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- Road Tripping
- Parks
  - National Park Service
  - Forest Service
- Campfire Cooking
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch
  - Dinner
  - Side Dish
  - Appetizer
  - Dessert Recipes
  - Cocktail Recipes
  - Eateries
  - Breweries
  - Restaurants
  - Wineries
- More Activities
  - Biking
  - Camping
  - Hiking
  - Overlanding
  - Oddities
  - Museums
  - Art
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- Countries
- - Alabama
  - Arizona
  - Arkansas
  - California
  - Colorado
  - Connecticut
  - Idaho
  - Illinois
  - Indiana
  - Kansas
  - Kentucky
  - Louisiana
  - Maryland
- - Michigan
  - Minnesota
  - Mississippi
  - Missouri
  - Montana
  - Nebraska
  - Nevada
  - New Mexico
  - New York
  - North Carolina
  - Oklahoma
  - Oregon
  - Pennsylvania
- - South Dakota
  - Tennessee
  - Texas
  - Utah
  - Wyoming
  - Wisconsin
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Tag: Elephant Butte Lake

Chris paddling between golden rocks rising out of Elephant Butte Lake in a yellow Kokopelli packraft.

Paddling Elephant Butte Lake

Raft, kayak, canoe, or generally paddle the rocky shore of Elephant Butte Lake State Park, a reservoir of the Rio

About Author

Lexi lives in a truck camper down by the river.

Where We Are Now

Moab, Utah

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Do you know the height of your rig?⁠ ⁠ Height

Do you know the height of your rig?⁠
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Height is generally an afterthought when driving a truck, van, or car. But as soon as you slap on a roof extension, load up a truck camper, hook up a 5th wheel, or hop in a motorhome, all bets are off, especially the further east you travel.⁠
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Old roads lead to old (sometimes historic) bridges built back when no one was concerned about RV clearance. Fortunately, most of these bridges include a sign with the bridge's height. Miss the low overhead, and there may be a lot more that you will miss on the other side.⁠
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Even if you knew your rig's height, it doesn't hurt to remeasure. Remember, the roof is likely not the highest point on the camper. Most RVs have vents and air conditioners on the roof that can add many inches.⁠
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Our rig height has changed many times: ⁠
- when we removed a tall exhaust pipe⁠
- when we installed a roof hatch⁠
- when we increased our tire size.⁠
Notably not when we added our utility truck bed.⁠
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Yup! Don't forget that mods to your vehicle can also change your overall clearance. Lift packages raise more than just your trail clearance. Adding a flatbed can easily add several inches to your overall height.⁠
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So, with Memorial Day around the corner and camping season revving up, make sure you know your rig's current height.⁠
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𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 @roamlab 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴⁠
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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗴⁠
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1970 Avion C11 truck camper⁠
2015 @ramtrucks 3500 Tradesman⁠
@bowen_customs truck bed⁠
@warnindustries Ascent Front Bumper⁠
& Zeon Winch⁠
@bfgoodrichtires All Terrain T/A KO2s⁠
@methodracewheels 305s⁠
@bushwackerinc fender flares⁠
@ternoverland_arctictern roof hatch⁠
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𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘐𝘠 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘢𝘣.𝘤𝘰𝘮⁠
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Looking for something to grill this spring? May we

Looking for something to grill this spring? May we recommend Sahlen’s Tender Casing Pork & Beef Smokehouse Hot Dogs? These premium dogs pack in all the flavor for an enviable grilling experience. Which is why we are delighted to partner with @sahlens and @publix for a #GrillingSZN with #DogsDoneRight⁠
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#campfirecooking #grilling #grillingandchilling #grillmaster ⁠#grill #hotdog #hotdogs #meatlovers #campgroundviews #roasting #camplife #campvibes #outdoorlife #outdoorfun #outdoorliving #camping

Avion camper rests,⁠ On sandy beach, under stars

Avion camper rests,⁠
On sandy beach, under stars,⁠
Peaceful dreams caress.⁠
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Good night, y’all!
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𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 @roamlab 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴⁠
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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗴⁠
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1970 Avion C11 truck camper⁠
2015 @ramtrucks 3500 Tradesman⁠
@bowen_customs truck bed⁠
@warnindustries Ascent Front Bumper⁠
& Zeon Winch⁠
@bfgoodrichtires All Terrain T/A KO2s⁠
@methodracewheels 305s⁠
@bushwackerinc fender flares⁠
@ternoverland_arctictern roof hatch⁠
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𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘐𝘠 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘢𝘣.𝘤𝘰𝘮⁠
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Driving On Sand⁠ 101⁠ ⁠ We have explored a l

Driving On Sand⁠ 101⁠
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We have explored a lot of beaches by foot. But there aren't many that we can drive on. And for good reason. In busy areas, beaches could be so congested with cars there would be little room for people. And, more importantly, while it can be easy to drive down to the water, more often the challenge is driving back up to the road.⁠
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Along the Texas coast, however, there is a lot of driveable beach. Some of it is so tightly packed that a 2-wheel drive compact car with road tires could navigate it. (Though I wouldn't recommend it) On the other hand, some sand is so loose that even we risk getting stuck.⁠
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Fortunately, there's no shortage of tools and techniques to avoid getting stuck or to recover a vehicle after a mishap. The key is to be prepared ahead of time. After all, tow trucks on remote beaches are incredibly expensive.⁠
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Challenges of driving on sand:⁠
⁠ » Less traction for tires to grip⁠
» Shifting terrain for heavy vehicles to sink⁠
» Resistance requires more torque to move forward⁠
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When driving on sand:⁠
» Lower tire pressure⁠
» Shift into a low gear⁠
» Keep a steady speed⁠
» Look for firm sand⁠
» Avoid sharp turns⁠
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To recover a stuck vehicle:⁠
» Remove sand to make a clear path⁠
» Create traction with tracks, mats, or even branches⁠
» Lower tire pressure⁠
» Gently accelerate⁠
» Use a winch or tow strap⁠
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Finding the right route and learning your rigs limitations is a process. So, don't drive too far down the beach on your first trip. And make sure people know where you are going and for how long.⁠
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Learn more about the the why, what, and how on our website, linked in the bio and stories.⁠
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𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 @roamlab 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴⁠
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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗴⁠
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1970 Avion C11 truck camper⁠
2015 @ramtrucks 3500 Tradesman⁠
@bowen_customs truck bed⁠
@warnindustries Ascent Front Bumper⁠
& Zeon Winch⁠
@bfgoodrichtires All Terrain T/A KO2s⁠
@methodracewheels 305s⁠
@bushwackerinc fender flares⁠
@ternoverland_arctictern roof hatch⁠
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𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘐𝘠 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘢𝘣.𝘤𝘰𝘮⁠
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