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Hahahahaha! The runner above is an 87 with a 22RE (no turbo..........YET [emoji16][emoji33]) Such amazing vehicles. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Miss this thing a lot lately and have found myself casually browsing for another one. I'm way too deep into the Volvo build though so it ain't gonna happen. Plus it's found an amazing home with OB-member Doobie_Dave so I really can't complain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was just looking at this last week for my XC! Of course after I got all excited about it, it occurred to me that: A) I don't have a hitch yet, and B) if I install one, it's probably gonna fuck with my departure angle [emoji53] Oh the perils of #wagonlife Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've managed to do a couple things to The Adventure Wagon[emoji769] since its return to the homestead. Right before the accident I ordered some new upper and lower mounts, and installed the new OEM upper the week I got it back. When I removed the old one it was ****ing toasted; tons of play...

I see that now; apologies. But yeah, I think a hybrid like this or a straight-up single-wall one-man tent would be great. I have a Sierra designs single wall 4-season that's taken me across the country and up to Alaska. It can get a bit too warm in the heat of summer due to its flyless design...

Is that what they calling a bivy sack these days??? That's a tent hahahaha. [emoji23] Regardless, I've used tents and bivys of all sorts and highly endorse a good single-wall one-man tent or ultralight shelter system for general camping, backpacking, and overland purposes. I personally see...

Agree with @Shizzy on this one. Waaaaaay too much variation on the state level to make unilateral statements in this regard. One thing I've noticed here in New York is that almost unequivocally, the most exciting and interesting state-managed lands to visit are State Forests and State Game...

Awesome! Look forward to seeing it installed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

BFG KO2 5K WINTER PERFORMANCE REVIEW I've been meaning to comment specifically on the tire's performance on the Volvo since getting the wagon back and taking it out for several icy and snowy trail trips, in addition to regular DD-duties on wet and dry roads. I've got to say, with just...

Here's some brief video and a few flicks from another recent trip up into South Mountain State Forest. This should give you guys a pretty clear idea of the sort of trail conditions The Adventure Wagon[emoji769] has been up against lately. Lots. Of. Ice. [emoji16] Sent from my...

Thank you; I'll have a look! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This looks great Steve, thank you! I may have to rig up something like this. Gotta figure out how to hide the wiring cleanly tho. What did you do? Run it under windshield gasket or something? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks man! The Hellas mounted as they were (to an OEM bracket behind the license plate) looked pretty good straight on, but Terrible in profile. Without a bull bar of any sort, they were also prone to getting whacked by idiots parallel parking into my front bumper all the time. Add to that...

They are more expensive to own than Subarus, and the older Haldex AWD is arguably inferior for offroad applications. Those two things aside, I think the P2 XC70 makes for a fantastic vehicle and a great canvas for an overland project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Steve! I love that last one too. The tones in it are just otherworldly [emoji3] I've actually thought about exactly what you did several times and think it may be the way forward. Does the bar's light reflect off the hood and cause glare tho? That's one downside I've heard from some...

I am happy to announce that after nearly 3.5 months off the road post-accident, The Adventure Wagon[emoji769] has at last made its return to the woods and trails of The Catskills, The Schoharie Valley, and beyond. As I mentioned briefly, an unfortunate accident took it out of commission in...

Love a good first-gen! Look forward to seeing more. What'all have you done to her so far? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ahhhh that's too bad. The '04-'07s are the best of this gen of the car for a variety of reasons. Sorry yours bit the dust prematurely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No worries man. As long as it's about cross country Volvo gone wild it's game for the thread. Volvo is owned by Chinese-based Geely now though, not Indian automotive group TATA. They produce jaguar and LR I believe. I think the real leap is just the "newness" and "luxury" feel of the modern...

I was initially somewhat dismissive of it for a variety of reasons highlighted earlier in the thread, but I've gotta say on looks alone I'm kind of excited. Cost and the 4-cyl only, and modern Volvo build-quality are stumbling blocks though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk