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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
Travel
- 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
  - West Virginia
  - Washington
  - Virginia
  - Vermont
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- Chris & Lexi
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  - Dodgy
  - Dodgy II
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

We had many reasons for packing up our truck and heading back onto the road this summer. But one particular

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Lexi lives in a truck camper down by the river.

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Moab, Utah

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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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#throwbackthursday to the days of chipping paint,

#throwbackthursday to the days of chipping paint, leaking windows, and rotten wood.⁠
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We've never considered the renovation of our camper to be complete. It's been a progression as we travel and modify each little detail. At the point in this picture, we didn't have solar panels, batteries, or much internet connectivity. But that certainly didn't stop us from having adventures. ⁠
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It's just a little reminder that we don't have to hold up our plans to explore this wonderful world just because we don't have the perfect means of travel. ⁠
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Take some time to find yourself outside.⁠
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𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 @roamlab 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴⁠

Campfire Cooking 101: The Hot Dog⁠ ⁠ Campfire

Campfire Cooking 101: The Hot Dog⁠
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Campfire cooking is one of our favorite activities. And as the weather warms up and the days get longer, we enter prime campfire cooking season. So for those getting started in campfire cooking or looking to master the art, I have two words: hot dog.⁠
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The hot dog may seem simple, but it is the ideal food item to explore the nuances of a campfire. They are simple enough to pop on a toasting fork to find those perfect parts of the fire to brown the hotdog. You can experience firsthand the difference between the unpredictable flame of newly lit wood versus the steady heat of coals. And taste the value of slow cooking to ensure that the hot dog is warmed throughout.⁠
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We are delighted to be partnered with @sahlens and @publix for some spring grilling with premium Sahlen’s Tender Casing Beef Smokehouse Hot Dogs.⁠
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#GrillingSZN #DogsDoneRight⁠

I gave him a the scissors.⁠ He asked for clipper

I gave him a the scissors.⁠
He asked for clippers.⁠
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The weather is finally warming up and it's time. Granted, it was time, years ago. The last time I cut my hair was sometime in 2019. And it's gotten impractically long. And, of course, while it's been years, we do have a tradition here at Roam Lab:⁠
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Grow it long.⁠
Cut it short.⁠
Donate the difference.⁠
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Last time we had a major sheering was in 2017. Chris participated in that round. When we started our adventures in 2015, he thought it would be easier to have long hair. Two years later, he had learned better and joined me in donating a load of hair.⁠
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Since then, I've bee trimming his hair regularly but this is the first time he has had a turn with the scissors for years and he may have had a little too much fun.⁠
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Can you guess how much he cut off?⁠

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