Adventures along the journey, thoughts, people and places. We'll send out an update once a month with the latest.
We installed new Aisin manual locking hubs because we wanted manual control for our journey. In our research, we saw that there have been some issues with the automatic OG hubs on the Delica breaking or disengaging at inopportune times. The auto hub removal and manual hub installation is very simple. Just unscrew the […]
Bigger is better; in the case of batteries for overlanding. In the planning process for building out our battery and solar system we found there is a lot of information out there, but little that applied and that was relevant to our situation and charging capabilities. Each system is unique to your own power needs […]
We chose Baltic Birch ply as our floor for a few reasons. We like the natural feel of wood, it adds a brightness to the interior living space, and because it also acts as the subfloor. We cut the floor from 2 sheets of 5’x5’ ply and it fits snuggly around the wheel wells and […]
Pepe’s Tacos This is one of those places that is a hidden gem discovered in the right place and at the right time. It’s a place you’ll remember for it’s obscure location, eccentric characters, rustic decor and unforgettable tacos. Walking down the dark alley trailed by a few street dogs, we came upon a […]
DRIVER, NINJA, CRAFTSMAN Most memorable experience: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Canada to California Favorite quotes: “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar: I […]
What we have on board: MorningStar SK12 Solar Charger SunPower 100 watt Flex Panel (2) SunPower 50 watt Flex Panel MC4 Extension Cables Seaview Waterproof Aluminum Gland 2-15mm MC4 silicone plugs MC4 Cable Splitter - Y MC4 Diodes MC4 to 8mm Adapter for GoalZero (Click here for the write up on our battery setup) Solar […]
What is OVERLANDING? Overland travel, to us, is traveling by our own vehicle across multiple international boundaries with the goal of exploring and getting to know places off the beaten path. We are modifying a 4×4 van to be as self-reliant as possible. It took us a while to decide on a Mitsubishi Delica […]
PESO BEAST MODE & HEAVY WEIGHT Always looking for the unbeaten path, more remote the better. World traveler and vista seeker. Cozy home on wheels. Peso traveled from Kyoto, Japan to Long Beach, California in May of 2016. We picked her up at the port and drove her to Northern California where we are in […]
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