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Update! So, took the Ex out with Bluestone Overland out to the Bald Mountain Jeep Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway..fun times aside from a transmission overheat, a busted rear sway bar end link, and a TON of pinstripes! So, what did the 12-hour day teach me? That the truck, although it...

I’m aiming to attend as well...not sure for how many days or if I’ll camp there/nearby. I’m coming from northern VA, so it’ll be a time/distance/convenience calculation with the family!

Out of town for the holiday...maybe next time.

Hey there, I’ve been on a similar hunt myself. Because I drive an Excursion I’ve been missing some non-rover/Jeep/Toyota-centric content, I also stumbled on The Hinterlands. Definitely political (depending on your persuasion) and potty mouth-ish, but one of the guys overlands with a full-sized...

So, turns out that Ford’s Hydroboost system works great...until it doesn’t. What makes you say that, you ask? Well, let me tell you... Had a great day last Friday at Tasker’s Gap in the Shenandoah, which I basically treated as a mild shakedown cruise for the (as-yet unnamed) Ex. Decent climbs...

Ha...couldn’t figure it out myself...had to log in via the interwebz!

Hey there...I had the same question. Ended up watching this YouTube video and learned a fair bit. Bottom line: steel is cheaper, isn’t a lot heavier and CAN be repaired in the field (with some expertise), whereas alloy wheels are more expensive, are a bit lighter, but are more likely to crack...

It’s definitely a possibility, but for now I need to make sure my kids can get in the truck! [emoji6]

Today, I did something that didn’t NEED to be done, but couldn’t hurt to check off of the list. The Ex has been an East Coast car it’s whole 19-plus years and had accumulated a fair amount of surface rust on the frame and gas tank cover, including a few spots where the rust actually was starting...

So, as I mentioned in my introduction, a few weeks ago I picked up a ‘00 Ford Excursion. I wanted something reliable, big enough to haul my family of seven plus dog (we’re reaching max capacity in my wife’s expedition!). I’m also a diesel fan, and as we all know there’s only one option for a...

This is awesome info! I’ll give it a try this weekend!

Thanks for the replies...I’m in! Incidentally, does anyone have suggestions for a (relatively) local day/weekend trip that wouldn’t be too technically advanced? Looking to get my feet wet and put the rig through a mild-ish test.

Hey there...new guy here. I went back a few pages to see if anything regular was occurring in the DMV area...did I miss something, or is it all impromptu? Thanks!

Definitely on the list. To be honest, I haven't even made it that far yet...slowly gearing the wife up for some more aggressive adventuring!

Hi there, Always found the idea of overlanding attractive, and concerns regarding the longevity/repair costs of my ‘16 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel led me to take the plunge for a vehicle that will 1.) have a simpler and more reliable power plant, 2.) cost a bit less, and 3.) do an even better job of...

Hiya, New member, just picked up a ‘00 7.3 diesel Excursion to haul my family and with a definite eye on overlanding. Just finished getting it checked out mechanically (runs great for 247k miles, but still), and am looking at some upgrades beyond the spare tire-carrying bumper...new tires, a...