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Radman73

Rank I

Contributor III

Hello. We are completely new to overlanding. The most we've done is pull a pop-up behind us to camping sites. We sadly moved away from that when we moved to FL 7 years ago but are about to be empty nesters so the bug is biting. We just bought our son a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 for college. He was the one that started the interest in overlanding. He was waiting on a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid that we realized would likely not come lol! So, I changed that order to a Maverick Lariat FX4 with the 4k tow package for me. While I realize the Maverick is far from the ideal overland solution I think as long as we keep its limits in mind we should still be able to have plenty of fun in the compact and fun little pickups.

Son's plan is to keep everything on the truck. I'm older, wiser, and far more injured so I'm thinking of building a trailer with a good RTT and the ability to have a few luxuries with us. I had planned on getting the new Bronco, but after driving his Maverick I realized it would at least 75% of what I would do with the Bronco at a fraction of the price. Meaning I'd never use the Bronco to its full abilities and with the Maverick I get a semblance of good fuel economy in a fun and relatively inexpensive package.

My guess is that my order will have to get resubmitted as a 2024 which is fine as I have word from the dealer that it would be well within their allocations for that model year. It's a hope and a prayer to get one this year unallocated but I did load it out fairly well in the hopes of increasing my odds :).

My wife and I would love to drive out west and hit all the parks out there again when we're retired and can take our sweet time. So that's the goal.
 

Longshot270

Rank V
Launch Member

Experimenter I

I ran into a guy that has a 4wd maverick and a family of five. They loved taking trips with it. He added a basic lift, all terrains, rack for RTT and locking bed cover. Sounded like fully loaded he was getting 18 mpg on the highway.
 

Radman73

Rank I

Contributor III

I ran into a guy that has a 4wd maverick and a family of five. They loved taking trips with it. He added a basic lift, all terrains, rack for RTT and locking bed cover. Sounded like fully loaded he was getting 18 mpg on the highway.
Pretty impressive really.
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

Hello. We are completely new to overlanding. The most we've done is pull a pop-up behind us to camping sites. We sadly moved away from that when we moved to FL 7 years ago but are about to be empty nesters so the bug is biting. We just bought our son a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 for college. He was the one that started the interest in overlanding. He was waiting on a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid that we realized would likely not come lol! So, I changed that order to a Maverick Lariat FX4 with the 4k tow package for me. While I realize the Maverick is far from the ideal overland solution I think as long as we keep its limits in mind we should still be able to have plenty of fun in the compact and fun little pickups.

Son's plan is to keep everything on the truck. I'm older, wiser, and far more injured so I'm thinking of building a trailer with a good RTT and the ability to have a few luxuries with us. I had planned on getting the new Bronco, but after driving his Maverick I realized it would at least 75% of what I would do with the Bronco at a fraction of the price. Meaning I'd never use the Bronco to its full abilities and with the Maverick I get a semblance of good fuel economy in a fun and relatively inexpensive package.

My guess is that my order will have to get resubmitted as a 2024 which is fine as I have word from the dealer that it would be well within their allocations for that model year. It's a hope and a prayer to get one this year unallocated but I did load it out fairly well in the hopes of increasing my odds :).

My wife and I would love to drive out west and hit all the parks out there again when we're retired and can take our sweet time. So that's the goal.
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
Launch Member
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

Hello. We are completely new to overlanding. The most we've done is pull a pop-up behind us to camping sites. We sadly moved away from that when we moved to FL 7 years ago but are about to be empty nesters so the bug is biting. We just bought our son a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 for college. He was the one that started the interest in overlanding. He was waiting on a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid that we realized would likely not come lol! So, I changed that order to a Maverick Lariat FX4 with the 4k tow package for me. While I realize the Maverick is far from the ideal overland solution I think as long as we keep its limits in mind we should still be able to have plenty of fun in the compact and fun little pickups.

Son's plan is to keep everything on the truck. I'm older, wiser, and far more injured so I'm thinking of building a trailer with a good RTT and the ability to have a few luxuries with us. I had planned on getting the new Bronco, but after driving his Maverick I realized it would at least 75% of what I would do with the Bronco at a fraction of the price. Meaning I'd never use the Bronco to its full abilities and with the Maverick I get a semblance of good fuel economy in a fun and relatively inexpensive package.

My guess is that my order will have to get resubmitted as a 2024 which is fine as I have word from the dealer that it would be well within their allocations for that model year. It's a hope and a prayer to get one this year unallocated but I did load it out fairly well in the hopes of increasing my odds :).

My wife and I would love to drive out west and hit all the parks out there again when we're retired and can take our sweet time. So that's the goal.
Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 

picknpluck

Rank V
Member

Advocate II

Welcome from Northern California! We have a pretty active scene out here with a lot of cool trips planned...so if you ever do head out west, look up the happenings on Rally Point and don't hesitate to join in the fun!
 

Radman73

Rank I

Contributor III

Welcome from Northern California! We have a pretty active scene out here with a lot of cool trips planned...so if you ever do head out west, look up the happenings on Rally Point and don't hesitate to join in the fun!
Grew up in Cali and was stationed at Mare Island for time. I'm sure there are some nice trails out your way. They will likely have to wait for retirement though lol!
 

Michael Golden

Rank VI
Member

Explorer I

Hello. We are completely new to overlanding. The most we've done is pull a pop-up behind us to camping sites. We sadly moved away from that when we moved to FL 7 years ago but are about to be empty nesters so the bug is biting. We just bought our son a 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 for college. He was the one that started the interest in overlanding. He was waiting on a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid that we realized would likely not come lol! So, I changed that order to a Maverick Lariat FX4 with the 4k tow package for me. While I realize the Maverick is far from the ideal overland solution I think as long as we keep its limits in mind we should still be able to have plenty of fun in the compact and fun little pickups.

Son's plan is to keep everything on the truck. I'm older, wiser, and far more injured so I'm thinking of building a trailer with a good RTT and the ability to have a few luxuries with us. I had planned on getting the new Bronco, but after driving his Maverick I realized it would at least 75% of what I would do with the Bronco at a fraction of the price. Meaning I'd never use the Bronco to its full abilities and with the Maverick I get a semblance of good fuel economy in a fun and relatively inexpensive package.

My guess is that my order will have to get resubmitted as a 2024 which is fine as I have word from the dealer that it would be well within their allocations for that model year. It's a hope and a prayer to get one this year unallocated but I did load it out fairly well in the hopes of increasing my odds :).

My wife and I would love to drive out west and hit all the parks out there again when we're retired and can take our sweet time. So that's the goal.
Welcome to the overland bound community from another Floridian. Glad to have you join us.
 
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