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    Cross country trip with kids!

    All great advice and thank you! It’s nerve racking , but we are going across country from Atlanta to Denver, Vail, Grand Canyon, and everything in between! Taking a lot of the advice to heart and putting it into action. Thank you again and look forward to posting some (hopefully) amazing pics.
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    Cross country trip with kids!

    So, I have a work conference coming up in Denver Colorado and I figured “what a great opportunity to show my kids the country!” I plan on taking the I40 route from Atlanta to the Grand Canyon and camp on the North Rim. Then we will be driving up to Denver for the conference. I plan on stopping...
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    Trying to make overlanding more enjoyable for a family of 4

    Great advice man. The whole point to me is creating those memories that last a lifetime. Slowing down and letting them help plan is an awesome idea! They are just 4 and 6 but they would love having a part in all of it.
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    Trying to make overlanding more enjoyable for a family of 4

    Thanks guys! That is all awesome insight! Working on the comfort side for the wife and activities/adventure for the kiddos is top of my list. My current set up is a Gazelle T4 Overland and I also have the large ARB awning with room attachment. What the best sleeping arrangements y’all have...
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    Trying to make overlanding more enjoyable for a family of 4

    So I am in love with overlanding and camping in general, however my wife and two young daughters not as much. I’m looking for ideas to try and make it as enjoyable as possible and to try and get them in the spirit of adventure and away from all the screens! We have been on a few short trips...
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    The Adventure Wagon: A 2004 Volvo XC70 Overland Build

    Hey, I saw your question up here and I have done the same build. I’ll be posting more about the overall build soon, but I used 1 inch flat washers. I believe two per side is what we settled with. We opened up the inner diameter slightly. The XC90 axles have been working perfectly with these...
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    Volvo XC70 2011 overland build

    Love seeing a newer XC70 with a lift! Where did you source it from?
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Location: North Atlanta, Ga Current Vehicle: 2001 Volvo V70 XC with a 2” lift Experience: Novice My wife and I have always loved backpacking and now that we have a one year old and a 3 year old, overlanding gives us the best avenue to keep them away from all those screens and out in nature!