Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[Bengt N]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

Hallo Norm
Wow Thats a massiv intro
Welcome to OBO
Greatings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

Hello and welcome to Overland Bound!

Wow, that is a detailled introduction. Thank you for that and for sharing your thoughts, ideas and experiences.

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

 

[Bad Sport]

Im a new member. Bubba my wife aand I had traveled 5 years fulltime adventure around the USA. Couple years ago bought a place in Cambridge maryland. Last 2 years we wintered in Florida. Last fall our rv was totalled bye insurance company after hurricane. We are now starting to look for a overlander trailer, leaning towards a turtleback.

Bubba and Charles, welcome to Overland Bound. Good luck on your trailer search.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hi all

Arizona

2006 sequoia w/ ironman lift

Glad to be on here to learn and experience some new spots.

Hi Dustin. Welcome to Overland Bound from southern CA.

 

[Bad Sport]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

Hi Norm. Welcome to Overland Bound. Good luck on your travels.

 

[freak4life]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

Hello Norm

Welcome to the Overland Bound community

My name is Rich Anderssohn, I am your US Southwest member representative for Arizona

Here are some helpful links to get you started

U.S. SouthWest (AZ NM TX OK)

Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/forums/overland-bound-routes-downloadable.29/?prefix_id=67

Map - Overland Boun

Welcome to Rally Point! - Overland Bound

 

[Ira Xmasa]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira

 

[NCFireGuy]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Welcome to the boards. As a fellow NC member I want you to feel at home and remember the only dumb question is the one left unasked.

 

[Lone Wolf 1965]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Welcome to Overland Bound

 

[danwyandt]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Welcome to OB from Burnsville NC

 

[Bengt N]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Hallo Ira
Welcome to OBO
Greatings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Hi Ira,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

That is a great combination with the Taco and the Beamer. Enjoy.

Greetings from Europe
Bjoern

 

[freak4life]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Hello Ira, welcome to Overland Bound.

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Welcome To Overland Bound Ira
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 can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
@AdventureWithDanan is the Southeast Director, he can help with regional information.
Check out the four Overland Expo events https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[Kent R]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

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 can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
A great local contact is @freak4life
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

 

[roots66]

Im a new member. Bubba my wife aand I had traveled 5 years fulltime adventure around the USA. Couple years ago bought a place in Cambridge maryland. Last 2 years we wintered in Florida. Last fall our rv was totalled bye insurance company after hurricane. We are now starting to look for a overlander trailer, leaning towards a turtleback.

Hello and welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

Hi all

Arizona

2006 sequoia w/ ironman lift

Glad to be on here to learn and experience some new spots.

Hello and welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

Hello everyone, Live in Mesa AZ,
My interest in overlanding started in 2018, watched and read a lot of information,
Took my a while to think this through, before I got started,
I felt it was important to know exactly what my version of overlanding would look like.
I am in no way rich enough to be spending money hand over fist,
So I really do not want to climb over rocks that over a 12-16 , I will domild/ low water crossing, 4 season, , three days to a week at a time, Simple ,minimumlest (?).
I planning at some point going to explore the country east to west, north to south, Canada ,
I wanted a vehicle that is comfortable, as most likely 80% Pavement/20 dirt.
Went for a ride on dire and pavement in a Jeep, (sorry mean no disrespect) Rattled to much for me.
I wanted a Bronco, but at the time to new, ( best friend just retired from Ford ,Engineer, Wait time was also an issue) I am that guy that tries to buy American , I bought a 2020 Ford Ranger FX4
I like the trail management system, Great for newbies, the truck is amazing , every time out it impresses me more, it also has impressed s few Toy and Jeep guys.
Got a Yakima rack, and low end Smitty Built RTT, and a Yakima bed extender for my kayaks .
It needs a suspension leveling kit and a little bigger tires, but it marked no sense to upgrade at this time as why not put 20-30 k before I upgrade, no need to hurry,and as it turns out , I have done some technical trails, it did most everything the Jeep did except one portion .
I have since have decided to go in a different direction, RTT is no longer my thing, I am looking at a tear drop or a slide in truck camper?
I have done trips to Patagonia Mnts, White Mountians, Tonto NF, Flag Staff,
Bartlett Lake, Rosevelt Lake , Payson, Page/Utah, Lake Mead boulders city, and and then up to Tahoe ,
I will be retiring so I want to do a 30 day trip

Hello and welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

Hello everyone, glad to be here I live in NC. I drive a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and 2004 BMW 1150 GSA. I love exploring in all sorts of vehicles. I started my fascination with overlanding back in the 80’s and 90’s when I lived in Vermont and lived close to Rovers North and saw a 109 station wagon and wanted a Dormobile. My first 4x4 was a 1977 FJ40 with a Chevy 350 I built with my good friend in high school in the 90’s. I am slowly building my tacoma to fit my needs overlanding and recreating. I look forward to gaining insight and inspiration from others in the community . Thanks for having me
-Ira
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Hello and welcome to the OB family.