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To hook up the SmartShunt, you must run a dedicated cable from the negative terminal of your battery directly to the "Battery Minus" side of the shunt. Standard pre-made store cables are often the wrong length, so fabbing a custom lead ensures a neat and efficient layout.

Goat Heads Suck! They are everywhere you cycle in Las Cruces. I thought the answer to my prayers was a $120.00 set of Vittoria Tire Liners. Great idea—until I tried installing them on my Lynskey’s Panaracer tires. What was supposed to be a quick upgrade quickly turned into a complete garage catastrophe, complete with mutilated rim tape, spewing latex sealant, and ruined wheels.

By Muddy Ruttzz Affiliate Disclosure: This post is unsponsored, I don't take products for free to do reviews on them. I did win this OHMMU H5 in a raffle but I had to buy the ticket. To support the studio, I use affiliate links from Amazon and eBay. If you click and purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you What You Will Find In This Blog Post: If you’re the kind of adventurer who prefers to roam off the grid, then your electrical setup is basically your

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.

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.

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.

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

KIA wasn't on my radar but I was determined not to pay for "Dealer Add Ons. Other dealers claimed the add ons were installed on the cars as soon as they roll off the car carrier and non-negotiable. Pitre KIA my local KIA dealer dropped them without hassling me.

It is not uncommon to meet folks in using 25 year old Springbar Tents when camping. I bought my Springbar Tent 8 years ago for van camping.

After pulling my hair out with indecision, I settled on a choice many folks call the "Pizza Cutter" size: the tall and skinny 255/85R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. The general wisdom says bigger is better, but this narrow profile is engineered to be a premium extreme hybrid all-terrain tire with an E-rated sidewall that promised performance, longevity, and a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty. Now that we've clocked 5,000 hard miles, including an eye-opening stint at the Ouray

The core reason I trust quality Doc's Diesel kits is their quality control assurance. They guarantee their filters meet or exceed OEM specifications, regardless of the country of manufacture. I learned this the hard way after a no-name filter failed on me once—you're paying for the confidence that the filter will perform exactly as your engine was engineered to expect.

There’s not just one kind on-road or “highway” diesel anymore. You have regular or petrol diesel, biodiesel, and renewable diesel, each one

I’m diving into a subject that is near and dear to my heart - keeping my gear safe and sound, come rain or shine... or sneaky thieves!

This articladdresses a topic that is essential for any off-road enthusiast airing up your tires after a day on the trails. Compressor vs CO2

The Autohome Maggiolina Extreme Roof Top Tent has proven to be an invaluable asset on my overlanding adventures. Its robust construction,

Receiving my Mopar Lift Kit at the age of 63 felt like experiencing the excitement of a child on Christmas morning.

A plane spotter tipped me off. Air Force One was to land at Moffett Federal Airfield. Aviation Photography? This would be my first attempt.

What if you have to abandon your vehicle when traveling off-grid? Maybe you want to hike out to get a part from the nearest town.

The Malone Spare Tire Bike Rack folds compactly, and stows easily. Takes less than a minute to get it out and mount it on the spare tire.

All good off-road trailers have 1 thing in common. They all have a Tri-Axis Articulating Hitch connecting the tow vehicle to the trailer.

Hanging by the campfire, telling stories, planning the next day or just relaxing with a cup of tea. Sitting by the fire, is amazing!

The facory All-Terrains had to go. What were the largest tires that would fit on a stock Rubicon Gladiator?

She would not go if a clean, safe toilet were not available. Toilet system is generally set up in a Camping Privacy Shelter.

Never a bit of buyers remorse. My XV-3 is one of the coolest things I have ever owned. It is a well engineered super high quality product.

Thinking about building your own bike? I'm sharing 10 tips I learned while I was building my titanium mountain bike.

Camping and "Overlanding" for nearly 60 years I have used many methods of keeping food and drinks cold on trips. From cheap throwaway styrofoam, coolers, propane/electric fridges in RVs, and now a high end cooler. I have learned how to pack a cooler and make ice last for up to 5 days in hot weather.

3 camp toilets and a shovel which should only be used in emergencies.

If you’re into cool design and top-notch manufacturing, you’ve probably heard of Zarges. These guys have been around since 1938.