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Good luck at university. I like the idea of you getting a 4Runner. If you can get a '96 or newer, you can get one with the 3.4L V6 and those are super reliable and put out quite a bit of power. That idea sounds great to me, because some of those come with factory lockers on 4x4 and even some 4x2...

I'd be pretty upset if someone keyed my wife's car. On my truck, I'm not sure I would even notice with the bullet holes, dents, and scratches lol. Probably someone jealous of what they couldn't have. That could probably buff right out, it doesn't look deep. make sure the bike is washed nice and...

You're correct with the flat towing, it's a no-go. You'll destroy the t-case and diffs, then the tranny, then the engine(if left in gear). We had a customer that brought their car in because they flat towed it and it was AWD. They ended up having to buy a new car. You'd have to flat-bed it if...

What kind of van are you getting? Be sure to post pics for us too!

You can ask a close relative if you can use their physical address or sometimes a PO Box is sufficient. Hope it turns out well for you. Cheers!

Hey, that looks fantastic! I'm getting jealous. i need to find a period correct camper for my '66 C/10. Then we can cruise around town with our vintage camper trucks making all the modern camper guys envious, lol. I'm digging it so far, keep us updated! Cheers!

Welcome Mary, I'd say, make sure to keep your RV well insulated. Make sure there's no holes in the bodywork, make sure the flooring and walls are in good shape, and bring blankets, dress in layers, and you can even buy portable space heaters. Just remember, if you decide to use a space heater...

Love, it's what makes a Subaru a Subaru :D I understand exactly what Requ means. You don't want to do hardcore rock crawling or rallying, you just want it to be a more capable vehicle off-road, while retaining good on-road manners, correct? For that, the Forester will be great! I've worked on...

Congrats! You need to post pics, I'm dying to see what your "Overland Eclipse" looks like. I can't wait to hear more about your travels.

Glad to see you're settling in. Do you have a vehicle picked out that suits you?

Glad to hear you've got a suitable place to keep sane and comfortable. Man, do I envy you! And hey, yard work will keep you active and healthy.

Sorry to hear that your maiden voyage wasn't enjoyable. If you want something more ready for overland, I'd follow Bob's advice and get a 4x4 truck/suv. If it's you and your significant other, I'd suggest a midsize suv like the mid to late 90's Toyota 4Runner. Those are rock-solid, reliable, and...

Looking great so far Requ! I love how clean the installation of the relfectivix on the windows looks. In my camping toilet, I use a 5-gal bucket, plastic bags and a pool noodle notched to fit around the mouth of the bucket. Then, when you're done, everything packs neatly back into the 5-gal...

Welcome! I know the Eclipse has very little on the way of storage. Make sure you can take only what you absolutely need, and maybe get it fitted with a hitch and a small travel trailer if you need to bring extra stuff. Just be sure to leave enough room to pack you and your tent inside if the...

Looks great, HDR. Do you have a build thread on your truck that I can see?

HDR, is that expanded metal on the camper window? And if so, is it for security?

Good to hear the plunge is going well. I would test the battery for amperage loss before and after using it for power during the night. That way yu can get a real world estimate on power draws instead of just an on-paper calculation. Bringing some non-perishable foods would be great. Peanut...

+1 with HDR, the accordion boot is the way to go, but for the life of me I couldn't remember what it was called. Be sure when you get ready to put the 3M tape on that the cab and shell areas where the tape will go is super clean, and doesn't have any dust or ArmorAll on the paint. The tape won't...

Good, I just hope that the zip tie won't break. If it were me, I'd use a length of heavy gauge bailing wire-something stronger than a plastic zip tie, but still easy to bend. But hey, necessity is the mother of invention, and I'm glad to see that it works for you. Really ingenious stuff. I'm...

Welcome Tiflis! Do you have any vehicle at all right now, or are you on the Shoeleather Express? I'd love to be able to roam around and climb and explore like you say you can. I'm envious of you. Cheers!