Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner

defrag4 · 11-01-2011, 11:53 AM

Howdy folks! Figured it was about time to get this thread going. After saving and planning this trip for the past 3 years, Lauren and I are set to leave TODAY for the first leg of our Pan-American journey.

We are leaving from San Francisco to travel back to our home-state of Florida to say adios to our family and friends, from there we will trek back to Texas and cross the border into Mexico. DESTINATION: USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

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We have no set plans, No real set destination other than getting to the bottom. Our timeline for the trip is at least 1 year. We are planning to extend the trip by hooking up with volunteer organizations, couchsurfing, and house-sitting when possible. We have modified my 87 4Runner into a quasi-camper with most of the luxuries of home. ie: Bed, Stove, Shower, 110v etc.

The truck is fitted to tackle some serious off-roading, we look forward to exploring tons of backroads and trails all up and down Central/South America. Any suggestions on places to go, people to see, beers to drink will be appreciated!

I am still waiting to pick up our truck from the 4x4 shop today where they are mounting a rear-swingout for 2 jerry cans, Our lease is up and my last day of work was yesterday so we are OUTTA HERE as soon as we get the truck.

We are going to take about 2 weeks or so to drive from Northern California to Florida. Lauren has never seen much of Utah, Nevada, Colorado so I believe we will be journeying that way. We plan to just look at the atlas and pick out national/state parks/monuments/forests to camp at along the way. Again we are open to ANYTHING so throw up your suggestions.

SO EXCITED!!!

Here is our blog with more information, feel free to subscribe and follow us on the facebook

http://homeonthehighway.com

Thanks,
James

Eagletalon · 11-01-2011, 09:21 PM

I can't wait to see what this journey will be. What are you guys packing, tools, clothes, food, etc? Sounds like the camping aspect will be cover for the most part. Keep us posted!

Later
John

defrag4 · 11-01-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagletalon

I can't wait to see what this journey will be. What are you guys packing, tools, clothes, food, etc? Sounds like the camping aspect will be cover for the most part. Keep us posted!

Later
John

hey john, thanks for reading! it should be an awesome trip.

Standard tool metric tool kit, spare tie rods, starter, alternator, belts, plugs, wires, rotor, cap etc. recovery gear, shovel, straps, a duffle bag of clothes, and a small coleman stove w cooking gear. Need to track down a spare fuel pump as well.

stevedo · 11-01-2011, 11:04 PM

I thought I was on "Adventure Rider Ride the World" not adventure driver. There must be another website for this kind of 4 wheel stuff?

defrag4 · 11-01-2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevedo

I thought I was on "Adventure Rider Ride the World" not adventure driver. There must be another website for this kind of 4 wheel stuff?

Just sharing the love brother, originally I was planning to do this trip on a KLR, I still want to get a hitch-mount and add a dualsport to the journey. ADVRIDER was the first website I found with anyone doing this kind of travel. It was my inspiration.

stevedo · 11-01-2011, 11:27 PM

No problem with you sharing the love but you need to do it somewhere else. Please read the rules for posting in "Ride Reports"

"
2. It’s about Motorcycle Ride Reports, ok?

• Not about car, truck, train, quad, snowmobile, airplane, helicopter, bicycle, ski, skateboard, walking, jogging, business trips, pets, or animals. Did we miss any? If you’ve got some of these, post ‘em in Jo Momma: Shiny Things forum, that’s where the Fluff goes.

"

JMead11 · 11-01-2011, 11:41 PM

Looks like it will be fun.....but they'll move it to inmates perhaps....

scooterGdawg · 11-02-2011, 05:13 AM

can't wait to read more........good luck with your travels...

WakeDude · 11-02-2011, 07:19 AM

Wherever this thread gets moved to, even if it is another site, please someone post a link so that I can follow along.

defrag4, where are you guys going to be in Florida?

-Alex

superkain · 11-02-2011, 07:39 AM

Sweet! I am looking forward to following this! Good luck, guys!

defrag4 · 11-02-2011, 08:55 AM

Thanks guys, If I posted in the wrong forum feel free to move. Figured we were all cut from the same cloth and into the same adventures

Were heading to Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. And everyplace in between. Havent been home in 2 years, cant wait to get down on some fishing!

defrag4 · 11-02-2011, 08:57 AM

oh and if you guys have any suggestions on places to see/camp/hike in Nevada/Utah/Colorado post them up, Our itinerary is set in sand if you know what I mean.

Monday · 11-02-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WakeDude

Wherever this thread gets moved to, even if it is another site, please someone post a link so that I can follow along.

defrag4, where are you guys going to be in Florida?

-Alex

Same here!

Eagletalon · 11-02-2011, 01:23 PM

You ae going to be in my Neck of the woods. I live north of Orlando

GypsyWriter · 11-02-2011, 02:11 PM

I'm in.

If the mods move you, okay, but I'll be watching wherever you end up posting.

11-01-2011, 11:53 AM	#1
defrag4 ^OP Road Warrior Joined: Nov 2011 Location: PanAmerican Highway Oddometer: 97	Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner Howdy folks! Figured it was about time to get this thread going. After saving and planning this trip for the past 3 years, Lauren and I are set to leave TODAY for the first leg of our Pan-American journey. We are leaving from San Francisco to travel back to our home-state of Florida to say adios to our family and friends, from there we will trek back to Texas and cross the border into Mexico. DESTINATION: USHUAIA, ARGENTINA down: We have no set plans, No real set destination other than getting to the bottom. Our timeline for the trip is at least 1 year. We are planning to extend the trip by hooking up with volunteer organizations, couchsurfing, and house-sitting when possible. We have modified my 87 4Runner into a quasi-camper with most of the luxuries of home. ie: Bed, Stove, Shower, 110v etc. The truck is fitted to tackle some serious off-roading, we look forward to exploring tons of backroads and trails all up and down Central/South America. Any suggestions on places to go, people to see, beers to drink will be appreciated! I am still waiting to pick up our truck from the 4x4 shop today where they are mounting a rear-swingout for 2 jerry cans, Our lease is up and my last day of work was yesterday so we are OUTTA HERE as soon as we get the truck. We are going to take about 2 weeks or so to drive from Northern California to Florida. Lauren has never seen much of Utah, Nevada, Colorado so I believe we will be journeying that way. We plan to just look at the atlas and pick out national/state parks/monuments/forests to camp at along the way. Again we are open to ANYTHING so throw up your suggestions. SO EXCITED!!! Here is our blog with more information, feel free to subscribe and follow us on the facebook http://homeonthehighway.com Thanks, James

11-01-2011, 09:21 PM	#2
Eagletalon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Apopka, FL Oddometer: 229	Subscribed!!! I can't wait to see what this journey will be. What are you guys packing, tools, clothes, food, etc? Sounds like the camping aspect will be cover for the most part. Keep us posted! Later John

11-02-2011, 05:13 AM	#8
scooterGdawg Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: columbia, sc Oddometer: 510	can't wait to read more........good luck with your travels... __________________ http://myscootlife.blogspot.com

11-02-2011, 02:11 PM	#15
GypsyWriter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Hanford CA Oddometer: 1,005	I'm in. If the mods move you, okay, but I'll be watching wherever you end up posting. __________________ Sarah 2012 R1200GS Rallye - Gypsy 2003 R1150GSA with DMC sidecar - coming soon! Ask A Self-Publisher "Life is like riding a motorcycle: to keep your balance, you must keep moving."

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11-01-2011, 11:04 PM	#4
stevedo Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 26	I thought I was on "Adventure Rider Ride the World" not adventure driver. There must be another website for this kind of 4 wheel stuff?

11-01-2011, 11:27 PM	#6
stevedo Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 26	No problem with you sharing the love but you need to do it somewhere else. Please read the rules for posting in "Ride Reports" " 2. It’s about Motorcycle Ride Reports, ok? • Not about car, truck, train, quad, snowmobile, airplane, helicopter, bicycle, ski, skateboard, walking, jogging, business trips, pets, or animals. Did we miss any? If you’ve got some of these, post ‘em in Jo Momma: Shiny Things forum, that’s where the Fluff goes. "

11-01-2011, 11:41 PM	#7
JMead11 Crazy Bastard Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Oddometer: 2,266	Looks like it will be fun.....but they'll move it to inmates perhaps....

11-02-2011, 07:19 AM	#9
WakeDude Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Central Flatistan Oddometer: 113	Wherever this thread gets moved to, even if it is another site, please someone post a link so that I can follow along. defrag4, where are you guys going to be in Florida? -Alex

11-02-2011, 07:39 AM	#10
superkain Shitface Joined: Jul 2009 Location: NC, USA Oddometer: 7	Sweet! I am looking forward to following this! Good luck, guys!

11-02-2011, 08:55 AM	#11
defrag4 ^OP Road Warrior Joined: Nov 2011 Location: PanAmerican Highway Oddometer: 97	Thanks guys, If I posted in the wrong forum feel free to move. Figured we were all cut from the same cloth and into the same adventures Were heading to Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. And everyplace in between. Havent been home in 2 years, cant wait to get down on some fishing!

11-02-2011, 08:57 AM	#12
defrag4 ^OP Road Warrior Joined: Nov 2011 Location: PanAmerican Highway Oddometer: 97	oh and if you guys have any suggestions on places to see/camp/hike in Nevada/Utah/Colorado post them up, Our itinerary is set in sand if you know what I mean.

11-02-2011, 01:23 PM	#14
Eagletalon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Apopka, FL Oddometer: 229	You ae going to be in my Neck of the woods. I live north of Orlando