Author Archives: Dan Cole
Taking the Scenic Route – Hwy 67
There are several factors to take into consideration when wanting to explore a new area. Most people love exploring new places and discovering things that aren’t readily available right outside your own front door, and sometimes these adventures take different turns than expected. Scenic highways are a great way to travel to explore new areas, … Continue reading
Episode 93 – Oregon Trail Offroad
On this 93rd episode of The 4×4 Podcast, we interview the Oregon Trail Offroad team. This group of friends in Oregon are planning an overland-style trip that will retrace the historic Oregon Trail, but in reverse. The Oregon Trail originates in the Kansas City area and then heads west and ends in the Portland, Oregon … Continue reading
Poison Spyder Customs acquired by Transamerica Wholesale
On 30 January 2015, Poison Spyder Customs announced that they had been acquired by Transamerica Wholesale. Transamerica Wholesale is already the parent company for many other offroading brands that you are likely to be familiar with such as Rubicon Express, ProComp, 4Wheel Parts, 4WD Hardware, and Smittybilt. The CEO for Transamerica, Greg Adler, is an … Continue reading
Episode 92 – Campfire in a Can
On episode 92, Dan speaks with Leo, the inventor of the Campfire in a Can! Leo is a very innovated thinker that has designed an extremely versitile product that will certainly increase your enjoyment while out camping. At the end of a long day on the trail, you can use the Campfire in a Can … Continue reading
EnerPlex Packr Base Review
EnerPlex first sent me a message back in September 2014 asking if I would be interested in evaluating some solar charging and battery gear. In terms of what I think is interesting content for The 4×4 Podcast audience, I assume that you are generally the same as me. That being said, I often find that … Continue reading
Episode 91 – Offroad Jeep Girl Gina Goes to King Of The Hammers
In this episode, we interview a rookie competitor in this year’s King of the Hammers competition. Gina Guccione discovered the world of off-road travel a few years ago after buying her first Jeep. She wasted little time diving in and modifying her Jeep to allow for tackling the tougher trails in her local off-road parks. … Continue reading
2017 Ford Raptor
The Ford Raptor has been widely accepted in the offroading world as not just a halo vehicle for Ford, but as the gold standard for offroad trucks. There had been much speculation on the future of the Ford Raptor but now the speculation can stop. The next Ford Raptor will come late in 2016, probably … Continue reading
2016 Nissan Titan Diesel
The first big announcement from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit has happened. The Nissan Titan has rolled out with a totally fresh new look and drivetrain. The most expected news is that it has the 5.0 liter Cummins diesel V8 engine. Towing capacity is stated as 12,000 pounds with a “20% fuel … Continue reading
GoPro Mechanical Diagnostics – Whats going on down there?
Have you ever wondered what is making that strange sound while driving? Diagnosing odd noises can sometimes be difficult and your ears can easily be deceived. One tool that I’ve used before is a GoPro. You can place it in locations and easily see what is going on with a specific component while the vehicle … Continue reading
Jeep Honcho – They don’t make trucks (or ads) like they used to
One of the listeners sent me this video the other day and I thought it was just too good not to share. They just don’t make ads or trucks like they used to. Also, with whispers of a Jeep truck coming out soon, maybe they will reuse the name plate “Honcho” – but in a … Continue reading
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