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How to Build a Budget-Friendly, Off-Grid Rig for Long-Term Travel (Part 3 of 4)

January 19, 2026 By Rated Terrain

In the opening chapters of our comprehensive guide to long-term overland travel, we focused on the heavy lifting required to transform a standard vehicle into a self-sustaining home on wheels. We began by selecting a reliable base vehicle, emphasizing that the best foundation isn’t always the flashiest, but rather the one with affordable parts and […]

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How to Build a Budget-Friendly, Off-Grid Rig for Long-Term Travel (Part 2 of 4)

January 15, 2026 By Rated Terrain

In the first part of our Budget-Friendly Off-Grid Overlanding Guide, we explored the core building blocks of a reliable long-term travel rig. We covered how to choose the right base vehicle, why it forms the foundation of any successful overland setup, and how suspension and tire upgrades directly impact ride comfort, load handling, and off-road […]