maybe i'm missing something here but that sounds like a helluva detour to me!
Cottonland Moab Trip
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maybe i'm missing something here but that sounds like a helluva detour to me!
this route probably is based on nolan's stomach rather than mileage. Fastest route to food..
orangefj45 said:
Ummmmm...just a bit.
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Just a reminder!!!
Alright. For the tweaks in the schedule.....with a bit more detail.
Sunday afternoon.....Cliff Hanger. This trail has a beautiful west facing vista. It is short and a great warm up trail for Moab. The only hard part is on the way back out and it can be winched easily. (you go back out the way you go in)
Monday - Poison Spider Mesa, Golden Spike, Gold Bar Rim. For those that are on this run that want a little more at the end of the day, you can split off and run Rusty Nail. This trail will turn off Gold Bar Rim and loop back to Golden Spike at the crack. This is a long rough day without the Rusty Nail part so plan on it. It is a great way to start Moab. You will see it all on this run.
Tuesday - Hell's Revenge in the morning. Short, SUPER fun trail with bypasses around all the silly stuff. Head up to Arches National Park in the tow rigs and check it out. Evening run to Moab Rim. This way the kids and passengers can opt out on some riding and hit the town or the pool.
Wednesday - Elephant Hill. This is an all-day event. Plan on towing down if you are driving a 40. It is about 65 miles from the KOA to the trailhead. The trail is a 15 mile 4 hour round trip so we won't be as tired from the trail. The drive to and from is not bad. We can stop at The Hole in the Wall on the way back and do the tourist thing.
Thursday - Behind the Rocks. Long day. Fun Day. We will be able to make it through without a problem with our group. Straps on the backs of the rigs at White Knuckle Hill. Sand Dunes for those inclined to play on the way out. The gravel road out is 15 miles long and sucks IMO but it is part of it.
Friday - Porcupine Rim and Fins and Things. We will head up to the Sand Flats Area and play on these two trails as time allots. Most of us are leaving on Friday. These are quick and fun with bail outs all along the way if we get short on time. Close to town so our passengers can stay or go.
Action packed week.
Who is ready?
Woooooohooooo!
Bodean
Hot Damn
Hey Fireman we'll stop if we can go to the Branding Iron!
wet bandanna works well. 40 passengers would need one too.
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It is usually windy and if you keep your windshield on it will help a ton. Goggles for sure just in case the wind gets up.
If this weather sticks around for us I will be so happy
If this weather sticks around for us I will be so happy
Awesome !!
Hey guys i have a little dilemna.
I would like to bring some spare parts on the trail with me, but i dont have the time to build a drawer system.
If i had the drawers i was going to load it up with driveshafts (front & rear), full set of front shafts & birfs, rear axles,fluids, straps, tools. Etc.
Since i don' t have time to build the drawers i was going to slim down what i take on the trail.
I think i will lean on my longfields and chromo rears and little more and not bring the spare stock axles. But i will bring an extra front & rear driveshafts and just strap them down.
I will have the parts in the trailer box but not on trail with me.
What do you guys suggest that an 80 bring for spare parts ON THE TRAIL?
What do you guys plan to haul on your trucks.
Hey guys i have a little dilemna.
I would like to bring some spare parts on the trail with me, but i dont have the time to build a drawer system.
If i had the drawers i was going to load it up with driveshafts (front & rear), full set of front shafts & birfs, rear axles,fluids, straps, tools. Etc.
Since i don' t have time to build the drawers i was going to slim down what i take on the trail.
I think i will lean on my longfields and chromo rears and little more and not bring the spare stock axles. But i will bring an extra front & rear driveshafts and just strap them down.
I will have the parts in the trailer box but not on trail with me.
What do you guys suggest that an 80 bring for spare parts ON THE TRAIL?
What do you guys plan to haul on your trucks.
Take a spare birfield and driveshafts. Take inventory of parts other 80 owners are taking to make sure you don't have too many dups.
Leave the heavy stuff (third members, rear axle shafts) on the trailer.
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Fluids, WATER, u-joints, birfield, grease, CO2 or air, belts/hoses, etc. I'll probably bring a spare drag link with ends just because of the GSMTR mess and a spare rear driveshaft as well. Think brakes, coolig system, steering, and recovery gear. If we need anything more serious than that we can just send someone back to town. On board air compressors and CO2 tanks will get a workout if you air down each morning and want to air back up before hitting the hard top each afternoon. I know my CO2 tank ran out after 3-4 days last trip and the guys with the York units were very popular.
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I sure hope no one breaks anything. This place is not like Superlift where you can hammer your junk and just tow it to camp and fix it. I saw very little breakage with all the D44's and big tires during Easter Jeep.
The main thing that I see break in Moab is rear axles, rear ring and pinions and rear driveshafts.
The "Moab Bump" is somewhat of an art that you will pick up quickly. Problem is, before you get the feel, you may over do it or stay in the gas when you under-do it and land back on the rear shaft with all the weight on it.
I will be wheeling with the rear locker engaged mostly and when I can't get up something, I will use the front locker. I am really, really, really hoping for a break free trip.
Parts I have that I was planning on bringing were mostly mechanical.
Spare belts and fuel filter.
I have a front driveshaft minus the slip yoke I am going to pack in the trailer.
If I break mine bad I will rent a RZR or a Jeep and keep going or just go home, depending on the day.
The way I used to carry spare shafts (inners and drive) on my buggies on long trips away from the trailer is to hose clamp them to the frame. I would leave them on the trailer myself.
The main thing that I see break in Moab is rear axles, rear ring and pinions and rear driveshafts.
The "Moab Bump" is somewhat of an art that you will pick up quickly. Problem is, before you get the feel, you may over do it or stay in the gas when you under-do it and land back on the rear shaft with all the weight on it.
I will be wheeling with the rear locker engaged mostly and when I can't get up something, I will use the front locker. I am really, really, really hoping for a break free trip.
Parts I have that I was planning on bringing were mostly mechanical.
Spare belts and fuel filter.
I have a front driveshaft minus the slip yoke I am going to pack in the trailer.
If I break mine bad I will rent a RZR or a Jeep and keep going or just go home, depending on the day.
The way I used to carry spare shafts (inners and drive) on my buggies on long trips away from the trailer is to hose clamp them to the frame. I would leave them on the trailer myself.
KOA MOAB
Hey guys, its sheila.
Thinking today about getting things together for MOAB and came up with some info that might be helpful to the group.
If you reserved a 4- man cabin at the KOA, the bed situation is a set of twin bunks and a dbl bed. You will need whatever linens you require. Think we are just going to bring sleeping bags rather than fool with sheets etc.
There is electricity and ac, but there is no running water to the cabin which means no potty. I repeat for you midnight squirrel bladders- no potty. For the boys, this is clearly a non-issue. Ladies may want to think about a camping toilet that according to deb runs about $70 at bass pro. Ol girl at the campground says its not a far walk, but you know your bladder better than she does...
These bath houses are supposed to be close, but dont show up without your towels, and whatever toiletry items you may require. Wether you think you require it or not, deodorant is a requirement of the CLC. Dont leave home without it.
Im also told there is a porch swing, grill, and picnic table in front of every cabin.
That's about all i know. If youre interested in taking a look at the pictures on the koa website- here goes....
Moab KOA | Campground Photos | Camping in Utah | KOA Campgrounds
Safe travels...
Hey guys, its sheila.
Thinking today about getting things together for MOAB and came up with some info that might be helpful to the group.
If you reserved a 4- man cabin at the KOA, the bed situation is a set of twin bunks and a dbl bed. You will need whatever linens you require. Think we are just going to bring sleeping bags rather than fool with sheets etc.
There is electricity and ac, but there is no running water to the cabin which means no potty. I repeat for you midnight squirrel bladders- no potty. For the boys, this is clearly a non-issue. Ladies may want to think about a camping toilet that according to deb runs about $70 at bass pro. Ol girl at the campground says its not a far walk, but you know your bladder better than she does...
These bath houses are supposed to be close, but dont show up without your towels, and whatever toiletry items you may require. Wether you think you require it or not, deodorant is a requirement of the CLC. Dont leave home without it.
Im also told there is a porch swing, grill, and picnic table in front of every cabin.
That's about all i know. If youre interested in taking a look at the pictures on the koa website- here goes....
Moab KOA | Campground Photos | Camping in Utah | KOA Campgrounds
Safe travels...
Im officially on mud.
