Since back in the early 80s when we met one of the founders of K&N Air Filters, Ken Johnson, we have used K&N High-Flow Washable Air Filters in all of our expedition vehicles. From the silt bed traps of Baja California to the Atacama Desert in Chile and across the frozen Steppes of Siberia, K&N […]
In our preparation for The Trans-Eurasian Odyssey, every system on The Turtle V must be tested and retested. While not a serious winching job, moving a huge boulder in front of the new garage driveway was a perfect opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the Warn 16.5ti Winch, (www.warn.com), mounted in the new Buckstop Bumper, (www.buckstop.biz), […]
With our departure this upcoming Spring for The Trans-Eurasian Odyssey, (driving from Lisbon, Portugal to Shanghai, China following the legendary Silk Road), we are starting final preparation on The Turtle V. All systems are being inspected at Ken Imler Diesel Performance in Sacramento, www.imlerdiesel.com, and anything that might be a problem in the next 50,000 […]
The final day at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas was as busy as ever. Last minute meetings gave us little chance to be at The Turtle V expedition truck to answer questions about the latest improvements. Our newly designed Buckstop Bumper www.buckstop.biz received plenty of attention, fitted with PIAA’s HID driving lights www.piaa.com […]
For The Turtle Expedition, the SEMA Show is about seeing and talking to many of our long-time sponsors and searching for products that make our life on the road easier. The crowds were as busy as ever with buyers looking for the newest and the best innovations. This is a trade show, not open to […]
While the main focus of the SEMA Show is the amazing display of aftermarket automotive products, there are always celebrities on hand. We stopped to chat with famous race drivers Walker Evans and Rod Hall whom we have known for years through our involvement with off-road racing. We also took time to watch some of […]
SEMA?! SEMA stands for Specialty Equipment Market Association, www.sema.org. That means, everything automotive and more, from tires to roof racks, from driving lights to super custom wheels. You’ll find Ferraris and Lamborghinis next to Jeeps and Monster Trucks and mixed in-between amazing Hot Rods, Race Cars, and all the equipment to build your own. In […]
Every year it’s the same. People want to know where The Turtle V has been, and where it’s going to go, but it can’t look like it’s been anywhere. Getting the mud and road grime accumulated over thousands of miles off is always a challenge. Hellwig Products is sponsoring The Turtle V this year. www.hellwigproducts.com […]
Any type of refrigerator produces heat as it cools, including the Norcold compressor unit in the Tortuga Expedition Camper. The faster that heat can be removed, the more efficient the cooling system is, and the less energy it will use. We upgraded the Nicro vent fan to a larger model with a three-way switch: solar, […]
Exploring some backroads around Northern California, we found a good place to take some photos for SEMA NEWS. Sporting our new Buckstop bumper, The Turtle V will be on display in the Specialty Vehicle Area at this year’s SEMA SHOW in Las Vegas, November 1 thru 4, 2011.
