SAS SAS #10 Official Page 8/03/26-8/07/26

SAS 10 Color Choices

  • Total voters
    107
  • Poll closed .

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Mesa Woman said:
Hey SASers!
I’m sharing our Trail Etiquette and Friendly Reminders Checklist for things to think about while packing for SAS10!
I’m looking forward once again to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!
************************************************************************************************************************
Friendly Reminders Checklist
When packing for a day on the trail please remember:
Communication, we use GMRS, your trail leader will pick the channel upon departure
Radio with charged battery and/or charging cord
Radio conversion chart
Tires with Good Tread
Good Spare Tire
Tire Repair Kit
Jacks for your rig, at least one, suggested to have a bottle jack and a high lift or floor jack
Air Pump
Air Down Tool
Basic Tools
Fire Extinguisher
Recovery Equipment
Gloves
Tow Rope
Winch/shackles - and know how to use them
First Aid Kit / Trauma Kit
Medication for 24 hrs. longer than expected - in case of an emergency
Maps - Paper Maps in case your device goes out or you have no service
Remember to download the maps on your apps. Limited cell service on the trails
Drinking Water
Snacks and Lunch, you never know how long you’ll be out on the trail
Rain Jacket/Poncho
Warm Gear - rain can show up quickly in the mountains and it gets cold when it rains
Toilet Paper / Wet Wipes & Pack it out! not all trails have bathrooms
Trash bags
Pocket Knife
Lighter
Shovel
Flashlight
Cameras!! Photo ops everywhere!!
Check Brakes
Check Steering
Check Fluids and bring extra, brake, oil, etc.
Check Anything else that can be checked before hitting the trail

Know how to use your tools, equipment and vehicle before hitting the trail, please don’t use this time as a test run.
******************************************************************************************
Trail Etiquette:

~Limit your group to 5-10 vehicles. If you catch up with another group, slow down to space yourselves 15-30 mins apart.

~Make sure everyone has a radio that works and is tested before leaving camp, if not, make sure those who don’t are in the middle of the group. The Tail Gunner has to have a radio.

~Practice good radio communication. No foul language. Communicate difficult obstacles, broken down vehicles, etc. Don’t “clog” the channel with trivial stuff, leave the small talk for the campfire.

~ Pull off the road at the trailhead to prepare your vehicle. Don't block access to the trail while staging.(airing down, locking hubs, engaging 4WD, etc.)

~ Always keep the vehicle trailing you in your view. This will keep the Trail Leader from leaving the group behind.

~Stop at intersections so trialing vehicle sees where you turned

~When two vehicles are approaching each other on an incline the vehicle going uphill has the right of way. This is because it is easier to back up if you are going downhill and momentum for the uphill vehicle is continued.

~Always keep an eye out for places to pullover, sometimes you might have the right of way but if you can, safely pull over for the other vehicle.

~Give way to larger groups

~Distance yourself safely from the vehicle in front of you. On steep inclines let the vehicle in front of you crest the hill before you start up. On steep declines let the vehicle in front of you get to the bottom before you start down. Give those with manual transmissions room to get moving. They will roll back on a steep incline while engaging the clutch.

~Drive slowly around blind corners, if necessary, get out and walk to see if any vehicles are coming and/or honk your horn at a blind corner. Some places are very dangerous to back up. Don’t get yourself in a tricky spot.

~Use hand signals to communicate to oncoming traffic how many are behind you in your convoy.

~Pull off the trail when stopping for a break. Don’t stop in the middle of the trail.

~Three attempts and then it’s time to move on, give others a chance at the obstacle if there are others waiting.

~Bathroom break: Boys to the left and Girls to the right.

~Be kind and courteous on the roads and trails as we all represent the Toyota Community. Remember to watch your speed in Ouray and Silverton. Posted 25mph in Ouray and 20mph in Silverton.

~Slow down and yield to motorcyclists, hikers, horses and bicycles. When you encounter a backpacker, you could ask if they need water or if you can take any trash for them.

~Stop to assist. Don’t leave anyone behind.

~Drive on the trails only. Tread lightly and pack out all the trash. Leave the places you visit better than you found them.

~Have fun and enjoy Beautiful Colorado!
Click to expand...
I'll add a few that have cropped up over the years.
Grab a hand full of wrenches and do a "nut and bolt" check on everything you can access.
Check U-bolts and centerpins in your leafs.
U-joints and flange bolts,give em a good shake. Panhard and lower shock bolts check for tightness. Motor and trans mount bolts tight.
You'd be surprised what you may find.
The trails are not extremely difficult but there isn't a lot of buffer zone if things go south.
There will be a very large gathering of competent Cruiser / Toyota experts in camp each day. If you have doubts please ask someone for an extra set of eyes on something in question.
@RustyNailJustin is a sponsor and has a full service shop just up the road in Ridgeway if its something that can't be handled in camp.
 
Last edited:
Mesa Woman said:
I guess I spaced that one cause I have not changed mine lately…. 😂
Click to expand...

Oh boy... Your flash-pulse-rate is almost certainly compromised. Perhaps badly.
You will need to bleed the system. Start with the bulb farthest away from the main fuseblock.

Remove them one at a time and push the brake pedal 6-8 times with a slow, deliberate pressure. Hold the last stroke while your assistant reinstalls the bulb. DO NOT release the brake pedal before the bulb is firmly seated.
 
Broski said:
Is it cheaper by The gallon ?
Click to expand...
A pint usually suffices, provided you are not servicing an over the road tractor-trailer combination.
In the case of doubles, a minimum of 2 quarts should be on-hand.

For systems with prolific leaks, I prefer Lucas fluid. This product has been specifically formulated to address super-leaky British circuits. This blend is well suited to severely compromised systems in other affected vehicles.
 
cruiserdan said:
Oh boy... Your flash-pulse-rate is almost certainly compromised. Perhaps badly.
You will need to bleed the system. Start with the bulb farthest away from the main fuseblock.

Remove them one at a time and push the brake pedal 6-8 times with a slow, deliberate pressure. Hold the last stroke while your assistant reinstalls the bulb. DO NOT release the brake pedal before the bulb is firmly seated.
Click to expand...
On the pre multi combo models such as 40 and 55 can you engage the hazard flashers then step on the brake engaging all the lights simultaneously? I would think this would effectively bleed all the blinkers at the same time.
Asking for a friend.
 
cruiserdan said:
A pint usually suffices, provided you are not servicing an over the road tractor-trailer combination.
In the case of doubles, a minimum of 2 quarts should be on-hand.

For systems with prolific leaks, I prefer Lucas fluid. This product has been specifically formulated to address super-leaky British circuits. This blend is well suited to severely compromised systems in other affected vehicles.
Click to expand...

POTATO LAUNCHER said:
On the pre multi combo models such as 40 and 55 can you engage the hazard flashers then step on the brake engaging all the lights simultaneously? I would think this would effectively bleed all the blinkers at the same time.
Asking for a friend.
Click to expand...
I don’t know if you have enough blinks… you only get 15,000 per bottle. How is that per bulb blink or what? So hazards might be an issue…
IMG_4011.webp
 
Mesa Woman said:
I don’t know if you have enough blinks… you only get 15,000 per bottle. How is that per bulb blink or what? So hazards might be an issue…
View attachment 4161878
Click to expand...
I sure am glad I stay caught up in here; I think my fluid may be too thin.
When I use the turn signal, I get a couple of normal blinks, then it switches to rapid blinking. Super fast. I center the switch then move it back to continue indicating and they blink normal.
Every single time now. Just started.
Doesn’t do it with hazards.
Maybe I need to change the filter?
 
It's a metal screen. Clean and reinstall.
 
Lucas makes replacement wiring harness smoke.
 
Ready of the Rubithon 😎 no blinker required
IMG_0269.webp
Leaving first thing in the morning 😉
 
Don't forget the bear spray. :idea:
 
Sometimes you quest and sometimes the qwest gets you…. Glad this happened before SAS. On the way out to lake Mcconaughey this past Thursday for camping with the with some of the wife’s family we had this awesomeness happen

IMG_0397.webp


IMG_0398.webp

IMG_0401.webp
IMG_0399.webp
IMG_0400.webp


Got this camper from a friend for FREE99 a few weeks ago. Broke a spring and had both swapped in under 2 hours. Not too shabby. The wife wasn’t sure if she was coming to SAS as she’ll be like 7 months pregnant so I was just going to bring my boy but now that we have this bad boy she’s in and so are both of the kids

IMG_0411.webp
IMG_0438.webp


IMG_0402.webp


IMG_0403.webp
 
Cruisers and Co said:
Sometimes you quest and sometimes the qwest gets you…. Glad this happened before SAS. On the way out to lake Mcconaughey this past Thursday for camping with the with some of the wife’s family we had this awesomeness happen

View attachment 4163330

View attachment 4163331
View attachment 4163332View attachment 4163335View attachment 4163334

Got this camper from a friend for FREE99 a few weeks ago. Broke a spring and had both swapped in under 2 hours. Not too shabby. The wife wasn’t sure if she was coming to SAS as she’ll be like 7 months pregnant so I was just going to bring my boy but now that we have this bad boy she’s in and so are both of the kids

View attachment 4163338View attachment 4163337

View attachment 4163333

View attachment 4163336
Click to expand...
We used to have a Jayce pop up when my kids were still at home…. It’s a huge step up from a tent. Ours was bougie with a rooftop a/c (a necessity for summer camping in the Midwest).
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Back
Top Bottom