my Taco is the electric blue version , Hope to get some pics up soon _ your tale ofneeding something mellow to involve the wife sounds similar to me trying to get my fiance out and about. Anything we can do to involve our loved ones buys us more “credit” to partake in our individual stuff, So good on ya,
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my Taco is the electric blue version , Hope to get some pics up soon _ your tale ofneeding something mellow to involve the wife sounds similar to me trying to get my fiance out and about. Anything we can do to involve our loved ones buys us more “credit” to partake in our individual stuff, So good on ya,
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Hello Everyone,
From Central Illinois
I have a 2015 Jeep Wrangler
Pretty much a novice at the overlanding but really enjoy it.
From Central Illinois
I have a 2015 Jeep Wrangler
Pretty much a novice at the overlanding but really enjoy it.
Hey everyone. Just getting started in overlanding. Wanted a way to spend more time with the family away from our phones and computers.
Location- Southwest MO
Vehicles- 2008 Tundra and 2006 4runner
Experience- Rookie
Location- Southwest MO
Vehicles- 2008 Tundra and 2006 4runner
Experience- Rookie
After years without a trail capable rig when my XJ died we finally acquired our new overland vehicle. Time to get to work.
2021 GMC Canyon AT4
St Louis MO
2021 GMC Canyon AT4
St Louis MO
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Welcome to Overland Bound
We look forward to seeing your progress with the Canyon.
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You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Your Regional Director is @Mike W. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Paris0514
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Welcome to Overland Bound
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You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Your Regional Director is @Mike W. The closest Member Representative to you in MO is @Paris0514, but if you are close to Oklahoma then @Prerunner1982 and @Iwata77 can help and if you are in Arkansas you can contact @BlueLineOverland.
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Welcome to Overland Bound
Good looking rig.
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You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Your Regional Director is @Mike W. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @James.Laidlaw, @geekhouse23, @Ohio Valley Overland.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Doug.
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You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982, @Iwata77 both in OK
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Welcome to Overland Bound Mike.
Great color!
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You are in our Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Social Media:
RM FB; Facebook Groups
Our Rocky Mountain Regional Director is @Neal A. Tew
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You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NC-Trooper
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Hi y'all, I'm Sean
1) Pictures
2) Elmira, Oregon
3) 1992 FJ80; 2006 4Runner
4) Overlanding Experience Background pretty much a Novice and longtime lurker
Nearly a year ago in a midlife crisis of sorts, I had a pulmonary embolism on Nov.3 2019 (not fun to say the least). Then a broken ankle while shoveling snow. With those my priorities and outlook on life changed quite a bit. Out went a truck, and in came the fj80. Got a great price, butt needed and still needs some love. So in came the 4Runner for daily driving while the fj80 gets some love. Not too many pics of either but plenty of mods to come.
FJ80: parts to be installed/worked on:
Front bumper (on order with Delta VS
Warn evo-s 10K
Arb compressor
Engine Refresh (in the shop - right now)
Birfeld Rebuild ( in the shop - right now)
New muffler and test pipes (no Emissions testing in my area)
Slee 3.5" lift kit (installed)
new headlights
new grille
Hi-lift
Recovery kit
White Knuckle Offroad Sliders
Plenty more to come: rear bumper, inverter, drawers, 35's, re-gear, arb lockers
4Runner
dual battery kit by Offgrid Engineering in Colorado (2 interstate AGM's have been installed but no pic)
HID low beam
LED Hi beams
Inverter
33" tires
1) Pictures
2) Elmira, Oregon
3) 1992 FJ80; 2006 4Runner
4) Overlanding Experience Background pretty much a Novice and longtime lurker
Nearly a year ago in a midlife crisis of sorts, I had a pulmonary embolism on Nov.3 2019 (not fun to say the least). Then a broken ankle while shoveling snow. With those my priorities and outlook on life changed quite a bit. Out went a truck, and in came the fj80. Got a great price, butt needed and still needs some love. So in came the 4Runner for daily driving while the fj80 gets some love. Not too many pics of either but plenty of mods to come.
FJ80: parts to be installed/worked on:
Front bumper (on order with Delta VS
Warn evo-s 10K
Arb compressor
Engine Refresh (in the shop - right now)
Birfeld Rebuild ( in the shop - right now)
New muffler and test pipes (no Emissions testing in my area)
Slee 3.5" lift kit (installed)
new headlights
new grille
Hi-lift
Recovery kit
White Knuckle Offroad Sliders
Plenty more to come: rear bumper, inverter, drawers, 35's, re-gear, arb lockers
4Runner
dual battery kit by Offgrid Engineering in Colorado (2 interstate AGM's have been installed but no pic)
HID low beam
LED Hi beams
Inverter
33" tires
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Hello Doug (@DMC707 ), welcome from Navina, Oklahoma.
You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.
I am one of the SW Region Member Reps so if you have any questions let me know.
You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.
I am one of the SW Region Member Reps so if you have any questions let me know.
Hello Everyone, allow me to introduce myself, I'm Sean and I'm in the Washington, DC area (MD suburbs).
I am a novice/newbie to overlanding and trail riding, but very interested in starting some new adventures!
So far, the Commander has proven to be a capable off-road vehicle, as it gets me up to my hunting cabin in the mountains of WV, but I want to see how it performs out on some not-too-extreme trails.
Rig & Mods: 2009 Jeep Commander w/ 4.7 V8 (that doubles as a DD)
3" lift, Bilstein 4600 shocks/struts, & JBA UCAs
32" Atturo Trail Blade X/T tires on 20x9 wheels
Tom Woods drive shaft, Steel Armadillo skid plates
K&N CAI
Rhino Rack roof bars & ROLA cargo basket
LED headlights, driving lights, roof light bar, and spotlights
(and as I'm an addict to mods, I'm sure more to come)
I am a novice/newbie to overlanding and trail riding, but very interested in starting some new adventures!
So far, the Commander has proven to be a capable off-road vehicle, as it gets me up to my hunting cabin in the mountains of WV, but I want to see how it performs out on some not-too-extreme trails.
Rig & Mods: 2009 Jeep Commander w/ 4.7 V8 (that doubles as a DD)
3" lift, Bilstein 4600 shocks/struts, & JBA UCAs
32" Atturo Trail Blade X/T tires on 20x9 wheels
Tom Woods drive shaft, Steel Armadillo skid plates
K&N CAI
Rhino Rack roof bars & ROLA cargo basket
LED headlights, driving lights, roof light bar, and spotlights
(and as I'm an addict to mods, I'm sure more to come)
Hey everyone! :-)
I ordered the membership a few weeks ago and finally found time to introduce myself!
My name is Lisa, I am 24 years old and located in Germany. Due to a good friend of mine I heard about this community. He is also the reason I got way more interested in cars, overlanding, offroad driving and tinkering around.
I was always interested in traveling and dreamed of a self-elaborated camper van. I am used to camping and tents so a few months back the idea of a roof tent was born. My friend and I collected some first impressions of overlanding together this year in Sweden.
So to get more into overlanding I bought a Lada Niva 4x4 ( 2121) from 2007 a few weeks ago and I am now trying to modify it. There is still a lot work to do but I am really exited to evolve and grow.
I am excited to become a member of this community, to get to know some of you and to make overlanding an integral part of my life.
I ordered the membership a few weeks ago and finally found time to introduce myself!
My name is Lisa, I am 24 years old and located in Germany. Due to a good friend of mine I heard about this community. He is also the reason I got way more interested in cars, overlanding, offroad driving and tinkering around.
I was always interested in traveling and dreamed of a self-elaborated camper van. I am used to camping and tents so a few months back the idea of a roof tent was born. My friend and I collected some first impressions of overlanding together this year in Sweden.
So to get more into overlanding I bought a Lada Niva 4x4 ( 2121) from 2007 a few weeks ago and I am now trying to modify it. There is still a lot work to do but I am really exited to evolve and grow.
I am excited to become a member of this community, to get to know some of you and to make overlanding an integral part of my life.
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Thanks for the welcome and the resources. I will be sure to check them out!
Hello Everyone,
Another newbie here from Sacramento. I've been trolling your forum for a few months now for Ideas on how to set up my truck and decided to join last night. I am new to overlanding but certainly not new to camping as I grew up at the base of the Sierra Foothills in a town called Sutter Creek. Camping was a way of life growing up. As we get older and beach house rentals and cabins are easier to afford, I have strayed away from it for a handful of years. At 43, I now have my first child who is now almost 2. I know, Late start but loving every minute of it. At the very least, I have a new reason to get back into the hills to share some of the experiences I was afforded growing up. As my back gets a little older, the Idea of being elevated in a RTT with a memory foam mattress sounds much more appealing. When we found out we were expecting, it was time to move on from my old 2000 silverado that I had just lifted and changed every bushing and bolt in the suspension for a truck with less miles (it had 185k) as I would be hauling around a newborn. So fast forward and 2 trucks later i found this 2016 GMC that seemed to be a good fit for the family fun vehicle. I have a thing about buying anyone else's projects as I am a bit picky about letting anyone turn a wrench on my vehicles. When I went to check out this truck I quickly noticed it appeared that all of the work had been done by a dealership as all of the bolts on the lift and aftermarket parts had pink sealant and strike marks on them. The side steps and push-bumber have gm part numbers on them. I took it for a ride and it drove like a dream. Its a half tom SLT premium Z71 with almost every option available. It has a 6" pro comp lift, Rancho Struts and shocks, and 35x12.5 Toyo RT's. For the size of it I'm very happy with how it drives and handles. My wife (who loves lifted trucks) drives it more than I do these days. I just picked it up in February and haven't had much time to get it off road due to an impacted work load stemming from Covid. So yes for the time being it's a "Mall Crawler". I've started to acquire the parts to build the DC system to be able to handle a couple days off grid and a nice safety back up in the event of a dead start battery.
I started with replacing the start battery with an X2 power deep cell/start battery. I added another larger 100ah X2 deep cell for the auxiliary battery. To tie them together, I picked up a Redarc 200 amp isolator that'll be switched for jump starting and winching. To charge the aux battery, i bought the Redarc DC-DC charger that will also accept solar for added charging. For an inverter, I wanted to also have the capabilities to plug into shore power in the event I get to a site with power so I ordered the Xantrex xc freedom 2000 watt inverter/charger. Should be on its way. I just need to order the 2/0 batt cable for the inverter and I will be ready to spend a weekend getting the power side all done. Being an industrial electrician my whole adult life led me to decide to build out the power side of the truck before ordering all of the cool Overland gear. I've definitely spent some time scouring your forum for inspiration and cant wait to get back out in the mountains.
Another newbie here from Sacramento. I've been trolling your forum for a few months now for Ideas on how to set up my truck and decided to join last night. I am new to overlanding but certainly not new to camping as I grew up at the base of the Sierra Foothills in a town called Sutter Creek. Camping was a way of life growing up. As we get older and beach house rentals and cabins are easier to afford, I have strayed away from it for a handful of years. At 43, I now have my first child who is now almost 2. I know, Late start but loving every minute of it. At the very least, I have a new reason to get back into the hills to share some of the experiences I was afforded growing up. As my back gets a little older, the Idea of being elevated in a RTT with a memory foam mattress sounds much more appealing. When we found out we were expecting, it was time to move on from my old 2000 silverado that I had just lifted and changed every bushing and bolt in the suspension for a truck with less miles (it had 185k) as I would be hauling around a newborn. So fast forward and 2 trucks later i found this 2016 GMC that seemed to be a good fit for the family fun vehicle. I have a thing about buying anyone else's projects as I am a bit picky about letting anyone turn a wrench on my vehicles. When I went to check out this truck I quickly noticed it appeared that all of the work had been done by a dealership as all of the bolts on the lift and aftermarket parts had pink sealant and strike marks on them. The side steps and push-bumber have gm part numbers on them. I took it for a ride and it drove like a dream. Its a half tom SLT premium Z71 with almost every option available. It has a 6" pro comp lift, Rancho Struts and shocks, and 35x12.5 Toyo RT's. For the size of it I'm very happy with how it drives and handles. My wife (who loves lifted trucks) drives it more than I do these days. I just picked it up in February and haven't had much time to get it off road due to an impacted work load stemming from Covid. So yes for the time being it's a "Mall Crawler". I've started to acquire the parts to build the DC system to be able to handle a couple days off grid and a nice safety back up in the event of a dead start battery.
I started with replacing the start battery with an X2 power deep cell/start battery. I added another larger 100ah X2 deep cell for the auxiliary battery. To tie them together, I picked up a Redarc 200 amp isolator that'll be switched for jump starting and winching. To charge the aux battery, i bought the Redarc DC-DC charger that will also accept solar for added charging. For an inverter, I wanted to also have the capabilities to plug into shore power in the event I get to a site with power so I ordered the Xantrex xc freedom 2000 watt inverter/charger. Should be on its way. I just need to order the 2/0 batt cable for the inverter and I will be ready to spend a weekend getting the power side all done. Being an industrial electrician my whole adult life led me to decide to build out the power side of the truck before ordering all of the cool Overland gear. I've definitely spent some time scouring your forum for inspiration and cant wait to get back out in the mountains.
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Hello Sean . Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. @Munga Brown is your closest member representative in Yachts, Oregon. @jcgraves3 is the Willimate Valley Member Rep, and @Big G is the Southern Oregon Rep
To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).
Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.
Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.
Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.
Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.
Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.
Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.
Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.
Lastly, we have a monthly conference call on the third Sunday of the month starting November 15th, 2020 at 19:30 hours Pacific Time. I encourage everyone to participate in these calls as we mentor each other on various topics. November we are discussing Portable Power options.
Inland Northwest Monthly Conference Call
I am hosting an impromptu conference call this Sunday at 7:30 Pacific covering preparedness and step to take “When Things Go Sideways”.
Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome Daniel and hope to see you on the trails.
Mike Rose
Northwest Director
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Welcome to Overland Bound
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative; Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
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Some local meet-ups you might be interested in;
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, El Dorado County CA
US West - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
Elk Grove, CA
US West - Overland Bound Elk Grove, CA Meetup
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Welcome to Overland Bound Lisa.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @NotGumby
Your Regional Director is @Robert OB 33/48 for additional help or information.
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Welcome to Overland Bound Sean.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
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You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @cgflyer
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
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