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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Good morning legends, Shawn here from Santa Cruz California.
Currently, I'm running a 2002 F150 Supercrew FX4. No lift or any fancy mods. 285/70/17 tire, w/ a Volant CAI.
Also traveling w/ a homebuilt/designed off-road teardrop trailer
I've been 4wheeling since I could steer! Started w/ a little go-cart and haven't stopped since. 30+ years.
Hello Shawn, welcome to the OB family.
 
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Hi I'm Jared! Just moved back to Chico after living in Denver for the last 5 years. Hoping to meet some fellow overlanders nearby and get out on some adventures!

- Location: Chico, CA
- Rig: 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
- Overlanding Experience Background: Probably went on about a dozen or so trips throughout the CO rocky mountains over the last 5 years

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Hello Jared, welcome to the OB family.
 
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
I’m Wyatt, just came across this app and getting familiar with everything offered. I live in Grand Prairie, Tx by Joe Pool Lake. Currently trying to get some vacation time from work to head to the overland Expo West in Colorado. I own a 2015 Tacoma and just purchased my first rooftop tent and very interested in learning more and experiencing over landing.

Wyatt
Hello Wyatt (@Wyatt2950), welcome to Overland Bound. I am your Southwest Region Member Rep for Texas. Sounds like you are on your way to great adventures.
There are a couple DFW area meetups you can check out here: DFW OB meet and greet & DFW - Meet & Greet

Local information and involvement opportunities can be found here: Southwest Region (AZ/NM/TX/OK)

Looking to meet fellow members? Check out the Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups

Events in the SW region can be found here: Overland Bound Events SW Region

Want to know what members are planning? You can find out here: Overland Trip Planning

Also, if you are on Facebook, feel free to join us there as well - Overland Bound – Southwest

If you have any questions, please just let me know.
 
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freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Good morning legends, Shawn here from Santa Cruz California.
Currently, I'm running a 2002 F150 Supercrew FX4. No lift or any fancy mods. 285/70/17 tire, w/ a Volant CAI.
Also traveling w/ a homebuilt/designed off-road teardrop trailer
I've been 4wheeling since I could steer! Started w/ a little go-cart and haven't stopped since. 30+ years.
Hello Shawn, welcome to Overland Bound.
 
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freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hi I'm Jared! Just moved back to Chico after living in Denver for the last 5 years. Hoping to meet some fellow overlanders nearby and get out on some adventures!

- Location: Chico, CA
- Rig: 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
- Overlanding Experience Background: Probably went on about a dozen or so trips throughout the CO rocky mountains over the last 5 years

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Hello Jared, welcome to Overland Bound.
 
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freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
I’m Wyatt, just came across this app and getting familiar with everything offered. I live in Grand Prairie, Tx by Joe Pool Lake. Currently trying to get some vacation time from work to head to the overland Expo West in Colorado. I own a 2015 Tacoma and just purchased my first rooftop tent and very interested in learning more and experiencing over landing.

Wyatt
Hello Wyatt, welcome to Overland Bound.
 
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Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
I’m Ezz from Jordan/Amman (Middle East) the plan is to relocate to Seattle in 2-3 months. I would like to o

Current Rig: Suzuki Samurai
New planing Rig: I am planing to own LandCruiser FZJ 80, Lexus GX 470, or 4Runner 3rd Gen

I am looking forward to be an active member in this community and I hope you guys will help me to buy the new car in Seattle
Welcome Ezz to the OB family!
 
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Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
I’m Wyatt, just came across this app and getting familiar with everything offered. I live in Grand Prairie, Tx by Joe Pool Lake. Currently trying to get some vacation time from work to head to the overland Expo West in Colorado. I own a 2015 Tacoma and just purchased my first rooftop tent and very interested in learning more and experiencing over landing.

Wyatt
Hello and welcome to the OB family Wyatt!
 
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Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
Hi I'm Jared! Just moved back to Chico after living in Denver for the last 5 years. Hoping to meet some fellow overlanders nearby and get out on some adventures!

- Location: Chico, CA
- Rig: 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
- Overlanding Experience Background: Probably went on about a dozen or so trips throughout the CO rocky mountains over the last 5 years
Hello Jared! Welcome to the OB family!
 
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Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
Actually, I need your help guys for what is the best place to buy new vehicle in the United state and how to avoid mistakes
As someone else mentioned, find a dealership that has a solid reputation (read the reviews or friend referral). DO your research prior to visiting though, know what you want, and the specs/features. Tell them the price you want to pay as a whole and stick to that, if your offer is reasonable and they don't take it, go somewhere else, walk away!

If you are not paying cash up front and need to finance with a loan, then my personal opinion is don't go down the path of "what monthly payment" do you want question. If you tell them a specific monthly payment you want instead of a total price you'll be amazed how easily they can add a few thousands dollars to the total price and your monthly payment won't go up much but the dealership will make extra money in the deal, try to stick to a total price and not monthly payment price.
 

M Rose

Local Expert
Mod Team
Member

Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
Member #

20990

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7FSB
Service Branch
US ARMY Retired
Actually, I need your help guys for what is the best place to buy new vehicle in the United state and how to avoid mistakes
First rule in buying a vehicle is: Cash Is King. Second know what you are looking to buy before going to the lot and do your research on both the vehicle of choice as well as the selling party.

Richard Rawlings did a great video a few weeks back about buying a new vehicle for first timers.
 
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Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hey everyone, new to the group! Located in MD, '21 Jeep JTR Diesel. Been a Jeep fan for a while, but new to Overland!
Welcome to Overland Bound
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.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
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
Quick adult & youth Tread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out the Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
 
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