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  1. brien

    Let's Talk About the Exciting World of EVAP Systems - and EVAP Issues

    If you are like me, you have an EVAP system in your rig. Even if you're not like me, you still have one, unless you are one of those cool Rivian or F150 Lightning folks or are driving something made before the 70s. If you are also like me, you know jack sh*t about the nitty gritty details of the...
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    US Southwest Southern Arizona Overlanders Coffee Meetup

    It's been a LOOOONG time since we all got together, so let's meet up for some coffee before 2021 is over. View Rally Point
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    US Southwest Southern Arizona Overlanders Recurring Monthly Meetup

    Join us EVERY 3RD THURSDAY at the Button Brew House (6800 N Camino Martin, Tucson, AZ) to talk about adventuring over some delicious Tucson craft beer. The meetup is a general social event to talk about overlanding and maybe even plan some trips. Some months there may be a topic or speaker...
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    [Tucson, AZ] FREE!! Technician HAM RADIO License class Feb 24th - March 31, 2019

    The Radio Society of Tucson (K7RST) is putting on a FREE Technician training class starting February 24th, 2019! The course is 6 weekly classes that begin Sunday February 24, 2019 at 6pm. The class will spread 6 evenings - every Sunday night - and will prepare you for the April 8th 2019 test...
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    Southern Arizona Overland Bound Rigs and Coffee Meetup - 10/20/2018

    Lets get together and talk about rigs and adventures over some coffee and light brunch. You bring your rigs and your families and I will additionally bring coffee, pastries and possibly some other goodies. Come hang out! This will be a joint meetup with the Arizona Overlanders. When: October...
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    Off the Grid 2018 - Arizona Convoy - 10/04/2018

    It's that time of year again! If you are attending the Off the Grid Rally West at Shaver Lake this year and are interested in driving up as one convoy again, please RSVP to this rally point event! If you are leading a convoy from another state and would like to join up with us for the remainder...
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    Off the Grid 2018 - Arizona Convoy - 10/04/2018

    It's that time of year again! If you are attending the Off the Grid Rally West at Shaver Lake this year and are interested in driving up as one convoy again, please RSVP to this rally point event! If you are leading a convoy from another state and would like to join up with us for the remainder...
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    OB Approved Overland Bound Comms Frequency Guide

    The Overland Bound community has settled on some common "calling" frequencies for the most common radio types. These are meant to be a starting point for making contact with a Overland Bound members. If your local region already has other generally accepted practices, you may want stick with...
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    Overland Expo 2018 WEST Caravan - Arizona Convoy - Overland Expo WEST - 05/17/2018

    Ok, ok, I know we don't have that far to drive, but that doesn't mean we can't put together a great full-state convoy! The convoy will start in Tucson and work it's way up to Flagstaff stopping in/near Phoenix (and any other requested stops on the way) to collect members as we go. View Rally...
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    Overland Bound Regional Rally Magnets

    At OTG this year, we all received these great looking 10" rally magnets for our doors: It got me thinking how I wouldn't mind representing OB like that when out and about on our own adventures and local regional get togethers. Is there any plan or desire to make these with the regional...
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    Have you ever tried negotiating access to ranch land?

    Here in Arizona we have a ton of public land. Much of the BLM, state trust, and federal land is publicly accessible, but from time to time a rancher will but up locked gates to block access. From my understanding this is legal for them to do, but I believe they have to make a case before doing...
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    Lets talk driver ergonomics. Is there such thing as getting a vehicle "fitting"?

    A previous version of myself was a very avid road cyclist. In the cycling world, it is very common after purchasing every fancy new bicycle to pay a few hundred bucks to have a professional fitter come fit your bike for you. They would take all my body measurements and then observe me...
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    The 12oz "Shower" - how do you keep clean?

    Here in AZ we need lots of water when we go out, especially in the heat. Since it's a constant battle between room for water and room for gear, especially if our whole family of 5 is going out, I think we've gotten pretty good at conserving our water. One of the 'luxuries' that consume our water...
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    Easy DIY air compressor upgrade

    (Originally posted in my build thread, but I figured a repost here might be useful for the greater community) I have a SuperFlow air compressor that I carry in the jeep. I love the compressor, it works great, but I swear like 25% of the time it takes to air up my tires is spent screwing on the...
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    Post A Post Office

    One of the things I love to run across while traveling is old post offices in remote and forgotten places. What old post offices have you run across? Post a pic! Feel free to include any information you may have about the location I'll start off with this beauty from Fairbank, Arizona...
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    2016 JKU Rubicon Hard Rock - Jolene

    I've been meaning to start a build thread for months, today is the day! We picked up our 2016 JKU RHR last August and have been slowly building her up as a mostly dedicated overland / exploration rig since then. We're building her up slow and steady with an attempt to customize only as we find...