and experienced driver are strongly recommended.Big Levels / Bald Mountain, Virginia — 5/10
A great beginner friendly introduction to real Appalachian wheeling. Expect rock, mud, water, sand, and good scenery. Mostly stock 4x4 friendly with smart line choice, but rain can change conditions quickly.Union Springs Road / Flagpole Knob, Virginia — Beginner to Intermediate
Rocky, rough, and climbing almost the whole way. Great for learning line choice, low range driving, and vehicle placement without jumping straight into extreme terrain.Peter’s Mill Run / Taskers Gap, Virginia — Easy
Mostly rocky gravel with a few small obstacles and good scenery. Permit required, and only part of the larger trail system is open to full size 4x4s.Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, Kentucky — Up to 9–10/10
Our pick for the best overall 4x4 destination in Appalachia. Huge trail network with mud, rocks, creek crossings, technical climbs, and remote terrain. Wet conditions can make the hard sections extremely difficult.Kentucky Adventure Tour — About 5/10 main route, up to 9–10/10 on Hard sections
Roughly 900 miles of pavement, gravel, dirt, and trail. The standard route is manageable, while optional Hard sections can become very serious. Plan fuel, food, camping, and recovery.Allegheny Shenandoah Overland Trail — 2/10
An underrated scenic route through Virginia and West Virginia. More about remote mountain roads and dispersed camping than hard wheeling. Excellent in fall, with winter adding a completely different challenge.Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route — 1–3/10
Our pick for the best true overland route. Mostly gravel and backroads connecting Appalachian scenery, small towns, historic sites, and multi day travel. Great for families and newer overlanders.Virginia Adventure Trail — Easy main route with serious technical options
Roughly 675 miles through western Virginia, linking scenic roads, small towns, and major trails including Potts Mountain, Bald Mountain, and Flagpole. Easy if you stay on the main route, much harder if you add the technical trails.We also talk about Vinton County, Bald Eagle State Forest, Green Ridge State Forest, Uwharrie, and other honorable mentions before picking our favorites for best pure trail, best overall 4x4 destination, best beginner trail, best camping, and best true overland route.
Trail conditions change with weather, erosion, maintenance, and closures. Stay on legal designated routes, respect private property, avoid social trails, pack out your trash, and help keep these places open.
What did we miss? Let us know your favorite legal Appalachian 4x4 trail or overland route.
DON’T BE THAT GUY: The Unwritten Rules of Off-Roading
2026/09/07
If you’ve spent enough time on the trail, you’ve met that guy.
The guy who shows up unprepared. The guy who rides everyone’s bumper. The guy who refuses to use four wheel drive because he wants to prove a point. The guy who tears up soft trails, ignores private property, blasts past hikers and horses, or decides a cliffside switchback is somehow the perfect place to pass somebody.
This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we’re talking about the unwritten rules of off roading and why trail etiquette matters a whole lot more than just being polite. One bad driver can wreck the vibe of an entire trip, create problems with landowners, damage trails, and give everyone else another reason to lose access.
We get into convoy etiquette, showing up fueled and prepared, keeping your vehicle in decent shape, knowing what kind of trip you signed up for, giving people room, letting faster traffic pass, using four wheel drive when it makes sense, respecting hikers, horses and cyclists, keeping dogs under control, and understanding that public trails do not belong exclusively to us.
And yes, we talk about the mountain biker who decided to pass a loaded truck on the outside of a Black Bear Pass switchback.
The goal is simple: have fun, wheel hard when the time and place are right, respect the people and land around you, and stop giving agencies, landowners and communities reasons to shut trails down. As Aaron put it, treat the trail like you’re a guest and be the best guest you can be.
If you’ve ever dealt with that guy on a trail, drop the story in the comments.
#OffRoad #Overlanding #TrailEtiquette #4x4 #BlackBearPass #OffRoading #Overland #CAMOConvoy
Stealth Camping: How to Sleep Almost Anywhere (Without Getting Busted)
2026/08/31
Could you sleep in a random parking lot, industrial park, rest area, or 24 hour business without anyone realizing you are there?
This week on the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we dive deep into stealth camping and the art of finding a safe, low profile place to sleep when a campground, hotel, or traditional campsite just is not happening. We cover how to choose a spot, how to make your vehicle blend in, when to arrive, when to leave, lighting, ventilation, cooking, bathrooms, personal security, dealing with security or law enforcement, and the mistakes that immediately give away a stealth camper.
We also get into the unwritten one night rule, urban versus rural stealth camping, sleeping in trucks and SUVs, 24 hour businesses, park and rides, industrial areas, rest stops, keeping your escape route open, and some of the sketchiest places we have actually spent the night.
And before we get into the main topic, Nick has an update on Flagpole Knob and Forest Road 85 after going directly to the Forest Service to find out what is actually happening with the new boulders, social trails, and rumors of closures. The discussion makes clear that the episode is not about intentionally trespassing or ignoring posted restrictions. If you have to talk yourself into believing a spot is okay, it is probably time to move.
If you overland, car camp, road trip, live out of your rig, or have ever looked at an empty parking lot at midnight and thought “could I sleep here?”, this one is for you.
Subscribe for more off road travel, overlanding, Appalachian adventure, vehicle builds, camping, trail advocacy, and general CAMO Convoy nonsense.
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#StealthCamping #Overlanding #CarCamping #TruckCamping #OverlandCamping #CampingTips #OffRoad #Appalachia #CAMOConvoy #FlagpoleKnob
Your Overland Truck Needs Onboard Air! | Compressors, Airbags, Tanks & More
2026/08/23
TITLEOnboard Air for Overlanding: Compressors, Airbags, Tanks & More | CAMO Convoy Podcast
DESCRIPTION / SHOW NOTESOnboard air can be as simple as airing your tires back up after the trail, or it can become an entire pneumatic utility system built into your rig.
In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron dig deep into onboard air for overlanding and off road vehicles. We break down how to properly size a compressor, what PSI and CFM actually tell you, why duty cycle matters, whether you need an air tank, and how to safely plumb and wire the entire system.
Then we get into the fun stuff.
Airbags for towing and off road suspension control. Pressurized water systems. Air horns. Blow guns. Air tools. Air jacks. Bead seating. Pneumatic camper accessories. Independent airbag controls. And some increasingly questionable ideas once you give two mechanically inclined people a supply of compressed air.
We also talk about something that gets overlooked far too often: compressed air is stored energy and needs to be treated seriously. Pressure relief valves, tank drainage, proper plumbing, heat management, electrical load and component selection all matter.
Then at the end of the show we switch gears for a bonus tech segment and look inside several different ball joint designs. We compare construction, materials and articulation from Mevotech TTX, MOOG Problem Solver, ACDelco, SKP, SPC and OEM joints, and discuss why suspension travel can destroy even a good ball joint if the joint itself becomes the suspension travel limiter.
IN THIS EPISODE• Air pump vs. air compressor
• PSI vs. CFM
• Why advertised CFM numbers can be misleading
• Compressor duty cycle
• 100% duty cycle compressors
• Choosing the right compressor for large tires
• Air tanks and reserve capacity
• Pressure switches and check valves
• Compressor intake placement and filtration
• Moisture and draining air tanks
• Heat management and compressor mounting
• Wiring high amperage compressors correctly
• Anderson connectors and wire sizing
• Pressure relief valves and onboard air safety
• Why PVC should never be used for compressed air
• Airline and fitting selection
• Air tools vs. modern cordless tools
• Using onboard air with suspension airbags
• Independent airbag fill and dump controls
• Airbags for towing, overlanding and off road traction
• Pressurized onboard water
• Blow guns and trail repairs
• Inflatable camp equipment
• Pneumatic rams and air jacks
• Bead seating and tire inflation
• Four tire inflation systems
• CO2 and portable compressed air tanks
• Solenoids and electric ball valves
• Ball joint construction and articulation
• TTX vs. MOOG vs. ACDelco vs. SKP
• SPC and OEM upper ball joints
• Why your ball joint should NEVER be your suspension travel limiter
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#Overlanding #OnboardAir #OffRoad #AirCompressor #TruckBuild #4x4 #OverlandBuild #Airbags #Suspension #BallJoints
Off Road Travel & Adventure | Overlanding With Kids & Family Camping
2026/08/14
Off road travel and adventure gets even better when the whole family comes along. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we’re talking overlanding with kids, family camping, 4x4 travel, outdoor adventure, and how to make off road trips something your kids actually WANT to be part of.
We’re joined by Nick from Explore, Discover, and Adventure Together to talk about raising kids around camping, wrenching, exploring, and the outdoors. From building an M101A1 military trailer into an overland camper with his son to taking family adventures across the East, Nick has built his version of overlanding around doing it together.
This isn’t just a show for parents either. We get into what makes overlanding and off road travel fun in the first place, how to introduce someone new to camping, why you don’t need a $100,000 overland build to explore, and why some of the best adventures can start with a stock vehicle and a desire to get outside.
We cover:
• Overlanding with kids and family camping
• Getting children excited about outdoor adventure
• Giving kids real jobs and responsibility around camp
• Family road trips and long distance overland travel
• Keeping kids entertained without relying on screens
• Camping activities, exploring, bugs, creeks and the outdoors
• Rain, mosquitoes, ticks and bad weather at camp
• Teaching kids mechanical skills, welding and problem solving
• Building an overland camper as a family project
• Making your 4x4 or camping setup comfortable for the whole family
• Handling stressful situations and off road recoveries with kids around
• Teaching independence, confidence and outdoor skills
• Changing plans when an overland trip goes wrong
• Why you don’t need an expensive truck or extreme 4x4 build to start overlanding
• Getting the entire family involved instead of making adventure one person’s hobby
Whether you’re into overlanding, off roading, dispersed camping, 4x4 travel, family camping, road trips, adventure travel, vehicle based camping, DIY overland builds, or simply getting outdoors more often, there’s something in this conversation for you.
The biggest takeaway is simple: stop overthinking it and go. You don’t need the perfect overland rig, the perfect gear list, or an extreme trail. Get outside, explore somewhere new, solve problems together, and bring the family along for the ride.
Subscribe to the CAMO Convoy Podcast for more conversations about overlanding, off road travel, camping, 4x4s, Appalachian adventure, vehicle builds and the people who make this community what it is.
#Overlanding #OffRoad #FamilyCamping #OverlandingWithKids #Camping #4x4 #OffRoadAdventure #AdventureTravel #FamilyAdventure #Overland #OutdoorAdventure #VehicleCamping #DispersedCamping
Lost Appalachia: The Most Remote Places Left in the East
2026/08/10
Episode 50.
Everybody talks about heading West when they want to disappear, but Appalachia still has plenty of places where the pavement ends, cell service disappears, and you can get surprisingly far away from civilization.
In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron dig into some of the best hidden, forgotten, and downright wild places left to explore in the East.
We’re talking remote forest roads, legitimate four wheel drive terrain, dispersed camping, elk country, abandoned railroad tunnels, tiny mountain towns, deep West Virginia backcountry, and places most people drive right past without realizing what’s hiding there.
We also grade each area for both OFF ROAD and OVERLAND potential, because a great wheeling destination and a great overland destination aren’t always the same thing.
PLACES WE COVER:
• Sinnemahoning and the Pennsylvania Wilds
• Hammersley Wild Area and Susquehannock State Forest
• George Washington National Forest
• Bald Eagle State Forest
• Vinton County, Ohio
• Monongahela National Forest and Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Vinton County in particular might surprise you. Some of the best wheeling on the entire list is hiding on old Appalachian backroads in southeastern Ohio. And on the other end of the spectrum, Hammersley contains the largest roadless area in Pennsylvania, where the truck gets you to the edge and the real exploration starts on foot.
HELP KEEP THE DBBB OPENA road on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway in Owsley County, Kentucky is currently being considered for closure.
If you support continued legal motorized access, please respectfully contact the county officials below and explain why the DBBB, adventure tourism, off roading, and the money travelers spend in small Appalachian communities matter.
Owsley County Judge Executive Zeke Little Jr.
Phone: 606 593 6202
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 749, Booneville, KY 41314
Owsley County Attorney Henley McIntosh
Phone: 606 593 6233
Mail: 100 Mulberry Street, P.O. Box 68, Booneville, KY 41314
Keep it respectful. The goal is to show these communities that responsible motorized recreation brings people, money, and support into rural Appalachia.
If you’ve explored any of these areas, drop your favorite destination in the comments. And if there’s a forgotten corner of Appalachia we missed, tell us where we need to go next.
Subscribe for more overlanding, off road travel, Appalachian exploration, gear, trips, and questionable decisions from the CAMO crew.
LOST APPALACHIA. THE LAST WILD EAST.
Overland Gear is All Hype
2026/08/03
Rooftop tents. RotopaX. Awnings. Traction boards. Giant tires. How much of the overland industry is selling you expensive gear you absolutely do not need?
In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron put popular overland gear, vehicle modifications and entire platforms on trial. Some equipment earns a permanent place in the truck. Some only makes sense in very specific situations. And some of it is expensive Instagram decoration that makes your vehicle worse at actually traveling.
We debate:
Rooftop tents and awnings
RotopaX and fuel storage
Traction boards
Snorkels
DECKED drawer systems
Onboard air
Jetboil style stoves
Loud exhaust systems
Regearing
Oversized tires
Jeeps as overland vehicles
Diesel heaters
And plenty more
No sponsor-approved answers. No pretending every expensive accessory is essential. Just two experienced overlanders arguing about what works, what does not and what people buy because it looks cool.
What piece of overland gear do you think is completely overhyped? Drop it in the comments. We may read your answer on the show.
Subscribe for honest overland discussion, vehicle builds, trail stories and questionable financial decisions.
#Overlanding #OverlandGear #OffRoad #CampingGear #CAMOConvoyPodcast
Overland Subarus, Vans & More | Unconventional Overlanders
2026/07/21
You do not need a Tacoma, Wrangler, or Land Cruiser to start overlanding.
In this episode, we dig into unconventional overland vehicles, including Subarus, crossovers, minivans, old Kias, Astro vans, forgotten SUVs, and other cheap oddballs people are using to get outside.
We break down which vehicles actually have useful potential, which limitations can be managed, and which cheap platforms are cheap because they genuinely suck. We also talk about AWD systems, CVTs, payload, ground clearance, tire size, rust, aftermarket support, sleeping inside the vehicle, and why the right vehicle depends entirely on the trip you are trying to take.
Whether you already own something unconventional, are shopping on a limited budget, or just like building weird vehicles, this episode will help you figure out what is worth investing in and what will become an expensive learning experience.
What unconventional vehicle would you build into an overlander?
Follow the CAMO Convoy Podcast wherever you listen, leave us a five star review, and send us photos of your ride for a chance to be featured on the show.
#Overlanding #Subaru #OverlandVehicles #BudgetOverland #VanLife
MSJ Off-Road Truck Campers: Did They Just Change My Mind?
2026/07/11
I'm not really a camper guy..... But This One Might Change My Mind | MSJ Off-Road
Nick has never been much of a truck camper guy. Aaron, meanwhile, has spent the last two years dragging an MSJ camper through tight Appalachian trails, bouncing it across the country, leaning it into trees, jumping the truck and spraying the whole thing with oil....well...Nick's oil.
So for this episode, we brought in Shayan and Simon from MSJ Off-Road to find out what these campers are actually made for and whether Nick’s overladenophobia justified.
We get into how MSJ started, what makes its lightweight aluminum camper different from a traditional slide in, and how the design has evolved through feedback from early customers like Aaron. Aaron gives an honest long term review of his camper, including what has worked, what he modified, what he would order differently and how he dialed in the Tacoma’s airbags, shocks and suspension to carry it off road.
We also cover:
The difference between wheeling in the East and West
Payload, suspension and the weight people forget to calculate
Why organization may matter more than having every possible camping amenity
Cold weather camping, diesel heaters and sleeping through serious storms
A ground tent getting ripped off a mountain
The new MSJ Sun Seeker shell, insulation options and upgraded mattresses
TRXs, Power Wagons, broken Toyotas, potato guns, deep fryers and Malört
Plus, we introduce our new Listener Rides segment and check out two rigs submitted by members of the CAMO community.
By the end of the conversation, Nick is not ordering a camper yet, but he is considerably closer to accepting his inevitable fate.
Check out MSJ Off-Road:
https://msjoff-road.com/
Have a rig you want featured on the show? Send us a few good photos, your build details and anything interesting about how you use it through the CAMO Facebook or Instagram pages.
Leave us a review and let us know: Are truck campers worth it, or are you still sleeping on the ground?
Where to Overland? - Building the Best Overland Trip
2026/07/04
Where do you actually go overlanding?
Quick note before we get into it: Aaron’s crickets were absolutely losing their minds during this episode, so we had to do some extra audio cleanup in post. If the audio feels slightly off in a few spots, that’s why. We figured it was better than making you listen to a full-blown Appalachian insect orchestra for two hours.
Everybody wants the secret spots, the perfect GPX file, the best campsite, the scenic overlook at lunch, and the secluded camp by 4 PM. But the real answer is not just downloading a route from OnX or Gaia and hoping for the best.
In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron break down how to actually plan an overland trip that fits the kind of adventure you want. Gravel roads, remote campsites, tourist stops, technical trails, dark sky camping, group trips, solo scouting, and everything in between.
We talk through how to pick a region, find points of interest, use maps and satellite views, read MVUMs, plan fuel stops, choose campsites, avoid burning sensitive spots, deal with locals, respect public land, and keep the group happy once you are actually out there.
We also get into campsite etiquette, generators, fire rings, packing out trash, group pacing, social media responsibility, and why some spots are better left untagged.
This one is for anyone who has ever asked:
Where can I overland?
How do I find campsites?
How do I plan an overland route?
How do I find legal trails and forest roads?
How do I avoid being “that guy” on public land?
Send us your build photos and we may feature your rig on the show.
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Thanks for watching. Shiny side up, muddy side down. Stay rowdy.
Overland Maintenance: Fix It at Home, Not on the Trail
2026/06/29
Overland maintenance is not the fun part of the trip, but it is the part that keeps your rig from becoming everyone else’s problem on the trail.
In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we break down the maintenance mindset every overlander should have before, during, and after a trip. We talk pre-trip checks, fluids, cooling systems, brakes, steering components, known failure points, trail fixes, post-trip cleaning, and the long-term stuff that keeps an old 4x4 alive.
The big idea is simple: fix problems at home, not in the woods.
We get into real examples from our own rigs, including front main seal leaks, cooling issues, mud-packed radiators, alternators, electrical trail fixes, and why ignoring small problems usually turns into a bigger bill later.
If you wheel your rig, tow with it, camp out of it, or just want to keep your old truck from turning into a pile, this one is for you.
Topics covered:
- Pre-trip overland maintenance
- What to check before leaving
- Trail-side warning signs
- Cooling stack and radiator cleaning
- Brakes, ball joints, belts, and steering parts
- Known failure items for your vehicle
- Post-trip cleaning and rust prevention
- Long-term preventative maintenance
- Why mud is the enemy
- How to keep your rig alive
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#overlandmaintenance #overlanding #offroad #4x4 #overlandtruck #vehiclemaintenance #camo #camosocial #camoutdoors
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