Cruise Moab 2018

[Markuson]

You’re going to have a few Ozzie gate crashes this year, my wife and I, Muddy and Daz will be joining you. My 2nd time, first was back in 2002.

We’re doing a little Overlanding on the way: 4XOVERLANDUSA #southwestadventure18

Greg.

Glad to hear this! See you there, and welcome!

Markuson

 

[mooneywa]

I'd love to hit up CM this year but not in the cards. I was curious for future reference what the trail rating system equaled in terms of lift for our vehicles specifically. I saw tire sizes (which would probably drive lift req. in a matter of speaking) but nothing like "to do you a 5 you'd need spacer, to do a 6 you'll need a ICON Stage 5 and tear up your bumpers, etc etc." I get that it can be subjective, but generally speaking can someone 200-ify it for me? What could be done in a stock cruiser with OEM size BFGs? To be an active participant on a good number of the trails what would one need to do to their 200?

 

[mooneywa]

Double post. Please delete

 

[TonyP]

I'd love to hit up CM this year but not in the cards. I was curious for future reference what the trail rating system equaled in terms of lift for our vehicles specifically. I saw tire sizes (which would probably drive lift req. in a matter of speaking) but nothing like "to do you a 5 you'd need spacer, to do a 6 you'll need a ICON Stage 5 and tear up your bumpers, etc etc." I get that it can be subjective, but generally speaking can someone 200-ify it for me? What could be done in a stock cruiser with OEM size BFGs? To be an active participant on a good number of the trails what would one need to do to their 200?

Depends. How much bumper damage are you ok with?

 

[mooneywa]

For the sake of discussion, lets say none. I know that probably goes with driving/spotting ability too.

 

[TonyP]

Absolutely no bumper damage in a stock 200? Chicken Corners, Gemini Bridges, Onion Creek, ect...

Possibly Dome Plateau

Maybe Seven Mile Rim and Fins with very careful spotting.

 

[TonyP]

You buy tickets. Tickets are normally $1, but there is a discount with quantity. I buy 120 tickets every year for $100. It all goes to Land Use. We also donate to Grand County search and rescue. We havent needed them often but they have been there when we need them. We give money in Utah, Colorado and at the National level (Blue Ribbon) to help keep trails open. Every $1 of profit goes to Land Use.

Nice. Guess I'll be buying a ton of tickets.
Hoping for a National Luna Fridge/Freezer combo.

You’re going to have a few Ozzie gate crashes this year, my wife and I, Muddy and Daz will be joining you. My 2nd time, first was back in 2002.

We’re doing a little Overlanding on the way: 4XOVERLANDUSA #southwestadventure18

Greg.

Right on. There's a chance I'll be on that trip too. See you then, maybe.

 

[TonyP]

I'll piggy back on this, but after CM is Overland Expo West.
Anyone thinking of making it to that too?

 

[mcgaskins]

Wanted to bump this up since we're getting close. Who's going and what trails are you running?

 

[TonyP]

Officially registered for:

Wednesday (night) - Hell's Revenge
Thursday - Metal Masher
Friday - Steelbender
Saturday - Poison Spider Mesa

 

[Markuson]

Ditto the above trails for me, Wed. through Sat.

Just sleepin' in the truck at this point...

Maybe at the campground for the shower.

 

[MilkmanVX]

Did you replace your rear bumper yet?

-well ... I replaced the LC .... and I have a date with SLEE the day before CM for the rear bumper ...

I am down for:
Thurs: Gold bar Rim
Fri: Hells
Sat: TOTW ...

 

[Markuson]

I'll piggy back on this, but after CM is Overland Expo West.
Anyone thinking of making it to that too?

I plan to be at Expo West for at least a day...

 

[Romer]

Look for the pair of Australian campers at Kane Creek Campground. We will be there starting Monday

 

[Markuson]

Look for the pair of Australian campers at Kane Creek Campground. We will be there starting Monday

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Awesome, Romer! Been wanting to check out that sweet trailer of yours...

Hope I can find a spot near y'all... I'm going solo, and will prob be sleeping in the truck...through I'll set up a small tent just to save my place.

 

[TexAZ]

Mark if you show up early and need a place to crash, we live just a couple hours south of Flag.
right at the 8 and 10 freeway intersection. in between san dog and flagg.

 

[TexAZ]

@TonyP I'm taking a pair of factory cross bars to the local club meeting tonight to deliver to @OffRoad Rage who will be attending CM and offered to bring them up for you.

 

[Romer]

I typically go with both my daughters. Sarah (white 100 series) is going to New Zealand so had to save her vacation time. Rachel will be there in her new (to her) GX470

they make a Father proud

 

[Markuson]

Mark if you show up early and need a place to crash, we live just a couple hours south of Flag.
right at the 8 and 10 freeway intersection. in between san dog and flagg.

Ooooh!! I might take you up on that!!! Not sure what my driving schedule will be yet, but that would be great. Thank you!

Are you going to Overland Expo West? Sounds like a pretty quick trip from your location.

 

[TexAZ]

yeah, i'll probably go up for a day trip. just to get ideas and see how the other half live....

there's some NNNNNIIIIIICCCEEEEE rigs that show up. $750K earthromers, and the like.

will be interesting to see what the weather is like this year.
had crazy snow 2 or 3 years ago and total mud fest last year.
been a mild dry winter, probably going to be a hot one this year.