Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept: Could We FINALLY Get A Factory AWD Camper Van?

August 23, 2025 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment

Chrysler debuted the Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept at Overland Expo Mountain West (Aug. 22–24) and, frankly, we couldn’t be more excited. Why? Because only Ford and Mercedes-Benz are offering AWD adventure vans. But those vans are big and expensive. No company is offering a smaller, AWD adventure van platform! The Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept represents…

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Our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear Walkaround Video

May 21, 2025 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment

It’s been nearly five years since we’ve had our van, aka, the Travel Tractor. So it seems appropriate that our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear walkaround video finally happens. So, without further ado, see the motion picture above.

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Part 4: Days 13–16 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

April 14, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

Andy and I finished the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world, from June 22 to July 7. We rallied through nine countries and nearly 5,000 miles in just over two weeks. We became the first non-European EV team to compete in and finish the Baltic Sea Circle Rally and were also the…

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Part 3: Days 9–12 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

March 20, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment

Andy and I competed in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world. It started June 22 and ended July 7. In our third article installment, we’re giving you a video sneak peek of rally days 9-12 with our 2024 German-spec short wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV van.

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Part 2: Days 5–8 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

February 5, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

Andy and I competed in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world, from June 22 to July 7. In our second article installment, we’re giving you a video sneak peek of rally days 5-8 with our 2024 all-electric German-spec short wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz van.

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Part 1: Days 1-4 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

January 7, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

Rally Recap Time It’s been six months since we competed in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, conquering the northernmost rally in the world! We raised over $3,200 dollars for The Jessi Combs Foundation as this was a charity rally, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek of our vehicle prep as well…

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The Zukiworld Fall Classic: An Epic Adventure and a Reminder to Be Prepared For Anything

November 29, 2024 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments

Off-roading, remote camping, overlanding: All these activities have calculated risks, and if unprepared, things can go sideways. However, you can mitigate the risk by ensuring you’re fully prepared. A recent 4WD trip through central Oregon proved that by being prepared for any situation, you can ensure safe travels—and even help others.

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Eight Years Ago I Fell In Love With the Mitsubishi Delica

September 24, 2024 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments

Eight years ago, I drove a Mitsubishi Delica for the first time. (I even wrote a post about what it’s like to drive a Mitsubishi Delica.) My wife, Mercedes, and I were visiting New Zealand in 2016, and this Delica Star Wagon (L300) belonged to my wife’s cousin, Helga, who lives in NZ. The first…

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We Finished The 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally. It Changed Us.

July 30, 2024 / Andy Lilienthal / 4 Comments

Well, we did it: We finished the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally in a 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro. We drove nearly 5,000 miles, visited nine countries, and did it all in just 16 days, and in an electric car. It was incredible on so many levels. There are endless stories to tell, experiences to…

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Europe Bound: We’ve Entered Superlative Adventure Club’s Baltic Sea Circle Rally

April 29, 2024 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 4 Comments

We’re going global! Andy and I are competing in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world. It spans nine countries, 16 days, and 7,500 kilometers! And, we’re doing it in an all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz van.️

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