Episode 147 - One Ton Steering

 

 

Artemis Overland Hardware

We live in a strange time where so many of us want to shop online for equipment designed to get us outside.  I get it! Shopping from the comfort of the couch at any time is very appealing. But so much of the equipment that we use for overland travel is really expensive and it would be nice to see it up close and explore it a bit before spending hard earned money.  Artemis Overland Hardware is located in Springfield, Missouri and you can visit them in person.  You can see all that equipment in person, pick it up there, and head straight out for an adventure right from their shop.  

 

Artemis Overland Hardware only stocks the best equipment.  Anything you pick is going to stand up to the harsh environments that you’ll be subjecting them to.  

 

At ArtemisOverland.com you’ll find a wide selection of roof top tents and ground tents from companies like Oz Tent, 23Zero, Eezi Awn.  Outfit your camp kitchen with a SnoMaster Fridge, a Tembo Tusk Skottle, or a stove from Kovea or Front Runner. Artemis Overland has a large selection of camp furniture as well as roof racks for a wide range of vehicles.  Recovery gear, winches, lights solar power, dual battery systems, Action Trax, GPS units, and much, much more can be found at ArtemisOverland.com or in the brick and mortar store.  

 

Artemis Overland Hardware is also one of the very few approved Goose Gear installers and Ironman 4x4 dealers located in the central United States.  

 

Whether you’re going to start a trip to Tierra Del Fuego or simply hitting the forest roads in the Ozarks for the weekend, Artemis Overland Hardware has just what you need.  Visit online at artemisoverland.com or visit their awesome showroom in Springfield, Missouri.

 

 

News: 

• Ford Tremor takes aim at Ram Power Wagon - https://www.offroadxtreme.com/news/tremor-off-road-package-comes-to-the-2020-super-duty/ and https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2019/06/new-2020-ford-f-250350-tremor-package-is-interesting-answer-to-ram-power-wagon.html
• The poster child for global warming going electric? - https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/17/electric-hummer-gm/ 
• Chevy Colorados are folding in half - https://www.facebook.com/CollinkWoolsey/posts/2010432879060609
• 24 essentials for car camping [because let's be real, that's what most mainstream overlanding really is] - https://www.autoblog.com/2019/06/13/car-camping-gear-guide-24-essentials/

 

Off Road 101

• How to identify junk yard axles - http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/1906-identify-popular-4x4-junkyard-axles/

 

Product spotlight

• Dual beam pattern, dual color LED light bar - https://www.race-dezert.com/home/the-shocker-all-new-dual-action-led-light-bar-168811.html 
• Rechargable shower - https://artemisoverland.com/products/rechargeable-camp-shower 

 

Feedback/iTunes reviews

Mark Carrara

Dan and the rest,

This will tend to be a long message as I tend to get wordy and I have several things I wanted to mention.

 

Back a few episodes ago a listener asked about overlanding in a Subaru.  Since then that piqued my interest. My wife drives a '16 Outback while I have a '14 JKU.  I feel that she has as much or more usable space in the back of her car as in my Jeep. She also gets twice the gas mileage that I do.  I purchased the Jeep mainly to drive forest service and ranch roads, for camping and exploring with only a little wheeling. In the last year, I have not had to engage 4 wheel drive more than once for a mud hole and once for a sandy section.  I am seriously thinking of trading my Jeep for a Subaru. While the Jeep may be way more capable, I don't use a fraction of its capabilities, and I am paying a huge gas penalty. I want to do some longer (multi-week) overlanding trips where fuel cost will be a big factor, and true off-road capabilities are not.

 

I attended OEX this year as I have the past 7 or 8 years.  I have been an instructor for five of those years. (I submitted a post on OEX a few years back you posted) Yes, the show has grown, however, I think it has also shifted its focus.  It has become much more an outdoor adventure show and less overlanding. A couple of examples, the Sherp (you mentioned), Yamaha side by sides, and a river running supply company (I forget the name).  Also, many of the products on display are for heavy four wheeling and not overlanding.

 

At the show, I did meet with Blackfire and mentioned I heard about them on your podcast.  Since the show, I did purchase their multi-tool. I also stopped by LT Wright knives and mentioned the podcast.  The most interesting product I saw was the Lifesaver water purifier. Not just a filter but it actually purifies the water.  The only other product that does that I have seen is an MSR device for more than $200. This product was $100. Lifesaver is a UK based company that works with Oxfam to provide safe water to developing countries.  I was also looking at the wide selection of vans on display. And of course the Rivian.

 

This is long enough.  I'll stop here. I just hope you continue to produce more content.  While you were on hiatus I was forced to listen to the Jeep Talk Show.  I'm glad you're at least a bit more consistent now so I can remove them from the podcasting subscriptions.

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I currently use a ground tent.  Climbing up and down a ladder does not work for me  The ground tent is great if you stay in one place for a few days, but it takes too long to set up and take down. When you and Rich talked about swags I looked into them, but I don't like sleeping on the ground.  I did see on an Aussie YouTube channel (drifta.com.au) an Oztent bunker. That looks interesting, small, easy to set up.  Cabela's has a version for about half the Oztent. The Oztent RV series has a lot to offer.  What I think I will end up is a 270-degree awning with side walls and a bunker style cot. As most of my driving is in the southwest, snow, and cold is not a huge issue.

 

With food, I'm a minimalist.  A cheap Walmart propane grill and burgers, brats and an occasional chick breast.  Cold sandwiches, cheese, fruit, and homemade trail mix round out my camp food. I do try to stop at local restaurants to get a local flavor.  Currently, I have an ice chest, but a fridge-freezer is in the future. I was set on the Dometic, but after looking at the Artemis site, sno-master is now a contender.  They have a low profile unit that would be nice in a Sube.  I know you are a fan of cast iron, I am at home but on the trail, I don't want to spend my time cooking and more importantly cleaning.  A simple burger means no pots, pans or many plates and silverware. I looked at the Skottle but I don't see myself using one that much.

 

Speaking about Artemis.  I like the idea of seeing before buying.  I have a trip to the southeast planned around Christmas and plan on driving through Springfield to check them out.  Another sponsor gets results from your podcast.

Mark

 

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Great podcast. Glad to see a program dedicated to my biggest hobby!

Stumper92 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/18/19

 

 

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Just normal dudes talking about vehicles, wheelin and whatever else fits in that subject.

macr88 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/16/19

 

 

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This is a great podcast. Real people talking about real wheeling and adventure. Not so polished it sounds fake if you know what I mean. Good stuff

Camp4lo.com via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/16/19

 

 

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Love the show very informative and fun! Keep up the great work!

Al DiGangi via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/16/19

 

 

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