erinw.rrc Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 UPDATE: We've reached 5 interested parties which is where I'm going to cap it. Please reply below if you'd like to be added to the waitlist. UPDATE 2: Added NCLR Caravan plan to the first post. UPDATE 3: Final details and cost - also, we have room for 3 additional trucks! Many of you know that AZLRO (Arizona Land Rover Owners Club) helped put on the WNLRR (Western National Land Rover Rally) last year and a handful of us had the opportunity to attend. During this time, we met several members of the Arizona club and developed a friendship over campfires and Land Rover love! I have been talking with Kelly and Grace Howard of AZLRO (mother and daughter) and as Grace has just recently received her driving permit and is planning and leading (along with her dad, James) one of her first trips to Mojave, I suggested a joint NCLR/AZLRO trip and they were excited at the prospect of a collaboration! Grace is currently planning most of the trip and Jared and I will be their tail gunner. The trip is titled New Years on the Mojave and will run from Dec. 29 - Jan. 1 (4 days) We are currently seeking interest so we can decide weather or not a permit will be needed (dependent on the number of vehicles, whether or not we split the groups up, etc, etc...all will be determined at a later date.) Grace is looking into how far in advance we need to apply for a permit and insurance, and if needed, there will be a cost to attend the trip that will cover the cost divided among the attendees. Again, this will all be determined at a later date. AZLRO currently has 4 vehicles that have shown interest, including Kelly and Grace. Below is the brief itinerary: Day 1 9am Meet at Avi CasinoHead to trailhead Go to Picture CanyonVisit Fort PiuteDetourHead to Campsite detour, maybe at old schoolhouse (depends on group size) Day 2Continue on RoadVisit Visitor CenterVisit mailbox and springsCamp Day 3Visit Lava TubeDrive to sand dunes Play in sand dunesCamp in sand dunes Day 4Visit Traveler’s Monument - leave a rock from our house (note: remind everyone to bring a rock from home to leave at Traveler’s Monument)Drive through Afton canyon Finish at I-15 Please reply to thread if you are interested and you may view their event post HERE. If you have an questions, please let me know and I discuss with our neighbors in AZ. Looking forward to seeing some of you on the trail! Five Truck Limit:1. Erin & Jared (RRC)2. Chris and Marie (D90 and LR2)3. Don (LR3)4. Paul (RRC)5. Tai (LR4?) Waitlist:1.2.3. NCLR Caravan Plan Here's the plan for heading out on Wednesday AM with arrival at a campground that evening and eventual arrival to our final waypoint at 9AM on Thursday to Avi Gas, Resort + Casino. Wednesday, December 28th 06:00AM - Meet at Chevron / Starbucks (510 Newhall St. San Jose, CA 95110)06:15AM - rolling07:30AM - arrive at Waypoint 2, Santa Nella Chevron (12801 CA-33 Santa Nella Village 95322)07:45AM - rolling09:45AM - arrive at Waypoint 3, Buttonwillow Chevron (20656 Tracy Ave Buttonwillow, CA )10:00AM - rolling, head E toward Barstow on 5801:00PM - arrive at Waypoint 4, Barstow Chevron (1401 E Main St, Barstow, CA)01:30PM - rolling, take 15 North out of Barstow. Take Hwy 127 until it changes into 178/372. Continue to Hwy 160 then Hwy 159 into Red Rock Canyon Campground04:30PM - arrive, Red Rock Canyon Campground (3293 Moenkopi Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89161) Thursday, December 29th 07:00AM - rolling09:00AM - arrive at Avi Gas, Resort and Casino (10000 Aha Macav Parkway, Laughlin, NV 89029)09:01AM - Meet up with the AZLRO part of our caravan! NCLR Final Details So, we are almost 1 week away from the Mojave trip. Yay! Firstly, I got a notice from Grace last night that they've had a couple drop outs, so if anyone else from NCLR would like to go, we have spots for 3 more trucks. Any last minuters? Also, the Preserve approved our permit and confirmed that we don't need group insurance just your vehicle coverage insurance, so please bring proof of that. We will be splitting the cost of the permit with AZLRO so please bring some cash. Currently it's $8.00 per truck, but if we get more attendees the price will go down per truck. AZLRO forum post can be found HERE. Additional Info: Fire Wood Everyone must bring at least 3 bundles of firewood. It will be cold and there is no wood collecting on the Preserve. On Trail Communications Ham Radio will be primary form of communication, simplex frequency TBD but mostly likely will be 146.460 If you do not have a Ham Radio license bring a FRS Radio as we will monitoring that as well. Gasoline We are planing on traveling around 200 miles between gas stations, so bring extra gasoline if you feel like it is necessary. We are bringing an extra five gallons just in case. Traveler's Monument It is tradition to bring a rock from home to put on the Traveler's Monument If I don't talk to you before Sunday, have a Merry Christmas and see you on Wednesday. Cheers! Erin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 in DECEMBER? Cold I can get past..what is the contingency for wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 in DECEMBER? Cold I can get past..what is the contingency for wet? Currently the weather in late December is supposed to be sunny, partly cloudy on some days, in the high 50's, low 60's during the day and 28-35 at night. Of course that could all change by then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I have to wait until Michele gets home but we'll discuss it this weekend - could be up for it if she's not visiting family again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Marie and I are interested in going. Please keep us posted on details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 I, and the wife, are officially interested. -- Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Well, looks like Michele will be back in Flatistan (Florida) .... AGAIN .... over this timeframe and it's about $1000 to change the flight back so she's a no-go. I'm unlikely to do it solo, so it looks like I might be out on this one. Not 100% out as I have some ideas yet but slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Seems like a cool trip. The gf and I are interested in going- I'll have to bring my dog along though, so depends on if he's allowed on the trip (the Mojave preserve seems to permit pets). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 OK, I'm in. Michele can't make it so I'll be solo but that just means an easier camp setup since I can sleep in the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 OK, I'm in. Michele can't make it so I'll be solo but that just means an easier camp setup since I can sleep in the truck. Good to hear Don! I will touch base with Grace and let her know we have 5 interested trucks, which is going to be our limit. Waitlist has started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the list management Erin! Trying to rig an electric bed-warmer for my RTT...! Lol --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the list management Erin! Trying to rig an electric bed-warmer for my RTT...! Lol --Paul Well, if you have a secondary battery, an inverter, a HO alt and or solar panels on the rack...I bet you could easily run a heating blanket which would really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for the list management Erin! Trying to rig an electric bed-warmer for my RTT...! Lol --PaulJust stuff about 10 of these down your pantshttps://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Hand-Warmers-40-pairs/dp/B00U0AB7MA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478128661&sr=8-1&keywords=hand%2Bwarmers%2Bbulk&th=1&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRovr Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Is that a heating pad in your pants, or are you just happy to see me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Well, if you have a secondary battery, an inverter, a HO alt and or solar panels on the rack...I bet you could easily run a heating blanket which would really help. Hi Mike! Thinking about that very possibility...! electric resistance, all the way! --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 This will inspire all of us Rover-heads....! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH6lwkNODOI Great sequence with two old 109's (a Dormobile even!) and an LR-3/4. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Permit has been submitted for Mojave and I'm waiting for Grace to get back to me on the next steps. Update to follow soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Anything new on this? I joined AZLRO just to be a duallie. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Anything new on this? I joined AZLRO just to be a duallie. --Paul Way to go Paul! Grace has submitted the permit, she is finalizing some details and hopefully I will hear back next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 wait... Erin, do participants need to join/reg on AZLRO site? Hey! Look at that... my 100th post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 wait... Erin, do participants need to join/reg on AZLRO site? Hey! Look at that... my 100th post! No, this is a joint trip so that will not be necessary. Grace and I are in contact so permit details and necessary insurance are pending. I will update as soon as I have the permit confirmed. I'm looking into rendezvous points for NCLR to the trail head the day prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 You might be pleasantly surprised how warm the rtt is once u r off the ground. I was toasty on the Rubicon when it snowed on us. Wish I could go, but I don't have time off until the 31st. Been wanting to run the Mojave trail for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 You might be pleasantly surprised how warm the rtt is once u r off the ground. I was toasty on the Rubicon when it snowed on us. Wish I could go, but I don't have time off until the 31st. Been wanting to run the Mojave trail for years. Methinks that the interior of my LWB will somewhat warmer than the RTT, so I am going to go "inside" on this trip and pre-heat my bedding by running my rig for 5 minutes and piping two runs of flex hose directly from my heater outlets under the center cubbie to my sleeping bag. Slam dunk! --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 So the NCLR team will need to head out on the 28th of December. I'm looking for some good camping grounds on our way down south and need some suggestions. I'd like to be no more than 2 hours from the trail head for the next day, so we need to plan at least 4-6 hour drive on Wednesday and if we leave early enough on Wednesday perhaps we can hit some other trails. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I will most likely be meeting y'all at the trailhead as I'm actually driving down from Jackson, WY. Separately- Do we need to carry extra fuel for this? The Preserve area doesn't seem huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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