4th Annual UY Mojave Road Expedition - "Off The Road" Trip - March 13-15, 2014

[Seanz0rz]

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/13223985665_32197dd9de_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/m9yodR)
WELCOME TO THE FOURTH ANNUAL ULTIMATE YOTA MOJAVE ROAD EXPEDITION!

The dates are set. Friday March 13, 2015 through Sunday March 15, 2015.

If you can't make it the whole weekend, come out and join us for a day trip, come a day late or leave a day early! This trip is very different from the previous years. All are welcome, but read below to see if you are up for it!


The first post will be continually updated with more information, locations, suggestions, etc.



General Information:

Our direction of travel will be South, then West. See picture below.

6 Vehicle/14 Person Max (NPS regulations - otherwise we must apply for a permit) If there are more than 6, we will reach out to NPS for a permit or we will split the group into two smaller groups for camping and driving, whichever is more convenient.

Attendees:
1. Seanz0rz - Sean +1?
2. JayDee914 - JD + (maybe Fam)
3. Kryptoroxx - John (maybe)
4. troyboy - Troy
5. boyfester - +2?
6. Toyotech - +1
7.
8.

Out:
MarcP - Marc + some fam (Probably Not)

6 vehicles, ~12 people


Itinerary:

Thursday:
20:00 - Camp 1: Near Clark Mountain (Location TBA) or State Line Casinos

Friday:
Tires Rolling - 09:00
Valley Wells
Colosseum Mine
Benson Mine
Lunch - 12:30
Evening Star Mine
Teutonia Peak Hike
Camp - 17:00

Saturday:
Tires Rolling - 08:00
Long Drive
Hole in the Wall Hike
Lunch - 12:00
Bonanza King Mine
Camp - 17:00

Sunday:
Tires Rolling - 08:00
Mines
Kelso
Devil's Playground
Desert Megaphone
Lunch - 12:00
Afton Canyon
GO HOME!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8675/16190454352_affa198b9a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qEGj1G)

Important Information:

Communication:

Ham only run. If you don't have a ham, I have 1 extra hand held, but I highly encourage you to buy one and get your license. Contact me if you have any questions about this.

UY simplex primary 146.430MHZ (2m Ham)

Cell service is spotty at best. You may have a chance to check in with family at some point, and are encouraged to do so, but don't count on it!

Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle in good working condition, with no known faults
Working 4WD
1 spare tire within 2" of other tires
Working, suitable jack
Front and rear recovery points
Ham Radio in good working order

Note: Stock Vehicles are generally welcome on this trip. The road conditions are somewhat unknown. Most appear to be typical desert/mountain dirt roads, but we will encounter rocks, soft sand, and the unknown. Some areas present unrelenting corrugations, and others have undulations that can catch you off guard and swallow your vehicle. This is not a technically challenging run, but a scenic drive over some of the most beautiful desert areas found in California. The long distances and rough road are the challenge. Terrain will vary from rocky desert pavement, extremely soft sand, off camber sections, deep ruts and washes, and a riverbed. There will also be some water crossings that are easily crossed. All vehicles must be 4WD.

Required Equipment and Supplies:

Enough fuel to travel 225 miles in 4wd
Minimum 1/2 gallon water per person, per day
Food
Well stocked, current first aid kit
Tow strap (no hooks!) & shackle
Method to refill tires, if you choose to air down (recommended)
Basic tools
Sanitation Supplies - anywhere from a shovel and TP to a PETT toilet and privy, your choice.
Emergency Info Sheet (http://www.ultimateyota.com/entry.php?14-Planning-for-the-Worst-The-Emergency-Info-Sheet)


I will not be doing vehicle inspections, but I expect you to have all of these things in your vehicle.

Recommended Items:

Rear locker
Full size spare
Spares for common items
Still/Video camera with spare batteries and extra memory
Binoculars
Fire wood
Wide-brimmed hat


This is by no means a complete list, but merely the high points of what should be considered for this trip.

For those uninitiated to expedition style desert travel: The best way to travel is to travel light but do not forget comfort items. Three days off pavement without a good night's sleep will be miserable!



Sanitation:
At some point during this trip, you will have to use the bathroom. There are no toilets where we are camping, and none along the road. #1 is fairly easily handled, #2 is up to your comfort level. I personally have a bucket with seat, Double-Doodie bags, and a privacy shelter. What you bring is up to you. Pack in - Pack out is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

Firewood:
We will be camping 2-3 nights. If everyone brings 1-2 bundles of firewood, we should have plenty for 3 nights of camping with a good fire.

Weather:
Weather can be very unpredictable in the deserts. This event is a rain or shine event, meaning we will be traversing the desert even if it is raining. Temperature can vary wildly. Higher elevations can see significant snowfall during the winter, and lower elevations frequently break 120F in the summer. Temperatures are expected to be between 50 and 80 in the day, and 30-50 at night. Layers are suggested, as well as extra socks and gloves. We will be camping around 4000ft each night. It can get quite cold.

More Information:

Since we are doing only a small fraction of the Mojave Road, Dennis Casebier's "Mojave Road Guide" does not really apply. That being said, it is HIGHLY recommended for future adventures. It can be purchased here: http://www.desertusa.com/web_cart/db/pages/5094.html
I also have a previous edition for sale if anyone wants it. PM me for details.

Probably the best resource is looking at the past trip reports.
MRE 2014 (http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?10589-3rd-Annual-UY-Mojave-Road-Expedition-Trip-Report)
MRE 2013 (http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?10346-UY-Mojave-Road-Expedition-2013)
Mojave Road day trip (http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?10248-Mojave-Road-Day-Trip-Thursday-12-13-12)
MRE 2012 (http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?9991-Mojave-Road-Spring-2012)
Mojave Road West (http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?9870-Mojave-Road-West-11-4-2011)

Route:

Final Distance: 200 miles from interstate to interstate. You will need more fuel than this.

There are a few miles of paved roads we will have to travel. I have tried to minimize this as much as possible.

Fuel is available at the Cima Rd. Exit. Fill up there. Next gas is in Barstow,

Important Files:

MRE 2014 Safety Brief.pdf - Safety tips (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5538572/MRE%202014%20Safety%20Brief.pdf)
MRE15.GPX (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5538572/MRE15/MRE15.gpx)
MRE15.KML (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5538572/MRE15/MRE15.kml)
MRE15.KMZ (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5538572/MRE15/MRE15.kmz)

[Seanz0rz]

Right now I am at 194 miles on the track which is very rough. It is probably closer to 220, maybe more. That's a bit longer than I want, so I will have to cut something. I am also looking to do a bit more hiking this trip.

Made some changes and now its 197. FML

[troyboy162]

We can do it. A long day of wheeling isnt the end of the world. I tell ya I'm done trying to plan trips to the T. It takes way too much time. It never works out exactly anyway unless you pre-run and aint nobody got time for that! From here on out each day is point A to B and thats it lol. If its a long day oh well everyone will sleep soundly...If its short, break out the moonshine lol.

[Jaydee914]

I second that, Troy. Let's just get out there and go, and make course adjustments on the fly!

[Seanz0rz]

I'm at 181 now. Some of that is pavement :(

I have some huge doubts about a major portion of the track whether it's physically and legally passable. I think I will pre-run that section, wouldn't be a bad shake down run for the 4runner as well. It would be a day run, you should come!

Winging it means a 10 mile backtrack and probably an extra 30 or so miles

[troyboy162]

Yeah a day run would be fun. or.... haha

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/400x/52311788.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

LOL. I agree, but I also don't want to piss off Union Pacific or the Feds!

[Jaydee914]

A day run could be fun, depending on the date.

[Marc P]

I have put this on my calendar...put me down as a probably.

[Seanz0rz]

FINALLY MARC!!! Will be awesome to have you along!


If we do a day prerun, we probably wouldn't see anything worthwhile, just a check of the roads. 2 of my maps have the road, one does not. They are physically there in Google Earth (although some of it is very faint.) I'll decide what to do closer to the event (and when the truck is road worthy).

I will post up more info tonight, including the GPS track. Campsites will be emailed prior to the event.

[Kryptoroxx]

So I'm leaning more in the going direction than anything else. Hopefully I just sold my old rear diff but that should give me enough for a radio or a pile of metal to melt for a top rack lol.

Really excited about going. I've done a little exploring in my back yard but not much.

I looked at the Mojave West thread and you were sitting at a railroad crossing that is about 30 minutes or so from my house. I was in Afghan for that summer though I think.

[Seanz0rz]

That railroad (http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?9870-Mojave-Road-West-11-4-2011; First picture) is what we will be following, with our goal being Kelbaker Road, where that first pic was. Just a big question if that is UP property and if there is a wilderness boundary (which I have some anecdotal evidence of).

We need to be on this "road":
http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae38/hamiltonfabrication/Mojave%20Road%20West%2011-4-11/IMG_3686.jpg

I am very happy with my Baofengs. If you don't end up getting one before the trip, I always carry at least one spare.

[Seanz0rz]

We're right at 190 now, with some minor changes to the route pictured in the first post (I will update later).

That's about 70-80 miles for the first two days, and the change on the third day.

Looking for camp sites now. Of course there isn't much at the 70 or 80 mark, but we will find something.

[troyboy162]

We should be OK on that road. Railroad property can extend 15-100 feet from the center of the tracks. This section has power lines so that should be off UP land

Also topo maps show parallel roads to the rails in that area

[Seanz0rz]

I think so too. I will have alternate routes planned just in case.

I am done with the planning. Not too bad. I have a few camp sites in mind depending on how we do time wise. I will email those later.

First post has been fully updated (at least until T-2 Weeks) with all of the info. Looks like we are about 240 miles fuel stop to fuel stop. 200 of that is dirt. It will be the longest I've had to travel between gas offroad. Shouldn't be too bad though.

I CAN'T FRICKEN WAIT!

[Kryptoroxx]

The route is perfect for me. I will be coming up my usual shortcut to Vegas through kellbaker and cima/nipton rd. Always wanted to explore the offroad up there so I am looking forward to this. Only thing that's still foggy is the delivery date and work but I should be able to get away for the weekend. The wife has approved me for a probably status. Great thing about the route is for the most part we are slowly travelling closer to my house.

I'm starting to gather supplies and stuff. I have most of it already but good fresh baby wipes are the key to being comfy in the outdoors. The weather should be perfect around that time. Right now it's in the 20s for the mornings and just kinda miserable.

[Seanz0rz]

Yep, it's nice to have a short drive home and the longer drive starting out just heightens the anticipation.

It won't be too bad cell phone wise. I'll also have other ways of staying in contact in case you have to bail.

[4x4mike]

I had cell reception for a lot of the trip last year (Verizon 3g and even 4g at times). Most notably at camp. During the day my phone would chime here and there letting me know I had an email. This was my indicator I was in range.

[boyfester]

I'd love to join you. I'm a new guy to this forum. I have all of the essentials except for the HAM license and equipment. How long does it take to get certified?

Marc

[paddlenbike]

I spent a few weeks studying the materials before I took the exam. Some people love the stuff, but I was bored to death. The only way I got through it was to read the material on the beach in the Dominican Republic. Every 10 seconds I would come close to falling asleep, and found that looking up at the beach hotties would reawake me and I could read another 10 seconds. To each is own, but buy a study book and book a trip to the Carribean. You'll do fine. Welcome to the forums.

[Seanz0rz]

I have some links for you I will post tonight. It is easy!

Welcome to the forums!

[Seanz0rz]

Here is a direct link to the PDF I studied from (this is the newer version for the current (01 JUL 14 and later) test.

http://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/2014-no-nonsense-tech-study-guide-v1.1.pdf

To find a test near you, plop your zipcode on this page:

http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

You are encouraged to learn more, and go for higher levels of licensing. If it is a hobby you are interested in, there is MUCH MORE to learn. If you are in it like most of us are, it is a means to an end and you will likely never go beyond your tech class license.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?10382-BaoFeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480-MHz-Dual-Band-DTMF-CTCSS-DCS-FM-Ham-Two-Way-Radio

That thread has a bunch of info about the inexpensive Baofeng Radio. It is perfect for a beginner, but we highly recommend getting a mobile radio, at least a 2m and a 2m/70cm is preferred. This will enable the real benefits to ham, namely the long distance comms.

[Kryptoroxx]

I spent a few weeks studying the materials before I took the exam. Some people love the stuff, but I was bored to death. The only way I got through it was to read the material on the beach in the Dominican Republic. Every 10 seconds I would come close to falling asleep, and found that looking up at the beach hotties would reawake me and I could read another 10 seconds. To each is own, but buy a study book and book a trip to the Carribean. You'll do fine. Welcome to the forums.
I had to wipe the tears from my eyes. This has to be the perfect study method for me.

[boyfester]

Here is a direct link to the PDF I studied from (this is the newer version for the current (01 JUL 14 and later) test.

http://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/2014-no-nonsense-tech-study-guide-v1.1.pdf

To find a test near you, plop your zipcode on this page:

http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

You are encouraged to learn more, and go for higher levels of licensing. If it is a hobby you are interested in, there is MUCH MORE to learn. If you are in it like most of us are, it is a means to an end and you will likely never go beyond your tech class license.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?10382-BaoFeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480-MHz-Dual-Band-DTMF-CTCSS-DCS-FM-Ham-Two-Way-Radio

That thread has a bunch of info about the inexpensive Baofeng Radio. It is perfect for a beginner, but we highly recommend getting a mobile radio, at least a 2m and a 2m/70cm is preferred. This will enable the real benefits to ham, namely the long distance comms.

Thanks! I'll check them out. Once you have a license, are there hand held units that have good range without requiring a large antenna on your car? I see that all of the vehicles from your 2012 trip have long antenna on them.

[Seanz0rz]

The Baofengs will get around 2-4 miles under normal circumstances. We have had more, and they will receive a strong signal from very far away, but the 4 watt transmit power doesn't go very far. Even with an external antenna, 4 watts will be limited.

My mobile Yaesu FT7800 has 50 watts of power, and with the right geography will 40 miles. Radios like this also cost several hundreds of dollars (I'd suggest buying used).

The long antennas are mostly CB antennas. I have a 4 foot Firestik CB antenna, but my 2m/70cm antenna is ~20" tall.

I also have to add that for this trip, some of these roads may not have been driven in several years. Brush marks are likely. I know you have a new vehicle and would really hate for that to ruin your day. Just some fair warning!

[boyfester]

I also have to add that for this trip, some of these roads may not have been driven in several years. Brush marks are likely. I know you have a new vehicle and would really hate for that to ruin your day. Just some fair warning!

No worries. My truck was christened within a week of ownership up on Cleghorn Ridge.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z249/boyfester/AB%20New%20Years%202015/127.jpg (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/boyfester/media/AB%20New%20Years%202015/127.jpg.html)

[Seanz0rz]

Excellent! Hopefully there will be none of this:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3902/15289174046_2d583bcef7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pi41M5)

I will add you to the first post.

This makes 6 vehicles, but I will still leave it open. Someone usually has to bail last minute, which is completely understandable. Stuff happens!

I will work on getting the GPS tracks up tonight. We have 8 weekends until the trip. I am confident I can be rolling by then with a mostly complete vehicle. All the lights and cool stuff might not work, but it will drive!

[boyfester]

Wow! How fast was this person going?

[Seanz0rz]

That was me at pismo. I probably wouldn't have rolled if I was going faster!

http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?10706-Seanz0rz-s-Roll-and-Rebuild

Video in second post.

[Seanz0rz]

.GPX, .KML, and .KMZ files have been added to the first post. Please download and review, share with family, etc.

I will release more information about the trip including campsites and phone numbers thru email and PM - probably 2 weeks before we leave.

We will be staying Thursday night at the Primm hotel/casino.

[4x4mike]

Wow! How fast was this person going?
LOL. It seemed like the entire thing was in slow motion. Like hooooollllyyfukz0rzisrollingshiiiizzohmanhesupside down motion.

[troyboy162]

Bad ass sean! I like the creative route!

[Kryptoroxx]

Bad ass sean! I like the creative route!
You're really hitting a lot of stuff!! Nice route. This is gonna be a good trip.

[Seanz0rz]

Thanks!

Like I said, significantly different than previous trips. The only "mojave road" we are doing is a small section of the whoops and Afton Canyon

[Seanz0rz]

Lexi decided that she doesn't want to go, so I will be bringing my friend along instead. I told him I could not guarantee a no-rollover trip.

[Jaydee914]

Hmm, another sausagefest. Doesn't sound good for Victoria making the trip then. Oh well, more space for beer for me!

[4x4mike]

I will be bringing my friend along instead. I told him I could not guarantee a no-rollover trip.

Is it John? He might be expecting a roll over. I'll never forget his reaction after crawling out of the back of your 4Runner. He was stoked, concerned and so excited all at once.

[Seanz0rz]

Yep. Lol

[toyotech]

If I get the days off. Is there room? Or you guys capped.
Is title year correct?

[Seanz0rz]

Man! I messed up the year!

There is always room.

[toyotech]

Man! I messed up the year!

There is always room.

Cool. Be me plus one and two little dogs. I just need to get time off from work. Friday-Sunday. I would head out very early Friday morning to make the 9 am start

[troyboy162]

I'm going to be a friday night show at best now. My schedule changed again :/

Cant wait to go!

[Seanz0rz]

Bummer Troy!

Small update:
I will be sending out the info packets in a couple weeks. This will include camp sites, contact info, weather, etc.

5 weeks!

[boyfester]

I am so looking forward to this. Just got the hand-shake of approval from the boss at home. I sure wish she would come but being in the car for hours on end isn't her thing.

[toyotech]

I'm in. Gonna request the time off after v day.

[Seanz0rz]

I'll update the first post tomorrow.

Oh and I'll bring some 'shine this time.

[troyboy162]

4 weeks boys! Get yer junk ready!
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luvwsujuPT1r5rz2ao1_500.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

Don't even remind me.

[troyboy162]

You'll be fine. Get the primer on next weekend and you are ready. You've got the trailer so you don't need your rack on a three day.

[Kryptoroxx]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/9d6b69e58caa4aab6f3b62ae74cd9f6e.jpg

Almost done lol. I'm hurrying. I've got springs to do, a jerry can holder to make, and I'm still thinking about a ladder. The rear shelf, roof rack lights, and some other small stuff will just have to wait.

[troyboy162]

man I'd do those springs for you if you were closer. I've changed so many I can do them in a hour tops. Jerry cans can live on the roof rack for now. By my calculations you are one weekend away from ready :) Sean is two spray cans away from ready :)

Is your man Battlewagon gonna make it? I got a pickled egg for that jar head :)

[Kryptoroxx]

Lol I don't thin he's gonna make it in his own rig. He might be able to make it as a rider but it's kinda slim. I know he wants to though.

The jerry can holder is for the roof. It's just a little something that will keep it in place.

[troyboy162]

The expo guys found a container that held two Jerry cans for roof rack duty. Maybe you've got a tote at home that would work for the weekend.

[Kryptoroxx]

The expo guys found a container that held two Jerry cans for roof rack duty. Maybe you've got a tote at home that would work for the weekend.
Perhaps....I will take a look. I was seriously just going to use some of the spare tube I've got to make a holder and then use a strap to hold it in. It would be a clamped on accessory instead of a welded one.

[troyboy162]

are your cans metal or plastic? I have metal and I am plagued by the wear my metal holder has on them. Granted it will take a crap ton of miles before I wear a hole in the cans, but steel on steel seems to be a no go for the long haul.

[Kryptoroxx]

I have a single metal can right now but I think I will go to the plastic ones if I can find some good NATO ones.

I like the rotopax......but pricy is the real word for them.
stamped and snail mailed

[toyotech]

went to Panamint Springs Area over the weekend and my 1st time using the tundra on a one vehicle trip. learned alot, mainly stuff i want to add/change for future trips. should be ready for this one as i will be in the garage every night till its done.

https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1546228_10203488054153324_800673815253184618_n.jpg ?oh=28af4ba11f4ea1cf3ad529ba4fe6b941&oe=5587E4A0

[troyboy162]

A special message from a UY Mojave expedition fan


http://youtu.be/VFMntn9wTAU

[toyotech]

Getting there. Still under going changes and add ons. Mainly stuff to make camping better.

[troyboy162]

Sounds good! It would be nice to get you and Krypto out there to add to the group. If you haven't noticed, Only like 5 of us actually go wheeling on here lol.

Sean do you have courds for friday nights camp site? or a meet spot for saturday morning if you arent sure exaclty where you guys will end up?

[Seanz0rz]

I will finalize all of that today since it's a day off. I haven't had any chance to do it the last few weeks.

I will get the info packet ready for distribution hopefully today. Not too much to change from last time except camp sites, route, etc.

[Kryptoroxx]

I am barely on schedule since the weather turned to crap on me today. I am still doing the wiring on the tailgate. Will have pics up later but looks like I have a full day tomorrow to get the rack done by next weekend.

Most of my camp stuff is ready. My throne needs padding but otherwise I'm pretty well on my way. Looking forward to this and crossing my fingers leah doesn't go into labor too early. She's due the 21stish so cutting it close lol.

[boyfester]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z249/boyfester/143.jpg (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/boyfester/media/143.jpg.html)

Went to Colosseum Mine last weekend via a different route that we're taking in a few weeks.

We also visited the Crusty Bunny Ranch cabin.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z249/boyfester/086-2.jpg (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/boyfester/media/086-2.jpg.html)

[troyboy162]

Crusty bunny isn't habitable is it? I haven't heard of anyone keeping that one up.

[boyfester]

No. Definitely not. There was poo everywhere! I did borrow a metal chair though since I forgot my campfire chair from home.


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[Kryptoroxx]

Well I found some new things to work on. I did a muck about tonight since lauren has been such a street queen for a while.

My locker seems to be a little sticky? It will engage just fine but likes washboard to when I try to unlock. If I try reverse or just letting the truck roll it will not unlock. I did accidentally drive on a bit of pavement but that couldn't have put a bind on the locker I don't think.

My air filter likes to come apart and it kills the engine. It's just a loose rubber fitting but something to fix anyway.

I have a grill to modify. Some nice person was tossing a perfectly good charcoal grill out. Kinda small but it can go on the roof rack easy.

My interior needs to go back in lol.

I need to finish my led lights too

I need to do the springs and shocks.

That about does it! I have some custom emblems if I get around to them but that's a back burner.

[Seanz0rz]

Tonight I will reinstall door seals and swap projectors into new housings and hopefully get some of the front end wired up.

[Kryptoroxx]

Ordered some springs and a ham radio! Trying to find a testing facility but I'm not completely sure it's gonna happen before the trip.

[Seanz0rz]

YAY! I don't think I will have my mobile unit in the truck by the time of the trip, plus my antenna mounts to the roof rack which is... yeah. So I will be rollin' the Baofengs. I'll get info posted up tomorrow night. Working on my headlights now, what a pain...

[Kryptoroxx]

YAY! I don't think I will have my mobile unit in the truck by the time of the trip, plus my antenna mounts to the roof rack which is... yeah. So I will be rollin' the Baofengs. I'll get info posted up tomorrow night. Working on my headlights now, what a pain...
These little leds are bright and all but the wiring is a pain. Next testing session anywhere near me is on the 14th. You have a pm.

[Seanz0rz]

No I don't! ;)

[Kryptoroxx]

No I don't! ;)
My fat thumbs only go so fast lol.

[Kryptoroxx]

Btw here's what I ordered.

ExpertPower® 7.4v 3800mAh Baofeng Li-ion Battery for UV-5R-1 UV-5R-2 UV-5R-3 UV-5R-4 UV-5R-5 UV-5R-6 UV-5R-7 UV-5R-L BF-F8 BF-F8+ BF-F9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATTVKFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Dn.7ub0MT52XV

2 × Original Universal Handheld BAOFENG UV-5R Plus/UV-5RE Plus/UV-5RA/UV-5RE/BF-888S Speaker-mic for dual band radio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CIOA89E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bo.7ub0G1MFXR

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That should get me started in this stuff. Well that and studying for my test.

[Seanz0rz]

Cool. Great radios. I have the programming cable if you would like to borrow it.

[Kryptoroxx]

Cool. Great radios. I have the programming cable if you would like to borrow it.
The wife needs to make another amazon order anyway. I have a Taco whip mod to do (antennas on the fritz for the last time. It drives me nuts. I might give it to the engineers so they can tie it to some det cord and c4 lol! ) so I will order it tomorrow.

[Seanz0rz]

PMs sent out.

Weather will be iffy. I am down for anything though.

I am wiped out after work, but maybe I'll go out and finish assembling the headlights.

[Kryptoroxx]

I am soooooo f'n pissed right now!! I had one freaking light out of whack for the ceiling.....grrrr. I will tell you about it on the trip sean. Seems to be the only thing keeping me sane right now lol. Oh and....

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[toyotech]

Programmed my ham. Not sure if i did it correctly. I don't know anyone near by I can try it out with.

[troyboy162]

Gentleman...
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[Kryptoroxx]

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[troyboy162]

http://youtu.be/COr5qHaRbcY?t=18s

[Seanz0rz]

One of my favorites!

[Kryptoroxx]

I've got a clunk in my suspension. Gonna figure it out tomorrow at the hobby shop. Hoping it's just a link sliding back and forth and not a ball joint

[Seanz0rz]

Check the A arms up front. Loosen them up with the wheels on the ground (ride height) and torque them down to the FSM value +10% (if you wish). Mine always clunk there if they aren't tight. Could be shock mounts and just about anything really. Suspension clunks are a pain in the ass.

Also look to make sure your factory jack is properly secured...

[Kryptoroxx]

Check the A arms up front. Loosen them up with the wheels on the ground (ride height) and torque them down to the FSM value +10% (if you wish). Mine always clunk there if they aren't tight. Could be shock mounts and just about anything really. Suspension clunks are a pain in the ass.

Also look to make sure your factory jack is properly secured...

Feels more like the rear but I have been watching my lbj's for a while. I also need to fix the camber up front. I've been meaning to do it for a while and it just seems to slip. It's not much but it needs to go on the rack.

[4x4mike]

My money is on the panhard bar mounting points.

[Seanz0rz]

I agree with Mike.

[Kryptoroxx]

I just went ahead and ordered the ball joints. That way when I'm rotating tires, installing springs, and aligning the truck I won't have to worry about those since they have been leaking for a while. Also going to check the torque on the rear arms.

[Seanz0rz]

Get new ball joint bolts! And don't over tighten them! They fail often.

[Kryptoroxx]

Get new ball joint bolts! And don't over tighten them! They fail often.
Yeah I did the tacoma setup. I know about the turning radius. Total came to 272 with shipping so not too bad. I will probably end up doing the steering rack before fall anyway. That will refresh the front end completely and I can drive pretty much worry free for another 85k at least.

[troyboy162]

I finnaly got new bolts....long overdue after all of those popped cvs

[Kryptoroxx]

Man I love camelback toyota. Got my tracking today and everything will be here Friday. That means Saturday I will be wrenching for a good bit.

[Seanz0rz]

Weather update:

Looks pretty good for us. Low 40s at night, with highs of mid 60 at the high elevations to low 80s on the desert floor. No rain expected.

6 days

[boyfester]

Sweet! By the way, I'm driving solo on this trip.


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[Seanz0rz]

Cat is on. Only took me 6 hours... and welding upside down sucks.

I am hoping to have my big radio installed in the truck for the trip. Magnet mount is suppose to be here Wednesday.

[Kryptoroxx]

Wife's doctor put the kabash on the trip. She had her last appointment Friday while I was on duty for 24 hours. I'm still negotiating to get out for saturday since it's pretty close to me. We are going to play it by ear for the day trip.

On the plus side lbj and otr's are replaced and the 906 springs are in as well. I love the stance and the ride. Not sure why people say they're harsh....it rides like a truck. I like it.

[Seanz0rz]

Bummer, but I understand completely.

[troyboy162]

You can always have another kid. There will never be another 4th annual mojave trip lol kidding. Best of luck with the new kiddo!!!

[troyboy162]

Got some jars prepped
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[Seanz0rz]

I was going to bring some too (not the eggs...). I could use a drink!

[troyboy162]

The apple pie came out a shade strong, but with the threat of marines coming along, I didn't want to appear air force.

[Kryptoroxx]

The apple pie came out a shade strong, but with the threat of marines coming along, I didn't want to appear air force.
^This made my morning!

It might still happen. Even if it is just for a day I haven't had shine in a long long time. It's more prevalent on the east coast.

Kinda reminds me of when we trained with the royal marines on lejeune. We had a bbq that allowed alcohol (300 U.S. Marines + 500 U.K. Marines = MP's showing up with a bus and riot gear)
In any case one of our guys was from Tennessee and so we introduced a couple of them to shine.....the results were amazingly funny 30 minutes later. To be fair we warned them not to take more than 3 shots but just like jarheads they pushed the red button anyway.

[troyboy162]

This is cheater stuff. I just make it with ever clear 190 proof. Its basicly rubbing alcohol that hasn't been denatured lol.
Who's idea was it to have a 800 strong BBQ with booze? I wouldn't even trust the girl scouts with those odds hah.

[Kryptoroxx]

This is cheater stuff. I just make it with ever clear 190 proof. Its basicly rubbing alcohol that hasn't been denatured lol.
Who's idea was it to have a 800 strong BBQ with booze? I wouldn't even trust the girl scouts with those odds hah.
Who knows but it was a great time. The downfall was someone brought their fiancé.......one punch turned into 12....and yeah then it snowballed. Since they held it in french creek at the bricks what happened is the occupants of 6 other barracks and their duties came out either participating or trying to stop it.....and participating.

[troyboy162]

Everyone ready?
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[Seanz0rz]

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[boyfester]

Yep. I'll be driving from Orange County on Thursday night after work and am staying at a motel in Barstow. See you on Friday morning. Just confirming that you'll bring any extra radio for me.

Any of you know if plastic Scepter gas cans leak if mounted horizontally? I am going to mount horizontal while empty but wondering if I can do the same when full.


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[troyboy162]

They are a crap shoot. My MWC will leak if on there side

[4x4mike]

Any of you know if plastic Scepter gas cans leak if mounted horizontally? I am going to mount horizontal while empty but wondering if I can do the same when full.


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It's a crap shoot. If anything test it out now. Last year I filled up my metal 5 gallon can and ran it on it's side on the roof for about a day and a half with no leaks. I tested it for a week on it's side in my garage so I knew it had a chance. I'm not sure if you're talking about the MFC Scepters but if so, perhaps they can be drip free with a new gasket and tight. If it's the CARB models there is a chance if you get the cap on just right. Again test it out.

[toyotech]

i should be heading out really early friday morning to meet you guys at 9am.

i only have ~6 gallon of extra fuel. would this be enough

[Seanz0rz]

I am not familiar with the range on the Tundra. We will be doing about 200 miles Off-Road. A bit more between fuel stops.

Speaking of fuel, the gas station on Cima rd where we are starting near is extremely expensive. Fill up in Barstow then top off at Cima

[troyboy162]

Developing situation over here. I might see you guys late Thursday night!

[Seanz0rz]

I was going to ask when you would be in.

We will be up there early Friday (but not too early, 8ish).

Alignment is done. Compressor is mostly installed, just need to do some wiring tomorrow. Going out to pack up the tools now and check off the few hundred items on my checklist.

I can't believe I am even close to making this! It's been a crazy couple of weeks!

[Kryptoroxx]

Before all comms are lost with you guys whereabouts will you guys be camping out at for Friday evening? If I can sneak out for saturday I fully intend to.

[Seanz0rz]

I sent you the coords by PM. I am not a huge fan of posting that info on the net. Let me know if you didn't get it or can't access it.

[Seanz0rz]

All my tools are packed. I can't believe it only took like an hour to cobble it all together. Tomorrow I finish up the wiring. Thursday it goes in for window tint and a quick wash, then packed up for a Friday 4am departure.

[Kryptoroxx]

I sent you the coords by PM. I am not a huge fan of posting that info on the net. Let me know if you didn't get it or can't access it.
I had completely forgotten about that! I read it before but everything has gotten crazy around the house. Wife is nesting again etc. My honey do list grew exponentially in the past few days too lol.

[Jaydee914]

Sean, I can't believe you got that whole thing back together in the nick of time!
I'll see you guys Friday morning at the first meeting spot.

[4x4mike]

Incredible job Sean. Have a great trip guys. I'd love to make it but again it's on my daughter birthday weekend which is no good.

[toyotech]

Can't wait. Be there Friday morning. Still trying to figure out the coordinates. I can't seem to enter the last number after the . Or do I not need it. Anyways still plugging away trying to get my truck ready. It's wheel ready just trying to be pack/camp friendly still.

[Seanz0rz]

You probably don't need anything past the decimal in the minutes box.

[toyotech]

Cool thanks. Got ~6 gallons of spare gas in two new rotopax that leaked on the way home. Wtf. I reinstalled the cap. Hope it holds. Told these were suppose to be good gas cans Cuz they sure costed a lot lol.

[Seanz0rz]

Rotopax sure aren't cheap! I haven't heard too much about those leaking so you should be OK.

[boyfester]

Heard through a weather bulletin today that there may be record heat levels this weekend. Be sure to bring lots of water everybody.


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[Seanz0rz]

Weather:

Baker (highest temp): http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USCA0061:1:US

Cima (lower temp): http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USCA0220:1:US

Bring plenty of water, a hat, sun screen, etc.

[troyboy162]

Well crap...it was raining today at Edwards. I had hoped that ment cool weather for the weekend.

[Jaydee914]

Can't wait. Be there Friday morning. Still trying to figure out the coordinates. I can't seem to enter the last number after the . Or do I not need it. Anyways still plugging away trying to get my truck ready. It's wheel ready just trying to be pack/camp friendly still.

Look for the Cima road exit, 25ish miles past Baker. Get off and head north from there. If you look on Google maps, you'll see a black rock to the right of the road, a few miles up. That's the meeting spot.
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[paddlenbike]

Have fun you guys; the rest of us that can't make it expect pictures when you return. Or better yet, realtime. :-)

[Seanz0rz]

Thanks! Lots of pictures as always.

Hardest part will be getting everything packed tonight. Nothing like waiting until the last minute!

[boyfester]

See you tomorrow morning.

Marc

[Marc P]

Man I wish I was going!! Have fun and be safe!

[Kryptoroxx]

I hope you guys have a great time. To prove my wife isn't evil I got a consolation prize. She let me order one of those hilux snorkels.

[troyboy162]

I wont be to the meeting spot until 10-1030. I will probably catch you guys at the second mine. Keep your ham tunned in and I'll try to make contact earlier. If anything changes I'll text you.

[Jaydee914]

Right on. See all you guys at some point tomorrow morning.

[toyotech]

Looks like 5hr drive plus gas and pee breaks to get to camp1 meet at 9am. Gonna have to leave 3am

[Seanz0rz]

Fatal accident NB I-15 @ Glen Helen:

Latest as of 4:38 AM:
4:25 AM 10 [26] 1039 HQ, CONST, SENT DTY PG
4:13 AM 9 [22] 1039 PSDSII ANDERSON
4:11 AM 8 [21] FIRE REQ AN AIRSHIP TO CHECK THE AREA FOR ANY ADDTL PATIENTS
4:10 AM 7 [19] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 RELIANT W/EVIDENCE TOW 9097959275
3:49 AM 6 [11] NO LIGHTS ON - RP UNABLE TO GET DOWN TO WHERE THE VEH IS AT
3:46 AM 5 [6] 1039 CALLED WIT BACK - SAYS HE DOESN'T KNOW - I CONNECTED HIM TO THE FIRE DEPT
3:45 AM 4 [5] RP COULD NOT GIVE ME ANY MORE INFO - SAYS HE'S A TRUCK DRIVER - SAYS HE CANT SEE THE VEH
3:43 AM 3 [3] 1039 SBCC
3:43 AM 2 [2] WENT OFF THE ROAD
3:43 AM 1 [1] SMALL 2DR POS HONDA UNK COLOR - VEH FLIPPED OVER - 60-70 MPH PRIOR TO TC

Stay safe out there!

[toyotech]

Woke up late eta 1030

[toyotech]

So when are we planning for another trip to Mojave!! I want to do Mojave road!!!

[Seanz0rz]

Mid March will be a normal Mojave Road trip. Already have Savage Offroad on board. I will do a post in probably December. This should require much less planning than previous years since it will be largely the same.

If you are interested, I will be going out one weekend this winter to explore some more areas for potential side trips for the trip in March. Would be a 1-2 day run.

[Jaydee914]

I'm always interested in a quick trip out there. Post up when you have plans and hopefully I can make it.

[Kryptoroxx]

If I am still around I will be down. The days are ticking till I find out.

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