rain76king
Wicked Pissah Cruisah Haulah a NLC.
So there have been a few write ups here and on ExPo on Route 389, the Trans Labrador Highway.
I have been wanting to do this trip since I first heard about Newfoundland and Labrador when I was a teenager.
I used to do some part time mechanical maintenance work in High School for an older gentlemen who used to do frequent trips back and forth to Labrador and Newfoundland.
His description of the amount of wildlife through Labrador had always had me in awe. I remember a story in which Moose, Brown Bears, Wolves and even a Polar bear were all the starring characters that appeared in one of his stories of the day's travels through the region.
He would always tell me that out of everywhere he had traveled to in his life there was absolutely something about the landscape of Newfoundland and the
friendly, hospitable nature of it's people that continued to draw him back.
He ended up retiring to Newfoundland my second year in college and I was never able to track him down.
I'm fairly certain that he has more than likely passed on, but I feel like taking this trip is a way to thank him for
turning me towards camping, adventure travel and leading me to branch out over the years and find sites like this.
A place where I can read others adventure stories in far away lands and dream of one day reaching the breathtaking landscape that
so many fellow members have graciously shared.
I'm in my mid 30's now and a long way from high school and Part Time work. The Trans Labrador trip still draws me near.
With parts of Canada expanding, the roads need to be updated and a few years ago the Canadian government understandably
made the push to have route 389 (the Trans Labrador Highway) paved. For me taking this trip before it becomes paved and well traveled was paramount.
The pavement will make it more accessible and attractive to many travelers, large travel buses and RV's which will mean much more tourism which leads to more tourist traps and eventually overcrowding of parks and sites.
Thus operation - Beat Pavement Pound Gravel.
After 6 years of my wife listening to how much I wanted to take this trip and in the last few years her understanding of the urgency of doing it soon, we agreed last year to do this trip this upcoming August!
We will be traveling in a well built and well baselined factory locked 1997 FZJ80 Lexus LX450 affectionately dubbed "Big Lexy".
mod list-
-315/75/16 BFG KM2
-Ironman 4x4 med. springs - Camel 4x4
-Old Man Emu Nitro sport L shocks - Cruiser Outfitters
-LandTank caster plates - Ajik Overland Exchange
-LandTank Heavy Duty lower control arms - Ajik Overland Exchange
-ARB front bumper - Sierra Expeditions
-Warn M1200 winch
-Master Pull synthetic winch line - Master Pull
-IronPig rear bumper w/dual swingouts/spare tire swing out/Custom Ladder swing out with integrated gas can holder (60L total)
-IronPig skidplate
-IBS dual battery management system - Sierra Expeditions
-Safari Snorkel - Sierra Expeditions
-Aux Blue sea fusebox
-Milford cargo barrier
-Custom rear drawer system
-MT45 cooler/freezer
-Garvin Wilderness rack
-Ironman 4x4 awning
-Mombasa Roof top Tent
-GPS
-Power inverter
-Puma 12v OBA compressor
-CB radio
-Ham radio
-Spot Connect
-Truck recently completely bedlined with Al's Liner - Hefty Fab Works
I acknowledge that you don't necessarily need a highly modified truck to do this trip,
It's what I have and though not fuel friendly, it's more than reliable enough to take this trip along with any other task thrown in it's way.
We will also be towing a trailer that I'm currently building ( http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ght=rain76king )
or my Bundu Safari trailer ( http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ght=rain76king ).
We will possibly be traveling with another couple who also own a well base lined and modded FZJ80 who will also be towing a expedition modified M416 trailer.
The Goal when planning our trip was to try and not do much more than 350 miles a day.
350 miles may not seem like much, but due to some of the highways loose gravel conditions, grades and wanting to take in some of the sights in the area, 350 miles seemed achievable.
Itinerary-
Day 1 - Boston to Val-Alcain, Quebec - 380 miles
Day 2 - Val Alain to Baie Comeau - 302 miles
Day 3 - Baie Comeau to Gagnon - 233 miles
Day 4 - Gagnon to Churchill Falls - 278 miles
Day 5 - Churchill Falls to Happy Valley/Goose Bay + 1 hour East - 222 miles
Day 6 - 1 hour east of Happy Valley/Goose Bay to Port Hope Simpson - 213 miles
Day 7 - Port Hope Simpson to Blanc Sablon - 137 miles
Day 8 - Ferry to St. Barbe Newfoundland
Day 9 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne
Day 10 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne
Day 11 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne
Day 12 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne/Ferry 12am to Nova Scotia
Day 13 - Ferry arrives North Sydney, Nova Scotia 7am - Travel Cabot trail - 252 miles
Day 14 - Monastery NS to Calais Maine - 358 miles
Day 15 - Calais Maine to Boston/Home 359 miles
Looking for recommendations on what to take in while in Newfoundland.
We scheduled 4 days to travel Gros Morne and Newfoundland because there's a lot to see and I'm unsure of when we may get back.
In order to do this we cut our time short in Nova Scotia but that's a trip that's closer to home.
Any recommendations from those who have done the trip before would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I have been wanting to do this trip since I first heard about Newfoundland and Labrador when I was a teenager.
I used to do some part time mechanical maintenance work in High School for an older gentlemen who used to do frequent trips back and forth to Labrador and Newfoundland.
His description of the amount of wildlife through Labrador had always had me in awe. I remember a story in which Moose, Brown Bears, Wolves and even a Polar bear were all the starring characters that appeared in one of his stories of the day's travels through the region.
He would always tell me that out of everywhere he had traveled to in his life there was absolutely something about the landscape of Newfoundland and the
friendly, hospitable nature of it's people that continued to draw him back.
He ended up retiring to Newfoundland my second year in college and I was never able to track him down.
I'm fairly certain that he has more than likely passed on, but I feel like taking this trip is a way to thank him for
turning me towards camping, adventure travel and leading me to branch out over the years and find sites like this.
A place where I can read others adventure stories in far away lands and dream of one day reaching the breathtaking landscape that
so many fellow members have graciously shared.
I'm in my mid 30's now and a long way from high school and Part Time work. The Trans Labrador trip still draws me near.
With parts of Canada expanding, the roads need to be updated and a few years ago the Canadian government understandably
made the push to have route 389 (the Trans Labrador Highway) paved. For me taking this trip before it becomes paved and well traveled was paramount.
The pavement will make it more accessible and attractive to many travelers, large travel buses and RV's which will mean much more tourism which leads to more tourist traps and eventually overcrowding of parks and sites.
Thus operation - Beat Pavement Pound Gravel.
After 6 years of my wife listening to how much I wanted to take this trip and in the last few years her understanding of the urgency of doing it soon, we agreed last year to do this trip this upcoming August!
We will be traveling in a well built and well baselined factory locked 1997 FZJ80 Lexus LX450 affectionately dubbed "Big Lexy".
mod list-
-315/75/16 BFG KM2
-Ironman 4x4 med. springs - Camel 4x4
-Old Man Emu Nitro sport L shocks - Cruiser Outfitters
-LandTank caster plates - Ajik Overland Exchange
-LandTank Heavy Duty lower control arms - Ajik Overland Exchange
-ARB front bumper - Sierra Expeditions
-Warn M1200 winch
-Master Pull synthetic winch line - Master Pull
-IronPig rear bumper w/dual swingouts/spare tire swing out/Custom Ladder swing out with integrated gas can holder (60L total)
-IronPig skidplate
-IBS dual battery management system - Sierra Expeditions
-Safari Snorkel - Sierra Expeditions
-Aux Blue sea fusebox
-Milford cargo barrier
-Custom rear drawer system
-MT45 cooler/freezer
-Garvin Wilderness rack
-Ironman 4x4 awning
-Mombasa Roof top Tent
-GPS
-Power inverter
-Puma 12v OBA compressor
-CB radio
-Ham radio
-Spot Connect
-Truck recently completely bedlined with Al's Liner - Hefty Fab Works
I acknowledge that you don't necessarily need a highly modified truck to do this trip,
It's what I have and though not fuel friendly, it's more than reliable enough to take this trip along with any other task thrown in it's way.
We will also be towing a trailer that I'm currently building ( http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ght=rain76king )
or my Bundu Safari trailer ( http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ght=rain76king ).
We will possibly be traveling with another couple who also own a well base lined and modded FZJ80 who will also be towing a expedition modified M416 trailer.
The Goal when planning our trip was to try and not do much more than 350 miles a day.
350 miles may not seem like much, but due to some of the highways loose gravel conditions, grades and wanting to take in some of the sights in the area, 350 miles seemed achievable.
Itinerary-
Day 1 - Boston to Val-Alcain, Quebec - 380 miles
Day 2 - Val Alain to Baie Comeau - 302 miles
Day 3 - Baie Comeau to Gagnon - 233 miles
Day 4 - Gagnon to Churchill Falls - 278 miles
Day 5 - Churchill Falls to Happy Valley/Goose Bay + 1 hour East - 222 miles
Day 6 - 1 hour east of Happy Valley/Goose Bay to Port Hope Simpson - 213 miles
Day 7 - Port Hope Simpson to Blanc Sablon - 137 miles
Day 8 - Ferry to St. Barbe Newfoundland
Day 9 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne
Day 10 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne
Day 11 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne
Day 12 - Explore Newfoundland/Gros Morne/Ferry 12am to Nova Scotia
Day 13 - Ferry arrives North Sydney, Nova Scotia 7am - Travel Cabot trail - 252 miles
Day 14 - Monastery NS to Calais Maine - 358 miles
Day 15 - Calais Maine to Boston/Home 359 miles
Looking for recommendations on what to take in while in Newfoundland.
We scheduled 4 days to travel Gros Morne and Newfoundland because there's a lot to see and I'm unsure of when we may get back.
In order to do this we cut our time short in Nova Scotia but that's a trip that's closer to home.
Any recommendations from those who have done the trip before would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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