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Hi all, Wanted to drop by and get my build thread started, new to the site and to overlanding, but very excited to begin this journey for my family and I. We’ve wanted a camper for years but could never find a way to have it all and still have some adventure and fun, while keeping it...

Hi, just joined and was interested in reaching out to the community on tips and advice... I realize I am punching out of my weight class here with a 4x2 pickup truck, and it is even the 8 ft bed so it isn't the best for off-roading per say, however I wanted to mainly introduce myself for the...

Hi all - I just purchased my dream vehicle, a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser, only 47,000 miles!! While I know the vehicle is very capable stock, I was really hoping y'all could provide me some must do upgrades. My background - fairly novice to Overlanding, so please not only give your thoughts of...

Hi everyone, I am starting a 2006 Land Cruiser overland build. I just found a super clean Cruiser with 160,000 miles. I will be working with Adventure Motors in Kansas City. They are a great company and give excellent service. I am pretty new to overlanding but I will be moving to Botswana and...

Hi everyone, I am new to the overland community, I have a stock 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4 and looking for some ideas to go on regarding some basic improvements to get going with (I know its a never ending process). I haven't found any newer Cherokee model overland rigs, mostly 90s and...

Hey everyone just joined up and looking to get some info and chat with some people who know what they are talking about in this whole overlanding community.....so that being said I have a 2003 Dodge Ram Hemi 2WD and it is completely stock other than headers,exhaust, cold air intake, super chip...

Hey Guys, I bought a 1998 Toyota LC a few months ago and I'm pretty excited to get it looking like a proper expedition vehicle. I understand that it is a process and requires some research regarding parts, add ons, suspension, & storage systems. If anyone has any advice or willing to share...

Hey my name is Jordan and I'm just getting into overlanding. I'm looking to buy a vehicle in the next couple of months and had a couple of questions. After doing a lot of research I think I've narrowed it down to either an 80 or 100 series land cruiser but I can't decide. The rig will also be my...

Hi Overland Bound. I am excited to join the community and look forward to go on adventures with friends and see this community grows. I locate in Lehigh Valley, PA. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is my expedition rig. I am moderately experienced in 4 wheeling but still new to overlanding. I love...

Hey all, would love any advise as I am a new OB member just getting into things. I have a 2017 silverado 1500 with a Z71 805 offroad edition. I have leveled the truck and put on a rigid sr 10" in the grill and dually midnight on the hood mounts. I currently have a tentsile tent as my main...

Hello all, I'm sure this has been covered a million times but I haven't found the answer yet. I would like to build an overland rig from the ground up but I need some advice on where to start. I've done a ton of research but I feel like I could do all the reading in the world but it'll never be...

Hi! Im a highschool student that recently discovered overlanding and I've fallen in love with the idea of it due in part to my existing passion for adventure and the outdoors. I'm looking to buy my first car and start my first build. I want something cheap, capable of medium off-roading, and...

Overland Bounders, This is day 2 - That means the tires got dirty on day 1 and now its time to build the capabilities of this 2008 Tacoma TRD Sport. I have some ideas along with some questions. I'll post as this build develops, but I see the most of the work on this rig coming through the next...

So I have my "new" 2006 Tacoma DCLB and have been debating what my priorities should be as far as building a decent overland rig. I don't have the money for a lift and bigger tires right now so I'm trying to decide what the next highest priority would be. What additions, mods, or equipment have...

Hey guys, I just bought a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 and I have been researching how to build it properly for long road trips throughout Western US, Canada, and Baja Mex. From your experience with your own RIGS...any advice regarding important upgrades (tires, suspension, roof racks, lights...