Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Kent R]

GREETINGS!
My name is Ethan Logan. My wife Bonnie and I are from Fidalgo Island in the beautiful Puget Sound. Most of my off-road experience is mountain biking and dual-sport motorcycles, but we’re super excited to launch ourselves into the Overland Bound culture and experience.
Our rig is a 2002 4Runner SR5 4x4 named “Bernhard”. He’s still a work in progress, but now he’s got a cb radio and good tread on the tires, so we’re gonna take him places.
Thanks!

Welcome to Overland Bound Ethan and Bonnie.

Currently I am your Regional Director @Kent R, don't hesitate to contact me for help or information. The NW Member Representatives are @Gabriel Bozeman WA, @Sandpoint Steve ID, @Slimpartywagon Eastern OR, @Munga Brown OR Coast.

 

[Kent R]

Hey all. I ´m new here too. Found this forum because of a crazy drawer video by michael.
My current rig is a 2011 tundra quad cab. We go camping a lot with the kids in tents. Done a couple of more overland style trip with wife and friends but its all budget oriented lol.
here is a picture. I dont have one with the bed setup but its pretty basic, big homemade bedslide with a kitchen drawer that i swap between the truck and the camp when we set up there. Got myself a big engel fridge for a song, looking for ways to make it functionnal under the awning. Will post pics.
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Nomadik Nova for help or information. The Regional Director can also get you in touch with a Member Representative that might be close to you and have local information.
Overland Expo East is this October. About EAST — Overland Expo®

 

[Kent R]

Good morning, New guy here.
I live in Northern California.
Current vehicle is a 1989 YJ Jeep project.
It turns out the Jeep that I thought I bought wasn't!! Currently putting in my coms this week if I can find the time.
Looking at replacing my daily driver GMC 2500 with a new vehicle next year and doing a bunch of research. I want to put together a full size overland truck.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representatives; Bay Area @PapaDave, Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike, North State @Cottonwoody
Overland Expo West is this May About WEST — Overland Expo®
Check out the Overland Expo happening in Loveland CO this August;
About MOUNTAIN WEST — Overland Expo®

 

[Marinerecon]

Thanks for the add. We live in SW Wisconsin, deep in the Driftless Area
Two years ago we bought a M101A2 trailer and have outfitted it with a RTT, awning and cool diamond plate top.
We pull Matilda with a Ram 1500 and can't tell it's back there.
Our travels and gravel grinder bike races has taken us around the country and wherever we go we get loads of questions about our setup.
Michigan, Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa and other awesome places.
Next "fabrication" or inclusion will be some type of hot water system and storage.
We welcome all suggestions and look forward to meeting as many of you as we can...we always have coffee
Nick

 

[M Rose]

@Marinerecon , welcome to Overland Bound. I personally love military trailer builds... probably because I spent a lot of time rebuilding them in the Army.

 

[Jay Smallen]

Welcome to Overland Bound Jay.

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

Overland Expo West is this May About WEST — Overland Expo®

The Reno Overlanding Meet-Up meets monthly, if your interested check out the meet-up page on the forum for details.
West US - Reno Overlanding Recurring Meetings and Trail Runs Thread

Your Regional Member Representative is @HappyOurOverlanding

Thank you Kent. I'm just soaking up what I can when I can. Enjoying our warmer weather too!

 

[PapaDave]

Good morning, New guy here.
I live in Northern California.
Current vehicle is a 1989 YJ Jeep project.
It turns out the Jeep that I thought I bought wasn't!! Currently putting in my coms this week if I can find the time.
Looking at replacing my daily driver GMC 2500 with a new vehicle next year and doing a bunch of research. I want to put together a full size overland truck.

What part of NorCal are you in?

 

[PapaDave]

Name Terry
Rig: Hydro Blue 2015 JKU Sport...the build is still in progress with an off-road trailer in my near future (Any recommendations would be welcome)
Overland Experience: None
Location: Oakley, CA
Profession: Electronics Technician Instructor
I am a veteran...Active Duty US Navy(ET1), US Army Reserve(SSgt) & Ohio Air National Guard(Sgt).
Been tent camping a bit but never total off grid camping...I am looking forward the adventure.

Hi Terry!

I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. For example the Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group has number of plans already laid out for February, March, and April.

Tri-Valley Meet Up
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...

www.overlandbound.com
If you have questions feel free to reach out

 

[Marinerecon]

@Marinerecon , welcome to Overland Bound. I personally love military trailer builds... probably because I spent a lot of time rebuilding them in the Army.

That's cool. This trailer is awesome, just needs a few more items.
Next project is some type of hot water system. After that an electrical system/solar.

 

[Big G]

Name Terry
Rig: Hydro Blue 2015 JKU Sport...the build is still in progress with an off-road trailer in my near future (Any recommendations would be welcome)
Overland Experience: None
Location: Oakley, CA
Profession: Electronics Technician Instructor
I am a veteran...Active Duty US Navy(ET1), US Army Reserve(SSgt) & Ohio Air National Guard(Sgt).
Been tent camping a bit but never total off grid camping...I am looking forward the adventure.

Hi Terrence welcome to the OB community. Thank you for your service.

 

[Big G]

Hi Terrence welcome to the OB community. Thank you for your service.

Oops, Terrance/Terry. My bad.

 

[Overland Ewack]

Welcome

I am halfway across the state west from you.

Join in on the pa roll call threads and I have a few going about Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forest.

Congrats on the Eagle Scout.

Thats awesome!. I will definitely check out the PA Roll Calls. I wouldn't mind finding some people to camp/ overland with around the same area.

 

[qmedeiros]

Hey all, I just found out about this group and I’m super excited to be a part of things.
1) I have my Jeep as my profile pic. Nothing special yet. I bought it off a guy who towed it everywhere and it had been sitting for 2 years. So I am fixing it up and bringing it back to life and hoping to make it fun and capable to drive.
2) I live in Sonoma, Ca. It’s small town wine country of Northern California.
3) 2005 Jeep Liberty
4) I have camped, fished and hunted all my life. I enjoy all the things that go with it, but have never done any overlanding. I feel like you should be prepared for anything and I’m ravenous for information and learning.

 

[M Rose]

Hey all, I just found out about this group and I’m super excited to be a part of things.
1) I have my Jeep as my profile pic. Nothing special yet. I bought it off a guy who towed it everywhere and it had been sitting for 2 years. So I am fixing it up and bringing it back to life and hoping to make it fun and capable to drive.
2) I live in Sonoma, Ca. It’s small town wine country of Northern California.
3) 2005 Jeep Liberty
4) I have camped, fished and hunted all my life. I enjoy all the things that go with it, but have never done any overlanding. I feel like you should be prepared for anything and I’m ravenous for information and learning.

Welcome from Oregon.
You are in US West region, @Narbob is your Regional Director.

 

[Jsh2695]

Hey Jeff, welcome to the OB forum! You've got a nice truck to explore with. If you haven't already, look into the radiator bypass mod for your transmission cooler (SMOD mod... stands for Strawberry Milkshake Of Death) it is/was a known issue for models pre-'11 (I think it was). Also some folks, myself included, have replaced the original rear axle breather "vent" to prevent premature seal failure. You can google them both and you'll be bombarded with forum links, etc, with answers to questions you might have. I had an '08 (with no issues) and traded it in on a '19. Love 'em both. Enjoy!

Thanks for the info, I will definitely look into those upgrades. I am in the process of adding Spc upper control arm and a 2 inch body lift to sqeez in 35s. Added a winch carrier and a winch last week.

 

[PonoAdventures]

Hello everyone!

I've been doing a lot of research on these forums and decided to finally join.

1) Pictures of my rig from recent trip to Death Valley
2) Orange County, CA
3) 2018 F-150 w/ Leitner Design rack. Work on progress but it's getting there.
4) Always been into camping but relatively new to overloading and off-roading.

 

[qmedeiros]

Welcome from Oregon.
You are in US West region, @Narbob is your Regional Director.

Thank you!

 

[OTH Overland]

Hi. I am new here. I have a 19 Tundra. I am here to learn all the new things. This was one of the few pictures of the entire tundra on my computer. It now has a camper shell, and probably a few more things (the problem with itty bitty thumbnails). I am thinking about putting a rack on it so a tent can go above and I have more storage in the bed.

Mia, Welcome to the group! Really nice looking rig, looks like a good canvas for plenty of off road goodies to come. We hope to see you at an event or out on the trail.

 

[G_Salazar]

Hello everyone new member here [emoji1310], I’ve always been an outdoor person but I’m new at overlanding my ride is in the works for a camping tent just finished installing newly upgraded suspension lift I drive a 2012 Toyota Tundra I’m from Orange County CA, any suggestions on easy trails in Southern California area to hone my skills in off-roading for beginners? much appreciated [emoji1317]

 

[PapaDave]

Hey all, I just found out about this group and I’m super excited to be a part of things.
1) I have my Jeep as my profile pic. Nothing special yet. I bought it off a guy who towed it everywhere and it had been sitting for 2 years. So I am fixing it up and bringing it back to life and hoping to make it fun and capable to drive.
2) I live in Sonoma, Ca. It’s small town wine country of Northern California.
3) 2005 Jeep Liberty
4) I have camped, fished and hunted all my life. I enjoy all the things that go with it, but have never done any overlanding. I feel like you should be prepared for anything and I’m ravenous for information and learning.

Hey glad you signed up here! I am the Bay Area member rep and encourage you to get plugged in with a local meet up. @Magic Mike is the member rep in the Sacramento area and that region has a couple opportunities to meet people, or there‘s a meet up in Pleasanton CA. The calendar is a great place to see what’s happening in the area in regards to meet ups and trips. Have fun! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions

Dave