2007 SMB 4x4: Where ours has been...

[ujoint]

Love love love it all. I remember the pics from the AK journey, simply awesome!

 

[twolost]

Thanks once again for the comments. All of these are old pics and I know that I really need to go out and take some new ones. Just needed my new little family to mature enough to come with me. I think that we are getting close enough now to try a few overnighters this Spring. Cant wait.

I will look to see if I have any interior pics and will post if/when I find some.

As for the questions regarding the second (outside most) spare tire carrier that you see in some of the pictures… this was pieced together using a heavy duty version of a MotoJack Rack (motorcycle carrier) as its base. I think that MotoJack Rack went out of business years ago and perhaps the Ultimate MX Hauler has taken over this market segment (?). I did not make any modifications to the MotoJack Rack that would prevent me from using it for my motorcycle (it just now serves two purposes). I will post all of the bits and pieces in a separate thread with pics (may take me a few weeks).

 

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Banff/Jasper, 2008

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Washington State, 2008

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California Coast, 2009

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Next round of pics will have to be something new (so new that I have not taken them yet).

Best wishes on your next adventure...

 

[cowboy4x4]

fantastic looking van and pics.... Out of curiosity what brand/kind of camera are you using ?.

 

[haven]

Thanks for sharing your experience, and those fantastic photos! They'd look great in Overland Journal.

A question to add to the FAQ: Has the 6.0L diesel given you any trouble? Any repairs under warranty?

 

[GaryD]

Just adding to the request for interior shots - looks like a well set up vehicle and curious about your interior choices - and echo that those are great photos!

 

[Overland Hadley]

Next round of pics will have to be something new (so new that I have not taken them yet).

Looking forward to more photos. Hope you are out on the road enjoying the summer.

 

[11b4v]

much awesomness here. thanks

 

[richmeyer]

Great Post! I see youre in North Bend, and into bikes. You should come check out some WMRRA races next season (www.wmrra.com). Keep the pics coming!

 

[Ford Prefect]

For me it was all the snow photos! That was wonderful. Thank you.

 

[twolost]

Thanks again everyone for the kind comments.

Responses to the last few questions/comments:

• My primary camera is a Canon EOS-1D MKII.
• We have not had any trouble with the 6.0L diesel motor.
• Posting interior shots... is still on my to-do list.
• WMRRA/OMRRA; I used to be pit support for my brother racing aboard his GSXR 600 in the late 90's. I imagine speeds have changed a bit since then.
• We just missed the first winter snow event of the year when we recently visited Alberta Canada. Probably have to wait another couple of months for snow to appear in the lower elevations of Washington.

Here are a few updated photos from our mini adventures in 2011 - where we officially introduced our two year old daughter to van travel and camping. She is now as hooked as we are. Hopefully, there is much more to come.
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Mt. Rainier 2011

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Ellensburg Washington 2011

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Banff/Jasper 2011

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Snoqualmie Pass 2011

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[loren85022]

I think you two get bonus points for having the dirtiest SMB. Where is that last series of photos?

 

[twolost]

The 2011 images came from:

• Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
• Ellensburg, WA (OJ/EP Washington Rally)
• Smith Dorrien Spray Trail, Alberta Canada (more images here)