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lutz

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  1. who did yo go with ? i have the old rubber ones and they leak badly
  2. Its whenever you get there Friday night .I prob wont be to camp until nightfall.
  3. Hey guys time for a quick desert run . This time it will be around Red Rock Canyon State park .We will camp near to Bickel camp ( https://www.desertusa.com/desert-people/walter-bickel.html ) Explore the area which includes Burro Schmdt tunnel https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/burro-schmidt-tunnel/ ,Holly Ash Mine and Last Chance Canyon .Last Chance Canyon is located in the El Paso Mountains east of Red Rock Canyon State Park. The trail is rated a 2 to 2+ so any rover should have no problem . This is a very historic mining area . Trip Details (Print this) Updated Make sure you top off at the Shell station off the 14 . Shell (760) 373-1212 https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVojsugtddsb87Z57 Directions form Kettlemen city to camp https://goo.gl/maps/f3k8Uqz8m1yVqTqh9 GPS track in attach file Trip Leader: Lutz Date/Time: Jan 21- 23 Friday - meet up at camp N 35°26'13" W 117°52'35" Saturday- Small trail run to Burro Schimidt Tunnel then a longer run back to camp threw Last chance Canyon with optional v notch if anyone wants to try.. Plan to pack a lunch . Sunday - Head home . I may stay another day if anyone want to explore more of the mines and early man sites camp at Trona Pinnacles. Radio Ham 146.460 NCLR Fees no Vehicle Requirements: Stock Land Rovers welcomed, but best with high clearance 4x4 vehicles. Air down to the recommend psi for your tires/vehicles . Also make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. Required Safety Equipment: fire extinguisher Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear) spare tire Misc Equipment: shovel, first aid kit, repair tools (to suit your vehicle), tire gauge and tire pump. Weather Forecast and Trail Conditions: mostly sunny; windy highs in the 60s lows in the min 30s at night. Clothing Suggestions: cold weather bring layers as it gets cold at night. Bring Firewood More Info of the area https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631 Red Rock Canyon trip.kmz
  4. Getting the detail ready but will be posting up a run to Red Rock Canyon and borrow smith tunnel.
  5. Will be there cant wait to try out the new tires in snow.
  6. Well the Rover is down . so will be out there with the Baja bug
  7. Still trying to fix my overheat problem .going to check for exhaust gases in coolant then if thats not the prob prob will need a new radiator.
  8. Yea right now im still a go but having my driveway cemented on nov 2 so hopefully that goes well,
  9. Hey guys I just letting you know they're doing a big desert clean up out by Barstow on Saturday November 6th. If I have time I'm going to get out there Friday probably tow the Baja bug but maybe take the Rover. It's a cool event go clean up trash for a little while they have a large raffle and good . Some more info if anybody's interested. https://www.clean-dezert.org/
  10. Just getting all the Moab damage fixed. She needed new rear reverse lights, when trailing arm bushing and one radius arm bushing. Now just finishing up routine service for the annual event.
  11. if you top off at fresh pond , you should be fine but its always good to carry 5 gal.BTW gas is 5.30 there ouch
  12. Taking the southern route. 166 to 58 to 15 to 70. Should be leaving Wednesday the 8th
  13. Should be dropping of the trailer around 3pm and to camp around 5 .thinking about bringing my spar 3rd incase anyone or myself may need.
  14. Most likely just need to deburr them with a file . I have that happen all the time with the baja bug cv's
  15. Been trying to run Swamp for years . Sadly i have to work or I would join you .Its supposedly vary similar to Dusy in trail difficulty but being shorter a really fun trail.
  16. At this time all rooms are filled but if anything changes ill let you know
  17. I picked up a house right next to the event .It will be myself ,Tammy and Will .It has a garage incase anybody has a broken rover that needs fixing or just to hang out .Tammy and i are planning to hit the road on the 8th. Should take us about two days to get there .Going to camp out near moab Rim trail for a night or two then off to the house.
  18. I will be monitoring 146 460. Also don't forget your flag for the dunes . They can be picked up at Arnie's ATV near the beach
  19. Sounds good. Plan is to get to beach around 10am that way it doesnt sell out on us. Will be at camp around 4 to 5pm friday
  20. Sorry to see you wont be able to make it. im planning on being there around 4pm
  21. Yes it is . also im going to pick up a second vehicle pass in case anyone cant get one and i have a 1 day pass.
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