Project ZJ: My First Deer and the Follies of a 21-Year-Old Jeep
It’s been a while since my last update to the Project ZJ. We installed a new suspension and took it off-roading through Tahuya ORV last summer and it spent most…
7 Things to Know About Owning a Mitsubishi Delica
After five months of owning a Mitsubishi Delica, we’re still loving our van, aka the Space Tractor. We’re also learning a lot and have noticed some distinctly Delica things. So…
The Space Tractor (1989 Mitsubishi Delica) In Action
Each year several friends of ours from Zukiworld put on an event called the Fall Classic. This overland / off-road / camping event has a host of vehicles (mainly Suzuki…
Review: Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 All-Terrain Tires
Words by Andy Lilienthal. Photos by Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal Admittedly, when I get the opportunity to get new tires on any of our vehicles, I get excited to see…
Gear Review: Bomber Products Awn-Lock Awning Mounts
Montana-based Bomber Products produces high-quality, well-designed products from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum. Products that hold your gear and compliment your off-roading, adventuring, thrill-seeking lifestyle. Products like their Overland Storage System,…
Gear Review: Bugout Rack Storage System
Andy and I are always on the look-out for quality American-made products. We’re continually hunting for space-saving storage solutions. We’re constantly searching for ideas to make our adventure rigs save…
Recommended Routes: California, Hurricane, and Corkscrew Pass, Colorado
Everyone has a happy place. To some, it’s their home filled with trinkets, movies, children, and warmth. Others find happiness going shopping at their favorite store to hunt for next…
Where Was Your Worst Campsite?
If you peruse Instagram or the many overlanding groups popping up on Facebook these days, they might lead you to believe that every time you camp or travel, you’ll be…
Our Delica Campervan Setup
Step 1: Buy a Mitsubishi Delica. Step 3: Camp in it. Wait, what’s step 2? Step 2 requires actually coming up with some sort of semi-comfortable campervan setup. No, we…
Mitsubishi Delica Speed Warning Chime
We’ve talked about it before, and here’s a first-hand account of the infamous speed warning chime on our 1989 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon (L300).
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Why Vehicle Size Matters More in City Traffic Than Drivers Realize
City driving has a way of making every vehicle feel larger than it looks on paper. A compact car can vanish beside a delivery van. An older sedan can lose its view of the road behind a tall SUV. A bus pulling away from the curb can shift the pace…
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and How Does It Work?
According to a 2025 Insurance Research Council study, 15.4 percent of drivers in 2023 were uninsured, which works out to be more than one in seven drivers. Most states were displaying trends of high uninsured motorist rates from 2017 to 2023. When a driver who is to blame for an…
What Are DUI Laws for Underage Drivers?
3.7% of licensed drivers in the United States are teenagers, but they have accident rates that are nearly three times higher than drivers aged 21 years and older. Drivers under the age of 21 are responsible for a substantial number of alcohol-related accidents. DUI laws for underage individuals are much…