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.
So, what’s going on with The Turtle Expedition? It was time to overhaul our electrical system. We contacted the Zero Declination experts in Reno, NV.
Few Overlanders will argue that the Navistar 7.3 L diesel is probably one of the best engines Ford has ever offered. In 1999, it was quite an honor that Navistar presented us with the One Millionth Power Stroke Engine for our Turtle V Expedition F-550 truck. As great an engine the 7.3 L is, we […]
“BREAKING NEWS!” As they say on the evening news. After several years of absence from the amazing Overland Expo, The Turtle Expedition will be attending this year’s Overland Expo in Bend, Oregon, July 8-10, 2022. Our Turtle V Expedition truck and camper will be there for you to take a closer look. Monika and I will be presenting our informative “How […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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™ […]
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 […]
