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45 minutes ago, Tyler Mattson said:
Definitely a good listen and makes me want to go on the next annual overland. I'm just not sure any of my rovers can run for that many days without falling to bits.
There was a wide range of years that had some sort of issue. Next years should be the Mojave Heritage Trail part 2, and if it similar to last years, you can do it!
- Mr.BlueSky and lutz
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I’m tentative. I need to see how work progresses this week. I haven’t put my gear away from the Oregon trip, so it can be a last minute decision.
I’ll make sure that I get the replacement spare mounted too. Pretty sure that the current one won’t hold air
my L322 should be able to keep up on the harder trail - assuming with all of D’s going…
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if this didn’t work, I will export the data. I missed the Gaia , do you want to continue recording the track on the first official trail day - for some reason that happens often.
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7 minutes ago, Mr.BlueSky said:
Robert and I ended up airing down again on Saturday - my tires when warm were pushing 25PSI when I had thought I was at 20PSI.
Robert then effectively sold me on the tire pressure monitor gizmo. : - )
I will likely turn off the TPMS in the truck and use Roberts solution. Knowing what the PSI is vs an idiot light saying that’s it’s low… on the L322 the light overrides the time display and having to hit ‘OK’ every time I start the truck is an annoyance.
- Mr.BlueSky, yokrieger, PaulD and 1 other
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In the matching the L322 SC with 32: MT tires, I had no problems with the trail. Well, except for the sidewall. I attribute the puncture to a few factors:
1. Didn't air down enough. The trail up to that point was mostly hard pack dirt and gravel trails through forests. When we entered the rocky section, it was much hotter than when we started the first two days. This would have increased tire pressure.
2. Fatigue from the difficulty of the trail and late in the very hot day.
3. Too fast for the conditions. Again, late in the day, likely traveling too fast, and I think we all just wanted to get to camp and out of the rocks.
4. The setting sun - mostly heading South and West on the trail and the amount of dust reduced visibility on the trail. Felt that you really needed to pay attention with your line for the smoothest path through the obstacles.
Sum: I take the blame for mine. I was in control and should have made the necessary adjustments for the conditions. Learning moment, albeit an expensive one. The tire only had about 4K miles on it.
The issues with Air Suspensions were the more severe problems that we encountered. I started a thread in Technical Talk about some trail fixes and potential modifications to the trucks to make those fixes a bit easier. Knowing what the GAPTool can do and how to use those features would have gotten us further along more quickly with potentially reducing the secondary damage and additional work required to get off the trail (clearing rocks off the trail to get the L405 on bump stops).
I think we all learned a bunch, and I suspect that there will be more than one Air Suspension trail fix parts kit on the next adventure.
Future mods for the L322 will include suspension spacers and possibly 33" Tires. Mods higher in the list will be a valve in the air system so that an external air compressor can inflate the system, laminated copy of the GAPTool Instructions on how to force the other 3 air bags in case of one failure, sliders, and underbody protection - replace the stock plastic skid plate with metal and extend back the to the transfer case/transmission and ideally, the fuel tank.
The L322 makes a great Overland Platform, but it needs a bit more protection. It was comfortable, handled well and with the SC, plenty of power. There was more than one discussion of Modern vs Old after those few days. Each with Pros and Cons. Older models without the fancy electronics are certainly easier to fix on the trail while the newer models will make getting to the trail much more pleasant. Barreling down smooth fire roads with the L322SC was no worse that 101 in the Bay Area...
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Great write up @Mr.BlueSky and a fantastic overland trip. I’ll get some family camping practice in and try to talk my wife and kid in joining next year.
Posted some pictures to the drive and working on sorting through the Insta360 footage. Hope to see the drone movies soon too!
Absolutely great to see so many returning to this years from last. Henry certainly had many Uncles ready to help out. And I look forward to another night DJ @Mffoster.
- Mr.BlueSky and PaulD
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50 minutes ago, Elherbinator said:
Let’s do it! Unfortunately I am out of town this weekend, then I am leading the Bald Mountain MORG the following weekend so it’ll have to be a weekday or after that. I am up for either. Let me know your preference and also if there’s any other attendees that would like to join the podcast recap of the trip.
I might be able to make the MORG. Need a replacement spare, don’t think I can patch the current one. I have some weekday availability. We’ll connect soon about it.
- Mr.BlueSky and lutz
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4 hours ago, Tyler Mattson said:
Mile's needs a day in his honor for planning such an epic journey. I can't wait for the write up and hopefully pod cast.
I am looking forward to the podcast recording (volunteering to do it). Just need to write down some notes before work BS starts to push out details of last week.
- pilotgabe, PaulD, Mr.BlueSky and 2 others
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Made it home at 5:40pm.
great trip. Thanks everyone. More later, I am exhausted.
- Mr.BlueSky and PaulD
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@PaulD finally got to playing your song at the campfire. Little Henry was getting his groove on. Video coming soon.
- Mr.BlueSky and PaulD
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1 hour ago, PaulD said:
So bummed...! Promise me this: first night on the trail, have someone play Funk #49 and raise a glass for me...!?!
--Paul
You got it!
- yokrieger, Mr.BlueSky and PaulD
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I am aiming to meet up in Auburn. I can text an eta once I am moving in the right direction.
cell: 415-533-1298
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“Working” today. Just got done entering waypoints into Gaia between emails and fighting fires.
Get your beer orders in!
- Gotrovr, Mr.BlueSky and jcb
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Mostly organized for the last pack. Feeling I am going on the lighter side of things. May add some more luxury once I load the truck. Still need a trip to the grocery store to round up the last of food.
The L322 gets an alignment tomorrow morning and hoping to find time to make a mount for the dune flag to attach to the rack. Need to get some fluids, which may lead me to buy a bucket of kitty litter so I can use the square bucket for said fluids. And I could use some for the garage and some extra for the spill kit.
I won’t have spares, I may bring the takeoff control arms - haven’t collected many spares for this truck. I will have a repair wire harness Adaptive Suspension connection but I might be brave and try to replace both sides tomorrow if I have time after groceries and a REI wagbag run.
Tool kit, compressor, recovery gear, pruning saw, hatchet, fuses, MOST bypass, flat kit.
Friday, I’ll use the forklift to get the tire on the roof rack and secured. Stage to the beer to pickup Saturday- I’ll do my best to keep it cold to those that ordered.
Sorry that @PaulD cannot make it, and I’ll miss the bar and shower setup, so dig out the solar shower from burning man (think it will strap inside the spare nicely) and I’ll have to get a bottle of bourbon, whisky or scotch…
other than that, I’m completely ready.
- Mr.BlueSky and PaulD
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Picked up the NCLR flag at the meeting of members and this flag pole before the 9ft requirement. It’s 24” tall and relatively stiff (for boats). probably better used for this is the NCLR camp here, stationary flag. Likely just under 9ft tall.
Affordura Boat American Flag with Pole 12x18 Boat Flag Pole Mount for 0.5-1.33 Inch Round and Pontoon Square Rails with 2 American Boat Flag Clips https://a.co/d/5Oy8UMC
Leaning towards a more flexible whip pole but coming up empty on Amazon searches as well. Might pick up a bike flag, zip tie the club flag to it and mount off the roof rack. Maybe a cheap CB antenna? What have people used?
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So many posts to catch up!
- if we we are stopping for supplies on the way up, I’ll grab some stuff for the @jcb meat frenzy.
- planning on returning 2-July. I have a beer festival on the afternoon of the third.
- my first “stop” will be the brewery to grab necessary supplies and order fulfillment, but I may just do that Friday. Haven’t yet figured out where the potential SF/South Bay intercept will be on I-80.
getting excited and looking forward to some time on the trail.
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Had a small coolant leak last week that looked like a lot of oil. Luckily it was the small plug at the top of crossover.
just need to do rear shocks and I should be set. Planning a short “tech” day at the brewery on Monday, June 19th. Flat ground, plenty of beer close by and we are closed that day. Going to see who is around. Really just need help starting the nuts on the top of the shocks, drinking buddy and possibly moral support.
The rest are just weird Rover issues that won’t stop me. Why does my window automatically roll down when trying to put up then suddenly work - not always reproducible? Why does my passenger mirror not adjust as much as the drivers? And the collection of electronics codes that don’t seem to impact anything? Might be the drivers door collection of switches? Or I need to dig around the BCM/fuse panel, but I don’t think the L322 are subject to leaks in that area like the LR3/4’s are. (Shrug).
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On 6/3/2023 at 5:47 PM, PaulD said:
I have been fighting some issues with the truck to get it ready for the trip. There is a chance that I will have to bail at the last minute, in which case, I will make arrangements to get the load to you. If all goes well, I will be picking up the beer on Saturday morning with the goal of joining the South Bay Convoy somewhere on I-80.
What is available:
- Bo Pils
- Red Lager
- Gold IPA
- Red IPA
- Oatmeal Stout
- Blonde Ale (our newest core beer) 4.2% ABV, 12 IBUs "An easy-drinking American classic, golden with a touch of honey- crisp, refreshing, and exceptionally clean." (our version of 805).
- Helles (newest addition to our Lager Series): Will be in very limited supply. I will set aside a few cases for the trip, but if you want it, please order sooner than later.
- Belgian Tripel (canning in the next 10 days - Super fresh): 8.6% ABV
Order Here: https://forms.gle/6CRSS3MF7qcdUr2m8
- PaulD, Mr.BlueSky, yokrieger and 2 others
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store the wrap inside your house - the lower limit is around 60F, I think. you will end up spending alot of time with surface prep if kept outside, but I think it is doable.
Looking forward to seeing the adventure and the results.
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I'd go with 3M wrap. from my YouTube learning sessions, it is easier to work with than the cheap stuff.
- remove as much trim as possible. you can hide seams under vehicle trim.
- With the LR3/4, there really is only one area that would need a seam, the rear cargo window area/along the roof line above the doors. it is mostly a flat surface without too many compound curves/bodylines. the bumpers will be the challenge.
- the dry application method will last the longest and the wet application method is more forgiving.
- as it dries, you will need to squeegee the wrap again to get some bubbles out.
- make sure the work area is within the temperature range. I tried mine when it was on the cool side and the wrap was brittle and easy to tear.
Cannot wait to see the result...
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Signed up. Have a list of things to do for the new truck but should be able to get it done.
Will have to judge how “good” of a decision this is with the wife as we get closer.
we can also make the brewery a meet up point for the first day, but from the list, it looks heavy South Bay. Yet, it would be easier to shuffle beer.
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On 5/5/2023 at 12:09 AM, pilotgabe said:
My work schedule is pretty much clear right now, so I am really hoping I can make this. I will literally becoming off the second half of Section 5 of the ORBDR (June 10-18), the part we didn't have time to do last year. Taking a different pace on the same route and learning the history and sights of the region would be a whole new experience.
And BTW, my LR4 now has KO2's hahaha (my LR3 has had them forever and they've been great performers; my spare is still brand new after more than 2.5 years and 55K miles).
Are those the wheels I sold you from my LR4? If so, that set will be on its second club Overland trip.
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9 minutes ago, SDS said:
I would love to come, but want to run Hell Hole first to gauge how ready is I/D2 combo.
I haven't found any limits on trucks/people. Am I right to think that I will not have a problem with registering in mid-June?
it will likely be sold out by then. The tickets don't last long once the are opened up to the general public.
If I remember correctly, your rig was on the not the Rubicon Rovicon a couple of years ago, and I don't remember hearing that it had any problems. Also not sure how much he did or if that trip is comparable to the Rubicon.
Might be worth signing up and might be able to sell the ticket if needed to someone on a waiting list.
SEND IT!
- Mr.BlueSky and SDS
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The Annual Sept 15-17th
in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information
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I will be there plus my wife and kid. Are you issuing tent spots? Or do we need to reserve through golden pines?