Dude.....Post some pix of your adventure!!!!
Britklr
I'll do that tonight. In the mean time here is a summary of the trip.
Matthew and I left Friday morning and got to Silverton area Saturday afternoon late. On the way we stopped on the continental divide, checked out the Royal Gorge, river rafted near Gunnison, and generally took our time. I was flat towing the 60 behind my F350. The F350 was loaded with my ATV, and tool box and personal stuff. The 60 was loaded with Matthew's Polaris 50, camping stuff, 47qt fridge/freeze cooler and a few other small things.
Once in Silverton, we camped at Red Mountain campgrounds for the night. It was raining and never stopped while we were there. Big storms, lots of rain, made for some interesting trails. We did Ophir twice, Imogene, Black Bear, Cinnamon, Red mtn , Engineers, Alta lakes where we remote camped one night. Alpine loop, Gulches, Yanky boy, and Cimmaron. We also took the narrow gauge train from Silverton to Durango.
With all the rain, the tent started leaking and I finally trashed it. Will need a new better quality tent.
We then drove 10 hours in rain to Clorado Springs/Castle Rock area. There we met up with Jim (2BADFJS) and Cyver (84CRUISER). Awesome guys, and with Cyver's help, I got a smokin deal on 4 Bridgestone Dueler REVO's for my F350. Also got to sit and visit and have a few brewskies with them. I hauled back a set of 2BAD's sliders for my fellow cruiser here in KC as well. Whilst there, Matthew and I also went out on Dakan Road and did about 13 miles on the ATV's. That was the only trail we did with the ATV's. It was a blast. I was not aware of an ORV sticker needed, and if not for a friendly Forest Services ranger, we would have each gotten a $75 fine.
Inverted shackle coming off Imogene pass, an oil leak (bad) from the rear output shaft on the transfer case, flat tire on the 60 coming home and bad tires on the F350 was the only problems. 4wheelparts.com must use the cheapest valve stems there possibly is. This is the second time I have had problems with valve stems on wheels/tires combo I purchased from them.
Flat towing the 60 was at times scary in the rain. Twice it pushed my truck sideways on sharp curves. I moved everything from the 60 to the truck, except the small Polaris ATV, and it still did it. Even at slow speeds. I have towed trailers all my life, from small utility to a big 33' 5th wheel trailer, and never felt unsafe. With no braking assistance from the 60, and by nature it wanting to go straight, I will probably not flat tow it again.
I missed the Rising Sun get together due to duty calling back home. Met some great people and had a blast! I will post some pics later tonight.
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