SLOHybrid Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) On 6/18/2023 at 12:17 AM, RobertDingli said: Hello all. I’ve decided to bring Disco Stu, the D2. There is just too much stuff in there to transfer to another vehicle. This means that I will have the big water tank with up to 50 litres of water and the 65 litre fridge/freezer. And the small oven, don’t forget the oven. I’ll also bring a Joolca Hottap hot water system and privacy tent just like Jeff. I’ll bring two 5lb propane bottles and try to fit in a 4 gallon rotopax. I will also have a chainsaw. I will have plenty of D2 spares I am not sure if there will be any other D2s there but if so, let me know (4086370426) and we should coordinate spares For fuel stops planning, we will need to assume 12 mpg at absolute best and a useable 22 gallons plus a 4 gallon rotopax for Disco Stu. That equates to just over 300 miles but I would be more comfortable with a -200 mile target with this load I am definitely going to have to get my rear airbag helper springs working. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Gryphon is asking if your son is coming? Edited June 20, 2023 by SLOHybrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Not to beat a dead horse, however just confirming the flag requirements for Christmas Valley dunes is a whip extending to 9' above the ground with a flag of color either red or orange and with a minimum dimension of 8" x 12". Not a 9' flag whip. Safety Flag: When operating an ATV, ORM, or side-by-side on sand or in dune areas—including Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Sand Lake, and Christmas Valley—you must display a red or orange flag that is at least 8 x 12 inches in size. The flag must be displayed 9 feet above the ground on the ORV. RobertDingli, yokrieger and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 11 hours ago, SLOHybrid said: Gryphon is asking if your son is coming? Yes, Jason (now 14) will be joining us SLOHybrid, yokrieger and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 There was a question about recovery gear. I will have my full compliment including winch, bubba kinetic rope, ARB snatch strap, hydraulic high lift jack, 6T bottle jack and a single jack stand. I also have four handheld baofengs and have the external aerial on order. I don’t have a 12V charger but I do have a battery replacement 12V power unit that will work when all the batteries run out. I don’t know if anyone else is bringing a D2, but I have packed an alternator, starter, most engine bay hoses, engine sensors, fuse box, engine belt, front driveshaft etc The more I bring, the less I will use. I hope. PaulD, yokrieger, SDS and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 5 hours ago, RobertDingli said: There was a question about recovery gear. I will have my full compliment including winch, bubba kinetic rope, ARB snatch strap, hydraulic high lift jack, 6T bottle jack and a single jack stand. I also have four handheld baofengs and have the external aerial on order. I don’t have a 12V charger but I do have a battery replacement 12V power unit that will work when all the batteries run out. I don’t know if anyone else is bringing a D2, but I have packed an alternator, starter, most engine bay hoses, engine sensors, fuse box, engine belt, front driveshaft etc The more I bring, the less I will use. I hope. There's definitely several opportunities for recovery gear. Your load out should work great. Recovery boards are good too. If you have the rechargeable Baofeng batteries, you can get their USB-A charger, that's what I use. They do have a 12V charger, but the USB one works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 9 hours ago, RobertDingli said: There was a question about recovery gear. I will have my full compliment including winch, bubba kinetic rope, ARB snatch strap, hydraulic high lift jack, 6T bottle jack and a single jack stand. I also have four handheld baofengs and have the external aerial on order. I don’t have a 12V charger but I do have a battery replacement 12V power unit that will work when all the batteries run out. I don’t know if anyone else is bringing a D2, but I have packed an alternator, starter, most engine bay hoses, engine sensors, fuse box, engine belt, front driveshaft etc The more I bring, the less I will use. I hope. I shall leave my bottle jacks at home : ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 "Send Lawyers, Guns and Money..." Gotta drop out of the trip. Too much "life" in the way... This is a Family First decision, not work, thank God. I will skulk (and sulk) from here on out. --Paul Mr.BlueSky, SDS, Gotrovr and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, PaulD said: "Send Lawyers, Guns and Money..." Gotta drop out of the trip. Too much "life" in the way... This is a Family First decision, not work, thank God. I will skulk (and sulk) from here on out. --Paul Sorry to hear that Paul, we shall camp and raise a glass in your honor! In all seriousness, take care, and let us know if you need anything! yokrieger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 I’ll be bringing a large selection of hand tools including a Mikita impact wrench, plenty of recovery gear, and spares to fit my Defender (and classic range rovers). Including panhard rod bushings, ball joints, steering drop arm joint, brake line tools and parts, tire plug kit, multimeter, fuses and relays, top up fluids and probably more stuff that I can’t remember. PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 I’ll bring a miscellaneous collection of LR3 parts. Of note is an alternator and an AMK style compressor. The hope is that it means neither will malfunction 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokrieger Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 The way you guys are talking with all the spare parts you'd think Land Rovers are unreliable. PaulD and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, yokrieger said: The way you guys are talking with all the spare parts you'd think Land Rovers are unreliable. NOBODY in the Land Rover community ever needs an onboard welder like the Jeep boys do though lol! yokrieger and PaulD 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafdog Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, yokrieger said: The way you guys are talking with all the spare parts you'd think Land Rovers are unreliable. We are just extra cautious. We won't let anything stop us! PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, yokrieger said: The way you guys are talking with all the spare parts you'd think Land Rovers are unreliable. Aren't you brining 3 parking brake assemblies??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Once I get packed tonight, I'll post my spares list for the super cool D1, RRC, Defender people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mr.BlueSky said: Once I get packed tonight, I'll post my spares list for the super cool D1, RRC, Defender people. I have a spare ABS pump if needed Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 8 hours ago, SLOHybrid said: I have a spare ABS pump if needed I've got the spare ABS computer! Together we can rebuild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Spares and tools are a go! Took some time and wiped down with mineral oil - the trails are attempting to leave their corrosive mark. Hudd130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Truck is about set. Latest additions include a new stove/coffee station cubby box on the back corner and a set of 35” all terrain tires (hopefully quieter than the BFG Mud Terrains on long highway drives). PaulD, RobertDingli, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 i have spare-parts box stuffed with alternator, serp belt, drop arm repair kit, jack & stand, spare brake hose, 1qt diff/TC squeeze pouch + usual extra quart of oil, trans/steering fluid and 1g of coolant. Recovery kit, and adding toilet, pop-up tent and wag bag kit. Plus, camp kitchen stuff and fridge-food, water. Oh, let's not forget clothes and sleeping bags. Not sure how I'll stuff everything into the truck at this point. I may need to put cargo box on the roof. I don't do one of these trips and everything is again foreign to me. 😕 PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobrewer Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Mostly organized for the last pack. Feeling I am going on the lighter side of things. May add some more luxury once I load the truck. Still need a trip to the grocery store to round up the last of food. The L322 gets an alignment tomorrow morning and hoping to find time to make a mount for the dune flag to attach to the rack. Need to get some fluids, which may lead me to buy a bucket of kitty litter so I can use the square bucket for said fluids. And I could use some for the garage and some extra for the spill kit. I won’t have spares, I may bring the takeoff control arms - haven’t collected many spares for this truck. I will have a repair wire harness Adaptive Suspension connection but I might be brave and try to replace both sides tomorrow if I have time after groceries and a REI wagbag run. Tool kit, compressor, recovery gear, pruning saw, hatchet, fuses, MOST bypass, flat kit. Friday, I’ll use the forklift to get the tire on the roof rack and secured. Stage to the beer to pickup Saturday- I’ll do my best to keep it cold to those that ordered. Sorry that @PaulD cannot make it, and I’ll miss the bar and shower setup, so dig out the solar shower from burning man (think it will strap inside the spare nicely) and I’ll have to get a bottle of bourbon, whisky or scotch… other than that, I’m completely ready. Mr.BlueSky and PaulD 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 just reading up about the dunes and flag requirement. I have the NCLR flag (somewhere)... and will buy a wooden dowel from HD - a 4' long dowel is couple bucks. I only need 2' section and will bring the other 2' section for anyone who needs it. BYO zip ties. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 SO I have packed my roof twice now and had a brain fart this morning to take it all off and use the thule box instead as we may see rain up there. PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 What is the plan for firewood? I might have missed the answer in all the posting, but I’m getting close to the shopping and it would be good to know if I should get a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, SDS said: What is the plan for firewood? I might have missed the answer in all the posting, but I’m getting close to the shopping and it would be good to know if I should get a box. We are bringing our Solo stove and a bag of chips but if we want to go big lumber is always good for an open pit SDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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