Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[DaleRF]

Hello Everyone! I am finally in a position to start my 2008 FJ cruiser Overland build! I've owned her since she had only 6 miles, and now at 130k its time for some upgrades! Im doing a 3 1/2 in. lift, front and rear bumpers, skid plates and rock rails, warn 10k winch, 34" tires, roof rack, rooftop tent, 270 awning. I already have a Dometic CFX75 DZ that i want to incorporate along with a Bluetti ac200p power station and 350 watt folding solar panel. I dont want to build a battery system just yet and want to keep it mobile for now.

I am currently fixing any rust and giving her a raptor coat paint job for some durability, looking to have it done for a trip to Colorado June 1st. If anyone has suggestions about setting up the cargo area in an FJ im all ears! Also want to add some smaller lights around.

Look forward to meeting everyone ! Happy Trails!

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hi Everybody!

New guy here but also not. Used to be a member a few years ago but for the life I me can't remember my login!

Not new to the great outdoors. Bushcraft, overlanding, solo canoe tripping, minimalist remote comping, hiking, and bacon. Lots of bacon. And coffee.

In Northwest Wisconsin.

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hello! Prior rock crawler here. Wife and I now looking to overland, hike, camp and whatever else outdoors. Recently purchased ‘21 Unlimited Rubicon XR as our rig. Based out of Houston, TX area.

Thought we wanted to overland and after recent trip to Big Bend NP we agreed we were right. Can’t wait to learn and hear others adventures.

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hi , My name is Rich . Very happy to be a member of this group.

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hello from Chattanooga!
Not sure I would call myself and overlander, but I love to camp in off the beaten track kinds of places so maybe I am. We have been using my wife's 2wd Renegade as our adventure vehicle for the last 3 years. Which with 3 of us and a dog is quite a feat. Getting all of our camping gear in there is not easy. That being said, we took a month long 4500 mile road trip from TN to Glacier NP and back last summer in it. camped 18 out of 30 days. It was amazing, but stressful come pack up time. That prompted me to figure out something better.

I bought a RTT and built a trailer to tow behind it, but it became very obvious that the Renegade was not the right vehicle for this. So I started to look for a more capable tow vehicle. I know I know, NOT the time to do this. But I lucked into a really sweet 08 Tacoma SR5 DCLB 4x4 with 163,xxx and a bunch of upgrades for around $15K ( I think that is a great deal in this market)and I jumped on it. Here she is:
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Upgrades include: Aftermarket exhaust, k&N filter, 17" 4 runner wheels, add a leaf rear suspension, updated LED headlights and foglights, aftermarket Alpine radio, weathertech floor mats. I am sure I am missing a few. Have no plans on doing many more upgrades. Don't have plans to do much serious off-roading other than forrest service roads and some minor stuff.

Here is the trailer I built from a ragged out old 4x6 carry-on.

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We just took it out for it's maiden voyage a couple weeks ago, plan on getting out for 3 days this weekend. So far it has performed very well.
My goal with the trailer is to take some of the stress out of camping. It used to be me the night before trying to shoehorn everything into the Renegade. Now everything lives in the trailer and is ready to go. Grab some clothes, swing by the grocery store and we are out. If you want more info on trailer build I have a write up here.

Extendable Rack RTT Trailer Build

My family (Wife, 10 year old, blue heeler and I) have been adventuring out of my wife's 2015 Jeep Renegade for about the last 3 years. Don't get me wrong, we have gone on lots of nice trips. Most recently this summer we took a month long 4500 mile trip from SE Tennessee to Glacier NP and back...

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It is still a work in progress.

Also, wanting to do an easily removable buildout in the back of the truck for those times that we don't need or can't bring the trailer. Wife and I in back of truck, 10 yo son and dog in back seat. Going to do a platform with a kitchen slider and storage underneath.

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hello everyone!
my name is Lujain, I own a Grand Cherokee 2017 Trailhawk annnd will definitely be need your support!

Welcome from Arizona, USA!

 

[DaleRF]

Hello I'm Travis from East Tennessee. Yep I live in the great smokey Mountains and Blue Ridge mountains. And live close to the Appalachian Trail. I do alot of hiking and venturing. I don't have a rig yet, but that will change soon!
I'm a tower climber by trade, so I travel all over.
First aid/cpr certified
Rigging certified
Rescue climber certified

If you need help and I'm in the area don't hesitate to ask!

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hi! I'm Sarah. My adventure vehicle is Beatrice (Bea). She's a 2014 Nissan Xterra. We're hoping to get a lot of miles and adventure in this year. I joined Overland Bound in hopes of discovering places to camp. I'm @Oregon.xterra on Instagram.

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[DaleRF]

Hi. Alex from NJ here. Just signed up. Interested in learning more about overlanding. Currently own 2003 Toyota Sequoia which I am going to turn into a very mild camping/fishing/exploring rig. I have been camping for years but no real overlanding experience.

Welcome from Arizona!

 

[Fireskyte]

Hi, I’m Zac. Currently stationed in Southern Maryland. Have been car camping to hunt for a couple years now but want to get into it more not just for hunting. Want to get the family and kids outside more. I’ve got a 2003 Honda CRV AWD. I know it’s nothing fancy but it’s been fun for me so far and plan to run it until it dies. Just hit 245k with no signs of stopping, it’s been a great little vehicle. Looking forward to learning as much as possible here.

Welcome to the group, nose around a bit jump ito some conversations and head to the rally points to see if any trips or meet ups are in your area.

 

[Fireskyte]

I am located in Northern California.
My rig is a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave.
Just starting my overland experience!

Welcome, I’m in NorCal also East Bay hope to meet you on a trip sometime.

 

[Fireskyte]

Hello
My name is Jose Manuel (JM)
nice to be able to participate in the forum

1) Picture! / a month ago the rig and the lake (laja)
2) Location / Concepción. Chile
3) 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser RJ70 (1KZ swap)
4) Overlanding Experience Background / novice!

Welcome to the group, that’s a fantastic photo and nice rig

 

[Fireskyte]

Hello Everyone!

I'm Oscar, a relative novice to the overland world but eager to start exploring. I'm in Northern California, near the bay area, and try to venture out with my wife, Kai, and our Lab as much as possible. We roam about in a lightly modified 2019 Toyota Tundra.

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Look forward to meeting new people and exploring cool new places!

Thanks for the add!

Oscar

Welcome, I’m in the Bay Area. We have a really great group, head over to the rally page and look for the East Bay monthly meet up. Next meet I won’t be there but most others I am at

 

[reidcardwell]

Hey, I recently purchased a stock 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited because my daily driver recently died and no one can get the parts for it right now. Crazy times. I wasn't looking for a 4WD, but a family member had this one for sale. Of course I started looking up all the fun things I can do with a 4WD online, one of the obvious being overlanding. I've camped with my family numerous times, and I've thought about how fun it would be to get out on the road for longer periods of time.

So here I am, and I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose, but I'll start easy by just taking the vehicle camping for an overnight or weekend and just go from there.

 

[caycej]

Stock 2017 Ram Rebel. Located in Broomfield, Colorado near the flatirons mall. Moved to Colorado 3 years ago from Wisconsin (GO PACK GO). Here for the adventures! Been exploring dispersed camping as soon as we moved here and learned about it.

 

[DaleRF]

Hey, I recently purchased a stock 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited because my daily driver recently died and no one can get the parts for it right now. Crazy times. I wasn't looking for a 4WD, but a family member had this one for sale. Of course I started looking up all the fun things I can do with a 4WD online, one of the obvious being overlanding. I've camped with my family numerous times, and I've thought about how fun it would be to get out on the road for longer periods of time.

So here I am, and I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose, but I'll start easy by just taking the vehicle camping for an overnight or weekend and just go from there.

Welcome to Overland Bound, from Arizona!

 

[El-Dracho]

Hey, I recently purchased a stock 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited because my daily driver recently died and no one can get the parts for it right now. Crazy times. I wasn't looking for a 4WD, but a family member had this one for sale. Of course I started looking up all the fun things I can do with a 4WD online, one of the obvious being overlanding. I've camped with my family numerous times, and I've thought about how fun it would be to get out on the road for longer periods of time.

So here I am, and I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose, but I'll start easy by just taking the vehicle camping for an overnight or weekend and just go from there.

Hi Reid,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Exactly, that sounds like a good plan, just start and see what you and your family enjoy and like. You will find more than enough suggestions and ideas here. And if there are any questions, you will be gladly helped here.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[El-Dracho]

Stock 2017 Ram Rebel. Located in Broomfield, Colorado near the flatirons mall. Moved to Colorado 3 years ago from Wisconsin (GO PACK GO). Here for the adventures! Been exploring dispersed camping as soon as we moved here and learned about it.

Hi Justin,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from across the pond,
Bjoern

 

[Shahn]

Hey, I recently purchased a stock 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited because my daily driver recently died and no one can get the parts for it right now. Crazy times. I wasn't looking for a 4WD, but a family member had this one for sale. Of course I started looking up all the fun things I can do with a 4WD online, one of the obvious being overlanding. I've camped with my family numerous times, and I've thought about how fun it would be to get out on the road for longer periods of time.

So here I am, and I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose, but I'll start easy by just taking the vehicle camping for an overnight or weekend and just go from there.

Greetings Reid, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Stock 2017 Ram Rebel. Located in Broomfield, Colorado near the flatirons mall. Moved to Colorado 3 years ago from Wisconsin (GO PACK GO). Here for the adventures! Been exploring dispersed camping as soon as we moved here and learned about it.

Greetings Justin, welcome to Overland Bound! I love my 17' Rebel, glad to see you enjoying yours too!