1988 BJ71 (13BT)
33x10.5 R15 (no roof rack and easy on the skinny pedal.)
25 MPG average (never driving over 100KM/h)
Data from earlier this year, many 8-10 hour driving days. Seems like once I get under 2000' elevation I gain 1-2 MPG.
A few more pictures.
Good morning Grand Canyon.
Somewhere on the Knab Plateau.
On the return trip I opted to head north via Knab, Cedar Breaks, quick stop at Brian Head overlook (above) and then Parowan Gap, Milford, Delta and Toole before getting on 80 and then joining the insanity known as...
Nice to meet everybody and spend some quality time on the trail. What a magnificent landscape to travel through and a great break from the cold spell we were having in Northern Utah.
First stop on the trail.
A common view in Clayhole Valley.
Good looking lineup.
Last light of the day at Knab Point
Greetings from a new 70 series owner. I'm very interested in this gathering and traveling to that area. I have met a few of you at Overland Expo west over the years. Happy to finally own a BJ71. I'll be coming from Logan, Utah.
1. Year and Make: 1988 BJ71
2. IH8Mud Handle: Utahgrapher
3. Location of vehicle: Logan, Utah
4. Country of Origin: Japan
5. Milage / KMs: 180,000
6. Mods: I'm the new owner, see Mr. Tibbs build thread here: Builds - Wife just bought a BJ71, I have many questions!
7. How you use the truck...