Disco2Guy Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I will keep these dates open for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFuller Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I can't do those dates. Already have a model-T tour planned for that weekend. I guess you can't make everyone happy. Wish the model-t's could run the con, just like days of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 can we call it. 15-18th. for the dates. I need the dates nailed down soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 can we call it. 15-18th. for the dates. I need the dates nailed down soon. Let's make this the official new dates; have to run to work but will post more notes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 requesting those dates off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFuller Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 aww nuts, well, have fun guys. Maybe now I'll be able to hide something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hmm! thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 You should come. represent the LWBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 still need a right HD CV and shaft though! + Gas Money fund for me et Lutz done Sod all since Death Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am having trouble with my CDL right now I think. So i feel your pain. just got diffs and axles and now this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Let's make this the official new dates Ok, it's officia; our new Rubicon Trip dates are from Sept 15-18 Quick Summary of the Trip: Trail is the world famous Rubicon: http://www.rubicon-trail.com/Rubicon/index.htmlTrail Rating: 10Lenght: 22 miles Trail Leader: OpenTrip Leader/Planner and Tail Gunner: Me (RRC) Attendees pending to confirm:: Ron/RRC (confirmed, Rod/D1 (confirmed), Yubert/D2 Guest (Confirmed), Nigel/D1, Colin/RRC, Lutz/D2...... And co-pilots (are you in): Dave, Brenton... Dates: Sept 15-18 (Thursday nite-Sunday afternoon) Agenda/Itinerary: Optional camping near the Staging Area (Loon Lake side) on Thursday nite Sept 15 otherwise meet us bright and early near the Gate Keeper Friday Sept 16. Early Friday morning Aug 12 "Ru-Beacon" (catchy - lol) breakfast aka beacon and eggs planned. Go thru the Gatekeeper (what's left of it today - lol), play around @ Granite Bowl, thru Wentworth Springs, Little Sluice. Depending on far we get that day, we may camp near Spider Lake or Buck Island Lake. Saturday Sept 17 - wrap up Big Sluice, drive on the Rubicon Bridge (poser kodak momemt -lol), and camp @ Rubicon Springs. Big dinner planned; hopefully I can twist DiscoChef to cook up some high altitude steak fajitas. Sunday Sept 18 - want to be in the position early Sunday morning to get everyone thru Cadillac Hill (one of the most diff part of the trail). Want to be in the Staging Area onthe Hwy 89/Tahoma side by lunch time, to air-up, have lunch, and prepare for our return home. Refuiling in the Lake Tahoe area or I80. Quick List of vehicle mod req (and given your vehicle is in mechanical tip-top shape):1) Solid recovery points both front and back,2) Enough lift to run 33s/aggressive tires,3) Sliders and Diff Guards,4) And atleast 1 rear locker is req but having rear and front lockers will make it less harder on your vehicle. If you are running lockers, should upgrade to HD axles otherwise carry spares.5) Upgrade your rear trailer arms (if you are running stock ones on RRC/D1) to HD6) HD front bumper (want something solid that can take a beating, and don't go bumper less and make your radiator take the beating)7) Winch. We maybe able to do away w/non-winch bumper as long as we have equal non-winch and winch vehicle. Need recovery strap for sure.8) CB; Ham operator a plus.9) 1 spare fuel can w/fuel (re-fueling is avail before your turn-off to the Ice House Rd on Thursday, and re-fueling station on Lake Tahoe side on the return trip but bring one spare just in case) Other rules:- No drinking alcohol and driving on the trail (save it for camp/when keys put away), need to read and abide by this: http://www.rubicon-trail.com/50-ft-trail-easement.html- Pack it in/pack it out (Wag Bags a must, and BYOB - bring your own bucket - he! he!) Other Considerations:- keep your CG as low as possible - I dont' recommend an RTT setup on the trail - tent it or tent cot.- Will be a lot of rock stacking, hiking, altitude above 5000 ft...- Let me know if you are diabetic or special health conditions. We have GPS coords, more details.... if any interested; PM me; this will be a fun trip! Also have a vehicle wrenching day schedule last day of July (last min work need/save you on labor/help w/installs - join the fun (optional)), and shake down/test your mods the weekend before the trip @ Hollister SVRA. Pictures from our last trip: http://www.spotadventures.com/trip/view?trip_id=178167 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 As long is all my parts come in on time, installed and test out OK... I'm there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Me too - that's if Nigel hasn't reconsidered his original mistake of offering me his co-dog spot =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 WOOT official date.Still good to go just put on new tires and finishing up new rear bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hey Ron, Are these guys aware that NCLR is doing it the same weekend or was this their plan to hook up with us?? I say us as I am doing my best to go! Sep 17, 2011 - Sep 18, 2011 2011 Rubicon Trail (Tentative Snow) Rubicon Trail SCLR Event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Good to see you might make it Nathan just wouldn't be the same with out ya.There hasn't been any chatter on there forums.I know they wanted to go in July but there was snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks Lutzi Good to see you might make it Nathan just wouldn't be the same with out ya.There hasn't been any chatter on there forums.I know they wanted to go in July but there was snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Good to see you might make it Nathan just wouldn't be the same with out ya. Ditto. No I have not heard SCLR is coming up that wknd; heard noise but nothing solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Three weeks from today :cool: Ron - do you have an updated list of attendees? Do we know who is planning to go up Thursday night and who is planning to meet Friday morning? I can't wait to do this!!! Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nigel, I am still tentative but have told the wife and she is OK! with it ( I love my wife aah!) we plan on staying in Placerville Thursday PM and will be @ the Gatekeeper Friday early with Mark Pilkington's Bob and Rovage and possibly Lutzi ( I need to co-ordinate with him seeing as we all live in San Luis Obispo county). I can't wait either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nathan, you picking up tires from me on th way up or down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 just putting the final bits on the rover. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 down will do Nathan, you picking up tires from me on th way up or down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 you got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Anyone in need of a co-pilot? I'd love to go on this trip again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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