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@medievalman86 I have two lines of thought, which lead to two end results. The first, the easiest and cheapest (for now), is to decide what you realistically can do with your vehicle, based on what's available within the radius you're willing to drive to get to it, and choose the one that best...

@TheReppingRev Basically, it comes down to the same things for any car - granted, some are easier to find parts for than others, and some lend themselves better to specific uses. Does your vehicle have a unibody construction, or body on frame? How is the suspension set up? These and many other...

@MidOH That certainly covers how to maximize outing time! There's a balance to be struck for everybody though in time spent doing what you enjoy, versus time spent maintaining your equipment. Generally speaking, packing lightly maximizes the former and minimizes the latter. It also saves wear...

@MattLew Well, it seems this post has created quite the little stir! One thing we can all agree on is that regardless of the location, conditions, and safety, the good old Alphabet Soup Administration will surely have its fun using "those guys" as the reason to close down our trails, even if...

@Steve_1e1b60 Never understood people who want to drive away people who are exploring the community... like, keep people from joining your club, that makes perfect sense, right? You'll find that this community does a lot of talking and discussion during the week, and dies off during the week...

@danwyandt I thought I knew them better than I knew them, ha! The key to being a good lead car is pretending you aren't lost...

The squad up in the Uwharries. In order from left to right, me, @Rust Problem, @JJbyrd, @aka.Kletus, @danwyandt. That was a hoot! I think everybody's rig either bashed some thing or broke some thing. I thought JJByrd escaped clean, but I caught a video of a rock pecking his left rear wheel.

The best piece of advice I'd give to a new overlander has been touched upon here; learn the limits of your vehicle and learn the limits of your driving skills. Many default to thinking of off-road driving on this subject, but this applies to every situation. Can you brake or steer in time to...

@grubworm Regardless, we all know that "that guy" is the excuse that the government agencies use to justify taking away our fun. We could all take a stand by purchasing private land where we can do whatever we want, and opening it to the public - but I suspect that even we would take issue with...

@grubworm Well said, but I don't think the politicians or the EPA see it that way.

Hey, I don't do that. (Sorry, couldn't help it.) Let's be real here. Overlanding and off-roading started that way: the military originated both. The function of "overlanding" (long before it was called that, and before Australia existed where the term originated for herding), traveling...

With only a week left before this run, now would be a good time to figure out if, where, and how you intend to camp. I still recommend Arrowhead, but can't speak for how full up that will be.

@Mack88DO You don't have to RSVP to come! What's one more truck in the group? There will undoubtedly be many others who happen to coincide with us as well. @danwyandt We don't necessarily "have" to coordinate ALL of our camp sites, either. While it would be more convenient to get up and go...

Gonna jump on the Progressive band wagon here, had them for 6-ish years, and while I've never had to file a claim (and therefore can't say how easy/hard/fair that process is), their multi-car (or multiple any thing, they advertise) discounts are nice. Also have been known to give me occasional...

@wigsajumper I'd have said the same about the LX470 from 20 years ago, but for what they're asking these days, I still can't afford 'em!

@MidOH Ah, of course. I had overlooked that option.

@thatsgreatrugby Follow your logic instead of your heart. If you need a truck, you need a truck. You can DD and casually modify it and get a Jeep as a secondary, dedicated toy in the future. If you know you like the Tacoma, that's the safe pick. If you're considering a SUV for passenger...

@MidOH Don't get an RTT, you need the roof clear for the Gat and hatch.

@JJbyrd A camp site has not yet been determined. It might be a good idea to start working on this, since we're getting close now. Arrowhead has RV and ground tent accommodations, most accessible to wheel chairs. @danwyandt You say that, but yours is a good several inches higher, and you've got...

As we approach this date, let's all remember to be smart and come prepared! Bring YOUR OWN recovery gear, jack, snacks, water, air compressor, change of clothes, whatever else. I know this seems like common sense, but seriously, make a list and follow it. It will make your trip easier, and it...