Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[Kelly]

Hi there!
I'm Joachim, but please call me Joey.
I'm from Norway and I'm a 33 year old car enthusiast who loves watching overlanding videos on youtube and dreams of going on such trips by myself some day.

1) I don't actually have a rig yet (all I have is a lowered convertible)
2) Location: Norway.
3) Rig: A lowered french convertible for now. (1998, Peugeot, 306, 1.6 with a non-responsive roof.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background: No overlanding experience yet. (that might change in a few years though.)

Welcome Joey! I've got relatives in Oslo. So amazing there!

 

[Kelly]

Been reading on the forum a while and watching the youtube channel so I figured I might as well join.
My vehicle is a 1958 jeep willys fc-170. It is a build in progress but the plan is a Maggiolina RTT on the back with pull out drawers mounted beneath the tent for storage.

It is far from original/ stock. (hydraulic dump bed, 1 ton axles, sbc V8 and double transfer cases will do that)

Welcome to the group! That truck is AMAZING! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[Kelly]

Hi everyone,

My name is Josh and I live in Victoria Australia I wouldn't call myself experienced so I'm probably closer to a novice.

My rig is a 2003 Land Cruiser 100 series sahara V8 petrol (gas) sadly the turbo diesels cost a fortune.

Hi Josh! Welcome! You certainly live on the right continent for Overlanding. Nice looking rig!

 

[Kelly]

Hello. I'm happy to be part of the group. I've been watching here for awhile waiting to join until I actually had a vehicle. After months of searching for a Land Cruiser that was in good shape and wouldn't break the budget I finally found one sort of, it's a Lexus LX470. It's a little fancy for me but it'll get the job done.

Location - SF Bay Area (East Bay)
Rig - 2006 Lexus, LX 470 - stock
Overland Experience - zilch...unless you count watching Michael's video and reading this forum.

I'm so happy this community is here. Earlier this year, I saw a video on YouTube about a Sportsmobile trip on the Mojave Road and heard the term "overlanding". I googled it and found some of Michael's videos and it's been an obsession ever since. I was intimated at first, as I'm the farthest thing from a mechanic, but the desire to get out there away from civilization and the existence of a community like made it seem possible. So a big "thank you" is in order for what you've all created. I will pay it forward.

I'm excited to get started on building out the rig for overlanding and camping with the family. Here's a pic of the yet to be named rig (I can't keep calling it "the Lexus")

Thanks again.

Jeremy

Welcome Jeremy! The 470 is a great platform. There's so much you can do with it. Even stock, they're a great rig. Glad to have you on board!

 

[rickashay]

Just wanted to say hello! Was asked by a couple people to join over here. I have lurked over the last year or so and thought it was time to sign up and contribute. Looks like a great group with great ideals, stoked to be a part!

1) Picture: I have too many... soon you'll all be sick of seeing too many of my photos! lol
2) Location: Calgary, Canada but the mountains are my "home"
3) Rig: New project underway (shown below)
4) Overlanding Experience Background: I've been here and there. This trail and that. Broken some stuff, dented some stuff, travelled far and wide, learnt even more, had more memorable experiences than I can count, and met some of my closest friends doing this hobby. I'm addicted and stoked to meet more people with the same attitude.

I'll start a build thread for my newest project soon, but here are a couple photos from my previous builds (oldest to most current):

What started it all - 95' Pickup 4x4

IMG_7290 by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

The Dirt Duster - 98' 4Runner

20120203-IMG_0606.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Tom Cruiser - 97' LX450

20130513-IMG_2617.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Phil the 4th Gen - 08' 4Runner Sport Edition (my attempt at a "OEM+" build)

IMG_6812.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

#Doug - 04' Tundra (Sale Pending)

IMG_7392.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

New to the garage, RickRunner - 05' 4Runner Ltd. V8 (27,000 miles on the clock)

IMG_8113.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

 

[Patrick Kirby]

1) Picture: Profile Pic.
2) Location : Fort Meade, MD
3) Rig : 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L
4) Overlanding Experience Background: Novice, I've done a couple trips in my old TJ and done some wheeling in NJ. Not really anything long distance or for more than a couple days camping.

I've been checking stuff out here on the forums for a few months now and thought it was about time i jump in and say HI! also just put the order in for the membership and emblem.

I'll be at meade in feb, we should look into a OB trip!

 

[jkxranger]

Just wanted to say hello! Was asked by a couple people to join over here. I have lurked over the last year or so and thought it was time to sign up and contribute. Looks like a great group with great ideals, stoked to be a part!

Welcome to the group,

 

[lvivier]

Location: Vancouver, Canada
Rig: 2013 Range Rover Evoque
Experience: Novice

Hi everyone, I'm Luke in Vancouver. Driving an unlikely "rig": a 2013 Range Rover Evoque , stock except for tires (Cooper Zeon LTZ). No real mods planned apart from a sump guard.

My experience is limited, about a dozen short trips around coastal British Columbia, just car camping, beaches, and logging roads. My wife and I are going to stretch our legs in December with a visit to Mojave National Preserve and Death Valley.

 

[Scottiedoesntknow(jk)]

Hey guys and gals
I'm Scottie. I live in Columbus Ohio. I just purchased a 05 yota 4Runner but am not new to 4x4s at all. I am new to Toyota ( previous jeep owner) so I'm excited to learn all there is to know

 

[Jim Newell]

Location: Vancouver, Canada
Rig: 2013 Range Rover Evoque
Experience: Novice

Hi everyone, I'm Luke in Vancouver. Driving an unlikely "rig": a 2013 Range Rover Evoque , stock except for tires (Cooper Zeon LTZ). No real mods planned apart from a sump guard.

My experience is limited, about a dozen short trips around coastal British Columbia, just car camping, beaches, and logging roads. My wife and I are going to stretch our legs in December with a visit to Mojave National Preserve and Death Valley.

Welcome from Canada's other coast.
You have a comfortable ride...enjoy!
Look me up if you are ever on the East Coast.

 

[jkxranger]

Hey guys answer gals
I'm Scottie. I live in Columbus Ohio. I just purchased a 05 yota 4Runner but am not new to 4x4s at all. I am new to Toyota ( previous jeep owner) so I'm excited to learn all there is to know

Welcome to the group Scottie,

 

[FrankR]

Location: NorCal (Chico, California)
2015 Toyota 4Runner
Novice experience to overlanding. I have been following OB for a good while now and looks like it's the perfect time to join. I have been looking for a good group to join!

 

[Scott]

Hey guys.. Here is my junk... 2004.5 dodge ram 2500 Diesel with a 6 spd manual.. Lots of goodies including a leitner designs acs rack and a cvt mount Denali roof top tent..

Location: lake arrowhead, ca

Experience is novice to intermediate. I try to get out somewhere at least 1 or 2 weekends a month. On to some pics of my inaugural trip with my cvt, last weekend in Joshua tree with my 4 year old...

Scott

 

[jkxranger]

Hey guys.. Here is my junk... 2004.5 dodge ram 2500 Diesel with a 6 spd manual.. Lots of goodies including a leitner designs acs rack and a cvt mount Denali roof top tent..

Location: lake arrowhead, ca

Experience is novice to intermediate. I try to get out somewhere at least 1 or 2 weekends a month. On to some pics of my inaugural trip with my cvt, last weekend in Joshua tree with my 4 year old...

Scott

Another CTD, Welcome to the Group

 

[Kelly]

Just wanted to say hello! Was asked by a couple people to join over here. I have lurked over the last year or so and thought it was time to sign up and contribute. Looks like a great group with great ideals, stoked to be a part!

1) Picture: I have too many... soon you'll all be sick of seeing too many of my photos! lol
2) Location: Calgary, Canada but the mountains are my "home"
3) Rig: New project underway (shown below)
4) Overlanding Experience Background: I've been here and there. This trail and that. Broken some stuff, dented some stuff, travelled far and wide, learnt even more, had more memorable experiences than I can count, and met some of my closest friends doing this hobby. I'm addicted and stoked to meet more people with the same attitude.

I'll start a build thread for my newest project soon, but here are a couple photos from my previous builds (oldest to most current):

What started it all - 95' Pickup 4x4

IMG_7290 by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

The Dirt Duster - 98' 4Runner

20120203-IMG_0606.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Tom Cruiser - 97' LX450

20130513-IMG_2617.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Phil the 4th Gen - 08' 4Runner Sport Edition (my attempt at a "OEM+" build)

IMG_6812.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

#Doug - 04' Tundra (Sale Pending)

IMG_7392.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

New to the garage, RickRunner - 05' 4Runner Ltd. V8 (27,000 miles on the clock)

IMG_8113.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Nice set of rigs! Welcome!!!

 

[maktruk]

Hi everyone. Been lurking for a while. Time to make it official so I can join in on the fun. I'm from Livermore, CA and I drive a 2011 Nissan Frontier.

Brother Joe! How did you sneak past me??

 

[Judge]

Hey guys.. Here is my junk... 2004.5 dodge ram 2500 Diesel with a 6 spd manual.. Lots of goodies including a leitner designs acs rack and a cvt mount Denali roof top tent..

Location: lake arrowhead, ca

Experience is novice to intermediate. I try to get out somewhere at least 1 or 2 weekends a month. On to some pics of my inaugural trip with my cvt, last weekend in Joshua tree with my 4 year old...

Scott

Howdy Scott! Welcome.

 

[Livingthebuslife]

Great looking Jeep! Love the 2 door! Where are you out west now?

Thank you so much. We have been tempted several times to go with a 4 door but, we fell in love with our 2 door.
We are currently in Eureka, CA and have been exploring the surrounding areas. We've been out to Redding, Tahoe, Shasta, Eugene and Bend, OR etc...
Looking to find a group to go exploring with. So far I have only found one group locally but we have been out on trips every time their meet occurs (once a month on a Tuesday).
There is beautiful country side right around the corner from us but the locals keep telling me I shouldn't go exploring too far around here due to the growers in the area being a bit protective of their crops.... Need a local to keep us from winding up in the wrong place or the wrong side of the dirt! lol

 

[ScottVinson1766]

Quick intro.

Scott from Parker, CO. Novice overlander with a 2016 Toyota Tacoma.

 

[Livingthebuslife]

Quick intro.

Scott from Parker, CO. Novice overlander with a 2016 Toyota Tacoma.

Welcome! Very nice rig, love the color!
Big thank you for your service!