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We’re sharing what we’ve learned about all things vehicles and overlanding—from how-tos to what-ifs and ideas for vehicle modifications. There’s no right or wrong way to outfit your truck—do what works best for your family and the travel you like totackle. There’s so much to be learned and enjoyed in the process…have fun!

TAV 2018 TUNDRA OVERLAND BUILD + CAN-AM X3 TURBO

TAV 2018 TUNDRA OVERLAND BUILD + CAN-AM X3 TURBO

Recoil Magazine: Patrick McCarthy

This Supercharged, Long-Travel, Toy-Hauler Tundra From Tactical Application Vehicles Is Not Your Average Tow Rig

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THIS TAV BUILT CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 IS ADVENTURE-READY

THIS TAV BUILT CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 IS ADVENTURE-READY

Charles + Hudson: Timothy Dahl

Timothy Dahl from Charles + Hudson came along on our trail ride with Backbone Media and CAN-AM. He was able to see our expedition UTV's in action. Next time we gotta get him behind the wheel of one. 

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THE TAV “RANGER GOAT” OVERLAND TACOMA BUILD

THE TAV “RANGER GOAT” OVERLAND TACOMA BUILD

Recoil Network: Patrick McCarthy

The Ranger Goat Tacoma Memorializes the past and validates the future of Tactical Application Vehicles. Losing a loved one is always traumatic...

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Feature Vehicle: TAV Toyota Tacoma

Feature Vehicle: TAV Toyota Tacoma

March 6th, 2020: Scott Brady

Every vehicle has a story, some born from necessity, some from vanity, and some even from tragedy. For Walt Wagner, owner of Tactical Application Vehicles (TAV) in New Mexico, it was the loss of his cousin, Vincent, in 2013 that inspired this project. When Vincent passed away, Walt offered to purchase his much-loved 2009 Tacoma from his cousin’s wife. After obtaining the truck, TAV started the process of honoring Walt’s family in a unique way, by bringing their elite unit experience, credibility, and functionality to existence as a best-practice vehicle build.

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OFF-ROADING IN MOAB WITH A CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 SIDE BY SIDE

OFF-ROADING IN MOAB WITH A CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 SIDE BY SIDE

Charles + Hudson: Timothy Dahl

Moab, Utah is the undisputed capital for off-road driving, and there is no better vehicle to explore the slick rock than in a side by side. Last week our family-of-four joined Can-Am on a dream trip to experience Rally on the Rocks and hit the trails in new 2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 side by sides.

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The Guru Building Custom Adventure Trucks

The Guru Building Custom Adventure Trucks

Tactical Application Vehicles: Bryan Rogala

In this episode of The 101, Bryan Rogala focuses on the aspirational, pricey, custom-built adventure rigs of Tactical Application Vehicles.

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