Club Vehicle inspection---conversation

[Rice]

Having a CB radio is on the "evaluated items" list, not the "minimum" list, so we won't fail anyone for not having a CB alone. Everyone I inspected who did not have a radio was recommended to purchase one from the club, since we had them available. Alas, no one bought a CB from us.



Once again, a failure on the inspector's part. Everyone with a HAM had a CB (to my knowledge) but, for example, my CB was non-functional. It had stopped working sometime over the past 9 months and I never tested it.

HAM is a far superior technology, and it can actually be cheaper than CB, so I hope people will continue to move to it. However, the inspections will check for CBs only, including a function test, from here on out.

That said, it would be ideal for each group to have at least one HAM so they can communicate from the trail to Group Camp or between groups reliably, in case of an emergency situation.

A good point. The main issue is emergencies and someONE being able to reach another group. It's much less important having everyone in the group be able to receive "Hit it at Jeep Speed!!"

 

[NCFJ]

Personally, I feel a winch is more valuable than any tool out on the trails and look how many rigs that you see without a winch on class 3 trails and above. I was once told "why do I need a winch, you have one". To quote my father "if you go out in the woods without the tools required to self recover, you deserve to spend the night in the woods". But again, this is opinion.

The point being, I am all with vehicle inspection for safety etc but there has to be a line in the sand somewhere that the occasional wheeler can feel comfortable with. I agree that a CB or any other type of radio is a great tool to have, but should not be required. Like most any form of recreation, most people are looking for enjoyment and regulating the equipment they must have will eventually push some away.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

A good point. The main issue is emergencies and someONE being able to reach another group. It's much less important having everyone in the group be able to receive "Hit it at Jeep Speed!!"

Less important, sure, but still important! Next round of vehicle inspections will be better

 

[S4Cruiser]

Will a line loc pass inspection in place of a mechanical parking brake? Assuming it performs the same stalling test.

 

[fourtrax]

yeah, in my mind. As long as it holds the vehicle in place and doesn't rely on engine compression or a complete drive-line (i.e will still function with a drive line failure or missing drive shaft.)

 

[S4Cruiser]

yeah, in my mind. As long as it holds the vehicle in place and doesn't rely on engine compression or a complete drive-line (i.e will still function with a drive line failure or missing drive shaft.)

Which then the stock 40 par king brake wouldn't even qualify?

 

[SFROMAN]

Which then the stock 40 par king brake wouldn't even qualify?

Good point.

Makes me think of my new parking Brake system located on the rear of the transfer case. It works great but if I were to loose the driveshaft it be useless.

 

[fourtrax]

you still have the front drive shaft, if hubs are locked and your in 4wd to hold you in place. bottom line you need something to secure the vehicle from rolling if you have to get out or off the brakes, or have a brake failure.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

For the TLCA Vehicle Inspection, a line lock, transfer case e-brake (disc or drum) or a wheel-mounted e-brake (disc or drum), will all suffice, assuming they pass the stall test.

 

[uzj100]

Should we complete the forms before we arrive?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Should we complete the forms before we arrive?

No. That is the form that the club inspectors will use to inspect your truck. No action required on your part, other than to make sure your truck will pass before you bring it to the event.

 

[roadstr6]

I still have my windshield "OK" in crayon from last year. That means I am grandfathered in for this year, right? Just kidding....

 

[fourtrax]

We're going to use a different color crayon this year.