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[FLwelder]

@FLwelder I see you like to live dangerously lol

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That was the original pic when finished. The corners have since been rounded off and a large gear box has been mounted on tongue. Caulking painted over as well. Excellent observation though.

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

That was the original pic when finished. The corners have since been rounded off and a large gear box has been mounted on tongue. Caulking painted over as well. Excellent observation though.

Was just teasing you a bit - looks like you did a fine job. Did you do a complete ground-up fab or did you have a donor trailer to work from?

 

[FLwelder]

Was just teasing you a bit - looks like you did a fine job. Did you do a complete ground-up fab or did you have a donor trailer to work from?

It was built from the ground up using reclaimed steel from several different scrapped boat lifts.

I have build pics if anyone was interested. Maybe i should post them in the trailer build threads?

There is a galley in the rear and electrical/ battery storage room below.

It is 12’x5’ with detachable tongue

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

Maybe i should post them in the trailer build threads?

You definitely should.

 

[Jonnyr]

Hey, Jon from Maine. Novice to overlanding, besides driving some logging and camp roads here and there, but excited to learn. I’m driving a 2010 Tacoma TRD.
I have a datin fab over canvas bed rack coming to mount my ARB RTT. Trucks a stock TRD Off-road until I get my OME lift installed.

 

[Road]

Hey, Jon from Maine. Novice to overlanding, besides driving some logging and camp roads here and there, but excited to learn. I’m driving a 2010 Tacoma TRD.
I have a datin fab over canvas bed rack coming to mount my ARB RTT. Trucks a stock TRD Off-road until I get my OME lift installed.

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Hey welcome, Jon!

I'm on the coast in Portland right now for a few more weeks, then heading south and west again for several months. I've met a few others from Maine, some more active adventurers than others, though in general there aren't many of us up here that get together.

Can't say I'm an expert on outfitting your truck, but have been wandering the roads of North America and camping all over hither and yon for decades.

Let me know if you want to meet up for a beer or coffee if around town.

~ Road

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Roaddude - On the Road In North America - ROADDUDE

Roaddude - Traveling Photographer/Writer/Artist On the Road In North America. Gear, reviews, people, places, and culture.

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[TUF4WD]

New member here Marco is my name glad to be part of the Group

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hello Gabe, is the planned campout going to be in place of the scheduled meetup this Friday?, I will have Michelle signup on the FB page as I am still a holdout on getting an account. Thanks, Dave

You can check out the Forum thread for the monthly meetups here: US Northwest - NW Washington Reoccurring Meet-Up

I've postponed it until later this month. Had a really busy schedule and was unable to get out a find a good place.

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Hello,
Name is Mike and my callsign is KF7QLQ. I am from Tualatin, Oregon about 12 mile South of Portland.
Rig: 2008 FJ Cruiser
Experience: Overland and forest roads


Thanks for the welcome

MH

Welcome Mike!

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.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it! Van is in transit from PA to WA
2) Location (General area is fine) Anacortes, Washington
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.) 2020 GMC Savana 2500 and a Bruder EXP-6
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!) We are novice Overlanders

We are retired and looking forward to adventure, exploring and meeting folks who are doing the same (all age groups of course). That's us in a nutshell . I'll post a picture once the van has made it across the U.S. and then the Bruder when it arrives (or we go to Australia to pick it up!).

Linda

Welcome! Glad to have you here!

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.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Salutations from Meridian, Idaho

New to this forum, but not new to overlanding. Spent a bit of time overlanding when I was in the Coast Guard, but it has been several years. Just traded in my 2008 Dodge Ram for a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and can’t wait to get back out.View attachment 138256

Welcome! @Sandpoint Steve is your closest Member Rep in Sandpoint, and he always has something planned.

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.

Cheers!
Gabe Bozeman
NW Member Rep

 

[XI Moto]

Hello, I’m Matt.
I live in Acworth, GA (NW of Atlanta) right at the edge of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Currently drive: 2015 Jeep JKU
Experience: Been an Overlander for years, just didn’t know there was a forum of this magnitude. I am introducing my kids to the outdoors.

 

[RainierandTacos]

Good evening all,

Location: Marysville, WA. Stationed out of Everett
Rig: Bone stock '20 Tacoma TRD Off Road (Dream truck)
Experience: a lot of camping throughout the years. Mostly fire roads for offroad driving experience.

Looking forward to putting the truck through its paces and getting out there to explore this beautiful state.

 

[18163.175]

Location: Tri cities WA
Rig: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML500 (lifted w/cooper disco maxx)
Experience: Daytrips exploring back roads/trails in whatever I'm driving at the time.
I just want to connect with other adventurous people and discover new places.

 

[Barabbas]

Hey everyone, I’m Rob

Location: San Diego
Rig: ’19 TACOMA TRD Pro
Experience: Novice.

Looking forward to learning and maybe sharing an adventure or two with folks here.

 

[Ran4]

Hi folks. I'm Randy. ..kinda stumbled onto the site as I was perusing information on Overlanding. I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I enjoy off-roading, camping (both primitive and otherwise), and hiking. Thanks for having me!

 

[Ran4]

I am new to the overlanding world and find myself doing more preparing than actually doing. Although the preparing and building the rig is my new hobby, I find myself needing to actually get out into nature. Most of my life I have camped, from tents to rvs. And now my wife and I, along with the kids, travel while staying in VRBO homes. Even renting homes to stay places is very nice, I still find myself needing to get back to the basics. Over complicating the overlanding concept is my downfall as it seems others struggle with it too. Just get out and do it. I love your message. Thank you for your inspiration.

I was about to add to this thread my own feelings and thoughts, but when I read your post above, I realized that you captured them precisely..:). Yep, that's exactly where I'm at. Over the years, we've done just about every style of RVing that's out there, from small tents to diesel pusher buses. I love to go off-road, and I also love the idea of staying out there overnight so continue on the next day.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Justin (@megaoverlandsportsman ), welcome from Oklahoma.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.

 

[Kent R]

Hi folks. I'm Randy. ..kinda stumbled onto the site as I was perusing information on Overlanding. I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I enjoy off-roading, camping (both primitive and otherwise), and hiking. Thanks for having me!

Welcome To Overland Bound

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The Regional Director will be able to get you in touch with a local Member Representative.

 

[Kent R]

Hey everyone, I’m Rob

Location: San Diego
Rig: ’19 TACOMA TRD Pro
Experience: Novice.

Looking forward to learning and maybe sharing an adventure or two with folks here.

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your SoCal Member Representatives; LA @Barclay, OC/SD @FrankRoams, Inland Empire @Dominic OB0158