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Welcome to Overland & Outdoor Pursuits

Welcome to “Overland and Outdoor Pursuits” – the ultimate destination for adventurers, explorers, and outdoor enthusiasts! On this channel, we embark on thrilling journeys, merging the worlds of overland exploration and the wonders of the great outdoors. If you have a passion for camping, vehicles, guns, and all things adventure,...

Choke Canyon State Park – Texas

South Texas Retreat Choke Canyon State Park is one of our favorite Texas State Parks to visit due to its peacefulness and true camp feeling. You really are in the middle of nowhere and have nothing but nature surrounding you. Day 1: Our drive to Choke Canyon is about 3hrs....

BLUETTI portable power stations

BLUETTI portable power stations

When people usually ask, “what is your most prized accessory when in the outdoors?” I quickly say a portable power station. I have used power stations from Jackery, Anker and Bluetti. Whether camping in a tent, truck or travel trailer, I have always had a need for one of these...

ARB Air Compressor Install

ARB Air Compressor Install

Note: This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of automotive systems and are comfortable working with tools. It’s always recommended to consult the vehicle’s manual and follow the specific instructions provided by ARB for your compressor model. Materials Needed: Installation Steps: Remember, this is a general guide, and the...

Chemical Guys Stain Spot Removal

One of the things I have noticed with dark colored vehicles is how easily they show water spots after washing. I have looked at various different methods to remove the spot stains and have settled on the Chemical Guys Solution. Chemical Guys offer a variety of car detailing products that...

Making Progress

So started to make some good progress yesterday on the wood rot repairs. Once you actually take apart these campers and understand how they are made, its pretty simple to repair honestly. A lot of it is held together with staples and wood glue. If you saw my previous video...

Skamper Project: Gutting interior

So the first thing I wanted to do on the new Skamper project was to start removing the warped and rotted wood pieces. I removed all the cushions as they were pretty far gone. I removed the counter top as it was also pretty warped. It did not come with...

1985’ Skamper 080s! New Project

1985’ Skamper 080s! New Project

Decided to give our big RV a rest and try a new method of camping. I picture this more for our short day trips or weekend camping adventures. It does need a lot of work which I’ll start to document on here and on our youtube channel.

Tailgate Dampener

Not that I really needed this tailgate assist, but a few times having to lower tailgate one handed made me realize it may not be a bad idea. The install literally took me less than 15 minutes. If you would like to order the product, I got it off amazon...

First issue with the new truck!!!

First issue with the new truck!!!

Luckily I like to get under my new vehicles every few thousand miles just to see if anything is going on. Sure enough I noticed oil seeping out of my rear axle. It wasn’t coming from a gasket or seal. This oil was actually seeping out of the housing. Took...