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Author Topic: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**  (Read 47911 times)

HEVAK

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TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« on: February 23, 2013, 08:15:24 AM »
Let's try this again. Hopefully mother nature will take pity on us since we're helping her clean and maintaining her beautiful 2N02.

I've never been to Truck Haven, but it sounds like a heck of a good time. That being said, I don't mind leading this run, as long as I have an experianced tail gunner. John, Terry and Jordan, feel free to jump in here anytime.

LETS DO THIS!!!

CB Channel = 24(for X)  ;)
FRS Channel = Channel 4(For April) 24(for X) (Bring em if you got em, but CB comm is preferred.)
For those of us with HAMS in their trucks, may I recommend the ECRA (East County Repeater Associations) 147.240 machine, PL 103.5 on Monument Peak for repeater comms in the desert.

Looks like Borrego Springs has a 440/70cm repeater, I have never tried it.  449.200, with a PL of 114.8

Simplex 146.535 works (cause its in memory on my radio  ) but we can pick another if everyone agrees.


Meet at Christmas Circle at 9:00am


Christmas Circle Google Map

Also, there is free air fill up (blue hose on the east side of the building, please re-coil when done) at the gas station just outside of town (western end) so please give them some gas/snack money during your stay.  Couldn't locate coordinates/map location, but look for the firewood for sale in wheelbarrows as you enter town from the west and you can't miss it.

Map and info courtesy of Ghost X - Thanks John

The description below is courtesy of Rockin X and Dirtopia:


Truckhaven Trail
From Dirtopia, The Off-Road Encyclopedia

A large part of this trail runs through private property with about 11 miles still open to hikers and private SUVs.

The loose sand on the terrain gives this trail a moderate difficulty rating except for the intersections with the Arroyo Salado Trail and Calcite Mine Trail which is rated more difficult. Another section in the North Fork Arroyo Salado Wash is rated even higher. Choose these sections only if you are an experienced driver and capable of avoiding serious damage to your vehicle.

Starting at Borrego-Salton Seaway (S22) east of Borrego Springs, the trail moves to the Santa Rosa Mountains. You pass by the Inspiration Point and Fonts Point Wash and can see the Clark Lake along the way.

You drive down for about 2.9 miles on S22 and then turn south towards Arroyo Salado Wash. Campers can use the sites that is near this section.

Inside Arroyo Salado Wash
Once in this zone, you are transported into a new world with the red canyon walls looming over you. After about 2.2 miles you land at a side wash which has a small intersection. You then reach the formed trail taking you out of the wash and leading to a saddle. From then on you start moving down the North Fork Arroyo Salado Wash.

After you move out of this wash you enter the section rated 5 which lasts until you reach Cannonball Canyon. After this it becomes easy again and rejoins S22. At this point you get access to the Calcite Mine Trail.

Maps and GPS Coordinates
Truckhaven Trail Coordinates: 33.303667
« Last Edit: April 06, 2013, 05:16:39 AM by HEVAK »
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 20, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2013, 02:16:28 PM »
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« Last Edit: February 26, 2013, 05:02:11 PM by Toro »

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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2013, 08:46:26 PM »
Date Changed due to Mojave

Thanks for the heads up Toro
« Last Edit: February 23, 2013, 09:00:47 PM by HEVAK »
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2013, 08:55:18 PM »
I would like to go on this since I should have most of the stuff I am planning for now complete.

I dont think I will have sliders then.

I know the rules section say the items that are necessary, but what items do i absolutely have to have for this?

I am still working on Air, HighLift, recovery tools.  I should be able to have them by then, but dont know if I will have everything.
« Last Edit: February 23, 2013, 08:57:54 PM by BikersCage »

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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2013, 08:58:22 PM »
You'll need sliders for sure. Plus front and rear recovery points.
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2013, 09:01:54 PM »
Ok, well then I wont be going on this one then.

I have front rear, just from the front hook, and i have tow shackle.

I dont want to destroy the truck though so I will wait.  I have the base offroad skids, but guess ill be waiting for sliders...

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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2013, 11:19:42 PM »
Ok, well then I wont be going on this one then.

I have front rear, just from the front hook, and i have tow shackle.

I dont want to destroy the truck though so I will wait.  I have the base offroad skids, but guess ill be waiting for sliders...

She is coming together albeit slowly.

Hey Rich...when you get time post up a build thread in the Display Case section.  That way we can check out your progress and see what equipment you might need for future runs.

If you haven't already, install a hard wired CB radio with a Firestik antenna...or a suitable magnetic mount antenna.  This is a really good first mod for your Xterra, as well as a fire extinguisher.   There is a great How To section here that shows a few members installs that would be quite helpful.

Let me know if you have any questions.
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2013, 07:13:42 AM »
cool video. That looks really fun. maybe some day...in James Disco  ;D

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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2013, 06:54:01 PM »
So? Any takers??
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2013, 07:05:23 PM »
In for this :-)
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2013, 08:08:03 PM »
Phew! It would've been a bit scetchy to run this by myself.

Stoked!!
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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2013, 11:37:09 AM »
My Wife and I are in, plus my Dog Harley. :)

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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2013, 02:38:04 PM »
i should be good to go for this!
white knuckle sliders are still sitting in my garage lol, so i guess it would be a good idea to get em put on!


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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2013, 02:42:55 PM »
i should be good to go for this!
white knuckle sliders are still sitting in my garage lol, so i guess it would be a good idea to get em put on!


Wow, how have you waited this long?? I figured those things would be immediately installed. Get em on there!

Let me know if I can help

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Re: TRUCK HAVEN - April 6, 2013 **IT'S BAAAACK**
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2013, 03:09:33 PM »
I'm in. Hopefully I'll have enough time to break in the new gears I'm putting in by then.

 


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