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kostkafex

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Chino Valley, AZ, USA
First Name
Phil
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Kostka
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My name is Phil and I'm about 30 minutes due east of Dallas. Current rig is a '18 Canyon All Terrain CCSB Diesel

It is my daily driver, as well as adventure vehicle for my wife, the kid (brand new as of 12/17/17!), and the tiny dog. It is pretty stock now, plans call for rails/steps and a bed cap. We drive out to California to see family at least once a year so the goal is to hit some dirt while on those trips as well as explore as much of Texas and the surrounding states as possible.

I'm pretty new to overlanding. Used to do a lot of camping/RV-ing a lot as a kid with my parents. We picked up a Subaru Outback a few years ago and that kicked off the exploration bug! Born and raised in SoCal but relocated to Texas for work. Realized I wanted something with more grunt and 4x4 capability than the Outback so I picked up the Canyon. The wife dailies the Outback, which has the 2.5l and a 6-speed manual.
 
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KevinJ

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Welcome, my wife and I moved out of Dallas about 18 months ago and moved to Colorado. We used to live a couple of blocks north of WhiteRock Lake, we still miss D all the time. I am pretty new myself to the group and am still in the process of getting my vehicle up to where I want it. For equipment I read and searched the forums and then messaged the members who have the equipment I am researching to ask what their thoughts are, and each one has been very helpful and friendly. Nice group of people.
 

Chadlyb

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My name is Phil and I'm about 30 minutes due east of Dallas. Current rig is a '18 Canyon All Terrain CCSB Diesel

It is my daily driver, as well as adventure vehicle for my wife, the kid (brand new as of 12/17/17!), and the tiny dog. It is pretty stock now, plans call for rails/steps and a bed cap. We drive out to California to see family at least once a year so the goal is to hit some dirt while on those trips as well as explore as much of Texas and the surrounding states as possible.

I'm pretty new to overlanding. Used to do a lot of camping/RV-ing a lot as a kid with my parents. We picked up a Subaru Outback a few years ago and that kicked off the exploration bug! Born and raised in SoCal but relocated to Texas for work. Realized I wanted something with more grunt and 4x4 capability than the Outback so I picked up the Canyon. The wife dailies the Outback, which has the 2.5l and a 6-speed manual.
Hello Phil and welcome to the OB crew. Nice rigs and look forward to seeing your adventures
 
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Welcome from San Diego Ca. Awesome forum & great people hope you enjoy & don’t forget to share the adventures & builds ✌
 

Kent R

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My name is Phil and I'm about 30 minutes due east of Dallas. Current rig is a '18 Canyon All Terrain CCSB Diesel

It is my daily driver, as well as adventure vehicle for my wife, the kid (brand new as of 12/17/17!), and the tiny dog. It is pretty stock now, plans call for rails/steps and a bed cap. We drive out to California to see family at least once a year so the goal is to hit some dirt while on those trips as well as explore as much of Texas and the surrounding states as possible.

I'm pretty new to overlanding. Used to do a lot of camping/RV-ing a lot as a kid with my parents. We picked up a Subaru Outback a few years ago and that kicked off the exploration bug! Born and raised in SoCal but relocated to Texas for work. Realized I wanted something with more grunt and 4x4 capability than the Outback so I picked up the Canyon. The wife dailies the Outback, which has the 2.5l and a 6-speed manual.
Welcome to Overland Bound!

The DFW area has a Meet-Up that meets monthly, if your interested check out the meet-up page on the forum for details. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-dallas-fort-worth-dfw-meet-up.18113/page-5#post-265965

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
 

kostkafex

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Enthusiast III

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Chino Valley, AZ, USA
First Name
Phil
Last Name
Kostka
Member #

12283

Welcome to Overland Bound!

The DFW area has a Meet-Up that meets monthly, if your interested check out the meet-up page on the forum for details. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/reoccurring-dallas-fort-worth-dfw-meet-up.18113/page-5#post-265965

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
Thanks Kent. We've probably got too many plans before Halloween but we'll try to make the next one!

If you need someone to offroad with my wife and i are in the wolfe city, greenville, commerce area.
Got your PM!