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Hi All, For as long as I can remember I'm dreamed about exploring the Victorian High Country in a 4x4 - and it absolutely did not disappoint! Over a week we had absolutely epic adventures in the mountains - crossing rivers, exploring remote tracks and wild camping after seeing nobody for days...

Hi all, My new kitchen is here and fully installed, and I couldn't be happier!! I love to eat, therefore cooking is a huge part of my expeditions. Not only do I save money cooking my own meals, I also get to spend more time out in the wild rather than in a diner or drivethu lineup. Here I have...

Hi All, After the desert sand and heat I have driven over to the "High Country" of Victoria, and I've been exploring on foot for a few days. I went hiking in the stunning alpine, exploring a trail that crosses from one ski resort to another. And yes, that is actual snow in Australia!! Now...

Hi all, For my latest adventure I'm out exploring Big & Little Desert National Parks, learning how to drive my Gladiator in deep sand in preparation for the huge deserts I plan to cross later in the journey. I've never had an automatic before, so it's a learning process to figure out the right...

Hi Everyone, I've driven way over to the South-East corner of Victoria, a place I've never been before. With a huge storm coming in I got a good chance to really put the new batwing awning to the test, and get the Jeep dirty in some deep-enough-to-make-you-squirm mud puddles. I'm working hard...

Hi all, For my South-American adventure the Southern tip of the continent was the end point of the expedition. For my African adventure the Southern tip of the continent was the mid point of the expedition. Now in Australia the Southern tip of the continent is the start point! In my latest...

That is a totally different tank from a different company. It doesn't have the second evap cannister (so it's not emissions legal) & it doesn't have the dual filler, that's why I didn't get it. I got "The Long Ranger", and I'm told these guys do a group buy from time to time for the North...

Hi all, What do you think is the most essential feature on an overland vehicle? After 5 years and 100,000 miles through 56 countries, I feel very strongly it is living space. Where you hangout when its pouring rain, when the bugs are bad or when you just want some down time will have a bigger...

Hi All, For a shakedown trip of the new Jeep I set out to explore Grampians National Park, getting out hiking, wild camping and exploring all the remote corners of the park. I'm super excited to be on the road again, and in some ways it feels a lot like I'm still in Africa - sleeping and...

Hi All, Dad and I completed the install of the 70L (18.5Gal) Auxiliary tank into the Gladiator. Now I have a total fuel capacity of 155L / 42 Gal, which feels like a huge level up on my previous vehicles. It's so nice not to mess with jerry cans, funnels or siphon hoses - no stinky gas on my...

Hi all, Over the next 12-18 months I plan to drive the most remote roads on the planet, which means I have to carry more fuel. I'm installing an auxiliary tank from "The Long Ranger", so I'll have a combined capacity of 153L or just over 40 gallons. This should result in a range of around...

I did actually get them in there, just not the first time around (which I filmed) -Dan

Hi all, I just finished installing the brand new EX full-width bumper from AEV. This bumper really looks the part, and has a ton of features that make it the clear stand out choice in my opinion. I also installed a Lightforce 20 inch LED light bar behind the skid plate in a place...

Hi all, I just finished installing the brand new EX full-width bumper from AEV. Made from stamped boron steel this bumper is not only extremely strong it's also lighter than steel options. This bumper really looks the part, and has a ton of features that make it the clear stand out choice in my...

Hi All, I've been hard at work for the last week designing and building my drinking water tank, pump and filtration setup. The system I had in my Africa Jeep was flawless and essential - it was easily the most used system on the entire vehicle and absolutely the most important. I would do that...

Hi all, I'm packing to once again hit the road, and I can't help thinking about all the little details from my Africa Jeep that I miss on my Gladiator. There are so many little things that were so great on that vehicle I didn't know about or didn't even appreciate, and it's not until I don't...

Hi everyone, The cutlery organizer I made for the tailgate table on my Africa Jeep was a huge success, and I always knew I would make another. I want my most often used items to be close and hand and super, super easy to use and put back, rather than have to dig through a drawer or tupperware...

Hi All, Even though the build is not yet finished, we got out of lockdown and I decided to hit the road. I literally threw everything in the back and went for it... and it was horrible. I severely underestimated how much organization is required in the bed of a pickup, and so now I'm back at...

Hi all, For a while now I've been thinking an expedition around Australia would be a lot easier than my previous two - there's no language barrier, no borders, visas, I don't need to exchange money and of course there is MUCH more development. For all those reasons and more it was sounding...

Hi all, I don't set out aiming to drive through deep water, though sometimes it's completely unavoidable. The snorkel looks cool, though there is another job that needs to be done to prepare your vehicle for deep water - extending the breather hoses on the axles, transfer case and...