DHappel Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Having just come back from Mojave Rd, Michele has informed me we are going to Death Valley in April. I've only been once but the routes are pretty well defined. There's a TON of area to cover and sights to see so I haven't begun to plan a route yet but am open to suggestions on that front. Tentatively looking at the week of 4/12 as I know at least some kids have spring break that week but I also know various schools do this at different times. Set for Week of March 29th, with Sat 3/27 and Sat 4/3 as travel days This would be a more 'overland' trip vs more technical. I'll be taking the LR3. It will be more difficult than Mojave Rd as that's mostly just sand/gravel roads and is pretty much all flat but it should be well within the capabilities of any lightly mod'ed Rover. No rock crawling but do plan on good AT or MT tires (sharp rocks are a strong possibility as are lots of washboard). Diff guards are always a good precaution as well. You won't need lockers or other big upgrades but those things never hurt. DV is huge with large elevation changes. Weather could be anything from snow to 80* - possibly in the same day. I would expect to bring extra fuel in addition to your regular spares and parts but again, have not set a route yet. If this is something you're interested in post up and I'll start working on a plan! Edited January 30, 2021 by DHappel drafdog, Budeck, lutz and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndamico Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Make sure you go to briggs! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Pretty sure I've still got the waypoint set from last time we were there! PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I’d like to go on this trip! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I like thisOK, but I'm not carrying your spares! PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Interested. How many days are you anticipating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 OK, but I'm not carrying your spares
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