PaulD Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 12 hours ago, Kevin Yankton said: Excited about the trip! Question - is it typically windy? planning what my sleeping plans will be. Maybe skip the RTT and do with either groud tent or just sleep inside the D2 Sasha style. YES...! It can get windy in the lovely Mojave... Sometimes REALLY windy -- like Lutz said -- usually at night. But often times it can be gloriously calm...! Overall, I like your idea of hunkering down in the back of your truck. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 15 hours ago, lutz said: it can get windy especially at night. prob be around high 90s during the day and 65 to 75 at night oof... high 90's may not work out well for my engine, esp on the slow going bits. maybe I should run the block test this wkend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 On 4/19/2024 at 8:04 AM, PaulD said: YES...! It can get windy in the lovely Mojave... Sometimes REALLY windy -- like Lutz said -- usually at night. But often times it can be gloriously calm...! Overall, I like your idea of hunkering down in the back of your truck. --Paul It got so bad a couple years ago, and I thought I had an alternator issue, that we went and spent the night in Vegas. Turns out it was one of their worse wind storms that year, the air was super dusty. Caught up the next morning but had to bail that afternoon due to two bad tires, and I borrowed Sasha’s spare for several miles of track till we got to the pavement. Still want to go finish that section to get caught up. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 On 4/16/2024 at 2:42 PM, woodwelsh said: Bummer. Did a number on my index finger and the cast will not be off until mid-May at the earliest. So I am out. Please send any SWAG my way. And good thoughts. Brian Wood Welsh Major bummer! We will be sure to get your goodies out to you soon! Take care and heal well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 On 4/18/2024 at 7:28 PM, Kevin Yankton said: Excited about the trip! Just got back from SCARR and trying to patch the D2 back together. The 1-2 punch including the Moab trip busted the driveshafts and the rear diff / TrueTrac is dead. Working with Tom Woods now on the driveshaft and machining an adapter plate to mate the Rover D2 standard flange yoke configuration to a stronger 1350 / 1410. Question - is it typically windy? planning what my sleeping plans will be. Maybe skip the RTT and do with either groud tent or just sleep inside the D2 Sasha style. We will be up in our rooftop tent with the little one. I find that copious amounts of libation will help one sleep through the night... or the nuclear option, Kirkland sleep aides! 🤣 PaulD and pilotgabe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Yankton Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 I am going for Sasha style and sleep inside the D2. I checked out his set up in Moab and copied it for drive to and back from SCARR in Texas and it worked out fine. I won't have to listen to the zippers gingle, gangle all night long in the wind then also. Question for the group Chili - I was thinking of making of a batch of my cook off chili that won at the AZLRO event this year and bringing it to feed us one night for dinner. I can make it normal, which is spicy, or tone it done for the group. If this is something that would interest you, please reply w your preference. Espresso - I will also be brining my Breville Barista espresso maker because I cannot live without my morning espresso. You are all welcome to partake - bring some milk if you also want to make a fancy coffee. SDS, PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 23 Author Report Share Posted April 23 10 hours ago, Kevin Yankton said: I am going for Sasha style and sleep inside the D2. I checked out his set up in Moab and copied it for drive to and back from SCARR in Texas and it worked out fine. I won't have to listen to the zippers gingle, gangle all night long in the wind then also. Question for the group Chili - I was thinking of making of a batch of my cook off chili that won at the AZLRO event this year and bringing it to feed us one night for dinner. I can make it normal, which is spicy, or tone it done for the group. If this is something that would interest you, please reply w your preference. Espresso - I will also be brining my Breville Barista espresso maker because I cannot live without my morning espresso. You are all welcome to partake - bring some milk if you also want to make a fancy coffee. Sign me up for the 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 On 4/22/2024 at 9:16 AM, Kevin Yankton said: I am going for Sasha style and sleep inside the D2. I checked out his set up in Moab and copied it for drive to and back from SCARR in Texas and it worked out fine. I won't have to listen to the zippers gingle, gangle all night long in the wind then also. Question for the group Chili - I was thinking of making of a batch of my cook off chili that won at the AZLRO event this year and bringing it to feed us one night for dinner. I can make it normal, which is spicy, or tone it done for the group. If this is something that would interest you, please reply w your preference. Espresso - I will also be brining my Breville Barista espresso maker because I cannot live without my morning espresso. You are all welcome to partake - bring some milk if you also want to make a fancy coffee. I want to go on this trip just for the chili and morning latte Mr.BlueSky and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 On 4/22/2024 at 9:16 AM, Kevin Yankton said: I am going for Sasha style and sleep inside the D2. I checked out his set up in Moab and copied it for drive to and back from SCARR in Texas and it worked out fine. I won't have to listen to the zippers gingle, gangle all night long in the wind then also. Question for the group Chili - I was thinking of making of a batch of my cook off chili that won at the AZLRO event this year and bringing it to feed us one night for dinner. I can make it normal, which is spicy, or tone it done for the group. If this is something that would interest you, please reply w your preference. Espresso - I will also be brining my Breville Barista espresso maker because I cannot live without my morning espresso. You are all welcome to partake - bring some milk if you also want to make a fancy coffee. I'm in for some spice as well. Also I still owe everyone a rotisserie lamb feast that I'd like to make good on... I will have plenty of room in my Dometic fridge/freezer if anyone needs it. SDS and Mr.BlueSky 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Yankton Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 Is anyone brining a hot water shower? I will have plenty of water but no water heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 So Freaking Sad... I'm out... I have found that this EMHT week is working out to be during the intersection of work 1, family, home, and work 2 (yes, Mike Foster: that's 4 axis...!). So I am going to have to give up my spot. Have fun, ya'll -- will try to run 3 & 4 in the Fall maybe. Cheers, Paul lutz, Mr.BlueSky and SDS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 26 Author Report Share Posted April 26 17 minutes ago, PaulD said: Bummer Paul, sorry to hear that! We will pour one out for you and the homies ; ). And man... that photo is a throwback. It has been three years since we first started to run the EMHT. PaulD and Motobrewer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 I have an old Zodi combo hot water/ shower but it’s life depends on the worlds cheapest flimsiest pump. Yes you can use it, Bring Your Own propane. 9 hours ago, Kevin Yankton said: Is anyone brining a hot water shower? I will have plenty of water but no water heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 Bummer! I was looking forward to sipping a whisky with you on this trip. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb Posted Sunday at 12:09 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:09 AM (edited) On 4/25/2024 at 9:07 PM, PaulD said: So Freaking Sad... I'm out... I have found that this EMHT week is working out to be during the intersection of work 1, family, home, and work 2 (yes, Mike Foster: that's 4 axis...!). So I am going to have to give up my spot. Have fun, ya'll -- will try to run 3 & 4 in the Fall maybe. Cheers, Paul Bummer, mate. You will be missed. I'll save this for next time then,.. Edited Sunday at 12:11 AM by jcb PaulD, Mr.BlueSky and Motobrewer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted Wednesday at 03:36 AM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:36 AM Alrighty folks, do your last minute packing and checks! We are 11 days away from the EMHT Segments 3 & 4! Sasha and I are quickly finalizing the itinerary - I expect we should be able to post it no later than Thursday night. On that note, who plans/wants to convoy from the Bay Area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodwelsh Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago Ok. Surgeon gave me the go ahead to attend with the cast. I may need a hand once in a while. Excited to attend. I am based out of the North Bay for heading down on Saturday. Any dogs??? thanks Brian Wood Welsh Mr.BlueSky and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Mattson Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago If all goes well and my range rover doesn't get rovery on me then I'll be there with myself and 1 dog possibly my son cooper depending on school stuff for him. Mr.BlueSky and SDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted 5 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, woodwelsh said: Ok. Surgeon gave me the go ahead to attend with the cast. I may need a hand once in a while. Glad you can make it! I'll see how the itinerary/folks shakes out but will keep in mind you are up in North Bay - we may set a few rendezvous points in the South Bay/Gilroy etc where we can catch you. Anyone else planning on caravanning? woodwelsh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 30 minutes ago, Mr.BlueSky said: Glad you can make it! I'll see how the itinerary/folks shakes out but will keep in mind you are up in North Bay - we may set a few rendezvous points in the South Bay/Gilroy etc where we can catch you. Anyone else planning on caravanning? Me 😃 woodwelsh and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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