What have you done to your 200 Series this week?

[WreckDiver1321]

Last year, I somehow lost one of my Owl Expedition ASAP Flaps while driving. Unfortunately, it appears @Ramathorn15 is out of business now and replacement flaps are impossible to buy. I've been looking at getting more made, or just using the first as a template and making another set myself, but for now I used the same hardware and removed the brackets to hang some Amazon specials. They look the part and will do the job, but are more rigid and much higher off the ground, so the odds of catching them on a rock is much lower than the ASAP Flaps. I may go back at some point, I may not. We'll see how these work.

Aesthetically, they fit the bill nicely.

 

[Artie]

Last year, I somehow lost one of my Owl Expedition ASAP Flaps while driving. Unfortunately, it appears @Ramathorn15 is out of business now and replacement flaps are impossible to buy. I've been looking at getting more made, or just using the first as a template and making another set myself, but for now I used the same hardware and removed the brackets to hang some Amazon specials. They look the part and will do the job, but are more rigid and much higher off the ground, so the odds of catching them on a rock is much lower than the ASAP Flaps. I may go back at some point, I may not. We'll see how these work.

Aesthetically, they fit the bill nicely.

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Looks pretty good. As a fellow ASAP flap user I also worry about losing one. Mud in Wyoming snatched one of mine but luckily I was unable to make any forward momentum so I noticed it in the mud while assessing the situation and debating on how to get moving again.

 

[Artie]

Regular maintenance and pre-trip inspection time for our Cruiser. The Jowett gear makes oil changes easy, hose to bucket with no mess.

Rotated tires as well and my TPMS will not reconfigure to their new locations like they have in the past. I’m assuming this is due to switching to non OEM sensors… I’ll correct later with the Schrader tool.

Our big summer trip is a few weeks away, Glacier NP is our only scheduled stop with 10 days there. This leaves us 20 days which we plan to spend in Montana and Idaho probably focusing in Idaho. Feel free to spam my inbox with suggestions or areas to avoid. As it looks now we’ll use the Idaho backcountry discovery route as a rough template and branch off from there. Both Idaho and Western Montana look like target rich environments, I hope 30 days is enough.

 

[WreckDiver1321]

Looks pretty good. As a fellow ASAP flap user I also worry about losing one. Mud in Wyoming snatched one of mine but luckily I was unable to make any forward momentum so I noticed it in the mud while assessing the situation and debating on how to get moving again.

If I find a way to have them made, I'll see if anyone wants to chip in on a run of them. Should be pretty easy.

 

[Sajan]

that reminds me, how the heck do I loosen the middle bolt on the oil filter. someone went gorilla and now the entire housing turns..

 

[GrouchyTech]

that reminds me, how the heck do I loosen the middle bolt on the oil filter. someone went gorilla and now the entire housing turns..

If you don’t need to, don’t.

 

[Sajan]

If you don’t need to, don’t.

Two reasons..

Was hoping to avoid having to take the aftermarket skid plate off to remove the filter... it has a cutout for it but without draining the oil in the housing, I am gonna make a mess. I spilled some even without the skid plates.

Can't use this either..

 

[echocall]

Full size spare fits fine. 33" LT265/70R18

 

[turbo8]

Full size spare fits fine. 33" LT265/70R18

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You probably want to flip that over, it's upside down. Also when you get the itch for larger tires, a 34 will fit.

 

[Ratchey]

View attachment 4138717Regular maintenance and pre-trip inspection time for our Cruiser. The Jowett gear makes oil changes easy, hose to bucket with no mess.

Rotated tires as well and my TPMS will not reconfigure to their new locations like they have in the past. I’m assuming this is due to switching to non OEM sensors… I’ll correct later with the Schrader tool.

Our big summer trip is a few weeks away, Glacier NP is our only scheduled stop with 10 days there. This leaves us 20 days which we plan to spend in Montana and Idaho probably focusing in Idaho. Feel free to spam my inbox with suggestions or areas to avoid. As it looks now we’ll use the Idaho backcountry discovery route as a rough template and branch off from there. Both Idaho and Western Montana look like target rich environments, I hope 30 days is enough.

When are you headed out? We haven't had a lot of snow this year but haven't heard anything about the GTTSR opening early as of yet.

 

[echocall]

You probably want to flip that over, it's upside down. Also when you get the itch for larger tires, a 34 will fit.

No s*** I thought it would be better the other way. This was how I found it so I put it back lol

 

[bloc]

No s*** I thought it would be better the other way. This was how I found it so I put it back lol

Some people flip them around to make it easier to check the pressure. Problem is the hoist base will damage the wheel face.. plus other rock chips and stuff.

With the right tool it's easy to check pressure in the correct orientation though.

 

[Artie]

When are you headed out? We haven't had a lot of snow this year but haven't heard anything about the GTTSR opening early as of yet.

We leave June 20th, we’re done at Glacier on July 3rd. We have a small camper so we can’t drive the entire GTTSR. Based on what I’ve read it sounds like it’s a potential traffic jam and can take an entire day to traverse… if this is the case then we may not even drive the entire thing. We have campsites at St Mary’s first, Fish creek second but can easily bail on these for better spots if they come available.

 

[WreckDiver1321]

We leave June 20th, we’re done at Glacier on July 3rd. We have a small camper so we can’t drive the entire GTTSR. Based on what I’ve read it sounds like it’s a potential traffic jam and can take an entire day to traverse… if this is the case then we may not even drive the entire thing. We have campsites at St Mary’s first, Fish creek second but can easily bail on these for better spots if they come available.

This normally isn't the case, you can drive GTTSR in about three to four hours depending on how often you stop. I've routinely done the drive over and back in a single day with quite a bit of time to spare. If you go earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon it's even clearer. Think meal times. It's worth the drive over the top for sure.

We've gone to Glacier annually for the last 10 years and that's been our experience. I'm not sure what the current condition of the drive to Many Glacier is, but that's absolutely worth the drive as well. My absolute favorite part of the park.

Where are you coming from? I have friends and family all over the NW part of the state and know the area really well.

 

[clrussell]

This normally isn't the case, you can drive GTTSR in about three to four hours depending on how often you stop. I've routinely done the drive over and back in a single day with quite a bit of time to spare. If you go earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon it's even clearer. Think meal times. It's worth the drive over the top for sure.

We've gone to Glacier annually for the last 10 years and that's been our experience. I'm not sure what the current condition of the drive to Many Glacier is, but that's absolutely worth the drive as well. My absolute favorite part of the park.

Where are you coming from? I have friends and family all over the NW part of the state and know the area really well.

I really enjoyed Many Glacier as well.

 

[Artie]

This normally isn't the case, you can drive GTTSR in about three to four hours depending on how often you stop. I've routinely done the drive over and back in a single day with quite a bit of time to spare. If you go earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon it's even clearer. Think meal times. It's worth the drive over the top for sure.

We've gone to Glacier annually for the last 10 years and that's been our experience. I'm not sure what the current condition of the drive to Many Glacier is, but that's absolutely worth the drive as well. My absolute favorite part of the park.

Where are you coming from? I have friends and family all over the NW part of the state and know the area really well.

We’re coming from Georgia.
I’m relieved to hear that it may not be as bad as I’ve heard and we would really like to make the drive. We are leaving before July 4th just to avoid the potential crowds…in facts we decided to move to the western side of the park to avoid having to cross over to that side as the holiday approaches. If it gets crazy because of the holiday we’ll leave to avoid the crowds.

 

[WreckDiver1321]

We’re coming from Georgia.
I’m relieved to hear that it may not be as bad as I’ve heard and we would really like to make the drive. We are leaving before July 4th just to avoid the potential crowds…in facts we decided to move to the western side of the park to avoid having to cross over to that side as the holiday approaches. If it gets crazy because of the holiday we’ll leave to avoid the crowds.

That's a good plan, that time of year shouldn't be nearly as crowded. The 4th to early September is when it gets really busy.

You're going to pass right by me in Billings. If we can work it out, I'm happy to give you some intel over a drink or lunch or whatever. If I can swing it in my schedule, I'd even show you around a bit.

 

[Artie]

That's a good plan, that time of year shouldn't be nearly as crowded. The 4th to early September is when it gets really busy.

You're going to pass right by me in Billings. If we can work it out, I'm happy to give you some intel over a drink or lunch or whatever. If I can swing it in my schedule, I'd even show you around a bit.

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[Ratchey]

We leave June 20th, we’re done at Glacier on July 3rd. We have a small camper so we can’t drive the entire GTTSR. Based on what I’ve read it sounds like it’s a potential traffic jam and can take an entire day to traverse… if this is the case then we may not even drive the entire thing. We have campsites at St Mary’s first, Fish creek second but can easily bail on these for better spots if they come available.

There is a good chance it will be open by then, but no guarantee.
Like the others said, even at its busiest you can drive the road in about 3-4 hours. You might not be able to stop anywhere though. Logan pass is packed from about 9am to 4pm. If you go in before 7am or after 6pm, the park is fairly empty. And since you are coming up the East side first, you will have a lot less traffic. And if it helps, the drive around the park with your trailer is very beautiful as well. St. Mary's is pretty decent, Fish Creek is big but a nice campground with all of the basic amenities. I have set up my trailer there for rentals several times. Be prepared for mosquitoes.

 

[Artie]

There is a good chance it will be open by then, but no guarantee.
Like the others said, even at its busiest you can drive the road in about 3-4 hours. You might not be able to stop anywhere though. Logan pass is packed from about 9am to 4pm. If you go in before 7am or after 6pm, the park is fairly empty. And since you are coming up the East side first, you will have a lot less traffic. And if it helps, the drive around the park with your trailer is very beautiful as well. St. Mary's is pretty decent, Fish Creek is big but a nice campground with all of the basic amenities. I have set up my trailer there for rentals several times. Be prepared for mosquitoes.

We’re early risers and will be on east coast time so getting early starts is kinda our thing.

Getting sites was somewhat dicey, we didn’t want to take our chances so we jumped at what was available as soon as those dates we knew we would be there opened up. We typically boondock in dispersed wild camps so going established will be tough for our set up because we only have an outdoor shower.

The mosquitoes are something we’re worried about and, to be completely honest, something we haven’t fully recovered from since our Wyoming trip. On that trip I learned what they taste like and how many you can eat through your nostrils… it was biblical. Maybe I should pack the walls for our canopies to make cooking and showers private and mosquito free.