New Overlander (wannabe) in WI

[Chapman87]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I am in WI looking to get into this "sport" and currently rig searching. Right now I am dealing with the anxiety of buying something that needs too much work that I didnt catch (mechanically or rust). I would love a 1st gen Tacoma but the rusty frame issues make me super nervous. I am going to look at and drive one today but its pretty snowy so getting a shop to put it on a lift right now is out of the questions.

Wish me luck!

 

[Chadlyb]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I am in WI looking to get into this "sport" and currently rig searching. Right now I am dealing with the anxiety of buying something that needs too much work that I didnt catch (mechanically or rust). I would love a 1st gen Tacoma but the rusty frame issues make me super nervous. I am going to look at and drive one today but its pretty snowy so getting a shop to put it on a lift right now is out of the questions.

Wish me luck!

Hello and welcome to the OB crew....hope you find your adventure platform. Look forward to seeing your build and your adventures.

 

[David Evangelista]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I am in WI looking to get into this "sport" and currently rig searching. Right now I am dealing with the anxiety of buying something that needs too much work that I didnt catch (mechanically or rust). I would love a 1st gen Tacoma but the rusty frame issues make me super nervous. I am going to look at and drive one today but its pretty snowy so getting a shop to put it on a lift right now is out of the questions.

Wish me luck!

Best of luck to you on your search. I’m in Kentucky and have just started getting the fever to get involved in this sport. I’m retiring from one of my jobs this summer and plan to begin building an overland teardrop style camper and haul it with my Lexus RX350 (for now). I think once I have a good solid camping platform, I may look into a more rugged vehicle to haul in - Lexus has had some good reviews as have Toyota. I wonder what you will dig up in your Tacoma search. Keep us posted. — Dave

 

[Chris In Milwaukee]

Also a new guy in Wisconsin. Just recently learned about this activity and think it’s amazing in concept. I’ve been following a lot of people and watchng their adventures on YouTube, mainly. Looks like so much fun.

 

[Chapman87]

Also a new guy in Wisconsin. Just recently learned about this activity and think it’s amazing in concept. I’ve been following a lot of people and watchng their adventures on YouTube, mainly. Looks like so much fun.

You just described my last two months! That and I have been looking at trucks but I give up, I cant find one thats not rusted out around here

 

[Chris In Milwaukee]

You just described my last two months! That and I have been looking at trucks but I give up, I cant find one thats not rusted out around here

That’s pretty much how long I’ve been researching it, too :). I’m infatuated!

 

[PatriotT4R]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I am in WI looking to get into this "sport" and currently rig searching. Right now I am dealing with the anxiety of buying something that needs too much work that I didnt catch (mechanically or rust). I would love a 1st gen Tacoma but the rusty frame issues make me super nervous. I am going to look at and drive one today but its pretty snowy so getting a shop to put it on a lift right now is out of the questions.

Wish me luck!

Welcome Chapman glad to have you with us!!

 

[brien]

Welcome, Chapman87! Good luck with the vehicle hunt!

 

[Kent R]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I am in WI looking to get into this "sport" and currently rig searching. Right now I am dealing with the anxiety of buying something that needs too much work that I didnt catch (mechanically or rust). I would love a 1st gen Tacoma but the rusty frame issues make me super nervous. I am going to look at and drive one today but its pretty snowy so getting a shop to put it on a lift right now is out of the questions.

Wish me luck!

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[Welding Goats]

Welcome to the forum from West Texas. Best of luck in your vehicle search.