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Rockwilder

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,416
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
First Name
Jacques
Last Name
Nilles
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18149

HI I am Jacques Nilles from Luxembourg
My rig is a 2013 G-Wagon Professional camper conversion
Experience: 2011/12 - 1 year living in a tent and a car trough Australia and New Zealand
Since then we made several trips with our rig here in Central Europe where unfortunately it gets more and more difficult to find spots to stay overnight in the nature.
 

WouterP

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Launch Member

Pathfinder I

1,918
West-flanders (Belgium)
First Name
Wouter
Last Name
Parmentier
Member #

17776

HI I am Jacques Nilles from Luxembourg
My rig is a 2013 G-Wagon Professional camper conversion
Experience: 2011/12 - 1 year living in a tent and a car trough Australia and New Zealand
Since then we made several trips with our rig here in Central Europe where unfortunately it gets more and more difficult to find spots to stay overnight in the nature.
That's a very beautifull g-class !!
It's true, it is dificult to find good spot's to camp in the nature in europe. especially in west-europe (Belgium, Netherlands, germany,...)
But if you look closely there are some out there.
Maybe it's e Nice idee to make some sort of map here on OB with the Nice Hidden campspots in our area
 
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Magic Mike

US Full-time/Long Term Travel Ambassador
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Expedition Master I

11,455
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Lee
Member #

13728

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KM6YKV
Service Branch
Army & Marine Corps
Hello
I'm Wouter Parmentier, live in the west-flanders in Belgium.
I have a 2005 range rover L322 and it has the basic setup to travel and overlanding (i think)

Have already fit:
An rooftoptent (Frontrunner)
Fresh water tank 50L (pump to be fitted)
Dual battery systeem (with solinoid from national lunna)
Fridge/freezer (snomaster 40l)
Drawers system in the back (Frontrunner)
Use a tabled with ram mount to navigatie.

Next top fit: (near Future)
Plumbing for the fresh water, and pump
Dual arb air compressor
Finishing and connecting the snorkel

Would like to do:
Under body protection
Rock/tree sliders
Maxxtraxx
Gadgets on the roofrack ( underrack table storage, axe, ...)
270° awning
Winch
Aditional battery capacity
...

My experience with overlanding is not that extensive.
Did a few weekends and lid weeks.
Did one big trip with my 85 Volkswagen T3 (T25) syncro. Drove 5500 km from Belgium to the Balkan and back in 17 day's and loved it !

So that's me in a nutshell ;)
Welcome to Overland Bound
 
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Magic Mike

US Full-time/Long Term Travel Ambassador
Launch Member
Member

Expedition Master I

11,455
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Lee
Member #

13728

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KM6YKV
Service Branch
Army & Marine Corps
Hi everyone- new member from SF Bay Area, CA. Attended my first Overland Expo West a few weeks ago and signed up as an OB member there. I'm new to this community, but not new to overlanding, camping, exploring, traveling, road tripping, hiking, backpacking, and anything adventure. That said, I'm nowhere near being an expert and look forward to connecting w/ other members and learning new things. I'm currently sporting a 2015 JKUR w/ a ST3 Teraflex lift and 3.3 Falcon shocks. The penthouse is an iKamper 4x. Happy to be part of the group!
Welcome to Overland Bound!
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planned by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

I am one of the U.S. West Member Representatives, if there is anything I can do to help message me at @Magic Mike
If you have any questions message your Regional Director on the forum at @Narbob
 
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Polaris Overland

Ambassador, Europe
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Member

Pioneer I

11,171
Newtonhill, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, UK
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Spinks
Member #

3057

Service Branch
Royal Navy Veteran
Hello
I'm Wouter Parmentier, live in the west-flanders in Belgium.
I have a 2005 range rover L322 and it has the basic setup to travel and overlanding (i think)

Have already fit:
An rooftoptent (Frontrunner)
Fresh water tank 50L (pump to be fitted)
Dual battery systeem (with solinoid from national lunna)
Fridge/freezer (snomaster 40l)
Drawers system in the back (Frontrunner)
Use a tabled with ram mount to navigatie.

Next top fit: (near Future)
Plumbing for the fresh water, and pump
Dual arb air compressor
Finishing and connecting the snorkel

Would like to do:
Under body protection
Rock/tree sliders
Maxxtraxx
Gadgets on the roofrack ( underrack table storage, axe, ...)
270° awning
Winch
Aditional battery capacity
...

My experience with overlanding is not that extensive.
Did a few weekends and lid weeks.
Did one big trip with my 85 Volkswagen T3 (T25) syncro. Drove 5500 km from Belgium to the Balkan and back in 17 day's and loved it !

So that's me in a nutshell ;)
Welcome Wouter i’m The Regional Director for West Europe and a more here to help you in anyway I can.
Keep an eye on the Europe rally point events for things going on and get involved in the conversation building our European community.
I am heading to Abenteuer Allrad thus weekend where there is an OB Mid Europe meet.
Maybe we will get to see you there ?
 

trangary46

Rank 0

Contributor I

60
san jose
First Name
gary
Last Name
tran
Member #

19309

Hi Gary, I think the biggest thing to have is the desire to go and explore. Sure all the mods are nice to have, but getting out is what I think overlanding is all about. I have 2007 FJ cruiser mostly stco. I have done small things to make it mine and unique that is about it. In time I probably will add major mods but they are not a priority for me. Welcome! I am new too.
thanks FJTalon
i did and i will
 

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thebrettwalker

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

327
Phoenix, AZ, USA
First Name
Brett
Last Name
Walker
Member #

18417

103551

Howdy!

I'm from Phoenix, and recently got into overlanding. I'm experienced in camping but not so much in offroading.
Recently got this first gen Toyota Tundra and am going to slowly build it out.

I look forward to hitting the trail with ya!

Brett
 

Rockwilder

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,416
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
First Name
Jacques
Last Name
Nilles
Member #

18149

That's a very beautifull g-class !!
It's true, it is dificult to find good spot's to camp in the nature in europe. especially in west-europe (Belgium, Netherlands, germany,...)
But if you look closely there are some out there.
Maybe it's e Nice idee to make some sort of map here on OB with the Nice Hidden campspots in our area
Hi Wouter, good idea !
 

John Smith

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

1,934
Luxembourg
First Name
John
Last Name
Smith
Member #

17506

HI I am Jacques Nilles from Luxembourg
My rig is a 2013 G-Wagon Professional camper conversion
Experience: 2011/12 - 1 year living in a tent and a car trough Australia and New Zealand
Since then we made several trips with our rig here in Central Europe where unfortunately it gets more and more difficult to find spots to stay overnight in the nature.
Salut Jacques.
 

WouterP

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

1,918
West-flanders (Belgium)
First Name
Wouter
Last Name
Parmentier
Member #

17776

Welcome Wouter i’m The Regional Director for West Europe and a more here to help you in anyway I can.
Keep an eye on the Europe rally point events for things going on and get involved in the conversation building our European community.
I am heading to Abenteuer Allrad thus weekend where there is an OB Mid Europe meet.
Maybe we will get to see you there ?

Can't go to the abenteuer allroad, but maybe some of the next meetings ;)
 

Wilson123

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

2,382
Rowlett, TX, USA
First Name
Carol
Last Name
Wilson
Member #

17048

New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator
  • Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
  • We will not further define "overlanding".
  • "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
  • You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
  • Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
  • Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
  • Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
  • It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
  • We do not care about make or model.
  • We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
  • We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
  • Humility.
  • We respect, fear, and protect nature.
  • "I don't know" is a great answer.
  • We don’t brag about exploits.
  • We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
  • We engage in the very smallest of interactions.
I Rowlett, Tx-Dallas area of Texas
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche-workung on getting Jeep
Just getting started overlanding
 
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patrol55

Rank II
Launch Member

Contributor III

327
Sugar Land, TX, USA
First Name
Jeff
Last Name
Parker
Member #

18414

Hello all, my name is Jeff from Sugar Land, Texas recently joined.

I’m a rank novice with a high degree of interest in overlanding and am hoping to learn from those who have blazed the trail before me.

My rig is a mostly stock 2017 Tacoma Off Road that I bought new a little over a year ago and am mod’ing as fast as the budget allows.
 

RoarinRow

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

2,771
Elk Grove, CA, USA
First Name
Rolando
Last Name
Nispiros
Member #

17011

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6JJS
Hello all, my name is Jeff from Sugar Land, Texas recently joined.

I’m a rank novice with a high degree of interest in overlanding and am hoping to learn from those who have blazed the trail before me.

My rig is a mostly stock 2017 Tacoma Off Road that I bought new a little over a year ago and am mod’ing as fast as the budget allows.
As fast as budget allows. I like that lol.
 
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mwilson920

US West Region Local Expert Las Vegas
Member

Protector II

5,227
Las Vegas, NV
First Name
Michelle
Last Name
Wilson
Member #

18421

Hello,
I'm Michelle Wilson from Las Vegas, NV. I am a newbie with respect to Overlanding but not new to camping and the Great Outdoors. My rig is currently being built, 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4, hopeful for delivery mid August. For now, I will be researching and reading on how to customize my rig and where to go and meet up with like minded people.