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Not yet; I've been working like crazy lately.

Looks like we've got us a tailgunner!

It might have begun. Either that, I have too much time on my hands. HOW TO CONVERT A CAR INTO A MICRO CAMPER/Toyota Yaris Camper Update - Bing video

Maybe something along the lines of the "Island of Misfit Toys" theme for the overlanding trip? Link: island of misfit toys pictures - Yahoo Image Search Results Our theme song: island of misfit toys song - Video Search Results (yahoo.com)

It would definitely fall under the unconventional heading. I was trying to come up with a name for this trip - something that reflects the opposite end of the Jeep/4-Runner/Tacoma crowd.

Speaking of education... I've spent a number of years as an educator in various forms. I like learning stuff. We're going to be spending weeks together (lots of weeks). Lots of evenings sitting around a campfire. If you think you've got some knowledge nuggets, we'd love to hear it while on...

You've been traveling! Sounds like a fun warm-up trip for the TAT. Glad you're getting smart(er) on the GAIA thing! I've got the GAIA basics down (I think...), but I know there's a lot more I can do with it that I might not even know about. Hopefully we'll have some impromptu education...

Cool video. My buddy has a Miata (it is a little rough around the edges). I sent him the video. We used to have VW bugs back in the day (1200cc bugs). I think they make a limited slip for my Yaris (a TRD product?). I'm afraid to google it - I might find one cheap. My Yaris is far from my...

OMG - I caught myself googling lift kits for my 2008 Yaris. And it looks like they're out there. But for a trip like running the Dempster, a little AWD or 4WD vehicle would be perfect. A Subaru anything, Suzuki/Chevy sidekick, Ford Escape; or any of those little two or four door small SUV-ish...

Welcome! It has been on my bucket-list too. Gotta start checking off these bucket-list items. This trip should be a blast - and quite the adventure. Looks like you're #18 on the registration page. Two months to go... we might get to 20 on the list. Please be sure to read this whole thread...

No Triple B, you didn't miss where we're meeting. I've been looking for a cool place in Ripley to meet that could handle a lot of vehicles to no avail. So without further adieu, here's our Rally Point (RP): Ripley, WV Wal-Mart Supercenter #1450 200 Academy Drive, Ripley, WV 25271 Off I-77...

I emailed Sam a day or so ago. Haven't heard back either. It I'll be an inconvenience if we never do hear back, but won't be a show stopper.

So I'm making plans for my drive from Longview WA (about an hour north of Portland, OR) to Ripley, WV. Figure about 2600 miles. I've booked KOA campgrounds for the whole drive so I know where I'll be spending the night every night. Here's my itinerary: Leave 4 June Longview WA and drive to...

I've thought about this for a while, so I thought I'd put it out there for comments. I've got a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 that I've used for some shorter overlanding trips (I can sleep in the back). Gets about 10 - 12 mpg. I've got a 1998 Jeep TJ on 33's that I also pull a trailer with that I...

I think someone said they were bringing a satellite phone. Hopefully they will chime-in. That's good to know about the Shadows Spur. I'm looking forward to CO. And we might be able to do a side-trip to Yellowstone once in WY (still need someone to research that one and take it on). I'm...

Excellent question. I'm hoping folks will be posting on this thread as we're going along. One of the things we should be posting is where we're stopping for the night, so you'll have an idea of our progression. If anyone out there is wanting to jump-in as we get to where you are, please send...

Gas stops. We're running the TAT; not hanging out at gas stations. Sometimes we just want to get gas and keep going; other times we might be getting gas and then hanging around town for a little bit (Time for a lunch break? Is this a cool looking small-town with a down-town area we want to...

Convoy operations.... At the rally point we will start lining up vehicles behind mine. Since I know everyone will be getting there before 0900, by 0900 everyone's vehicle should be in line. You will be assigned a position number. I'll be #1 to start, the vehicle behind me will be #2, etc. I...

Ok... June is rapidly approaching. Time to put out some information. Note... if I sound like I'm ranting a little bit, or am being a little snide or snarky... good catch! Per my usual, I'm wanting to put as much information out up front so there are no surprises on day one, and to cut down on...

If life happens... I will ask if anyone has experience leading a group on a trip like this, and we will talk. The show will go on. I've laid out the plan and put out guidelines, so someone would just have to take it and run with it.