William Stephenson Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I really would like to go one way or another. I have ALWAYS wanted to check out the rubicon. I don't know if my unlocked P38 would make it through on 32's. I'm hesitant about bring my truck (not saying no, I just think I would hold the group up), but if theres a seat available I'm happy to fill someone's tank if I can ride shotgun. Please count me in one way or another, I would really like to go. Thanks Don for planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I really would like to go one way or another. I have ALWAYS wanted to check out the rubicon. I don't know if my unlocked P38 would make it through on 32's. I'm hesitant about bring my truck (not saying no, I just think I would hold the group up), but if theres a seat available I'm happy to fill someone's tank if I can ride shotgun. Please count me in one way or another, I would really like to go. Thanks Don for planning.William, we've been warning Ted that his unlocked (traction control only) P38 on 33s will already have to pick lines very carefully and will likely put it's winch to a big workout. On 32s, I think you're just pushing it a little too far. We should have open passenger seats though. As we get closer and firm up who's actually going we'll arrange those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Stephenson Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Sounds good don. Count me in for trail crew. Stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Have you run the trail before? I'm assuming yes but I'm not sure. Right now the only first timers we have are Chad and Ted and both of them have solid trail experience, they just haven't been through the Rubicon yet. I'm thinking of how we would organize the groups. Yes. I participated in our club's first Rubicon run with Shrek. I was tail end charlie with 9 other rigs. We started at loon lake on Friday and made it as far as Buck island Saturday evening, where Dan's RRC blew a diff. The main group continued to finish the run. I ended up towing Dan's RRC back to loon lake entrance starting early Sunday and making it back by 7 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I might be interested Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcproven Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I have some interest, since I've never done it, but I don't want to modify my truck any further (don't care much for rock climbing anymore), so for now, just paying attention and *maybe* as passenger one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Ted, I know your P38 and I know your experience level with that thing so I'm fine with waiving the locker requirement for you. I would consider leaving the RTT at home though as there are some tight spots that may damage it. Right now it looks like we're going with Father's Day weekend. We'll talk a bit more off-line but I'm thinking start EARLY Friday (I'd suggest camping at Loon Lake Thursday night so you don't have to make the drive in at dawn). We'll also plan another run later in the summer so those of you who can't make it this time should get another chance. So far it looks like the following trucks: Don - D1 'convertible'Jason - D1Ted - P38 We have room for one more rig if anybody wants to join us. As for passenger seats, we've had a lot of interest. I know I'll have an open seat (if you ride with me you'd better pack light) and I believe Jason will as well. Ted, how about you? We'll sort out passengers as we get closer but it looks like we'll have no problem filling any open seats.Well Don, your in luck I weight close to nothing so I've solved that for you. On a more serious note, I don't need much anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 It's not the mass, it's the volume I'm worried about. The new rig isn't set up to haul much stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 wouldn't be the first time I cowboy camped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Yes. I participated in our club's first Rubicon run with Shrek. I was tail end charlie with 9 other rigs. We started at loon lake on Friday and made it as far as Buck island Saturday evening, where Dan's RRC blew a diff. The main group continued to finish the run. I ended up towing Dan's RRC back to loon lake entrance starting early Sunday and making it back by 7 PM. Tim Scully and Lutzi walked back to the group that stayed with Tiger Dan, carrying the rear diff from Lutzi's D2. Around midnight, Tim, Lutzi and I headed back to Rubicon Springs. I hauled Dan's broken diff in a back pack to meet up with the gear I left in Ron's RRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Tim Scully and Lutzi walked back to the group that stayed with Tiger Dan, carrying the rear diff from Lutzi's D2. Around midnight, Tim, Lutzi and I headed back to Rubicon Springs. I hauled Dan's broken diff in a back pack to meet up with the gear I left in Ron's RRC.That trip has spawned many epic stories. It's become club legend. I should add I'm not looking to replicated that particular level of fun on this year's run! I had enough last year when I broke a rear control arm and had to hike from Buck Island lake to Spider Lake to fetch the part that was delivered in by relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Tim Scully and Lutzi walked back to the group that stayed with Tiger Dan, carrying the rear diff from Lutzi's D2. Around midnight, Tim, Lutzi and I headed back to Rubicon Springs. I hauled Dan's broken diff in a back pack to meet up with the gear I left in Ron's RRC.NOW THIS IS WHY I JOINED THE CLUB! That looks like a weekend of adrenaline that I'm all for! Really hope I get one of these Passenger slots. Also, Will, if you ever decide to get rid of this amazing looking green colored piece of machinery..please bring it to my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 NOW THIS IS WHY I JOINED THE CLUB! That looks like a weekend of adrenaline that I'm all for! Really hope I get one of these Passenger slots. Also, Will, if you ever decide to get rid of this amazing looking green colored piece of machinery..please bring it to my attention.If you want to break stuff I'm your huckleberry... Let's start with 'yeah man, I'm sure you can make it' and work from there. I'll even offer to 'hold your beer'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 I'm defiantly interested in running shotgun with someone. It's on my bucket list to do but not in my rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 This falls on Father's Day weekend, which might be an issue. Don, Im curious. How are dates decided for such events? Does some one just choose randomly? Or is it decided between the board? Just asking because I want to know if things like Father's Day are taken into consideration. Like a lot would like to attend perhaps but also would rather spend time with their family. Don't count me out just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Dates are set by those running a particular trip. In this case we bandied about a couple options and settled on this as the best choice. It's early enough in the year to avoid the biggest crowds and before the Jeep Jamboree crews come through and pave everything, though with the amount of snow we've had this year we may be TOO early to get all the way though. We'll only know that as we get closer. Sadly, I've quickly realized no matter what you can't please everybody. Someone will always have a conflict. Not to worry, the Rubicon is a staple and we'll be continue to return to it. In fact, it's likely we'll try a late season run at it as well if Enrique's buddy from Baja wants to tackle it. Just to mention it, some of the other 'rocky' trips we have in mind for this summer include Gold Lakes, Slick Rock, Deer Valley in increasing order of difficulty. We haven't set any dates for these as yet as I've been a bit of a slacker but I'll start working on that in the next few weeks. Gold Lakes should be open early since it's not very high (and there are lots of trail options there) but the other two will have to wait for the snows to melt so likely won't be before July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Dates are set by those running a particular trip. In this case we bandied about a couple options and settled on this as the best choice. It's early enough in the year to avoid the biggest crowds and before the Jeep Jamboree crews come through and pave everything, though with the amount of snow we've had this year we may be TOO early to get all the way though. We'll only know that as we get closer. Sadly, I've quickly realized no matter what you can't please everybody. Someone will always have a conflict. Not to worry, the Rubicon is a staple and we'll be continue to return to it. In fact, it's likely we'll try a late season run at it as well if Enrique's buddy from Baja wants to tackle it. Just to mention it, some of the other 'rocky' trips we have in mind for this summer include Gold Lakes, Slick Rock, Deer Valley in increasing order of difficulty. We haven't set any dates for these as yet as I've been a bit of a slacker but I'll start working on that in the next few weeks. Gold Lakes should be open early since it's not very high (and there are lots of trail options there) but the other two will have to wait for the snows to melt so likely won't be before July.I'm definitely in as a passenger somewhere as I'd like to really get mine on to the trail this year if possible!! But first want to cruise and shoot some photos. Sent from my Nexus 9 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 From photos last weekend there is still many feet of snow even at Loon, but it's beginning to melt. This week's hot weather would have helped that, though there's a chance of rain coming again on Sunday. That will help melt it more if the weather stays warm, but it could easily turn to MORE snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 if you haven't seen the truck that was left on the Rubicon in the snow http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/rubicon-trail/2452898-stuck-rigs-need-assistance-all-east-op-5.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 if you haven't seen the truck that was left on the Rubicon in the snow http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/rubicon-trail/2452898-stuck-rigs-need-assistance-all-east-op-5.html LOL that is wild Poor roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRovr Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Daaaaaaamn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Daaaaaaamn.I think that covers it pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 I may be able to go on this one if,1.- I get the classic ready 2.- no big jobs come in for that weekend 3.- I get a kitchen pass RRC with Detroit in front and true -tract in rear, sliders and under body armor. Have done the Rubby before but mostly as a passenger / stacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I may be able to go on this one if,1.- I get the classic ready 2.- no big jobs come in for that weekend 3.- I get a kitchen pass RRC with Detroit in front and true -tract in rear, sliders and under body armor.Have done the Rubby before but mostly as a passenger / stackerI believe that would be the 'Rubicon Ready Classic', right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I believe that would be the 'Rubicon Ready Classic', right? Yes...the only problem is...that is not ready LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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