Topic: Mojave Road April 22th - April 24th

[Toro]

*******Road Comms for those on the way in.......

2m Simplex 146.535

CB 17

Safe travels everyone. See you guys real soon.


*********UPDATE*********
   We just recieved the digital permit, from the preserve, and have been granted a permit for 20 vehicles. Top 5 standby list holders are now in.

Please acknowledge and confirm attendance + # of passangers on this thread.
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Greetings all.
     We are 5 months out and would like to start planning the Mojave Road Trip. This will be a three day, two night, trip going East to West starting in Laughlin and heading towards Barstow.
    This run will be capped at 20 rigs and 40 people. If the list fills up, a wait list will be started.
    If your interested in joining, please post up + any passengers.

More details to come......lots more.

Thanks

1. Randy + Nilda / Confirmed
2. Jayrat / Confirmed
3. Knightrider / Confirmed
4. SteveC + 1 / Confirmed
5. Motopig77 + 1 / Confirmed
6. JFanaselle + 1 / Confirmed
7. xxSVxx + 1 / Confirmed
8. Alex / Confirmed
9. Celt + 1 / Confirmed
10. RikRong + 1 / Confirmed
11. FBinSD + 1 / Confirmed
12. CAWoody / Confirmed
13. Toro + 4 / you know it!
14. Gtarango97 + 2 / Confirmed
15. SCUBAdale713 + 2 / Confirmed
16. CarJeep + 1 / Confimed
17. TrailBreaker / Confirmed
18. Yota-Spy / Confirmed
19. FierceX / Confirmed
20. (Sir)JohnofFullerton / Confirmed

Standby List
1.
2.

    The plan is to head into Laughlin on Thursday the 21st. Stay at hotel/camp. Hit the road Friday the 22nd. Camp Friday and Saturday night along the road. Finish road on Sunday the 24th.
    No real wheeling, just a desert trip and camping through a historical, 120 mile, desert road.
     We would be starting at the AVI Casino, on the morning of the 22nd and head west.
    This is stock (running boards and mud flaps style) and family friendly.

     Due to permits for large groups, this run is capped at 20 vehicles and 40 people.

Life happens and people always cancel. If you have interest in this run, get added to the stand by list. Odds are, someone's lama will eat an 8 ball, get an in grow toe nail or the inlaws will show up for the weekend.
     We will not run a second smaller group to circumvent the permit.

The AVI Casino is located at

10000 Aha Macau Pkwy,
Laughlin, NV 89029

We will meet in the parking to get together and meet and great. There is a gas station and a convenience store in the parking lot of the AVI. Ice, beer, gas, beer, snacks and beer will be available.
   I would like to roll out at 1100 at the latest.  Please be gassed up and ready to roll around 1030. It will take time to get a group this big going. Then we have to account for the buried phone.

Mojave Road April 22th - April 24th

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[Toro]

What we have done in the past, may not be popular, but has proven effective in moving a large group through the desert. We are sticking with it.
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Things you need to have or be aware of and required.
-5 good tires. All the same size.
-Rig in good working condition. Check all your fluids and spot check your belt and hoses
-Working 4wd
-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
    I carry a substantial kit but please carry enough to change a tire and tighten a hose clamp or a battery terminal.
-First Aide Kit

-We will pack out all trash and leave nothing behind...except 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 and memory for cameras
-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 three 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 swinging three potlucks. A separate thread is active where this will be coordinated by Christiaan.

-Friday night
-Saturday morning
-Saturday night

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+guide

this version is limited on the Mojave Rd but has enough the be helpful
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1934838071/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

Comm's
     Please remember to pick up a CB. I will not be doing FRS. 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/B000069DOV
This guy is a descent hand held with mag mount ant included.

This is my set up...and it's awsome.
http://amzn.com/B00004VXNI
with
http://amzn.com/B001AAT94W

Opinions on CB's are like belly buttons. Everyone's got one.

We will be working CB channel 19 and 2m simplex 146.535



points of interest

This trip destroys in cabin filters. The fine sand of the Mojave gets into everything.  Please consider changing your filter before and after the trip. 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D566IG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_gMMktb1SK8DPA
These have less pleats than the OE filter so it won't last as long...but at these prices, that's okay.

We will be hauling out ALL trash. If you have a tire carrier you might want to consider a Trasharoo.
http://trasharoo.3dcartstores.com/
These guys keep the trash out of your rig. Keeps the smell out and frees up precious cargo space.

If your running an oiled cone filter, consider running a dry pre-filter. The fine sand will get stuck to the filter and and start sucking down the MPG's even further.
 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001034E6W/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_EZMktb18JKRHK
This particular one is for 9" base and 7" top diameters. This will only alow the finest of sand to get through. Find what works for yours and give it shot. It will pay for itself on this one trip.

Here is a link to the campers page on the Preserves Web site
http://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/camping-regs.htm
  Give it a read and get familiar with the few regs there are.

[Toro]

*****************Food*****************

Just a copy of the planning thread. Please keep discussions going on the planning thread.

Friday evening
     Carne Asada ($20 contribution/ 3lbs)
       1. Toro
       2. RikRong
       3. MotoPig77

    Chicken Asada
       1. CAWoody


     Tortillas Corn
        1.CAWoody

     Tortillas Flour
        1. Spoolup (40 pack)
        2. Scubadale

Sides
       Bag of shredded Cheese, tomatoes
          1. Rikrong

        Refried beans + Pot
          1. Spoolup


Saturday Morning

       Pancakes
          1.Duffman

       Eggs
          1. Knightrider
       
     Bacon
          1. JFanaselle
          2. Painroller


Saturday Evening

       Beef Stew
            1. Celt
            2. Jayrat

       Trail Pizza
             1.xxSVxx

       1 bag Spaghetti noodles
             1. Rikrong
             2.
             3.

        Spaghetti sauce. (2 Jars)
             1. Knightrider
             2. Spoolup

        Italian Sausage (1 pack)
             1. FBinSD
             2.
             3.
             4.

        Garlic Bread (2 loaves)
              1.
              2.
              3.
              4.
              5.
   
         Parmigian Cheese
              1. Spoolup

[Toro]

Reserved

[Toro]

Reserved

[RBduffer]

Nilda and I would like to be First on the list!

[Jayrat]

Randy beat me too it , I guess you can make me 2nd on the list

[knightrider]

In +1 please

Sent from my rooftop tent while stargazing

[steve c]

In.

 

YAY

[Ghost65]

In.

(thanks Duffman...)

[knightrider]

Just an FYI, harrahs is sold out for Thursday April 28. 

Sent from my rooftop tent while stargazing

[Motorpig77]

Sign me up!!! +3 for now

[Ghost65]

Just an FYI, harrahs is sold out for Thursday April 28. 

Sent from my rooftop tent while stargazing

Here's why...

Laughlin River Run

other rooms available at Avi...not cheap @ $100 a night...still worth it for a Toro Run through the desert.

[PainRoller]

Mike and Barb would love to attend!!!! 

[Toro]

Screw that!
   Moving it up by one week. Forgot about the river run. Title updated.