I moved from Ohio to Texas in November 2016. In July 2017, I set out on a 22 day road trip through the northwest that I called “Roadtrip 2017 – Exploring The West“. I had wanted to explore the southern and western parts of Texas, and finally decided to do so on 04/23/2017. I named the trip, “My ‘Expedition’ Through Texas”. I chose April for the cooler (70’s – 80’s) temperatures.

Unlike my last trip, I decided to not take my tent and camping gear with me. Instead, I would take:

  • Cabela sleeping bag
  • Coleman 40 Quart PowerChill Thermoelectric Cooler (filled with water, Pepsi, milk. and protein drinks)
  • Containers of water
  • Plastic bin with assorted snack foods (crackers, nuts, protein bars, cereal etc)
  • Food, water and bowls for Marley

I would also be taking my new Canon Power Shot SX530 HS camera and gear that my family got me for this past Christmas (Love you guys!).

Sleeping Arrangements:

I chose to leave my tent behind since I now have a 2016 Ford Expedition XLT. With the seats folded down, there was plenty of room for my sleeping bag and cooler. Even at 6’2″ tall, there was plenty of room for Marley (my Labrador) and I to sleep comfortably.

When it came time to sleep, I chose to turn my sleeping bag around so that my head was behind the drivers seat.

Explore Each Day

I hope you’ll following the links below, and join me on my day to day adventure!

My ‘Expedition’ Through Texas Day – 1

My ‘Expedition’ Through Texas Day – 2

My ‘Expedition’ Through Texas Day – 3

My ‘Expedition’ Through Texas Day – 4

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Growing up, my father always believed that every family needed a truck—there’s just something about having a vehicle capable of hauling anything at a moment’s notice. That philosophy stuck with me, and it’s been the foundation of my lifelong passion for Ford trucks.

While I’m best known for my work with Ford Rangers, I’ve owned a wide variety of Ford trucks over the years—including F-150s, F-250s, F-350s, and even larger rigs like the Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, and a 1982 Ford Econoline Sportsmobile camper van. I’ve used these vehicles for everything from family transportation to towing car trailers and campers, and each one has fueled my love for Ford’s versatility and durability.

I especially enjoy the styling of 1970s and 1980s Ford trucks—the bold designs, rugged presence, and classic charm are timeless. Sharing my passion for Ford trucks, vans, and SUVs with other enthusiasts online brings me a great deal of joy, and it’s why I created Blue Oval Trucks.

This website is dedicated to helping Ford truck enthusiasts explore, learn about, and celebrate these incredible vehicles. While I share my expertise and experiences here, Blue Oval Trucks is an independent enthusiast site and is not affiliated with Ford Motor Company.