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Another welcome from Sierra Vista!

Landrovers... I have equal parts of love and hate with my 1995 Defender. Sometimes the hate turns to rage. But I always forgive, then forget and the cycle starts over. Good luck and be safe on your travels. Welcome to OB! Matt

Not quite alone, but I just returned from three days with a buddy in the Dragoon and Chiricahua mountains southeast of Tucson.

Interstate 40 heading towards Flagstaff, Arizona

Welcome Tom! I think Long Beach Island in NJ allows Oceanside driving at certain times of the year. Not sure about camping though. So many great options outside the NY metro area!

The next 2-3 months is perfect weather for camping in southern Arizona. In SE Arizona you're in the transition zone between the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. You'll find warm days and cool nights whether you're on the desert floor or in the mountains. In summer, the sky island mountains are...

About 12 years ago my wife 'surpised' me with a Manley ORV utility trailer for our growing camping adventures with junior. Driving a Defender 90, we made a couple trips to Death Valley with our 9 year old stuffed in the back with camping supplies piled high all around him. He enjoyed the first...

Welcome Larry. If you find yourself exploring southern Arizona there are lots of camping opportunities.

Shawn, Welcome to the community. I’m relatively new to the group as well and learning the different forums to post questions like this. The General Overland Discussion forum may get you answers. Cheers!

Driving a Defender 90 since 1995...

Welcome Jenny!

Alex, I'm sure you've had some great travels with Ben. For vehicles in Africa he seems in good condition on the surface. Land Rovers and Toyotas, parts should be available in that part of the world. Both are certainly built tough to withstand the terrain. It's been almost 20 years since I was...

Welcome Erik! Lots of great opportunities in your area on Canada...

It's two and and a half season nice here in Arizona. Late winter through spring and fall through early winter. The air vents don't cool very well in summer!

Looks like you had a great adventure!