Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Stevie_k_jr]

Hi Guys,

Steve Kammerer Jr here, based in Fontana, CA. I picked up my 1996 Land Cruiser a few years ago and love it. I am a beginner to overlanding, I love fishing and being out in nature. My kids are getting older now and the wife and I are looking to go on some adventures. I haven’t done much to the rig but looking to get a rooftop tent set up and a front number and rear bumper/rack system soon. Really love Mexico and want to do a Baja Trip. I’m a bit handicapped at the moment due to a genetic heart defect and I’m currently being evaluated for a transplant. But want to adventure while I’m able to. Would love tips and pointers of where to find parts and upgrades for my rig and suggestions on what I should add to it.

 

[M Rose]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

Hello , Welcome to Overland Bound.

I am the Northwest Director. @ is your closest member representative.

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.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome and hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound

 

[freak4life]

Hi Guys,

Steve Kammerer Jr here, based in Fontana, CA. I picked up my 1996 Land Cruiser a few years ago and love it. I am a beginner to overlanding, I love fishing and being out in nature. My kids are getting older now and the wife and I are looking to go on some adventures. I haven’t done much to the rig but looking to get a rooftop tent set up and a front number and rear bumper/rack system soon. Really love Mexico and want to do a Baja Trip. I’m a bit handicapped at the moment due to a genetic heart defect and I’m currently being evaluated for a transplant. But want to adventure while I’m able to. Would love tips and pointers of where to find parts and upgrades for my rig and suggestions on what I should add to it.

Hello Steve, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Kent R]

Hi Guys,

Steve Kammerer Jr here, based in Fontana, CA. I picked up my 1996 Land Cruiser a few years ago and love it. I am a beginner to overlanding, I love fishing and being out in nature. My kids are getting older now and the wife and I are looking to go on some adventures. I haven’t done much to the rig but looking to get a rooftop tent set up and a front number and rear bumper/rack system soon. Really love Mexico and want to do a Baja Trip. I’m a bit handicapped at the moment due to a genetic heart defect and I’m currently being evaluated for a transplant. But want to adventure while I’m able to. Would love tips and pointers of where to find parts and upgrades for my rig and suggestions on what I should add to it.

Welcome to Overland Bound Steve
Great looking rig
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information.
The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) & www.Riggedfordirt.com @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
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
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Overland Expo West
About WEST — Overland Expo®

 

[Shahn]

Hi Guys,

Steve Kammerer Jr here, based in Fontana, CA. I picked up my 1996 Land Cruiser a few years ago and love it. I am a beginner to overlanding, I love fishing and being out in nature. My kids are getting older now and the wife and I are looking to go on some adventures. I haven’t done much to the rig but looking to get a rooftop tent set up and a front number and rear bumper/rack system soon. Really love Mexico and want to do a Baja Trip. I’m a bit handicapped at the moment due to a genetic heart defect and I’m currently being evaluated for a transplant. But want to adventure while I’m able to. Would love tips and pointers of where to find parts and upgrades for my rig and suggestions on what I should add to it.

Hello Steve and welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[on_an_adventure5]

How's everyone doing today?

My name is Rich. I am currently living in Stuttgart for the next few years. Joined OB about two weeks ago right before I took a family trip back to the U.S. I am very new to the overlanding thing but it is something my wife and I took a big interest in since we bought our Jeep! I figured traveling by car would be a much better experience than flying since everything is so close here in Europe. I have twin boys and a dog so most of our trips will start out super small. Maybe a few days and then back. We are planning out our first trip and have been scouring the forum. I am still on vacation until August so we were thinking of doing a trip to the western Alps. I am definitely looking forward to seeing everyone's and sharing ours. Hopefully I will be able to contribute at some point!

Rich

 

[roots66]

Hey All!

I'll get a rig posted when the new one arrives.

Current overlanding rig is a lifted Subaru WRX, dubbed the T-WRX (Trail WRX). The WRX has run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) South to North, and several other smaller treks. It has custom front/rear overlanding bumpers along with a winch and sits on A/T tires.
I was overlanding a Subaru Ascent (ODBR Route 4) but I moving up into a Tundra.
I would consider myself somewhere a little above novice but not yet intermediate, leaning towards novice with the move into a full-size truck.
I have a lot of recovery gear, but a lot will need to be re-purchased so it is properly rated for a Tundra (not a WRX - kinetic rope for example, big difference between 3500 lbs fully loaded and 5600 lbs starting unloaded!).

Picking up a 2021 Tundra 4x4 TRD Off-Road.

Hoping to get some advice on overlanding builds that are reliable. Nothing crazy. I am not swapping suspension (for the foreseeable future).

Out the door I need tires and sliders.
Right now I am looking at a 275/70 (33") 10-ply KO2. I might upgrade to some cheap steely bead-lockers if I can find them but right now new wheels aren't in the plan.
Still researching sliders; real time experience recommendations are preferred to 'online product reviews'. I know not all are built the same and I want to protect the cab.

I also rally the WRX, and tow it, so I plan on adding air-bags to the rear leaf springs to help with sag.
I am going to be mounting an onboard compressor to allow for easy inflation of tires when driving pavement; probably the Viair Heavy Duty OBA rated at 35". This will probably also happen sooner than later because my current tire pump is not rated for a 33" tire and overlanding without airing down.

Eventually I plan on doing front/rear overlanding bumpers and adding a winch up front (maybe rear).

Bed racks?
Cab racks?
There is a lot that can be done - and the build will continue over the life of the rig. What else? Anything I am missing moving up into a truck that is a 'must have'? Hope to have some good discussions with folks here.

Hello Peter, welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

Hello, I'm a "new" member. I figure it's time I introduced myself properly
I just picked up a dream rig, 1986 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60, previously owned a 2013 Nissan Frontier. I can't wait to properly outfit my ride for some outdoor adventures.
Location: San Jose, CA
I'm a novice at overlanding but have experience camping at state and local campgrounds.

This is a great forum and I hope to learn a bunch from you all. Thanks

Hello Ernie, welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

Hi Guys,

Steve Kammerer Jr here, based in Fontana, CA. I picked up my 1996 Land Cruiser a few years ago and love it. I am a beginner to overlanding, I love fishing and being out in nature. My kids are getting older now and the wife and I are looking to go on some adventures. I haven’t done much to the rig but looking to get a rooftop tent set up and a front number and rear bumper/rack system soon. Really love Mexico and want to do a Baja Trip. I’m a bit handicapped at the moment due to a genetic heart defect and I’m currently being evaluated for a transplant. But want to adventure while I’m able to. Would love tips and pointers of where to find parts and upgrades for my rig and suggestions on what I should add to it.

Hello Steve, welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

How's everyone doing today?

My name is Rich. I am currently living in Stuttgart for the next few years. Joined OB about two weeks ago right before I took a family trip back to the U.S. I am very new to the overlanding thing but it is something my wife and I took a big interest in since we bought our Jeep! I figured traveling by car would be a much better experience than flying since everything is so close here in Europe. I have twin boys and a dog so most of our trips will start out super small. Maybe a few days and then back. We are planning out our first trip and have been scouring the forum. I am still on vacation until August so we were thinking of doing a trip to the western Alps. I am definitely looking forward to seeing everyone's and sharing ours. Hopefully I will be able to contribute at some point!

Rich

Hello Rich, welcome to the OB family.

 

[Lparker]

Hey everyone glad I stumbled across this forum . I’m on the border of az/ca on the Colorado river.

I wanna say I drive but I haven’t got that far yet , anyway I “drive” a 96 grand Cherokee zj ive been building for about a year . My experience level is good I’d think as I’ve been journeying all over the desert for my whole life in something with a motor . Hoping to have the jeep finished before it cools down really want to go explore some more and hopefully meet some cool people along the way !

 

[roots66]

Hey everyone glad I stumbled across this forum . I’m on the border of az/ca on the Colorado river.

I wanna say I drive but I haven’t got that far yet , anyway I “drive” a 96 grand Cherokee zj ive been building for about a year . My experience level is good I’d think as I’ve been journeying all over the desert for my whole life in something with a motor . Hoping to have the jeep finished before it cools down really want to go explore some more and hopefully meet some cool people along the way !

Hello Levi, welcome to the OB family.

 

[Miketomcat]

Hi just joined although I've been following on Instagram for a while. I live near Southampton UK, I have been overlanding and offroading for many years. Looking forward to some adventures in the future.
Mike

 

[freak4life]

How's everyone doing today?

My name is Rich. I am currently living in Stuttgart for the next few years. Joined OB about two weeks ago right before I took a family trip back to the U.S. I am very new to the overlanding thing but it is something my wife and I took a big interest in since we bought our Jeep! I figured traveling by car would be a much better experience than flying since everything is so close here in Europe. I have twin boys and a dog so most of our trips will start out super small. Maybe a few days and then back. We are planning out our first trip and have been scouring the forum. I am still on vacation until August so we were thinking of doing a trip to the western Alps. I am definitely looking forward to seeing everyone's and sharing ours. Hopefully I will be able to contribute at some point!

Rich

Hello Rich, welcome to Overland Bound. Pics Rich, lots of pics of the Alps please.

 

[freak4life]

Hi just joined although I've been following on Instagram for a while. I live near Southampton UK, I have been overlanding and offroading for many years. Looking forward to some adventures in the future.
Mike

Hello Mike, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[freak4life]

Hey everyone glad I stumbled across this forum . I’m on the border of az/ca on the Colorado river.

I wanna say I drive but I haven’t got that far yet , anyway I “drive” a 96 grand Cherokee zj ive been building for about a year . My experience level is good I’d think as I’ve been journeying all over the desert for my whole life in something with a motor . Hoping to have the jeep finished before it cools down really want to go explore some more and hopefully meet some cool people along the way !

Hello Levi, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[roots66]

Hi just joined although I've been following on Instagram for a while. I live near Southampton UK, I have been overlanding and offroading for many years. Looking forward to some adventures in the future.
Mike

Hello Mike, welcome to the OB family.

 

[110 Adventures]

Thank you for adding me as a guest.
I am a retirey from Oxford the United Kingdom.
I have travelled Overland all over Europe and North Africa in my Land Rover 110 and done fly drives to many other countries worldwide.
Recently I have downsized from the 110 to a Freelander as many of trip I have in the pipeline are more road, forest tracks orientated although another desert trip to search for Pelican 16 is on the horizon.
I'm hoping the forum will be a constant source of inspiration and advice.
Cheers, travel safe!
"God hateth he who roams"

 

[DiscoDriver]

Hey everyone

Happened upon this site by accident.

Getting back into vehicle based travel and looking for inspiration. Have our eye on the Nordic countries and Spain at the moment. Hopefully Covid eases and we can all travel safely soon.

1. bought a LR D3 last year, was a bit rough but getting her there, planning on adding rooftop tent, awning etc soon
2. currently live in North Wales / Shropshire borders
3. Discovery 3 2005 2.7 TDV6 with 90k miles in Vienna Green
4. Experienced off-roader and qualified 4x4 instructor in South Africa, with extensive travel experience in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and obviously SA. I have also made the odd mistake.

 

[Michael]

Hey everyone

Happened upon this site by accident.

Getting back into vehicle based travel and looking for inspiration. Have our eye on the Nordic countries and Spain at the moment. Hopefully Covid eases and we can all travel safely soon.

1. bought a LR D3 last year, was a bit rough but getting her there, planning on adding rooftop tent, awning etc soon
2. currently live in North Wales / Shropshire borders
3. Discovery 3 2005 2.7 TDV6 with 90k miles in Vienna Green
4. Experienced off-roader and qualified 4x4 instructor in South Africa, with extensive travel experience in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and obviously SA. I have also made the odd mistake.
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Hey there! Welcome to the crew! Mistakes a plenty here :p