Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008 - Page 8

Mtbcoach · 05-05-08, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TRT2

There is always concern when wheeling (hard) and then having to drive it home. Can you borrow or bum a tow rig/trailer? Perhaps find a buddy with one who wants to attend and help share cost?

Ya, this is a pretty aggressive plan. However, I do have another registration from NC.

That other NC registration would probably be mine. We have talked about towing but I'm staying on the West Coast for a couple weeks then hitting Moab and the FJCSummit in Ouray on the way home...

TRT2 · 05-05-08, 08:28 PM

Yes it would.

greenseaman · 05-06-08, 03:34 PM

thanks for the info! That sounds like a good idea.
thanks,
scott

TOY350 · 05-07-08, 02:48 PM

OK with registration officially mailed off I need to make Wednesday night accommodations. So, what is the closest place to Loon Lake that we can stay and eat at? What is the closest place to top off the tank as well? It was probably already mentioned but this thread is long

Looking forward to my first Rubithon and the family will be on our first real run all together. My little guy will turn 4 Friday at the run so I will have to get a crowd to sing Happy Bday and embarrass the hell out of him!

woooody · 05-07-08, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TOY350

OK with registration officially mailed off I need to make Wednesday night accommodations. So, what is the closest place to Loon Lake that we can stay and eat at? What is the closest place to top off the tank as well? It was probably already mentioned but this thread is long

Looking forward to my first Rubithon and the family will be on our first real run all together. My little guy will turn 4 Friday at the run so I will have to get a crowd to sing Happy Bday and embarrass the hell out of him!

Either Ice House resort or Robb's Resort. Both have rentals. Top off in placerville. Carry at least 5 gallons

TOY350 · 05-07-08, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by woooody

Either Ice House resort or Robb's Resort. Both have rentals. Top off in placerville. Carry at least 5 gallons

Thanks Ross

peesalot · 05-07-08, 09:41 PM

Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you.

TOY350 · 05-08-08, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by peesalot

Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you.

Sounds fun John, but I'm not sure on how quick I can break camp in the morning with my crew, we've all been camping but not with an early morning deadline. May be a weak excuse but it's a truthful one! I will be looking at the details more closely and seeing what's feasible. Thanks for the info and looking forward to meeting you as well.

pjohnson · 05-08-08, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by peesalot

Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you.

How many are camping with you? I am looking for a spot (or two) that can accomodate up to 6 vehicles from our club.

What time is the first person going to arrive at the campground?

Phil

peesalot · 05-08-08, 05:30 PM

Toy350, given that IMO you better get a room or 2 at Icehouse or Robbs and that way you can rise, eat, and hit the trail. There will be plenty of time at staging area to repack, get cameras, change clothes,go potti, shift gear etc.......

Phil, I would bet that Gunner, Big Jim Adams will be there ahead of me and usually you can find the Knorr brothers, Manny, KT40, Steiner, Dremmans and a few others there. As you approach the Loon dam you will get to the end of pavement and it starts gravel, right there stop, look to your right, take the paved road past the bathrooms and it winds downhill with campsites every which way. It is first come first serve but there is plenty of room usually. Lookin like Wed. night is gonna be fun. Be there if you can it may be the last evening fire for a few nights.......

landcrusher909 · 05-08-08, 09:16 PM

We will be arriving on Monday and visiting my sister in law in Pollock Pines and then leaving from there for the Wagon Run, would it be best to leave the tow rig there ? I dont want to take up parking space others might need but I am concerned about having enough fuel for the run , driving from Pollock Pines making the run and getting back to Pollock Pines My Cruiser has the stock tank plus a 5 gal jerry can let me know what you all think Thanks

woooody · 05-08-08, 09:26 PM

You can park at Ice House or Robb's Resprt for ~5/day... Do that.

landcrusher909 · 05-08-08, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by woooody

You can park at Ice House or Robb's Resprt for ~5/day... Do that.

OK cool makes it easy Thanks

peesalot · 05-08-08, 10:24 PM

But wait..... if you leave your tow rig in pollock pines it will greatly save time on sunday when you travel back around 50 from Tahoma and not have to go back up Ice House for the tow rig. Or..... you can run with the backwards folks and exit back to loon on Sunday.

woooody · 05-08-08, 10:27 PM

Yes -- Pollack Pines would be ok for that --

You should not have gas issues from Pollack out to South Lake Tahoe with 5 extra in a Jerry in an 80.

It takes me 20+ to go tahoma - Loon - Tahoma.

TOY350 · 05-09-08, 12:02 AM

Just making sure that I need to carry an extra 5 gallons, wasn't planning on it but have never been on the 'con before either. Planned on filling the 80 up in Placerville as suggested and not sure if there is a top off spot before the trail or not.

Trying to pack as little as I can for the 4 of us and a jerry can is extra space if not necessary.

alvarorb · 05-09-08, 06:49 AM

If I fill up at Pollok Pines. La Cabra will have a little less than half a tank by the time I hit the Tahoe side (Tahoma). Having extra gas is always great, but I don't think you'll need it. The 80 is a bit more fuel efficient than the 40. It also has a 25 gallon gas tank.

Regards

Alvaro

TRT2 · 05-09-08, 08:20 AM

Alvaro is spot on. However, fuel is always a highly sought after commodity by someone.

Next batch of confirmations going out this weekend. If you just send me your reg within the last week, probably not included. These came in while we were in Utah.

pjohnson · 05-09-08, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TOY350

Just making sure that I need to carry an extra 5 gallons, wasn't planning on it but have never been on the 'con before either. Planned on filling the 80 up in Placerville as suggested and not sure if there is a top off spot before the trail or not.

Trying to pack as little as I can for the 4 of us and a jerry can is extra space if not necessary.

Bring the extra 5 gallons... I might need it for my 40

Top off your tank in Pollock Pines. You should have enough. My 95 4runner never used up a full tank.

Phil

TOY350 · 05-09-08, 11:16 AM

Thanks guys, I will top off and not worry. Instead of a 5 gallon jerry can in the back I will stick a new bottle of Patron in there and share with you all

landcrusher909 · 05-09-08, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjohnson

Bring the extra 5 gallons... I might need it for my 40

Top off your tank in Pollock Pines. You should have enough. My 95 4runner never used up a full tank.

Phil

so for a 40 a full tank and 5 gal will ba enough ? from Pollock Pines and back Thanks

petescoffee · 05-09-08, 03:39 PM

If you are bringing your kids (Age 0 to 13) on the event can you please post up the number of them so we have an idea of how many kids to expect.
Thanks,
Dave

pjohnson · 05-09-08, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by landcrusher909

so for a 40 a full tank and 5 gal will ba enough ? from Pollock Pines and back Thanks

I hope so..... that's what I'm bringing. I may try to bring 10 gallons as I'm not sure how thirsty my 40 runs. (that's why I said he could bring an extra 5 for me

)

It really depends on your engine and useage of the skinny pedal. I think stock 40's generally can do it on a tank+5 for insurance.

Phil

TOY350 · 05-09-08, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petescoffee

If you are bringing your kids (Age 0 to 13) on the event can you please post up the number of them so we have an idea of how many kids to expect.
Thanks,
Dave

Hey Dave:

4 year old boy on 6/20
7 year old boy
37 year old boy...oh wait you 0-13 so that excludes me I guess

peesalot · 05-09-08, 06:24 PM

I will have extra gas so if you run out look me up.

05-05-08, 08:28 PM	#212
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,149	Yes it would. __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

05-06-08, 03:34 PM	#213
greenseaman IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC TLCA# 10242 Posts: 49	thanks for the info! That sounds like a good idea. thanks, scott __________________ '85 4runner, unknown lift, 33" trailblazers that rub,22re that doesn't run right '94 mini mud truck-no bed, 4:88s w/Detroit rear, lockrite front, radiator in back, 4.3 vortec, 35" Boggers, warn xd9000I on all-pro bumper, all-pro sliders, Hanneman fenders and hood, rolled twice

05-07-08, 09:41 PM	#217
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,554	Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you. __________________ John on the hawgs

05-08-08, 05:30 PM	#220
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,554	Toy350, given that IMO you better get a room or 2 at Icehouse or Robbs and that way you can rise, eat, and hit the trail. There will be plenty of time at staging area to repack, get cameras, change clothes,go potti, shift gear etc....... Phil, I would bet that Gunner, Big Jim Adams will be there ahead of me and usually you can find the Knorr brothers, Manny, KT40, Steiner, Dremmans and a few others there. As you approach the Loon dam you will get to the end of pavement and it starts gravel, right there stop, look to your right, take the paved road past the bathrooms and it winds downhill with campsites every which way. It is first come first serve but there is plenty of room usually. Lookin like Wed. night is gonna be fun. Be there if you can it may be the last evening fire for a few nights....... __________________ John on the hawgs

05-08-08, 09:16 PM	#221
landcrusher909 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Calif. TLCA# 14995 Posts: 1,472	We will be arriving on Monday and visiting my sister in law in Pollock Pines and then leaving from there for the Wagon Run, would it be best to leave the tow rig there ? I dont want to take up parking space others might need but I am concerned about having enough fuel for the run , driving from Pollock Pines making the run and getting back to Pollock Pines My Cruiser has the stock tank plus a 5 gal jerry can let me know what you all think Thanks __________________ Wheres my 12


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05-08-08, 09:26 PM	#222
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05-08-08, 10:24 PM	#224
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,554	But wait..... if you leave your tow rig in pollock pines it will greatly save time on sunday when you travel back around 50 from Tahoma and not have to go back up Ice House for the tow rig. Or..... you can run with the backwards folks and exit back to loon on Sunday. __________________ John on the hawgs

05-08-08, 10:27 PM	#225
woooody IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, Ca TLCA# 7704 Posts: 847	Yes -- Pollack Pines would be ok for that -- You should not have gas issues from Pollack out to South Lake Tahoe with 5 extra in a Jerry in an 80. It takes me 20+ to go tahoma - Loon - Tahoma. __________________ Ross Woody TLCA #7704 72 FJ40 with some mods... (now sporting ORION #342) 07 TRD FJC

05-09-08, 06:49 AM	#227
alvarorb Cook Free or Die Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, California TLCA# 12833 Posts: 1,544	If I fill up at Pollok Pines. La Cabra will have a little less than half a tank by the time I hit the Tahoe side (Tahoma). Having extra gas is always great, but I don't think you'll need it. The 80 is a bit more fuel efficient than the 40. It also has a 25 gallon gas tank. Regards Alvaro __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org

05-09-08, 08:20 AM	#228
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,149	Alvaro is spot on. However, fuel is always a highly sought after commodity by someone. Next batch of confirmations going out this weekend. If you just send me your reg within the last week, probably not included. These came in while we were in Utah. __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

05-09-08, 03:39 PM	#232
petescoffee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walnut Creek, CA TLCA# 13331 Posts: 1,191	Rubithon Kids If you are bringing your kids (Age 0 to 13) on the event can you please post up the number of them so we have an idea of how many kids to expect. Thanks, Dave

05-09-08, 06:24 PM	#235
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,554	I will have extra gas so if you run out look me up. __________________ John on t