CRYA Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 8 various Discoveries makes this the first annual Discoverland. 🤣 Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Forgot to mention: As part of your packing frenzy... Don't for get binoculars! Gotrover and I have really loved the additional benefits of being able to see what's in the distance -- especially at camp. --PD Edited March 31, 2022 by PaulD Add Mr.BlueSky and CRYA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 At a shop having the new AC system I put in the 110 charged with R134a. This trip will be the test as to whether I can do plumbing correctly.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk PaulD, Mr.BlueSky and CRYA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Latest thoughts on caravan when/where, or is that a “next week” problem…lots to do 😬 Edited March 31, 2022 by CRYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 35 minutes ago, CRYA said: Latest thoughts on caravan when/where, or is that a “next week” problem…lots to do 😬 I'll be posting something. I aim to sit down and do it before Monday! But tomorrow will be dedicated to mowing and meetings most likely... Going to test my noise canceling headphones vs. Ford 8N 😂 CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Current prices at the ARCO that I stated before (4 miles from Needles start point): Diesel $5.02 Regular $4.60 Midgrade $4.73 * Premium $4.96 --Paul CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, PaulD said: Current prices at the ARCO that I stated before (4 miles from Needles start point): Diesel $5.02 Regular $4.60 Midgrade $4.73 * Premium $4.96 --Paul Cheaper than up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 One week peeps...! If you have the guide books and the supplements, make special note on the issue of Desert Tortoise. As Billy Creech states: They have the right of way. Hopefully we'll see some! Since my Aussie rig has an ODO that is in km's -- it would be great if I can have someone in my group with an accurate ODO in miles... I have Gotrovr on the case... The other thing is that my outward visibility in the Perentie is really limited with the canvas down (I should be bringing my RRC for a lot of reasons on this trip!), so I am asking for others to keep their eyes peeled not only for way point items but interesting-looking things on the L and R of the trail. The guide book notes that there is STILL a lot of undiscovered remnants of cool former human and animal activity along the route. --Paul CRYA, Mr.BlueSky and Gotrovr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) I feel like I need some group support. Is anyone else’s spouse sick of your trip planning, obsessing over gear, taking up garage space with staging? My wife told me this weekend she just needs me to go on the trip and get it over with already!! 🤪 Edited April 3, 2022 by CRYA Gotrovr, PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, CRYA said: I feel like I need some group support. Is anyone else’s spouse sick of your trip planning, obsessing over gear, taking up garage space with staging? My wife told me this weekend she just needs me to go on the trip and get it over with already!! 🤪 I hear you! I have to get "spring cleaning" done by Tuesday too. A ton to do! In other news, the baby Jerry can holder is in primer and the packing begins. Found another benefit to being a cat owner... while I watched young Milo in a standoff against a wayward gopher I had the idea of stuffing a Tidy Cats litter bucket into a Trasharoo. Turns out two fit perfectly. The open bin will be for trash, the lidded one will hold a few quarts of oils etc that I'd prefer not to pack inside for this trip. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobrewer Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Mr.BlueSky said: I hear you! I have to get "spring cleaning" done by Tuesday too. A ton to do! In other news, the baby Jerry can holder is in primer and the packing begins. Found another benefit to being a cat owner... while I watched young Milo in a standoff against a wayward gopher I had the idea of stuffing a Tidy Cats litter bucket into a Trasharoo. Turns out two fit perfectly. The open bin will be for trash, the lidded one will hold a few quarts of oils etc that I'd prefer not to pack inside for this trip. I think you purr-frectly. I am trying to figure out packing fluids too. Guess I’ll need to befriend a cat owner for old, unused litter buckets… in-law prep, regular weekly honey-do’s and trip prep is exhausting. Mr.BlueSky and PaulD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Motobrewer said: I am trying to figure out packing fluids too. Guess I’ll need to befriend a cat owner for old, unused litter buckets… I think I know a guy... ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 hours ago, CRYA said: I feel like I need some group support. Is anyone else’s spouse sick of your trip planning, obsessing over gear, taking up garage space with staging? My wife told me this weekend she just needs me to go on the trip and get it over with already!! 🤪 Yep...! welcome to "THE Club!" --PD CRYA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 packed and ready to go other then food and water! PaulD, CRYA, Motobrewer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) On 4/1/2022 at 9:45 PM, PaulD said: Current prices at the ARCO that I stated before (4 miles from Needles start point): Diesel $5.02 Regular $4.60 Midgrade $4.73 * Premium $4.96 --Paul SHAME I will have already gone through 2 tanks of gas by the time we get there! lol My rig is pretty much done except for the middle muffler that decided to blow out on the test drive this weekend.. my local shop will have it Wednesday so will be cutting it close. Still need to pack the rig also. heading out late AM Saturday. Edited April 4, 2022 by SLOHybrid PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 Sitting in my driveway this morning before heading to work with EMHT maps loaded on Gaia and projected on my Defender's multi function screen via Android auto thinking F...it let's go now.... Mr.BlueSky, PaulD, CRYA and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYA Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, Gotrovr said: Sitting in my driveway this morning before heading to work with EMHT maps loaded on Gaia and projected on my Defender's multi function screen via Android auto thinking F...it let's go now.... Had the exact same thought after getting into the office this morning, checking work emails and realizing what the week was going to look like!🤬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted April 4, 2022 Report Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Gotrovr said: Sitting in my driveway this morning before heading to work with EMHT maps loaded on Gaia and projected on my Defender's multi function screen via Android auto thinking F...it let's go now.... well isn't that special! I have not even thought of a map or coms... will just follow you guys.. I have an internal compass as back up. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Bay Area Convoy Details - Saturday April 9th: Alright folks here is the current plan. South Bay Meetup in Gilroy @ Starbucks (*audible groan*) Starbucks, 6865 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy, CA 95020 7:45AM Departure to Needles Several gas stations in the area. Tractor Supply was my go-to, but seems they do not open until 10AM... Depart Gilroy Starbucks at 7:45AM Achieve Blister speed of 60MPH before hitting Pacheco Pass. Feel free to begin guessing maximum speed for a 1990 Range Rover Classic up Pacheco... Hint: It is faster than the grade up to Tehatchapi Hit I-5 and accelerate to Maximum Plaid (~65-70mph) Arrive in Bakersfield around 12:15-1:00PM if our Paso folks want to intercept. Hopefully glide into Needles around 5PM (accounting for food, bio-stops, gas) I will be monitoring 146.460 on the radio. My Cell: 402.741.0231 CRYA, PaulD, yokrieger and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Tool Box packed... I always keep the most useful tool front and center. Now to finish camping gear and food lists... yokrieger, El Chapomint, PaulD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Achieve Ludicrous Speed going DOWN Tehachapi Pass approx 1345 hours...! I'll be leaving Paso Robles area around 0900... Will attempt 60 mph avg, en-route (Damn! There's that French again!). --PD Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) Take note: 100 lbs of red oak up on the roof rack for your fire-side enjoyment...! --PD Edited April 5, 2022 by PaulD Mr.BlueSky, El Chapomint and yokrieger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Mr.BlueSky said: Tool Box packed... I always keep the most useful tool front and center. Now to finish camping gear and food lists... Ok! Corinne has a hair appt @ 10am (got to look perfect for a week of dust🤪) so will be leaving probably noonish? have not talked to Paul yet but will. Also I carry a spare coolant reservoir / hoses/ serp belt (not pre 95) oil lines/ p/s res hose/ idle valve /mass air flow meter. Am I missing anything? lol. Edited April 5, 2022 by SLOHybrid PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 9 hours ago, PaulD said: Take note: 100 lbs of red oak up on the roof rack for your fire-side enjoyment...! --PD we are bring our Solo Stove & 40lbs of wood chips. Ok so we will drive out Solo and be the broom wagon for anyone in trouble.. my cell is 805 610 7899 PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 14 minutes ago, SLOHybrid said: Ok! Corinne has a hair appt @ 10am (got to look perfect for a week of dust🤪) so will be leaving probably noonish? have not talked to Paul yet but will. Also I carry a spare coolant reservoir / hoses/ serp belt (not pre 95) oil lines/ p/s res hose/ idle valve /mass air flow meter. Am I missing anything? lol. I used to carry a spare coolant reservoir... they have been known to go "pop". Just recently switched to an all aluminum reservoir and now carry the new weakest link - the res cap : - ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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