Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Fjelljeger]

Welcome Land,
As you know, you are in the US Northwest Region, @Kent R is our NW Regional Director. @Gabriel Bozeman @Sandpoint Steve and myself @Slimpartywagon are your Member Reps

when you move to the Midwest, @Mike W will be your Regional Director.

I highly suggest becoming a paid member, it opens up way more of the features this forum has to offer Like the SOS feature, which will come in very handy as you travel through Canada down to the lower 48.

I also recommend you start a thread either on the Full Sized Rig forum, or under general discussion talking about your truck build, and the logistics of your proposed journey.

Thank you for your service. Hoowa

Thanks Michael! I did pay for a membership today before posting, and I see I need to message Jeff for the Members Area access. I’ll do that now, and thanks for the recommendation on the Full Size Rig post.

 

[DWelch92]

Gastonia NC
2020 TRD-Pro 4Runner

 

[M Rose]

Welcome @DWelch92 love your rig.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hell David (@Frankecar), welcome from Oklahoma.
I see that you are a ham. Hopefully you can join us on the weekly Friday night Echolink net where we discuss radio and overland topics.
Time : 5:30PM Pacific Standard Time or 17:30 hours Pacific Standard Time
Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130
Anyone can listen only here www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/29437/web
If you don't have access to an Echolink/AllStar/DStar repeater don't worry many of us use the Echolink app.

Friday Night HAM Radio NET

Well folks, that was an awesome net! There's so much information in it that I'll have to get my notes cleaned up tomorrow and get them posted.

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Colin (@Trailman8812 ), welcome from Oklahoma.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.

 

[mpl1978]

New member
Location: South Florida
Rig: 2004 lx470 (only mod so far is frontrunner rack and OVS awning)
Future: small adventure trailer for better storage
Tent: Springbar Family Camper
Experience: ZERO, I live in Florida!

I have two boys 6 +8 and we love camping. We got the overland bug last summer when we spent two weeks out of a Westfalia in the Olympic National Park.

Planning: looking to plan a 2 weeks trip from the DC area to the northeast this summer (advice sought). I am going to put the rig on the auto train from Florida to DC.

 

[M Rose]

Welcome @mpl1978 , sounds like you got hit hard with the adventure bug.

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hello all! My name is Land. Originally from Montana, US Army took me to Alaska, which has become my home for the past 20 years. New adventures are coming my way and I’ll be moving to the Midwest in spring. The plan is to load up the truck along with my wife and three dogs and drive, so I’ll be looking for advice on gear, places to stay, travel tips, etc. I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. Presently working with a local fabricator to weld up a utility/ladder rack that will mount over my topper shell for holding gear and an RTT. Plan is to purchase an iKamper Skycamp 2.0, so input would be appreciated from anyone with experience with these RTTs. Travel hacks, how-to’s, best practices; I’ll take it all! Also looking at 270 awnings, fridge/freezer options, portable/solar power, hot water options, shower options, and portable toilets. My wife is NOT into camping, even car camping, so the fact she’s agreed to drive out is a HUGE milestone! Her version of ”camping” involves hard walls, heat, toilet, and a shower, so I want this experience to be as positive and comfortable as possible for her so hopefully she will want to do it again! Any creature comfort options are appreciated as well!

I look forward to learning and interacting with you all.

Here are a few tips to get you started:
-Check out the local region's forums for events and meetups in your area.
-Check out the Rally Point system and the Member Map for events and other people around you. Super helpful.
-Our region also has a FB page.

If you need anything, feel free to PM me or tag me in the forums at @Gabriel Bozeman.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[BJ70RHD]

Hello all! I have an 85 BJ70 Land Cruiser with many mods & more coming.
Wilmington NC

 

[Munga Brown]

Nice, I dig your front plate! Welcome to OB, enjoy!

 

[Kent R]

Hello all! I have an 85 BJ70 Land Cruiser with many mods & more coming.
Wilmington NC

Welcome To Overland Bound

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative @NC-Trooper

 

[Kent R]

New member
Location: South Florida
Rig: 2004 lx470 (only mod so far is frontrunner rack and OVS awning)
Future: small adventure trailer for better storage
Tent: Springbar Family Camper
Experience: ZERO, I live in Florida!

I have two boys 6 +8 and we love camping. We got the overland bug last summer when we spent two weeks out of a Westfalia in the Olympic National Park.

Planning: looking to plan a 2 weeks trip from the DC area to the northeast this summer (advice sought). I am going to put the rig on the auto train from Florida to DC.

Welcome To Overland Bound

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.

 

[Kent R]

Gastonia NC
2020 TRD-Pro 4Runner
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Welcome To Overland Bound

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.

Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative @NC-Trooper

I curious, how long does it take to set up that annex?

 

[Kent R]

Hi everyone,

Location; Upland, CA
Rig; 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Experience; Novice

Looking forward to meeting new people, trips, and getting information on future builds.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

There is a meet-up in your area that meets monthly, check them out on the forum if your interested great group of people. https:/www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-inland-empire-meet-up-06-16-2018.10015/

You are in the West Region, local information can also be found in the “Overlland Bound by Region”

North America

www.overlandbound.com

Your Regional Director is @Narbob and the closest Member Representative is @Dominic OB0158 Dominic is also the contact person for the Inland Empire meet-up

 

[Kent R]

Hello all! My name is Land. Originally from Montana, US Army took me to Alaska, which has become my home for the past 20 years. New adventures are coming my way and I’ll be moving to the Midwest in spring. The plan is to load up the truck along with my wife and three dogs and drive, so I’ll be looking for advice on gear, places to stay, travel tips, etc. I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. Presently working with a local fabricator to weld up a utility/ladder rack that will mount over my topper shell for holding gear and an RTT. Plan is to purchase an iKamper Skycamp 2.0, so input would be appreciated from anyone with experience with these RTTs. Travel hacks, how-to’s, best practices; I’ll take it all! Also looking at 270 awnings, fridge/freezer options, portable/solar power, hot water options, shower options, and portable toilets. My wife is NOT into camping, even car camping, so the fact she’s agreed to drive out is a HUGE milestone! Her version of ”camping” involves hard walls, heat, toilet, and a shower, so I want this experience to be as positive and comfortable as possible for her so hopefully she will want to do it again! Any creature comfort options are appreciated as well!

I look forward to learning and interacting with you all.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You will be in the Midwest Region when you move, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @Mike W. The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.

The MidWest region has a great group of very knowledgeable Member Reps that can help you.

 

[Kent R]

Hello, I'm Chris, hailing from Alamo, CA. I've been doing simple dirt road overlanding in the Eastern Sierra's for a bunch of years, but always staying in motels at the end of the day. Last year I decided to go more mobile and purchased a 2005 Ford Excursion Limited (V10-pig) and a Conqueror UEV-490. So while I won't be doing any rock crawling with this getup, it does get around pretty well.

As for experience, absolutely 0 technical and pretty good on dirt roads!

I've already signed up for the local meetup and an upcoming trip. I'm looking forward to meeting fellow members soon!


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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Magic Mike

 

[Kent R]

1. Palm Springs, CA
2. 2014 Land Rover LR4 (still stock... for now)
3. No experience at all.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob for local information about trips and meet-ups. Your SoCal Member Representatives are @Barclay @FrankRoams @Dominic OB0158

 

[Kent R]

New member
How’s it going? My name is Colin and I’m from the Houston area.

my current rig is a 2015 Ram 2500 with a 3” lift and 35s

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @brien for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Prerunner1982

 

[Jeepjk(johnkaren)]

Hello everyone john is the name #21300 happy to part of the community , my wife and i love adventures, outdoors.

 

[Kent R]

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HI, I'm David and that's my wife Ashlee. We just picked up a 2012 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with an Ursa Minor camper top installed - 6 weeks ago. I've already slid way down the slippery mod slope on this thing as I always do. We've been overloading for a long time now in far less typical overland rigs, but those 3 VW's you see in the pics took us hundreds of thousands of paved miles and tens of thousands of dirt miles from the top of Pikes Peak and Mt. Evans to the bottom of Death valley to Schaffer trail in Moab Utah to the Arctic Ocean in Deadhorse Alaska to Pismo Beach, Bonneville, Glaciar, Banff, Yosemite, Denali and many others. The Jeep will slow us down quite a bit (not much fun over 65 like the VW's that like to do 90+ all the time), but it adds a layer of comfort and convenience (camper top & organization systems) along with an incredible off-road capability to take us into places the others wouldn't. Having a dedicated overland rig is something we've always wanted, and now it is time! :) I hope to meet lots more cool people and continue to learn new things through the incredible traveling community!

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Narbob for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you is @Magic Mike

Some local meet-ups you might be interested in;
Sierra Foothills Overlanders, El Dorado Hills CA
US West - Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.
Gold Country Monthly Meet-up. Auburn CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/gold-country-monthly-meetup/
Elk Grove, CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/overland-bound-elk-grove-ca-meetup.27897/
Tri-Valley Livermore CA
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/tri-valley-monthly-meet-up-pleasanton-ca.28092/
Central California Monthly Meet-up Ripon/Modesto area;
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-central-california-monthly-meet-up-01-20-2019.21005/