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We bought some rechargeable mini lanterns that are also bug zappers from Costco. Did not expect much out of them, but surprisingly the seem to put out a decent light pattern, last quite a while and do actually kill a few mosquitoes. We hang the three of them off the awning. We have also...

We have a very old German Shepard and she absolutely loves off road travel. We don't know her history as she is a rescue, but she has bad hip dysplasia and does not walk much, but when we start packing gear into the Jeep she gets so excited, as soon as we hit the trail her head is sticking out...

I don't think I have ever had a vehicle that has crossed the 20mpg barrier except for the Harley, but even that is at the bottom end of the motorcycle range lol. Ram is around 17/18 highway, both jeeps lucky to get 16, and the motorhome 7 if I keep it under 65. I have found that the older...

Once I installed IRO's rear adjustable A arm with their flex joints in place of the rubber bushings and the adjustable lower arms the rear of the jeep works like it should have from the factory, kept destroying bushings in the factory parts

I agree, my 1 ton Ram gets better mileage than my 2000 Grand Cherokee does, I think the WJ GC is traditionally been underrated as an off road vehicle, ours has proven to be a very capable off road. The factory quadra drive & limited slip axles do a remarkably good job, however we added a 4"...

We went with two boards, we travel alone but also have a winch with plenty of line if the level of stuck gets too bad for the one pair. We did get the genuine version under the buy once cry once rules, hate to have them not work when I really need them. Went with the dark green color so...

Lots of great forest service roads to explore, sadly more and more are getting gated off due to illegal dumping and damage. You can get a motor vehicle use map (MVUM) from your local ranger station or download a pdf online. This will let you know which forest service roads are open and legal...

I had also been told to store Lithium batteries at 40% and at around 60 degrees for best life, supposedly this also prevents any potential heat build up within the battery leading to damage or fire. Personally I keep my jackery near 50 percent during the summer and charge before a trip, in...

I agree that regular and proper maintenance goes a very long way in reliability, probably more important than original build quality especially if you have something without to many electronics, almost all issues with my Jeep XK have been electrical and do not give any sign of impeding failure...

We are currently looking at JK's (really like the Gladiator but not sure about spending 60k + another 10-20 to upfit it with an alu cab and associated goodies), so thinking a 2014/15 JK might make a good compromise and replace both the WJ and XK becoming our main overland rig and Michelle's...

Alanymarce, Thanks for your great comments. had not put much thought into the logistics of traveling other continents. We would love to experience world travel one day, but want to be able to have enough time to explore without having to be limited by having to return home for work. Seems...

Sure wish a 79 series Landcruiser diesel was an option, would love to build out a double cab.

David, nice Ram collection .. I do love my Ram, huge amount of space inside with the megacab and close to 18mpg with the diesel, defiantly beats the GC on long trips in everything except 'compactness' lol. Have always been amazed at the remote places you will find someone has managed to...

I elected to go with both Ham and GMRS licenses, (also old enough to remember when you were supposed to get a license for CB radio lol) Currently using the ICOM IC-2730A in my office and Jeep WJ, and the ICOM ID-5100A in the Ram. I find the 2730 to be on of the best sounding radios I have...

Jason, welcome to Overland Bound

Do you keep it simple with a one size fits all vehicle or is overlanding an addiction in your driveway? How many of you have more than one overland rig in your stable because you can't seem to find one rig that takes care of all your needs? we currently have two well equipped vehicles for our...

Dinner meetup for north end folks (and any others willing to make the drive) at Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Stanwood. This is the 2nd in a series of planned monthly(ish) meetups to bring Overland Bound members in the NW corner of Washington together and provide a way for folks to get to know...

Brian, Welcome to OB from Camano Island.

Tyler, welcome to Overland Bound. We are located on Camano Island, Keep an eye out for local events (Rally Point), and there is also a Overland Bound NW Facebook group that is worth joining.

Thanks Mike, my settings look good, guessing folks near us are just doing a good job of staying out of trouble.