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AutomaticBluez

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Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, United States
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Gary
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Foubister
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Greetings All,

I found this community while researching roof top tents. The YouTube channel is inspiring!

My 2019 RAV4 is far from an Overland Rig but it’s a change for me from my 12 year old Prius.

At this moment my goals are humble: get out into nature and explore more of the Pacific North West.

I’m learning much about how to kit out for doing so. Thanks for the tips already.

Cheers!
Gary

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TerryD

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Welcome! Looking forward to seeing what you do with your little Rav! It's neat to see what people can and will do with vehicles that don't fit the average. Honestly, something like that would do 90% of what I ACTUALLY do with my Xterra easily.

Check the meet-up section for your local get together and have fun!
 
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Josh56

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Yucca Valley, CA, USA
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Welcome Gary,
Looking forward to see your progression with your vehicle. I wouldn't worry to much about your rav4 being far from an overland rig. Its perfect in my book. Speaking of a Prius. Ive seen one being used as an overland vehicle and it was amazing to see what the guy did with limited space. Truth is it doesn't matter what you drive nor how you are outfitted. What matters is getting out and exploring, camping, and enjoying nature.

Josh
 
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AutomaticBluez

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Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, United States
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Gary
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Foubister
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KJ7LUT
Thanks Josh.

I did plenty of camping with that old Prius and we used to get some odds looks with the Yakima rack and cargo box on top.

I donated it yesterday to the Make a Wish foundation. Have to say it was tough to say goodbye.

I’m looking forward to outfitting and exploring more though.

Cheers!
Gary
 
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Gabriel Bozeman

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Oak Harbor, WA, USA
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Gabriel
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Bozeman
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16950

Greetings All,

I found this community while researching roof top tents. The YouTube channel is inspiring!

My 2019 RAV4 is far from an Overland Rig but it’s a change for me from my 12 year old Prius.

At this moment my goals are humble: get out into nature and explore more of the Pacific North West.

I’m learning much about how to kit out for doing so. Thanks for the tips already.

Cheers!
Gary

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Welcome from WA!

Here are a few tips to get you started:
-Check out the local region's forums for events and meetups in your area.
-Check out the Rally Point system and the Member Map for events and other people around you. Super helpful.
-Our region also has a FB page.

If you need anything, feel free to PM me or tag me in the forums at @Gabriel Bozeman.
 
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AutomaticBluez

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Enthusiast III

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Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, United States
First Name
Gary
Last Name
Foubister
Member #

20886

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KJ7LUT
Welcome from WA!

Here are a few tips to get you started:
-Check out the local region's forums for events and meetups in your area.
-Check out the Rally Point system and the Member Map for events and other people around you. Super helpful.
-Our region also has a FB page.

If you need anything, feel free to PM me or tag me in the forums at @Gabriel Bozeman.
Excellent! Thanks for the welcome.

Gary
 
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