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[roots66]

1) Sorry, no pictures as I'm just starting to build a rig from scratch
2) Kern County, California
3) Toyota 4runner, Tacoma, Land Cruiser or Lexus equivalent - I'm still searching for a used vehicle to purchase
4) Experienced

My name's Alex and I've been "adventuring" as I'll call it for 40 years + all over the world. It averages out to about 20 years outside the USA and 20 years in Southern/Central CA in the high desert.

I've recently moved back to the USA again so I have to build a new rig here from scratch. All of the supplies I have, just need a rig to carry/organize it. If I can buy someone's used rig that is in a high state of maintenance, that would be ideal.

Glad to be here!

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Mark
Washington D.C. area
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE
I run trails when I can and am looking forward to some longer overlanding trips. My rig is almost fully set up and ready for some shorter sections of the TransAm trail.

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[roots66]

Greetings. After living in a van for around four years, I took a year off in rural Middle Tennessee. Being truly nomadic, I am still not interested in being settled for long anywhere. So I got a 2020 Tacoma, already turned into an overlanding machine with flatbed, suspension redo, re-geared, etc. 4 Wheel Camper with enough solar and amenities for long-time back-country travel. I spent three months this Summer in Nor. Cal./So. Oregon and Nevada. I'll be Wintering in Tennessee while I prep for full-time excursion mode next year. So I am in the rabbit hole of research now on where to go. Figured it's time to start joining groups like this to get inspired meet people. I might go for Trans American route since it runs right by where I am starting from... View attachment 245086

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[roots66]

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!

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2) Location (General area is fine)

Well, the pic is Colorado 81235... we are Thornton Co.

3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, ect.)

2016 Toyota Tacoma LIMITED, apparently a bit different then the 99%.. LOL... has me enjoying the difficulty in matching shit up LMFAO!

4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

Well, kinda Novice to the Tacoma World..... Experienced Overtracking! , nothing new. EX- 1990 Jeep Wrangler YJ 4"lift, 36" tires 17" wheels, jerking the jerk back then LOL.....

Kinda wanna say:


Hello everyone,,,,,, kinda got my head in an Ostrich Patch personal life and rebuild and keeping friends close is what life is all about no matter what anyone says

Mid Build.. the above referenced Engineers Pass (Accidental Situation) told me I was in a MUST change situation. So, had to replace the Bumper (Modified Vijay front Bumper, replaced the Hi-Line Body Armor),,,, replaced the lights and added stronger support beams within. Tomorrow 11/15/22 - adding Curved LED roof lightbar, Cali Raised 52" brackets... adding AuxBeam 8 one Sided Aux Power Panel... planning: ********?? UNK 3.5 inch lift *********?? ,,,, Unknown 18in x 10in wheels,,,,, adding Unknown 33" Tire (planned out all trimming),,,,, adding Unknown bed rack... adding removable Retractable Steps... adding removable Rock slider steps (change out for the Street/Trails intent),,,,,

Planned, Replace rear bumper the muti use storage gate and spare holder w/ extra LED lights. 13000 Lbs Warn Winch w/ snatch blocks. Grill, extra lights.. front camera.. side cameras... Stinger Head Unit... interior lighting, exterior lighting, Sequential Taillights, Sequential Headlights, custom full undercarriage skid plate (Proud to have Engineering and Fabricating
friends), custom Aluminum replacement Wheel Liners (front).. Re Gear to 5.29, complete ECU reprogramming to match all to changes


Hope this works

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Charles Clark
Covington La
2014 Ford F150

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[roots66]

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o7 Greetings from Istanbul/Turkiye . Im Aslan .
1999 Nissan Pathfinder r50 SE, just got this one and fixing all the problems atm. I put lil bit lift on that and bought 33" tires. Definetly needs a paint job but for now im just fixing mechanical problems.
we had good old 87" Pajero and 2006 Grand Vitara back then. Now officially got my own offroader. Just wanna get a deeper understanding of this lifestyle.

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[roots66]

Hello! Thanks for having me!

Location: Salem, Oregon
Rig(s): Daily driver is an '08 F150, but my project rig is a '78 Jeep Cherokee
Experience: Total newb

Glad to be here and learn!

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[roots66]

I’m looking to do more remote camping than I usually do
I own a 1975 Jeep Cj5
Live in southern Colorado

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[roots66]

Hi all. Forgot to say ' Hey' officially.
I think joined long ago before ' apps' but forgot about it, lost my info, had more kids.... Started Overlanding in 2014 (was called 'camping in my car), with a 1999 Honda Accord, then a 2005 Toyota Camry, finally got serious with a 1993 Jeep Wrangler. Trying to make it a major lifestyle thing of mine, especially Desert travel. Hope to meet some of you on the trail !

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Hello All!

My name is Luke. Born and raised in Wyoming, but live and work in Virginia. I have 2.5 years till I retire and look forward to overlanding as much as I can. I am a novice! I have a trip planned to Tuktoyaktuk next year in August/September from Virginia and back. Can't wait for that!

Vehicle: 2019 Toyota TRD Pro in Voodoo Blue
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Experience: Novice. I do some moderate offroading, lots of camping and very little, hoping to do way more, overlanding.

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Hey everyone.
Jeep family always looking to meet some others in the area. Been wheeling and exploring for 15+ yrs. We reside in the Easy Bay and get up into the Sierras as often as possible. We don’t pay to much attention trail difficulty but rather the adventure and escape.
Most recent adventure was a quick trip to the snow HWY108.
Recent wheeling trip to the Dusy Ershim.
Favorite spot is always Slick Rock. Love the camping, water and wheeling. Loved the video @Michael

Hope to maybe make the December meet up here in town.

Scott
@fishfam_log insta
@FishFam_logs YouTube

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[roots66]

Hello from Coachella Valley! Joined a few months ago and just starting to peruse the forums.
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2) Location: Southern California near Palm Springs
3) Rig 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2, V8 Overland model towing 2019 Bushwakka Bhoma
4) Overlanding Experience: I bought the Jeep in 2014 and we did several short Overlanding trips in Anza Borrego and Big Bear that year. On our first big Overlanding expedition we traveled the entire Mojave Road in 2015. Back then we were tent camping. Over the years we have done the Mojave Rd several more times and explored additional parts of the Mojave Desert. We have also done Overlanding trips to Death Valley, Joshua Tree, the Old Dale Mining District, the Bradshaw Trail, and the San Jacinto Mountains.

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Fresno California
2016 Toyota 4runner sr5 premium "Silverback", 2005 Jeep TJ Rubicon "Ruby"
Experienced Novice - always willing to learn, backyard is the High Sierra Nevada so got most of our experience there. Love overlanding, mostly go out with church family and friends passionate about seeing the glory of God in nature, blessed to be able to do this besides being a nurse and a youth pastor. God bless everyone - Happy trails!!!
Overland Motto: Take the Road less traveled "Narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:14
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[roots66]

What’s up everyone, took awhile to get this introduction started lol
Rig 2007 4WD Sport Edition 4runner
Location: Tulare CA
Experience: just like exploring new places and camping out in my car :)

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[roots66]

Hi everyone recently moved to Utah and got into overlanding ! Thanks for having me
Location: Salt Lake City
Rig: 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Overlanding Experience: Novice

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Hey everyone!! I’m Big boy mike!! I have been overlanding since before they called it overlanding started in a ‘77 f250 ranger. I’m 35 yrs young. currently reside in Martinez,California. Last ten years I been driving a 1994 k1500 single cab. Miss my old 85 yoda though. I’ve also had 2 xj’s one ‘91 and an’88 2door and 4door. CNt wait ti meet some of y’all on the trail.

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[roots66]

Hello All,

I just stumbled on this board and want and would like to pursue overlanding further. I’ve always been fascinated with nature and would just love to get out there more. Below is the required info:

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2) Location (ventura county, ca)
3) 2018 GMC Canyon Denali (2.8 DuraMax) 4x4
4) Overlanding Experience Background: Novice, but did lots of camping/overlanding while in the USMC and now National Guard in Humvees.

My rig is bone stock, but slowly but surely, I’d like to turn it into a beast. I would appreciate any info and suggestions you guys can offer.

Thanks!
-Jay

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[roots66]

Hi Everyone.

Currently live in MD. Came from NorCal. Purchased a 2020 Gladiator Sport S and started building it up. It has the following:
-upgraded suspension to Rubicon take-offs and 2" AEV spacer kit
-rubicon bumpers
-35" Nitto Grappler Tires
-custom designed Dissent Offroad bed and roof rack. Bed rack doors can be removed for a skeleton style setup
-bed soft topper
-Torro Offroad Skylux tent

future upgrades/additions:
-ARB dual air compressor
-water storage of some kind
-kitchen
-inverter

Experience:
Weekend warrior for camping mostly. Camped across the US during my Summer 21 trip. Currently preparing for a 2+ week trip down to Outer Banks, over to Ozarks, and some desert and mountain camping and trails.

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[roots66]

Hello from North Central Oklahoma. I currently have a 2017 Subaru Forester. I've been overlanding long before I heard the term overlanding. Most trips involve fly fishing. My rig is constantly evolving...

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[roots66]

Homebase: Central California

Vehicle: 2019 Ford F150

Camping from vehicles and enjoying the great outdoors since I was a kid. Love exploring, and experiencing new adventures by two and four wheels. Glad to find this community of like minded individuals who enjoy the outdoors as I do.

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