to give Danny a start at rebuilding...
Looks like interest is definitely there. This is happening, who's down? Head to Laughlin on Friday the 18th. Stay at hotel/camp. Hit the road early Sat the 19th. Camp Sat night along the road. Finish road on Sunday the 20th. No real wheeling, just a desert trip and camping through a historical, 120 mile, desert road.
We would be starting in Laughlin, at the AVI Casino, on the morning of the 19th and head west towards I-15. Camp at Hole in the wall, Camp Mojave or Beal Mt on Saturday night. We can take a vote but I think I'd like to end it at Afton Canyon and avoid the "Mojave River".
This is stock (running boards and mud flaps style) and family friendly.
Who's in
1. Toro/Danny + Mary
2. SteveC/ Steve +1
3. xxSVxx/Christian
4. NPGTech/Nick +1? or 2?
5. SoCalTerry/ Terry
6. Knightrider/Jordan + 1 + "The Oven"
7. RBDuffer/ Randy + Nilda
8. RoadInspectress/ Luana + Tom
9. GhostX/John + Daph
10. DannyX/Danny
11. AZXterra410
12. Bikerscage/ Rich + 2
13. Mark1107/ Mark + Nia
14. Cdagne/ Chris + Wife
15. Randolf1/ Randy AKA, The Marlbro Man
If we are full, it's not over. There are always cancelations. If you want to attend, please don't be discouraged. Put yourself on the standby list.
Stand By
1. FBinSD
2. MotorPig77 +1
3. UltraPC40
If I don't have your cell, please PM it to me
Due to permits for large groups, this run is capped at 15 vehicles and 35 people.
If we fill up, I will start a standby list. Last year we had no cancelations and took 15 trucks through the trail. The Year before that we had about 6+ last min cancelations. We will not run a second smaller group to circumvent the permit. I'm on the hook and held responsible with the Mojave National Preserve and don't want to poke a bear.
Things you need to have or be aware of and required.
-Rig in good working condition. Check all your fluids and spot check your belts and hoses
-Working 4wd
-At least 1 spare tire with in 2" in size to the tires on your rig. No Doughnuts.
-A Jack that can alow you to change a tire in uneven ground
-A CB Radio. (plenty of time to get one)
-Dogs are more than welcome but please keep them on a leash while out and about.
-Enough fuel to travel 200 miles in 4wd
-Minimum 1 Gallon of water per person per day
-Tow strap
-If you air down, be prepared to refill
-Basic tools
-Sanitation supplies for camping. If your digging holes, bring your own shovel. Bio-Degradable TP
-First Aide Kit
-We will pack out all trash and leave nothing behind (except for underground poo)
-Bring trash bags for yourself.
-Temperatures in the Desert can vary. Be prepared for anything. The higher elevations can be down right freezing and the lowers can easily reach 120 in the summer.
-You will have to take a dump at some point so plan ahead and dont wait till the last min.
-What ever you need to camp comfortably
-Bring enough batteries (Jordan) and memory (Jordan) for cameras (Jordan)
-Binoculars
-Wide brimmed hat
-Flashlights, lantern
-Good walking shoes
-A camping chair and somewhere to prop your feet will be nice
-GPS. Hand held or carmount
-Books or maps of trail/road
We will be on the road for the better part of two days. Please plan your meals accordingly. Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks.
If your not a camper and would like some advice please PM me for my little tricks.
We will be pot-lucking it on Saturday night....details later.
A good reference guide is a good idea. I like and use,
http://www.amazon.com/Mojave-Road-Guide-Adventure-Through/dp/0914224379/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357196426&sr=8-1&keywords=mojave+road+guidethis version is limited on the Mojave Rd but has enough the be helpful
http://www.amazon.com/Southern-California-Backroads-4-Wheel-Trails/dp/0966497643/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357196580&sr=8-3&keywords=mojave+road+guideComm's
Please remember to pick up a CB. I will not be doing FRS this year. We will communicating 100% by CB. Ham radio will only be used to talk isht about those with out Ham radio's . With a group this size, Ham will be used to have solid Comm's btwn lead and tail....and god forbid, in case of emergency. There are many reasonable options available.
http://amzn.com/B000069DOVThis guy is a descent hand held with mag mount ant included.
http://amzn.com/B00005Q4ZVHere's a bare bones set up with an on board ant (rubber duck). The trucks metal body will kill reception but it's some thing.
This is my set up...and it's awsome.
http://amzn.com/B00004VXNIwith
http://amzn.com/B001AAT94WOpinions on CB's are like belly buttons. Everyone's got one.
More to come......stay tuned
