The Turtle V’s Buckstop Bumper

July 20, 2023

One of the most important first accessories many of us add to any Overland Travel vehicle is a good bumper. Our choice is the high quality Buckstop bumper.

COVERCRAFT goes to the Roof of the World

April 12, 2022

Covercraft goes to the Roof of the World, the Pamir Mountains, where our good friend Sheroz Naimov from Khorog, Tajikistan now covers his new ride with a custom cover.

Trail Fixers – October 2019

October 23, 2019

Whatever vehicle you’re driving on an overland adventure, or even before you leave home, one thing is certain: Stuff breaks. If Murphy is standing by your side, you won’t have a replacement. Choices? Live without it, fix it, or worst case scenario, start walking or set up camp.

Scratches and Chips on the Road – October 2019

October 11, 2019

Whether you spend your time on the highway or explore backroads, paint chips and scratches happen. They are unavoidable. Following narrow one-lane side roads in Baja, you can hear the screech of the sharp mesquite needles etching racing strips along the door panels. It hurts.

The Turtle V – Update # 9 – Vehicle Specs – 2019

July 19, 2019

Base Vehicle: 1999 Ford F-550 4×4 Super Duty, 165” WB Chassis Cab Design and Assembly: The Turtle Expedition, Unltd. Year Built: 2000, modified and updated continuously (as needed) Engine: International 7.3 L Power Stroke Diesel V8 equipped with intercooled ATS Aurora 3000 Turbo, DieselSite Adrenaline high pressure oil pump, DieselSite coolant filtration system, K&N high-flow […]

The Turtle V – Update #8 – The Camper Wrap-up – 2019

July 12, 2019

So there you have it, The Turtle V and its Tortuga Expedition Camper. If you have seen The Turtle V blogs #1 to #7 2019 on our website, you now know more about this vehicle than anyone has ever asked or wondered. Ultimate Vehicle If we are talking about the ultimate overland vehicle we need […]

Gary’s Interview on CarsYeah.com – July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

What a fun interview! Mark Greene at CarsYeah.com brought back memories I had not thought of for years and he made me also realize that I really am a car guy!  Enjoy, Gary Click here to listen! The interview is also live on Cars Yeah, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Radio.com,Alexa TuneIn, and Stitcher Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts™ […]

The Turtle V – Update #7 – The Camper Part 2 – 2019

July 5, 2019

Let’s walk through the camper The Dinette Our dinette table can sit four in a pinch, but it was sized and designed for two adults and it does not make into a bed. Six-inch medium dense foam with a reclined back make it ideal for working or eating or just relaxing. Behind each seat is […]

The Turtle V – Update #6 – The Camper Part 1 – 2019

June 22, 2019

The Turtle V Expedition Camper A One-of-a-Kind Build After constructing a wood prototype—stick and staple—an aluminum exoskeleton was fabricated and welded at all joints. Inside this exoskeleton, 1 ½ “ panels of honey-comb Nida-Core were hand laid with fiberglass and attached to the aluminum frame with marine Sikaflex adhesive, secured with marine pop rivets where […]

The Turtle V – Update #5 – The Cab – 2019

June 14, 2019

The cab is our office on the road. First we applied Rhino Lining to the floor, and to further reduce road noise, the floor and doors are insulated with vibration-dampening Dynamat. Kraco floor mats are easy to clean. For ease of entry, Kodiak Sidewinder automatic folding steps were installed that drop down when the door […]