|
|
 S. Cal: Off Roader's Mojave Road trip (October 10-12)
#956964
08/03/09 07:57 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
OP
Web Wheeler
|
EDIT 9/26: Trip is closed to any additional rigs. Sorry, at 16 rig's there are too many of us now. OFFICIAL TRIP DATES: October 10 - October 12 DEFINITE ATTENDEES:GrassCat - 98 SR: Michael, you're going if the rest of us bay area guys have to drag you there LOL. Ghostraider - 89 Raider: Kris, so I'm assuming that means yes you'll be there? Chief - 89 Raider: So I'm confirming that Columbus day weekend 10-12th works for you then. KF6ZPL - 94 YJ: John so Columbus day weekend also works for you then too. tyty - 94 SR: Arriving Saturday Evening. tyty's girl friend - Pathfinder:tyty's friend John - Xterra:tyty's gf boss - Jeep:Blossom - 94 4runner: Rig being prepped for the trip. Cap510 - 94 SR: Confirmed he will be coming. NickR - Nissan Armada: Confirmed is coming. Holger - 04 Axiom: Very good possibility coming. Holger's friend - rig unknown Possibly coming per Holger. Vovkus - 01 Trooper: Coming. CANNOT ATTEND <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Justice
Monte
Brent
Les
Sewerrat
Joestruck
MAPS:![[Linked Image]](http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/19139/2691762730104986527S200x200Q85.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/32325/2796661630104986527S200x200Q85.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/42468/2651932090104986527S200x200Q85.jpg) Original post retained for 'posterity'The dates I'm looking at are on or around October 23rd to 25th (weekend before Halloween). I'm not tied to this weekend so let me know if you're interested. Date's have some flexibility & I wanted to gauge interest for a trip on this trail. There is another group (11 vehicles) also doing this trail during the same weekend that I know of. Having never been on this trail, I'm hoping that won't be too many rigs at one time. Let me if you have any insights or are interested in going. Thanks.
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: off-roader]
#956965
08/03/09 08:46 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
|
This trail is very expansive, so with 11 other vehicles on the trail you might not even see them once..Good luck, I'll be in Afghanistan during this time period, but you'll love this trail.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: justice]
#956966
08/03/09 08:58 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
OP
Web Wheeler
|
Justice that sucks that you won't be around for it. What dates are you gonna be around? The date I posted is very tentative and I can be swayed in one direction or another.
Also are there any insights or reference pages I should review for planning this trip?
Preferred camping spots, etc.?
TIA,
Ray
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: off-roader]
#956967
08/03/09 10:50 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 223
Wheeler
|
Count me in as a possable, October/November whatever. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Highjack on/ Justice, Can't say it enough, thank you and the many others for serving. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> /Highjack off
95 Montero SR 3.5 sitting on the sidelines.
96 Montero LS Daily driver.
88 Audi 90 Quattro marking it's territory.
69 Bronco built but uncut garage queen.
TANSTAAFL
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: off-roader]
#956968
08/03/09 10:53 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,873
Body Damage is Cool
|
Ray, this is a three-day trip (if you want to run the whole distance). I usually run only the western two-thirds, the most interesting part. All you want to know about the road you can find here, a very useful guide: Mojave Road Guide By Dennis Casebier My latest Mojave travel is here: Mojave Road, 2007 Good luck !
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: holger]
#956969
08/03/09 11:24 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
OP
Web Wheeler
|
Ray, this is a three-day trip (if you want to run the whole distance). I usually run only the western two-thirds, the most interesting part. All you want to know about the road you can find here, a very useful guide: Mojave Road Guide By Dennis Casebier My latest Mojave travel is here: Mojave Road, 2007 Good luck ! Thanks for the link and insight Oleg. I'm looking at the 2/3rds distance/route. Are you gonna be able to make this trip maybe? Would be good to see you on a run. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Nice write-up btw! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: off-roader]
#956970
08/03/09 11:48 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
|
Ray, I did this two years ago with GrassCat. It's a fun trip and I still have the breadcrumb trail in my Garmin. There is not much in the way of 4x4ing other than you need it for the sand. Stock 4x4 with AT tires is all you need. The main challenge is navigation and logistics. On the navigation side it's the standard fork in the road questions and paralleled roads. I imported someone else's breadcrumb and It was off sometimes but it was better than nothing. My Garmin trail will be spot on if you want it. That covers getting lost or having to back track. Second of course is logistics, being a Navy man I'm sure you will have it under control <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> Gen 1 montero's with the smaller tank will need 10 gallons of extra gas. The Gen II can get by with 5 gallons. Or you can make the detour into town when you cross pavement mid way. Gen 1 in 4x4 will get 10 mpg on the trail if your lucky. Large campsites are hard to come by, Grasscat and I did a northern run off the trail to a great spot. I'll give you the details in private. If I can't make the trip you can borrow my SPOT messenger in case the something bad happens. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> It's nice to have the 911 button no matter where you are. I have the book also so don't buy it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> It's good to have friends <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: off-roader]
#956971
08/03/09 11:52 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,873
Body Damage is Cool
|
Are you gonna be able to make this trip maybe? Would be good to see you on a run. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Ray, my fiancee is coming on Aug 15, from Russia, and we will be busy for a while <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I cannot make any definite plans now  Regarding your trip: do not forget to make a side trip to the Caruthers canyon: this is a great place to drive, to hike and for camping, too. In some places between Afton canyon and Soda lake, the road finding may be difficult because the river flood changes the surface. You have to follow the stone marks made by "friends of Mojave road".
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#956972
08/03/09 11:55 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
OP
Web Wheeler
|
Ray, I did this two years ago with GrassCat. It's a fun trip and I still have the breadcrumb trail in my Garmin. There is not much in the way of 4x4ing other than you need it for the sand. Stock 4x4 with AT tires is all you need. The main challenge is navigation and logistics. On the navigation side it's the standard fork in the road questions and paralleled roads. I imported someone else's breadcrumb and It was off sometimes but it was better than nothing. My Garmin trail will be spot on if you want it. That covers getting lost or having to back track. Second of course is logistics, being a Navy man I'm sure you will have it under control <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> Gen 1 montero's with the smaller tank will need 10 gallons of extra gas. The Gen II can get by with 5 gallons. Or you can make the detour into town when you cross pavement mid way. Gen 1 in 4x4 will get 10 mpg on the trail if your lucky. Large campsites are hard to come by, Grasscat and I did a northern run off the trail to a great spot. I'll give you the details in private. If I can't make the trip you can borrow my SPOT messenger in case the something bad happens. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> It's nice to have the 911 button no matter where you are. I have the book also so don't buy it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> It's good to have friends <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Les, thanks for your input. The GC is who convinced me I need to do this trip although I wish it were the spring time instead of the fall. I hope you can make it as it would be good to get to see you for a trip other than a pismo run. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I'll definitely want to borrow the book from you to help with planning. Also I do have a spot (xmas present from my great sister) but thanks for the offer. I may still take you up on it though. I haven't turned mine on yet since I haven't gone anywhere requiring it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> Thanks. Will pm you for additional details. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Also, I just heard from someone else planning this same trip on the same weekend from ExPo that it would be alot better if we did this on a different weekend. How 'crowded' is this trail? I mean from a camping POV, it would seem that there are more than enough camping spots but maybe I'm wrong there? TIA, Ray <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
|
|
|
Re: Mojave Road trip in October...
[Re: off-roader]
#956973
08/04/09 12:08 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,649
Roll Me Over
|
I'll go if I'm not in Alaska. Les and I did this trip, see the trip report posted by Les. I have the book, map and all the way points somewhere. The next time your over here grab them. Trip report
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
|
|
|
|
