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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
Howdy folks! I’m gearing up to do my first overlanding trip and I am stoked. I’m in Houston (from Dallas area and moving back after this trip) and my sister lives in Seattle and kicked this whole idea off when she asked to fly me up there to help her with some renovation work. Long story short, I decided to do this instead and the rest is history. I’ll post pictures of the rig tomorrow but we’re working with a Leitner ACS rack and OVS roof tent. The rest is me and my plain ole camping gear; we’ll get the fancy stuff as we go, can’t spend a million bucks.

If you read through that long ass paragraph I appreciate you very much! If you didn’t, I understand. Basically, I got a rack and a tent and I’m going on my first overlanding trip from Houston to Seattle back to Dallas.

Hope to get involved in the community quick!

P.S. - I am looking to buy any Leitner ACS rack accessorie that can be found in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, TX region. Any help is much appreciated, Leitner shipping is 3-5 weeks!
Hello Ryan, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

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
Hey all! I'm John! Just started to put together a kit for a 2010 Highlander... mostly to get to off-the-beaten trail camping locales and sleep in in a pinch. It's not a rockcrawler -- it's a hybrid with no lift, so not really meant for rugged. I've had it out in the desert south of Blythe, CA more than once. Did fine. Slept in it with no mods at all. A bit cold and lumpy :). For now, adding some 8020 as crossbars, an amazon awning and doing a minimalist interior deck to give myself a flat bed. We'll see where I go from there, eh? Medford Oregon home now, so lots of Forest Service access roads in the mountains between the High Desert and the Pacific. I'll be lurking and looking for stuff that approximates what I am trying to do. Found a great version of my intended crossbars for a Land Cruiser on YT, so that gets me something to do in the next couple weeks :)
Hello John, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

Woodsman56

Rank I

Enthusiast I

145
All Over
First Name
Penn
Last Name
Murfee
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Hello Penn, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Hallo Penn
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

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
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 

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
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Hello Penn, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

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
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Welcome to Overland Bound
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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
 

samba

Rank V
Member
Investor

Member III

2,592
Los Angeles, CA, USA
First Name
Swamy
Last Name
Bachu
Member #

33501

Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Welcome to OB..
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Off-Road Ranger III

13,288
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Hi Penn and welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 

sgodinez13

Rank II

Pathfinder II

323
Las Vegas, NV, USA
First Name
Steve
Last Name
Godinez
Hello I'm an experienced camper and have done a small amount of overlanding, I would like to do more overlanding trips. I have done a few multi state road trips which were all camping and part overlanding. Looking forward to being a part of this community.20230525_075756.jpg20230520_181414.jpg20230516_191600.jpg20230509_210037.jpg
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Rig: 2016 Toyota Tundra with roof top tent and awning.
 

El-Dracho

Ambassador, Europe
Moderator
Member
Supporter
Investor

Off-Road Ranger III

13,288
Lampertheim, Germany
First Name
Bjoern
Last Name
Eldracher
Member #

20111

Ham/GMRS Callsign
DO3BE
Hello I'm an experienced camper and have done a small amount of overlanding, I would like to do more overlanding trips. I have done a few multi state road trips which were all camping and part overlanding. Looking forward to being a part of this community.View attachment 265988View attachment 265989View attachment 265990View attachment 265991
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Rig: 2016 Toyota Tundra with roof top tent and awning.
Hi Steve,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern
 

Bad Sport

Rank V
Member
Investor

Protector II

2,497
National City, CA, USA
First Name
Lyle
Last Name
Mardis
Member #

30212

Service Branch
US Navy
Hey all! I'm John! Just started to put together a kit for a 2010 Highlander... mostly to get to off-the-beaten trail camping locales and sleep in in a pinch. It's not a rockcrawler -- it's a hybrid with no lift, so not really meant for rugged. I've had it out in the desert south of Blythe, CA more than once. Did fine. Slept in it with no mods at all. A bit cold and lumpy :). For now, adding some 8020 as crossbars, an amazon awning and doing a minimalist interior deck to give myself a flat bed. We'll see where I go from there, eh? Medford Oregon home now, so lots of Forest Service access roads in the mountains between the High Desert and the Pacific. I'll be lurking and looking for stuff that approximates what I am trying to do. Found a great version of my intended crossbars for a Land Cruiser on YT, so that gets me something to do in the next couple weeks :)
Welcome to Overland Bound John.
 

Bad Sport

Rank V
Member
Investor

Protector II

2,497
National City, CA, USA
First Name
Lyle
Last Name
Mardis
Member #

30212

Service Branch
US Navy
Greetings everyone!

Thank you all in advance - I’ve been cruising the forums as a guest for some time, but as I am about to get started on my build journey, I figured it was time to actively participate.

Currently in Phoenix, AZ, but I move around a lot for work. I drive a stock 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 212k miles on it. I’ll never part ways with it, but I want to get something a little newer/lower mileage.

I’ve never put a modification on a vehicle, so I’m brand new to learning about lifts, suspensions, shocks, leaf springs, wheels/tires, sway bars, etc…I do have a rough idea of what I want, and I can’t wait to learn and hear what y’all have to say!

I am into hunting and camping. Looking to build a vehicle that can take me wherever I want to go and live in it for a little while :sunglasses: I love to travel around with my Blue Heeler, seen “driving” my Tacoma in my avatar, and explore the beauty of God’s creation!

Thank you all again - excited to be here.
Hi Penn. Welcome to Overland Bound.
You'll be able to get a lot of your questions answered about your build here.
Good luck!
 

Bad Sport

Rank V
Member
Investor

Protector II

2,497
National City, CA, USA
First Name
Lyle
Last Name
Mardis
Member #

30212

Service Branch
US Navy
Hello I'm an experienced camper and have done a small amount of overlanding, I would like to do more overlanding trips. I have done a few multi state road trips which were all camping and part overlanding. Looking forward to being a part of this community.View attachment 265988View attachment 265989View attachment 265990View attachment 265991
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Rig: 2016 Toyota Tundra with roof top tent and awning.
Welcome to Overland Bound Steve.
Nice rig!
 

Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

Hello I'm an experienced camper and have done a small amount of overlanding, I would like to do more overlanding trips. I have done a few multi state road trips which were all camping and part overlanding. Looking forward to being a part of this community.View attachment 265988View attachment 265989View attachment 265990View attachment 265991
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Rig: 2016 Toyota Tundra with roof top tent and awning.
Hallo Steve
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hello I'm an experienced camper and have done a small amount of overlanding, I would like to do more overlanding trips. I have done a few multi state road trips which were all camping and part overlanding. Looking forward to being a part of this community.View attachment 265988View attachment 265989View attachment 265990View attachment 265991
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Rig: 2016 Toyota Tundra with roof top tent and awning.
Hello Steve, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

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
Hello I'm an experienced camper and have done a small amount of overlanding, I would like to do more overlanding trips. I have done a few multi state road trips which were all camping and part overlanding. Looking forward to being a part of this community.View attachment 265988View attachment 265989View attachment 265990View attachment 265991
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Rig: 2016 Toyota Tundra with roof top tent and awning.
Greetings Steve, and welcome to Overland Bound!
 

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

whiskey7backroads

Rank VI
Launch Member

Endurance II

4,375
Olympia Washington
First Name
Brent
Last Name
Conklin
Member #

13675

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7BR