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edspecR

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Hello OB! Not sure why it never dawned on me to that there must be a community of like-minded offroad car campers like me.

Just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport that I plan to use for that purpose. I know I know its not ideal, but its got everything else I'd want. Also have a 2015 Outback and a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport, yet neither will comfortably and entertainingly take my family of 4+dog+cargo+sanity any good distance. Looking forward to learning!
 

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Hello OB! Not sure why it never dawned on me to that there must be a community of like-minded offroad car campers like me.

Just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport that I plan to use for that purpose. I know I know its not ideal, but its got everything else I'd want. Also have a 2015 Outback and a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport, yet neither will comfortably and entertainingly take my family of 4+dog+cargo+sanity any good distance. Looking forward to learning!
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 NorCal Member Representatives; Bay Area @PapaDave, Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike, North State @Cottonwoody
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Hello OB! Not sure why it never dawned on me to that there must be a community of like-minded offroad car campers like me.

Just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport that I plan to use for that purpose. I know I know its not ideal, but its got everything else I'd want. Also have a 2015 Outback and a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport, yet neither will comfortably and entertainingly take my family of 4+dog+cargo+sanity any good distance. Looking forward to learning!
Hey welcome to OLB! Yes there are a lot of people locally who love to adventure. And your Explorer will get you many places. I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group has number of plans already laid out for June through November. Our next meet up will be June 14th, HOPEFULLY in person! But the Zoom meetings have been good as well.

This is the regular meet up info

Tri-Valley Meet Up
US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...
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www.overlandbound.com
If you have questions feel free to reach out
 
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Magic Mike

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Hello OB! Not sure why it never dawned on me to that there must be a community of like-minded offroad car campers like me.

Just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport that I plan to use for that purpose. I know I know its not ideal, but its got everything else I'd want. Also have a 2015 Outback and a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport, yet neither will comfortably and entertainingly take my family of 4+dog+cargo+sanity any good distance. Looking forward to learning!
Welcome to Overland Bound... I am one of your U.S. West member representatives, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me @Magic Mike. You can also contact our Regional Director @Narbob, if the need arises.

Make sure to browse the new member threads. It will help you while you savage the OB website and there is a ton of great information. Also keep an eye on Rally Points and the member calendar for upcoming local meetups, trails runs and trainings.

Again welcome to Overland Bound and I look forward to meeting you out there on the trail.

Mike
 
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Cottonwoody

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Hello OB! Not sure why it never dawned on me to that there must be a community of like-minded offroad car campers like me.

Just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport that I plan to use for that purpose. I know I know its not ideal, but its got everything else I'd want. Also have a 2015 Outback and a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport, yet neither will comfortably and entertainingly take my family of 4+dog+cargo+sanity any good distance. Looking forward to learning!
Welcome. If your ever up our way, check out our meet ups or reach out.
 
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