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    D ring reciever hitch

    I would like some opinions on using the factory trailer hitch as a recovery point. How does pulling a trailer compare to pulling out a stuck vehicle, or being pulled out ? The stress on the vehicle and attaching points would seem to be different. The Jeep Liberty I'm working on is rust...
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    What's the best order to build a rig?

    This is a great question. I got many of the same answers when I asked where to start. Stating with an older vehicle. Checking and replacing if necessary, all the normal wear and service items. Everything I replace is done with OEM, or high quality replacement parts. And everything we do...
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    Member Number? Upgrade Your Account! Read

    Don't think im upgraded yet #9213. Looking forward to a great summer of Overlanding !!
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    June and July trip through the west

    These are great suggestions for my future trip out west, thanks. Pranqster, those pics you posted are really beautiful. Wow ! I'm going there.
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    Apalachicola National Forest

    Ohhhh ! The Rainbow Gathering. They were in central VT in the early 90's. We ran into them on a mountain bike team training ride. An unexpected and odd encounter. 2years ago they were in the Green Mountain National Forest, next town over from us. I did a lot of reading about them (from...
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    Vermont Overland Trip

    Hi Chris. There are some trails in the area. We do most of our exploring on class 4 town roads. These are legal trails that are on most DOT maps. My camp is on the "Puppy Dog Trail", which is a north/ south route through VT. I don't know much about this route. Actually, I just found out...
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    Vermont Overland Trip

    Oops! Forgot to add to the last post. Anyone traveling through southern Vermont and needing a place to camp, or just stop and say "hi", find us here. Petescampvt. com. Or search Pete's Camp Vermont. We are also on ¡Overlander. Looking forward to meeting some of you this summer !!
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    Vermont Overland Trip

    Hi CT Overlanders. I realize this is an old post, but if you are planning to head to Vermont again I can help with camping. We have a forest property in Windham that has plenty of space to park and camp. Let me know a few days in advance , and we'll be ready for you. This is not a...
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    Apalachicola National Forest

    Ocala National Forest is a great place to explore. I spend a month or so every winter in that part of Florida. I have done most of my back road exploring on my fat bike. The wide tires on those loose sandy roads work well. This year I'll be in my Jeep Liberty , or Tacoma. Please keep us...
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    Apalachicola National Forest

    Ocala National Forest is a great place to explore. I spend a month or so every winter in that part of Florida. I have done most of my back road exploring on my fat bike. The wide tires on those loose sandy roads work well. This year I'll be in my Jeep Liberty , or Tacoma. Please keep us...
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    Want some help planning our first trip to Moab!

    Hi everyone, new member here from Vermont. I have been following this post, doing the same trip this spring. Ordered the Moab trail book. Looking forward to updates on your trip, and hearing the stories. Have fun !!