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Is the Ohmmu H5 the Best Sodium Ion Battery for Overlanding?
Ultimate Compatibility With 12 Volt Charging Systems
No need to lose sleep over connecting new tech to your trusty rig! The OHMMU plays nice with all standard 12-volt systems, so you can rest easy. It's got a nifty built-in Battery Management System that lets it slide right into your current setup like a hot knife through butter. It mimics the voltage profile of a lead-acid battery, your existing alternator or charge controller will treat it like a standard 12V battery.
5 days ago7 min read


Bulletproof Your Footage: The Ultimate Asustor NAS RAID 1 Setup
Imagine having the power of cloud computing securely tucked away right in your own home or office. A NAS is essentially your own private, local cloud. Instead of paying monthly subscription fees to store your data on someone else's servers, you own the hardware. Depending on your storage needs, you can build a DIY video editing NAS with multiple heavy-duty hard drives to achieve massive, expandable capacity—all accessible from any device on your network.
Jun 188 min read


How to Build a DIY Video Editing NAS (Without the Costly Mistakes)
Imagine having the power of cloud computing securely tucked away right in your own home or office. A NAS is essentially your own private, local cloud. Instead of paying monthly subscription fees to store your data on someone else's servers, you own the hardware. Depending on your storage needs, you can build a DIY video editing NAS with multiple heavy-duty hard drives to achieve massive, expandable capacity—all accessible from any device on your network.
Jun 1415 min read


Hidden Wild West New Mexico Ghost Town Frozen in Time!
Satie Orchard. A fierce, twenty-something pioneer woman from Ohio, Satie quickly realized that the real money was made by servicing the miners. She operated the local stagecoach line connecting Lake Valley, Hillsboro, and Kingston. To maximize her profits, she also opened a popular local restaurant and a highly lucrative brothel, making her one of the most ruthless and successful entrepreneurs of the silver boom.
Jun 98 min read


Overland Expo West: EarthRoamers, Cool Rigs & Real Camp Gear
There was no shortage of incredibly built vehicles at the Expo, ranging from Jeeps and off-road trailers to many variations of massive EarthRoamers, both on display and in the campground. Honestly, I still can't quite get my head around those giant rigs. There also seemed to be a massive emphasis this year on high-capacity batteries, solar panels, and electrical systems designed to run more devices in an off-road rig than you find in the average home. So much for getting away
May 3112 min read


The Comprehensive Jeep Death Wobble Fix: The Nuclear Option Strategy
When the steering wheel starts shaking like a 7.0 on the Richter scale, it isn't just an inconvenience—it’s a safety crisis. For many owners of the Jeep Gladiator (JT) and Wrangler (JL/JK), the dreaded "Death Wobble" feels like an unsolvable mystery. However, a permanent Jeep Death Wobble Fix isn't about masking the problem with a new steering stabilizer; it’s about a complete geometric transformation.
May 2611 min read


Dark Side of Chaco Canyon Overlanding: What Guidebooks Hide
Most travel brochures describe Chaco Culture National Historical Park as a "spiritual sanctuary" or a "bucket-list destination" for the soul. They show you golden hour photos of perfectly stacked stone walls and talk about "communing with the spirits" in the high desert of New Mexico. But if you have spent any time following my adventures, you know that things rarely go according to the brochure. We have a unique knack for turning a standard six-hour drive into a ten-hour ody
Apr 308 min read


MetalCloak Billet Mount Install: The Secret Tool Hack for Tight Clearances
Why Upgrade to the MetalCloak Billet Aluminum Stabilizer Mount?
Hey guys, Muddy Ruttzz here. I recently tackled a project on my Jeep Gladiator that started as a simple fix but quickly turned into a "fight." While there is absolutely nothing wrong with the standard steel mount that MetalCloak provides with their steering systems, I managed to make a bit of a mess during my initial installation. Between breaking a U-bolt and bending the bracket, I decided it was time to move t
Apr 217 min read
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