so being the new guy..

[Fly Rod]

If I take my trailer (which it may not be done yet anyway....), it'll be empty save for maybe my camping stuff, which is about 50 lbs if that.

I could jump out and lift it over anything if needed.

It's a much smaller trailer than even your military one. If Travis drug his trailer through without issue, I really have no doubts I'll be able to get mine through.



I can always play tail end charlie if need be, and you know me G, I hate holding up the group.

I'm not concerned about it getting hung up, it's more of where I'll bash it on rocks and will need to reinforce it....

Oh great! Just make sure everyone knows what size tires, lug nuts, ball .......

 

[Ebag333]

OUCH!!!!! OK, I see how you are!!!

That's right, I'm naturally sarcastic. Just ask the .

Seriously though, I'm running 35's on mine, so unless you got a 35" tire I'd rather not (have to) run it. It's doable, but involves putting it on the back, unbolting the rear DS, and making sure the center diff is locked the whole time. Pain in the arse to do.

Oh great! Just make sure everyone knows what size tires, lug nuts, ball .......

That's one of the catches. I'll only be bringing it if I can get new tires (both tires on it now are about worn out, and both leak a bit). I also need to clean it up, re-wire it, probably get it sandblasted to get this nasty (thick) rust crap off, weld up some holes......

Oh, and worse case scenario I'll flip it over and strap it to my roof. Whiskey Tango!

I think I'm gonna be asking Jeri down at Expert Tire if she's got any decent used ones in their trailer that'll fit, considering I just spent about $500 down there (not to mention buying my tires originally) I'm figuring she should hook me up.

Funny thing is everyone down at Expert Tire knows who the and I are (and recognize our trucks). When my wife took her truck in for an oil change (mine was in getting the spare put on and some other misc stuff being done) Jeri told her "It's been a while since you've had the twins both in!"

 

[skfj80]

Hey folks,

I am also a rookie/noobie. I live in Medford and if the meeting is this thurs 7/23, then I will join ya all in grants pass, officially pay my membership fee and say hello. Am looking forward to meeting all of you. So, again, let me know if I have all my info correct.

Also, am looking for anyone interested in teaching a brand new rooking how to wrench. I am totally clueless mechanically. I am more than willing to wrench and learn ANYTHING, as I know nothing, and have no tools etc...
Thanks in advance
Noobie

 

[Fly Rod]

Hey folks,

I am also a rookie/noobie. I live in Medford and if the meeting is this thurs 7/23, then I will join ya all in grants pass, officially pay my membership fee and say hello. Am looking forward to meeting all of you. So, again, let me know if I have all my info correct.

Also, am looking for anyone interested in teaching a brand new rooking how to wrench. I am totally clueless mechanically. I am more than willing to wrench and learn ANYTHING, as I know nothing, and have no tools etc...
Thanks in advance
Noobie

Welcome!

Just let us know when, what and where. There is usually someone willing to help out. Especially if you are buying pizza and beer!

 

[TOY350]

Hey folks,

I am also a rookie/noobie. I live in Medford and if the meeting is this thurs 7/23, then I will join ya all in grants pass, officially pay my membership fee and say hello. Am looking forward to meeting all of you. So, again, let me know if I have all my info correct.

Also, am looking for anyone interested in teaching a brand new rooking how to wrench. I am totally clueless mechanically. I am more than willing to wrench and learn ANYTHING, as I know nothing, and have no tools etc...
Thanks in advance
Noobie

PM sent to call me for details on McGrew run and such.

 

[ILOVEMUD]

well i'll be paying my member ship fee when i come acorss some extra change laying around or sell my bike( HINT HINT) anyway
yeah
wellcome from the other new guy!

 

[knoll0351]

I want to drag my trailer in one mostly empty to see how it does.

I wonder who that reminds me of....

Mine was pretty full by the time we started out by the way. Half full of wood, and a full size spare...along with my "light load"

 

[retrofive]

minus the 5gallon water ;P

 

[knoll0351]

Ah, but that's why we added the wood Yeah so I blew up water jug on the way in....

 

[retrofive]

Got keep everything balanced! hehe. SO... u packing the wood back in?!? lol. err... nevermind.

 

[knoll0351]

Actually that was the original plan since the forest service prefers you not to bring in non indigenous wood (might bring in bugs or diseases...). But I think Doug had other plans for a good sized seasoned dead standing tree...

 

[TOY350]

Fire and wood shouldn't be an issue with my dad down there (to quote my good buddy Travis)...."Just saying"

 

[skfj80]

Thanks for the welcoming messages. Look forward to meeting all of you AND your rigs. I am looking at how I want to "design" my rig. I know I need to put sliders, front bumpers and would like snorkel to keep all the dust factors down, that's one of the pluses FOR a snorkel. Let me know if I am wrong in that.
sue

 

[Darkrealms]

ILOVEMUD & skfj80 welcome to the club and the forum. I live in Medford. (Haven't been on in months and may not be again but if you need any help shoot me an email landcruiser@thedarkrealms.com and I'll help if I can. Heck helping someone is why I was on today ; )