Jan. 19-21 Trail Ride

[sk8salomon]

guys, i'm in need of a car dolly to tow my bronco to royal blue. i don't want to rent one but i'd like to either buy a used one or borrow one from a fellow. anybody know where i can get one?

[TNFJ40]

Hey guys, I'm Shawn from Knoxville and am looking forward to meeting up with you guys for the Royal Blue run. A friend (Vic) will be bringing his FJ40 also and possibly another friend will bring his. I haven't been up to Royal Blue in a few years as we mainly ride at Tellico and Windrock. The lady at the campground said that they sell permits and maps. Unfortunately, it didn't sound like the map had any info regarding difficulty level, etc. I'll do some checking and try to come up with some suggestions. There are a lot of trails at Royal Blue but many of them are just one mud hole after another.

[TN_LandCruiser]

Welcome Shawn ...I think you will find that this is a great group of guys!!!

[marius]

Roger got a place to pitch my tent
will come up fri

[marius]

Roger will there be place to pitch my tent

[Clutchee]

Originally Posted by marius

Roger will there be place to pitch my tent

Sure....from their description of the sites there should be.

[DSLTOY]

Have not been to this campground but the RV spaces are usually large enough for some tents, the site has electricity so bring an extension cord and a small heater.

[Landcruizerdude]

In case anyone is interested, I recently found a topo map I used at Royal Blue in the summer of 2006. It has GPS as well as trail ratings. I’ll try to contact the publisher tomorrow about availability.

Unfortunately there's not a website listed on the map. Just an address and email. In the meantime, here’s the contact info:

LandMaps
P.O Box 31352
Knoxville, TN 37930

landmaps@comcast.net

I’ll also plan to bring it up with me on Saturday morning.

[DSLTOY]

Thanks, let us know what you find out, I would like to order one.

[fjatheart]

All I've ever found online about Royal Blue was pertaining to ATV trails. Is it for certain there are trails for vehicles other than ATV's? I've been to Windrock and had a great time with minimal challenges, but still a great ride. I just thought it was the only place out that way to ride at the time.

[DSLTOY]

I have not been but a friend that was there a few monthsw ago said that many of the trails have been opened up to full size. The current problem with Windrock is that some of the better full size trails have been turned into gravel roads for new well construction. Come join us and help us explore.

[Landcruizerdude]

The map of Royal Blue I mentioned in the earlier post has been recently updated and can be found at: The Map Store in Knoxville, TN. Phone# (888)929-6277. Ask for Phoebe or Bud Blackwell. The map's name is the Royal Blue Wildlife Management Map. Cost is $6.95 and can be mailed to you for around $2. They have plenty in stock.

Hope this helps.

[DSLTOY]

Thanks, I'll order one Monday.

[Landcruizerdude]

What time do you guys plan to roll out on Saturday?

[sk8salomon]

Originally Posted by Vic Halen

What time do you guys plan to roll out on Saturday?

i think Roger said 10-ish.

I'll be staying in Knoxville Friday night and will plan on getting to the site around 9 on saturday morning.

[DSLTOY]

I think 10 ish is a realistic goal, by the time we have breakfast and get organized, plus this will give those coming from Knoxville area time to get there.

[TN_LandCruiser]

Originally Posted by sk8salomon

guys, i'm in need of a car dolly to tow my bronco to royal blue. i don't want to rent one but i'd like to either buy a used one or borrow one from a fellow. anybody know where i can get one?

Sean, did you find a dolly??? My uncle has a tandem axle trailer I might be able to use if you still need something to transport with...depending on the width of your stance.

[sk8salomon]

Originally Posted by TN_LandCruiser

Sean, did you find a dolly??? My uncle has a tandem axle trailer I might be able to use if you still need something to transport with...depending on the width of your stance.

no but thanks for offering. i'm bringing my father-n-law's dually and trailer but i just took the driveshaft off the bronco to inspect and it's fawked. found a used one at Hudlow's for $125 so may go that route. BTW, my bronco is a loud redneck sytle v-8 just for you, no rebel flag tho

[TN_LandCruiser]

Originally Posted by sk8salomon

no but thanks for offering. i'm bringing my father-n-law's dually and trailer but i just took the driveshaft off the bronco to inspect and it's fawked. found a used one at Hudlow's for $125 so may go that route. BTW, my bronco is a loud redneck sytle v-8 just for you, no rebel flag tho

Well atleast its the 's and not yours...

Nothing wrong with V-8 American muscle trucks...sold one after I got my cruiser ('98 Chevy Ext Cab)...description of the truck was just for a visual . I just found it funny that this big 'ol truck couldnt climb what I did in my near stock LC. You KNOW they were .

[TN_LandCruiser]

So how many people are we expecting to be at RB? I know Brandon and I are planning on coming...so thats two...but we will probably drive up Sat. morning and leave that night.

[TNFJ40]

I plan to be up Sat morning around 9:00. I believe that Vic will be doing the same also. - Shawn

[sk8salomon]

Originally Posted by TN_LandCruiser

So how many people are we expecting to be at RB? I know Brandon and I are planning on coming...so thats two...but we will probably drive up Sat. morning and leave that night.

Roger probably knows for sure but I'll guess.

1-Roger
2-Todd
3-Landcruisr Larry
4-Clutchee
5-Steve
6-Brandon
7-Sean
8-TNFJ40
9-Vic
10-Marius
11-Andy (Goode)
12-Cruizerdude
13-Cruiserdude's 40#2
14-Cruiserdude's 40#3

I'm sure I forgot somebody, not sure who else.

[LDowney]

Originally Posted by sk8salomon

Roger probably knows for sure but I'll guess.

1-Roger
2-Todd
3-Landcruisr Larry
4-Clutchee
5-Steve
6-Brandon
7-Sean
8-TNFJ40
9-Vic
10-Marius
11-Andy (Goode)
12-Cruizerdude
13-Cruiserdude's 40#2
14-Cruiserdude's 40#3

I'm sure I forgot somebody, not sure who else.

15-Rob (? Roger has referenced that he & Rob were coming)

[DSLTOY]

Yes Rob is planning on being there and there are a couple of other people from the Nashville area that have said they would attend. This is starting to look like a real event. I am looking forward to meeting some new people and wheeling with all of you.
Thanks to Landcruiserdude I have a good map of the area. I have been told that some of the trails marked ATV only on the map are not mark at the trails, we will talk to the TWRA people on friday.
Here are the additional people I have heard from:
Bob (TPI)
Ron Coons (FJ-62)?
Mrs Clutchee (FJ-80)
Aaron Casity (FJC) ?

[Goode]

As of right now I have a friend in a 4runner driving up with me along with a couple passengers.

[TNFJ40]

Vic and Cruizerdude are the same person and I'm one of the guys he had mentioned (so that takes two off of the list). We still don't know if our other buddy with an FJ40 will be coming or not. Also, I ran into a guy in town this week with an FJ40. He said he might come up also so I told him to check this thread for info.