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CaptSourPatch

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Howdy all. Just signed up and saying hi. Really excited to start learning about this community and everything it’s about. Currently in a stock Tundra Limited. No plans to overland with it at the moment, but fall plans are for a used JKU. We camped for many years out of a pull behind trailer, but we got out of that last year and did some road trips with the wifes Tahoe. Had a lot of fun, but I want more, haha. Figured I’d sign up now and start learning what I can. I’m rambling, sorry. Just excited to start some new adventures.
 

Jim SoG

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Welcome from Reno!
 

M Rose

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Hello Brandon, Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. @PNW EXPLR is your closest member representative.
To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).
Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.
Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.
Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.
Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.
Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.
Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.
Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.
Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome and hope to see you on the trails.
Mike Rose
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Howdy all. Just signed up and saying hi. Really excited to start learning about this community and everything it’s about. Currently in a stock Tundra Limited. No plans to overland with it at the moment, but fall plans are for a used JKU. We camped for many years out of a pull behind trailer, but we got out of that last year and did some road trips with the wifes Tahoe. Had a lot of fun, but I want more, haha. Figured I’d sign up now and start learning what I can. I’m rambling, sorry. Just excited to start some new adventures.
Welcome to Overland Bound
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
 
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PNW EXPLR

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Howdy all. Just signed up and saying hi. Really excited to start learning about this community and everything it’s about. Currently in a stock Tundra Limited. No plans to overland with it at the moment, but fall plans are for a used JKU. We camped for many years out of a pull behind trailer, but we got out of that last year and did some road trips with the wifes Tahoe. Had a lot of fun, but I want more, haha. Figured I’d sign up now and start learning what I can. I’m rambling, sorry. Just excited to start some new adventures.
Hey Brandon. Welcome to the Crew!
 
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CaptSourPatch

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Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, United States
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Brandon
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Miller
Thanks all for the welcomes. Fall came sooner than expected. Traded the Tundra for a 2016 JKU Rubicon in Mojave Sand. It’s stock for now, but wife is already wanting lift and tires, so who am I to argue?!?! Anywho.....since we all like to see pics, here she is in all her stock glory.
 

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M Rose

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Nice looking Heep. Remember JEEP=Just Empty Every Pocket.

seriously though, congratulations. I can’t wait to see you on the trails.
 
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CaptSourPatch

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Nice looking Heep. Remember JEEP=Just Empty Every Pocket.

seriously though, congratulations. I can’t wait to see you on the trails.

Lol. Just Empty Every Pocket. I feel that one. This is our third jeep, and they can get pricey if you let them.
Stayed pretty conservative on the last two (1990 YJ and 2003 TJ) but I have lans for this one. Lol

Here are the last two
 

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roots66

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Howdy all. Just signed up and saying hi. Really excited to start learning about this community and everything it’s about. Currently in a stock Tundra Limited. No plans to overland with it at the moment, but fall plans are for a used JKU. We camped for many years out of a pull behind trailer, but we got out of that last year and did some road trips with the wifes Tahoe. Had a lot of fun, but I want more, haha. Figured I’d sign up now and start learning what I can. I’m rambling, sorry. Just excited to start some new adventures.
Hello Brandon, welcome to the OB family. From your avatar, I take it you're a firefighter. Thank you for your service.
 

Big G

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Howdy all. Just signed up and saying hi. Really excited to start learning about this community and everything it’s about. Currently in a stock Tundra Limited. No plans to overland with it at the moment, but fall plans are for a used JKU. We camped for many years out of a pull behind trailer, but we got out of that last year and did some road trips with the wifes Tahoe. Had a lot of fun, but I want more, haha. Figured I’d sign up now and start learning what I can. I’m rambling, sorry. Just excited to start some new adventures.
Hello Brandon, welcome to the OB community.
 

PNW EXPLR

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Thanks all for the welcomes. Fall came sooner than expected. Traded the Tundra for a 2016 JKU Rubicon in Mojave Sand. It’s stock for now, but wife is already wanting lift and tires, so who am I to argue?!?! Anywho.....since we all like to see pics, here she is in all her stock glory.
Welcome!
Nice rig!
I look forward to running into you someday up in the Cascades.
 
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Billiebob

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Thanks all for the welcomes. Fall came sooner than expected. Traded the Tundra for a 2016 JKU Rubicon in Mojave Sand. It’s stock for now, but wife is already wanting lift and tires, so who am I to argue?!?! Anywho.....since we all like to see pics, here she is in all her stock glory.
lots of lifts are done for ego and peer pressure.
Drive it a bit first, the Rubicon does it all well fully stock.

Lifts and bigger tires will do one thing for sure, they will hurt your fuel economy and range. Actually just the bigger, heavier tires will kill the fuel economy.
Drive it first, do a few trips, decide if a lift and bigger tires is required.
The JKU Rubi will handle 33s and a 2" lift with no issues....
except range.
 

CaptSourPatch

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Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, United States
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Brandon
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Miller
Thanks all for the welcomes. Fall came sooner than expected. Traded the Tundra for a 2016 JKU Rubicon in Mojave Sand. It’s stock for now, but wife is already wanting lift and tires, so who am I to argue?!?! Anywho.....since we all like to see pics, here she is in all her stock glory.
lots of lifts are done for ego and peer pressure.
Drive it a bit first, the Rubicon does it all well fully stock.

Lifts and bigger tires will do one thing for sure, they will hurt your fuel economy and range. Actually just the bigger, heavier tires will kill the fuel economy.
Drive it first, do a few trips, decide if a lift and bigger tires is required.
The JKU Rubi will handle 33s and a 2" lift with no issues....
except range.
Personally, I don’t like the look of stock jeeps. That’s just my preference though. I fully understand the loss in mileage I’ll have once I go to a larger tire, and I’m ok with that. I didn’t buy it for the mpg’s. Of course, with the current fuel prices (thanks Joe) I’ll be keeping my trips fairly local for a while.
 

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Howdy all. Just signed up and saying hi. Really excited to start learning about this community and everything it’s about. Currently in a stock Tundra Limited. No plans to overland with it at the moment, but fall plans are for a used JKU. We camped for many years out of a pull behind trailer, but we got out of that last year and did some road trips with the wifes Tahoe. Had a lot of fun, but I want more, haha. Figured I’d sign up now and start learning what I can. I’m rambling, sorry. Just excited to start some new adventures.
Yea it sounds like you got bit by the Overland Bug. Welcome to the group.