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    OB Members between Cleveland OH & Chicago IL

    Hello all, I'm looking for some assistance in finding a quick over night spot to boondock at. My son and I are heading out on our first big trip across the US starting in CT. and heading to WA. I'm trying to just get some miles out of the way the first day and will be traveling along Interstate...
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    (Need assistance) Connecticut to Washington (and back)

    Update: So I've really been struggling to get started on mapping out a route. But I did get started and I'm feeling better about it all. I put in for my time off, leaving June 12 and returning July 5th. I figure like you all suggest, hammer down out of Connecticut and try to get to into...
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    (Need assistance) Connecticut to Washington (and back)

    I just picked up a 2019 Tacoma and have it out fitted with a 23Zero RTT, awning, and shower room. Along with Dometic fridge/freezer, goal-zero yeti battery pack and solar panels. So camp along the way will be the plan. :-)
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    (Need assistance) Connecticut to Washington (and back)

    Beginning of June after school gets out and then again end of August, Early September just before school starts. Still deciding on driving both or if I ship my truck out, fly, then drive back. But the first time we go will be in June Take our time out. drop off my son and try to make it back a...
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    (Need assistance) Connecticut to Washington (and back)

    I have really never been out of New England. The biggest thing we've seen is Mount Washington which is only 6000ft high. We would love to see and visit anything.
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    (Need assistance) Connecticut to Washington (and back)

    Hello everyone, I could use some guidance, I'm feeling overwhelmed and having a hard time trying to figure out how to plan a trip from Connecticut to Washington and back. Long story short, I'm a single Dad with shared custody. My sons mother is moving to Washington state next year so the school...
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    Homemade BED RACK

    i just built a rack this past weekend for my tent and awning. I wanted something i could still use my tonnou cover with and not spend thousands.
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    Overland expo east

    You can throw my name in on the count for the camping area.
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    Overland expo east

    Thats kinda what i figured but i also cant find it written anywhere.
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    Overland expo east

    Im going to be driving down thursday. Are we allowed in if we have the weekend camping pass or does that not open until friday morning? where is everyone staying thursday night?
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    Overland expo east

    This will be my first ever event and will be coming from Connecticut. This will also be my longest haul in the truck. My Instagram is supratc06 It would be nice to meet up and drive together or here some places people are camping at Thursday night.