habanero Thanks for the reminder about stocker no locker. I had completely forgot about those events. I was letting her drive around in all wheel drive all day. I think she would love an event like that! Two 4runners have crossed our mind but right now she want 4 wheelers. I think with more...
I let my wife drive it on some local trails! Was scared at first I was going to loose her(4runner) but the wife did great and now is addicted to driving!
Rendezvous in the Ozarks 2020 put on by Natural State Overland is just around the corner. Oct 16, 17, 18 are the dates. Just some short info ill put below. If interested check out Natural State Overland to get more info..
Event takes place at Byrds Adventure center
Last year they had 400 rigs...
Done over last week...
Installed ditch lights, xbulls on my roof rack, addicted off-road rear tube bumper!! Did my own mounting setup for the Xbull tracks. Also have front addicted tube bumper installed, with kc lights and badlands 12000 winch. Need to do some cleaning up before I post front...
Finally something close to us central state people! I've never been to one but I'm planning on making this one! Here is the site below......
Overland Expo
Things that go boom are a big interest to me and ammo! He packs a 38 special under his beard and I pack a full size 357 under my beard! Nothing better then 4runners, guns, and beer!
Drobs glad you had fun. Was nice to meet you! Sorry it was at the end of the event but next year we will hit up some trails together. They changed the 2020 date from Halloween to Oct 15-18. When registration comes up I will put up another post for 2020.
Those who couldn't make it this year...
They also put on a bond fire at Bryds Adventure center. This is more of a get together to just meet up with like mind 4x4 people, do some trails, and hang around a fire! The Rendezvous is the big event! Lots of rigs, vendors, raffle and more!
Events almost here...
Looking forward to the get away! Can't wait for Thursday! Can't wait to hit the trails! Hope to get the rear diff breather extension in this weekend! Got my storage/sleep platform done a couple weeks ago. Look decent for first time doing anything like this. Looking forward...
My 99 limited is stock with rear diff lock. I had Nitto trail tires on and airred down. I was able to do the easy trail even with all the rain the day before. Bryds staff also gave me another option to run as well being that I was stock.
Looks like there are a few motels or inns within 15mins...
I would expect this event to stick around for a while. This is its 3rd year and it just keeps growing. I missed the first year but i know the amount of rigs double the 2nd year.
Some cools things to check out at the event....
The Cross..... Yes it is a big cross but the view from it is...
Rendezvous in the Ozarks 2019 is coming up fast! I wanted to see who is going and also let people know about this great event!
Rendezvous in the Ozarks 2019 will be Oct 18-20th and hosted at Bryds Adventure Center. This is a great family friendly event and they really strive for the family...
My rig is a 99 limited and this will be my first trip out with the intent on hitting trails, and taking classes to learn more. I'm looking forward to seeing other rigs there and was curious who else is going to make it. Looks like a lot of fun for a noob me.