Cell phone worked almost whole trip. Except area around first night campground.
I used 3/4 of tank from Baker to Barstow.
HAM repeators: a lot of them accessible from trip area.
APRS worked all the time. I was able to rich Baker digrepeator and Barstow as well.
Got some problem with front axle disconnect after crossing water. Not directly related to the water crossing. Transfer case harness touched exhaust pipe and melted insulation on wires. Fixed last night.

2001 Trooper LS 3" lift,no more Rancho 9000RX,
no more 4L30E transmission,
ProComp 8" 130W driving lights,
Surco roof rack (modified),
110V power outlet, Viair 380C compressor,
CB/FRS/GPRS/HF/VHF/UHF Radio, 285/75/16 BFG AT/KO.