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Sidetrekked Overland

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Launch Member

Traveler III

1,922
Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
First Name
David and Dayna
Last Name
Coston
Member #

6520

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI5NXU GMRS:WROE726
Service Branch
USMC
I'm not sure if I am supposed to start a new thread or add a post to the other one so I'll do both.

I'm David and I live near Possum Kingdom Lake which is west of Ft Worth, Texas. I've grown up camping and doing various outdoor activities. Last year I built a camping/overland/expedition trailer. I'll work on a build thread for it soon. There's a long story to it but I'm mostly finished with it other than new wheels and tires, another coat of paint, a few odds and ends, and some bed liner touch up work. It's a never ending project honestly. I just bought a 2017 Tacoma TRD Offroad after trading my 2015 Tacoma in. It is 100% stock still but I really like it. I also have a 1992 Landcruiser that is mostly stock as well. I recently installed a Dobinsons snorkel just because it was easier than installing the 3" Dobinsons lift I also ordered. I'm saving the lift install for the fall when it's not 100 degrees outside. Why a snorkel? Cuz I like it. No other reason. :)

My son is 3 years old right now and we go camping quite a bit but we generally stick the state parks because that's what's relatively close. We have been to Colorado and Big Bend for "bigger" trips. My favorite additions to my camping setup are the roof top tent and ARB fridge. I've been following "Overland Bound" on youtube for a long time but finally got the membership and joined the community.



The camping picture is from Big Bend area of Texas. No matter where you're at it's a long ways away. This was before installing my Dobinsons awning. Yes I plan on changing the wheels it just hasn't happened yet. I bought the trailer tire/rim combo and plasti-dipped them so it doesn't look so bad.


Freshly installed Dobinson's awning.
 

Sidetrekked Overland

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler III

1,922
Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
First Name
David and Dayna
Last Name
Coston
Member #

6520

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI5NXU GMRS:WROE726
Service Branch
USMC
Ugh yes it is. That was put on there by the previous owner. I swear that thing weighs a thousand pounds! lol I plan on replacing it soon. That's what happens when a bunch of country boys decide to build a front bumper for their "deer lease buggy". They were even kind enough to weld it to the frame so I'm not looking forward to removing it. I will replace it with an ARB or Dobinson's bumper.
 

Joey83

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Luckily there are no such options for my car so I'm stuck with the factory bumper..
 

APtrail2005

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Kalispell Montana
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Welcome from Montana, enjoyed reading your post .... that really is a big front bumper. If we meet up on the trail someday I'll let you lead..
 

Sidetrekked Overland

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler III

1,922
Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
First Name
David and Dayna
Last Name
Coston
Member #

6520

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI5NXU GMRS:WROE726
Service Branch
USMC
Thanks Levidale. My trip to Big Bend was a short one so I certainly want to go back again soon. It was nice once you get there but getting there seems to take forever.
 

Sidetrekked Overland

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler III

1,922
Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas
First Name
David and Dayna
Last Name
Coston
Member #

6520

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI5NXU GMRS:WROE726
Service Branch
USMC
Welcome from Montana, enjoyed reading your post .... that really is a big front bumper. If we meet up on the trail someday I'll let you lead..
Yeah that bumper will survive a direct nuclear strike I would imagine. Lol. I have family up in the Troy area of Montana. I've never been there but can't wait to go.