Truckhaven Hills, So. Ca. Thanksgiving weekend

Otis · 11-16-05, 10:50 PM

The So. Ca. TLCA club is having its annual Thanksgiving run at the Truckhaven Hills and anyone who is interested in joining us is welcome. The Truckhaven Hills are located on the western side of the Salton Sea and consist of “badlands” type desert topography. The trails can be steep and twisty but there are usually ways around the more difficult sections so it is a great place for both stock and highly modified rigs.

I am not sure how big our group will be this year but I understand that both Beach and Toy's and Trailcrew will also be out there, so maybe we can get the club's together for a run. This is not an organized run and you do not have to join the club to attend. If you are interested, e-mail me at cwheron@yahoo.com and I’ll give you directions.

Here is a link to a few photo’s that I took at last couple of runs:

2004 run

2003 run

PKP80 · 11-17-05, 02:18 AM

wish I had han earlier heads up...Have a mor accurate location in terms of city it's nearest to or freeway exits?

calamaridog · 11-17-05, 04:31 AM

I went ahead and edited these to include which side of the road they will be camped on:

I'm assuming they will camp around where Tierra Del Sol does their big event. It is just north of S22 and west of the Salton Sea near Truckhaven.

From LA, The OC, Inland Empire, Palm Springs and other locals west, take Interstate 10 to Indio, then exit on "86s" heading south. Continue for approximately 32 miles to North Marina Drive (just north of S-22).

From San Diego take Highway 78 to Highway 86. Take 86 north about 15 miles to North Marina Drive. Alternatively, Interstate 8 to Highway 86 could be used.

At the intersection of 86 and North Marina there is some new home construction and signs indicating such. There are green road signs indicating the intersection as you approach it. Look for them.

From Highway 86 go east on North Marina Drive and follow it past the housing developments. It will become a dirt road and go through some camp areas near Truckhaven. It will go over a small hill and go around the right side of the hill to the opposite side and they will be camped there. Look for their banner and RV.

Nearest Gas/Store/Restaurants are Near Super Burger at 86 and S22 at N33 16.833 W115 57.707. That gas is an independent station with a small store. Super Burger offers burgers, fries and such.

Try google maps for Truckhaven to get an idea where it is.

Brentbba · 11-17-05, 10:51 AM

Join you guys Saturday morning before your runs? Are you camping out Saturday evening?

e9999 · 11-17-05, 01:43 PM

dates?

AMMO · 11-17-05, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by e9999

dates?

Might want to check the title of this post???

I'll save ya the time that would be Nov 26 -27...

e9999 · 11-17-05, 08:27 PM

sorry, I meant specific days and times, as in "getting there on Friday night or saturday at noon" etc...

Otis · 11-17-05, 11:24 PM

Sorry about the late post... Most of the group plans to get out there Friday. My guess is that mid-morning will be the earliest anyone shows up. I probably will not get there until about 1:00. We usually set up camp on Friday and then do an easy night run. Our main run is Saturday and we usually leave camp around 9:30 and return mid to late afternoon. There is no set plan though.

Calamaridog gave good directions except when you are on the dirt road and get to the hill, go around the right side of the hill to the opposite side and we are usually camped there. Look for a motorhome with a "So Ca TLCA" banner. Also, there is no water or other facilities at the camp so bring everything that you would need. Hope to see you there!

calamaridog · 11-18-05, 05:16 AM

I wish I wasn't going out of town for Turkey day. It sounds like you all will have a great time.

Glad my directions were OK

Otis · 11-18-05, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brentbba

Join you guys Saturday morning before your runs? Are you camping out Saturday evening?

I am sure that you could make it out from LN with plenty of time to meet us Saturday morning. We are camping Saturday night...

e9999 · 11-18-05, 10:44 AM

is the camp reachable with a non-off-road popup trailer with minuscule tires and essentially no suspension nor ground clearance

?

Brentbba · 11-18-05, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

I am sure that you could make it out from LN with plenty of time to meet us Saturday morning. We are camping Saturday night...

From the directions, sounds like if I left Laguna Niguel around 6, I'd have plenty of time to get there.

95% sure I'll come, maybe with son in tow this time.

Drop me a pm with your cell, if they work and what CB channel you guys will be using. I'll confirm early next week with you.

Otis · 11-18-05, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brentbba

From the directions, sounds like if I left Laguna Niguel around 6, I'd have plenty of time to get there.

95% sure I'll come, maybe with son in tow this time.

Drop me a pm with your cell, if they work and what CB channel you guys will be using. I'll confirm early next week with you.

You should have no trouble getting there in time if you left at 6:00. We will be on CB channel 4. PM sent with contact info.

Otis · 11-18-05, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9999

is the camp reachable with a non-off-road popup trailer with minuscule tires and essentially no suspension nor ground clearance

?

I think you should be able to get the trailer in without a problem. Many people bring in huge RV's without any problem. One of the guys in the club used to bring in a pop up trailer. There is only one dip in the road that I can think of that could be a problem with low clearance, but the motorhomes always seem to get through.

Brentbba · 11-18-05, 06:34 PM

East or West on Marina? From the map - east would take you toward Salton Sea? S/B West into Anza Borrego???

Otis · 11-19-05, 05:46 PM

Go west on Marina towards Anza Borrego.

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Originally Posted by Brentbba

East or West on Marina? From the map - east would take you toward Salton Sea? S/B West into Anza Borrego???

Vortec_Cruiser · 11-20-05, 08:47 PM

Actually, a bunch of us will be getting out there Wednesday evening, and will be staying until Sunday. Yes, there will be quite a large bunch out there this year. The weather should be nice (no rain), and with any luck, the winds won't bother us this year.

Otis · 11-20-05, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vortec_Cruiser

Actually, a bunch of us will be getting out there Wednesday evening, and will be staying until Sunday. Yes, there will be quite a large bunch out there this year. The weather should be nice (no rain), and with any luck, the winds won't bother us this year.

Ed,

Are you meeting people from Trail Crew? Are you planning to set up camp in the usual spot?

Chris

Vortec_Cruiser · 11-20-05, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Ed,

Are you meeting people from Trail Crew? Are you planning to set up camp in the usual spot?

Chris

Hi, Chris.

I haven't recently been in touch with the Trail Crew guys, so I don't know which, if any, of them will be there. I know some of them are going to the Hammers for Turkey weekend.

The people I was referring to are those whom I wheel with locally. We will be in the same spot, and I will rope off a large area.

Brentbba · 11-28-05, 12:13 PM

Chris - thx for the wonderful time. Sorry there were so few of us. Will try to carve out time to get my pics done this evening.

e9999 · 11-28-05, 01:30 PM

shoot, was hoping to make it, and then decided I had to go to the office the whole weekend instead...

Brentbba · 11-28-05, 01:46 PM

Got VERY, VERY windy, even for the desert late Saturday afternoon, and those of us in tents bailed out. Otis's 6 ft tent was bent over to about 4 feet from the wind. No way to cook outdoors w/o including a good portion of desert dust in your food! Traffic from the 29 Palms exit all the way into Banning was 5-20mph. Lots of folks had the same idea we had bailing out due to the wind a day early.

Otis · 11-29-05, 10:43 PM

Brent,

Glad you could make it out! You also did a great job four wheeling your 80!

Chris

Here is a link to the pics that I took:

2005 Truckhaven Pic's

Brentbba · 11-30-05, 11:04 AM

Thanks Chris! Not bad getting my 80 thru some of those tight areas your 40 had no issues with. Loved your two wheel balancing act!

Brentbba · 11-30-05, 11:36 PM

A few pics of Otis and the one piece of fun I didn't do.

FirstToy · 11-30-05, 11:47 PM

Brent is that you wheeling w/ the big boys? Go on with your bad self! :thumbsup:

That 40 looks sweet, flip down the glass it looks so cool.

11-16-05, 10:50 PM	#1
Otis IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca TLCA# 1412 Posts: 286	Truckhaven Hills, So. Ca. Thanksgiving weekend The So. Ca. TLCA club is having its annual Thanksgiving run at the Truckhaven Hills and anyone who is interested in joining us is welcome. The Truckhaven Hills are located on the western side of the Salton Sea and consist of “badlands” type desert topography. The trails can be steep and twisty but there are usually ways around the more difficult sections so it is a great place for both stock and highly modified rigs. I am not sure how big our group will be this year but I understand that both Beach and Toy's and Trailcrew will also be out there, so maybe we can get the club's together for a run. This is not an organized run and you do not have to join the club to attend. If you are interested, e-mail me at cwheron@yahoo.com and I’ll give you directions. Here is a link to a few photo’s that I took at last couple of runs: 2004 run 2003 run __________________ '80 and '82 FJ40's So. Ca. TLCA www.socallandcruisers.com

11-17-05, 02:18 AM	#2
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,759	wish I had han earlier heads up...Have a mor accurate location in terms of city it's nearest to or freeway exits? __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

11-17-05, 04:31 AM	#3
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	I went ahead and edited these to include which side of the road they will be camped on: I'm assuming they will camp around where Tierra Del Sol does their big event. It is just north of S22 and west of the Salton Sea near Truckhaven. From LA, The OC, Inland Empire, Palm Springs and other locals west, take Interstate 10 to Indio, then exit on "86s" heading south. Continue for approximately 32 miles to North Marina Drive (just north of S-22). From San Diego take Highway 78 to Highway 86. Take 86 north about 15 miles to North Marina Drive. Alternatively, Interstate 8 to Highway 86 could be used. At the intersection of 86 and North Marina there is some new home construction and signs indicating such. There are green road signs indicating the intersection as you approach it. Look for them. From Highway 86 go east on North Marina Drive and follow it past the housing developments. It will become a dirt road and go through some camp areas near Truckhaven. It will go over a small hill and go around the right side of the hill to the opposite side and they will be camped there. Look for their banner and RV. Nearest Gas/Store/Restaurants are Near Super Burger at 86 and S22 at N33 16.833 W115 57.707. That gas is an independent station with a small store. Super Burger offers burgers, fries and such. Try google maps for Truckhaven to get an idea where it is. __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog Last edited by calamaridog; 11-18-05 at 05:16 AM.

11-17-05, 10:51 AM	#4
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	Join you guys Saturday morning before your runs? Are you camping out Saturday evening? __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

11-17-05, 01:43 PM	#5
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,322	dates? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

11-17-05, 08:27 PM	#7
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,322	sorry, I meant specific days and times, as in "getting there on Friday night or saturday at noon" etc... __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

11-17-05, 11:24 PM	#8
Otis IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca TLCA# 1412 Posts: 286	Sorry about the late post... Most of the group plans to get out there Friday. My guess is that mid-morning will be the earliest anyone shows up. I probably will not get there until about 1:00. We usually set up camp on Friday and then do an easy night run. Our main run is Saturday and we usually leave camp around 9:30 and return mid to late afternoon. There is no set plan though. Calamaridog gave good directions except when you are on the dirt road and get to the hill, go around the right side of the hill to the opposite side and we are usually camped there. Look for a motorhome with a "So Ca TLCA" banner. Also, there is no water or other facilities at the camp so bring everything that you would need. Hope to see you there! __________________ '80 and '82 FJ40's So. Ca. TLCA www.socallandcruisers.com

11-18-05, 05:16 AM	#9
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	I wish I wasn't going out of town for Turkey day. It sounds like you all will have a great time. Glad my directions were OK __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog

11-18-05, 10:44 AM	#11
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,322	is the camp reachable with a non-off-road popup trailer with minuscule tires and essentially no suspension nor ground clearance ? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

11-18-05, 06:34 PM	#15
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	East or West on Marina? From the map - east would take you toward Salton Sea? S/B West into Anza Borrego??? __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

11-20-05, 08:47 PM	#17
Vortec_Cruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: So. Calif. TLCA# 5659 Posts: 406	Actually, a bunch of us will be getting out there Wednesday evening, and will be staying until Sunday. Yes, there will be quite a large bunch out there this year. The weather should be nice (no rain), and with any luck, the winds won't bother us this year. __________________ Ed Gilbert - TLCA #5659 Formula 4 Toy #F006 build in-progress 1977 FJ40 - So. California vorteccruiser@charter.net

11-28-05, 12:13 PM	#20
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	Chris - thx for the wonderful time. Sorry there were so few of us. Will try to carve out time to get my pics done this evening. __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

11-28-05, 01:30 PM	#21
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,322	shoot, was hoping to make it, and then decided I had to go to the office the whole weekend instead... __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

11-28-05, 01:46 PM	#22
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	Got VERY, VERY windy, even for the desert late Saturday afternoon, and those of us in tents bailed out. Otis's 6 ft tent was bent over to about 4 feet from the wind. No way to cook outdoors w/o including a good portion of desert dust in your food! Traffic from the 29 Palms exit all the way into Banning was 5-20mph. Lots of folks had the same idea we had bailing out due to the wind a day early. __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

11-29-05, 10:43 PM	#23
Otis IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca TLCA# 1412 Posts: 286	Pic's from the trip Brent, Glad you could make it out! You also did a great job four wheeling your 80! Chris Here is a link to the pics that I took: 2005 Truckhaven Pic's __________________ '80 and '82 FJ40's So. Ca. TLCA www.socallandcruisers.com

11-30-05, 11:04 AM	#24
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	Thanks Chris! Not bad getting my 80 thru some of those tight areas your 40 had no issues with. Loved your two wheel balancing act! __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

11-30-05, 11:36 PM	#25
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	A few pics of Otis and the one piece of fun I didn't do. Attached Images __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

11-30-05, 11:47 PM	#26
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,497	Brent is that you wheeling w/ the big boys? Go on with your bad self! :thumbsup: That 40 looks sweet, flip down the glass it looks so cool. __________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake! Enzo: "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races"

11-30-05, 11:57 PM	#27
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA