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@OkieDavid I plan to leave home Friday 1MAY2026 and meet Monday 4MAY2026 to start the journey, I need to be home by 16MAY2026. I would like some input on a place to meet as I'm not familiar at all with the southern terminus area and I do want the photo op. What is the process for getting the...

Hello all, I have more questions, roughly how much electric power do you use when stopped for camping, what does your typical evening meals consist of and how do you deal with bodily waste? I've read some very detail methods and some very strict rules about going in the wild.

OkieDavid, I very much appreciate your input. I have allotted 5 days to drive across NM but I don't know if that's realistic or not, I can add a couple of days if needed. I want to take it easy and take in as must beautiful scenery as possible so don't plan on being in a hurry unless that's just...

What about an average speed.

Hello all. I've never given it much thought until Kent mentioned a very long stretch of the trail that will require extra fuel to be carried. Has anyone ever measured MPG on the trail vs on the road. The 4runner is heavy and loves the fuel.

Welcome Patrick. I'm really glad to see interest in the trip.

A new to me Garmin 700i.

I've done camping and off-roading but this will be the first overlanding. I'm hoping someone with experience will join the trip, because this is one thing I don't want to learn the hard way. A beautiful trip indeed.

The swingouts are complete. Now on to phase 2.

I'll be checking into Starlink soon. Thanks for sharing.

The 4runner is coming right along. Time to make plans with dates. More coming soon.

Phase 2 Finish breaking in new gears Timing belt kit, water pump etc. Flush coolant system, new thermostat Replace transmission fluid Replace all valve cover gaskets, seals Replace spark plugs, o2 sensors, MAF sensor Clean throttle body Replace o rings on engine oil cooler Replace engine oil...

5 months later, and phase 1 is complete. Now I've got to develop phase 2.

I miss my B&D WorkMate.

Almost done with the tire swing out. Getting my differentials back Monday.