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Post by d4wgh4u5 on Jul 27, 2015 23:00:48 GMT -8
Besides the items Fred mentioned earlier to bring for ourselves, I have these items I can bring to share:
Recovery:
1 x 48" High lift
1 x 30k lbs Kinetic Tow Strap
4 x D-Ring (various sizes)
3 x 1/2" Snatch Blocks (synthetic or cable)
Camping:
1 x Easy Up (10'x10')
1 x Foldable Camping Chair
1 x Tent (2 man)
1 x Propane Camping Stove (1 burner)
1 x Propane Lantern
4 x Propane cans (small green coleman)
1 x Hatchet
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Post by Explorer 1 on Jul 28, 2015 9:06:34 GMT -8
I understand that in a more recent trip you did some "custom" body work to your truck, using some rocks.......got any pictures? Also, watch this Thread for updates on the Colorado trip, less than 30 days away. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 Hahaha, as I was doing some technical maneuvers over watermelon/cantaloupe sized rocks and my truck lost its footing and kissed a tree. I dont have any pictures of the kiss on the trail but I do have an after pic. View AttachmentI also got stuck in some mud two weekends before this incident. All four wheels were at full droop as I was resting pleasantly on my belly. That was fun  View AttachmentHere is a video from before the mud. It's amazing you could go that slow and get that much air!!! Ha Don't know about getting much "air" on this upcoming trip but we might have to do a little bit of this:  See you guys on Sunday in Silverton. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 |
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Post by Explorer 1 on Jul 28, 2015 9:23:14 GMT -8
Besides the items Fred mentioned earlier to bring for ourselves, I have these items I can bring to share: Recovery: 1 x 48" High lift 1 x 30k lbs Kinetic Tow Strap 4 x D-Ring (various sizes) 3 x 1/2" Snatch Blocks (synthetic or cable) Camping: 1 x Easy Up (10'x10') 1 x Foldable Camping Chair 1 x Tent (2 man) 1 x Propane Camping Stove (1 burner) 1 x Propane Lantern 4 x Propane cans (small green coleman) 1 x Hatchet You might want to bring the "recovery" items as one can never be sure what will happen on a trip. We're (the group) is bringing 3, 2 burner stoves so I think we're ok on this but the additional lantern and a few small propane tanks might be useful. The easyups and tarps we're bringing are mostly in case we end up with rain in the evening meal time, so you can judge being closer what the weather will be like. If we don't have rain we most likely won't set them up. Our camps each evening will be simple as we like to get out the next day early hitting the trail. With that said, if there is something you want to bring.......go ahead and bring it......we may not need it but hey, it's your own vehicle and you should be able to bring whatever you want. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 |
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Post by rwiens on Jul 28, 2015 12:03:34 GMT -8
Thanks, Fred, for ordering two tires for me. Will put them on tomorrow, or on Thursday. Anyway, I will be okay with tires for now. Matt, you can disregard my previous note regarding the purchase of tires.
Thanks!
Rudi
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Post by pinkstarjess on Jul 28, 2015 17:14:51 GMT -8
Doing some last bit touches on my 4 runner. P.S. It is a 2013. What is the latest on group items needed?
If you are all meeting to talk about the trip, can we here in CO skype in for the chat?
Thanks,
Jessica (pinkstarjess)
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Post by Explorer 1 on Jul 28, 2015 18:40:03 GMT -8
Doing some last bit touches on my 4 runner. P.S. It is a 2013. What is the latest on group items needed? If you are all meeting to talk about the trip, can we here in CO skype in for the chat? Thanks, Jessica (pinkstarjess) The guys going are coming over on our Thursday night shop to pick up some of the group items. You're helping me by bringing my sweetheart with you from Boulder! As for group stuff, I think we're pretty much OK, we may ask you to carry some things like a couple of gas cans once we meet in Silverton. I think we'll drive almost all the way to Silverton on Saturday and be waiting for you there sometime Sunday. Most likely we'll have lunch in Silverton and afterward start on one of the trails.......or whenever you arrive. How about some pictures of your new cool tires? Thanks, Fred AKA Dad |
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Post by 4xcamper on Jul 29, 2015 11:10:32 GMT -8
I understand that in a more recent trip you did some "custom" body work to your truck, using some rocks.......got any pictures? Also, watch this Thread for updates on the Colorado trip, less than 30 days away. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 Hahaha, as I was doing some technical maneuvers over watermelon/cantaloupe sized rocks and my truck lost its footing and kissed a tree. I dont have any pictures of the kiss on the trail but I do have an after pic. View AttachmentI also got stuck in some mud two weekends before this incident. All four wheels were at full droop as I was resting pleasantly on my belly. That was fun View AttachmentHere is a video from before the mud. All you need now is a four wheel camper on the back and you'll be ready for the V notch trail at Cleghorn Others will know what I mean. |
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Post by Explorer 1 on Jul 30, 2015 21:15:52 GMT -8
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Post by Explorer 1 on Jul 31, 2015 20:24:38 GMT -8
Well we just lost one of our team members.
Thursday evening Rudi noticed that his left eye was clouded so he went to urgent care Friday and was then taken immediately over to an eye surgeon where they used a laser to correct a tear in his retina. They were able to "weld" it back right there but he's to have no strenuous activity for 7 days, not even taking the trash out. So sorry Rudi I know you were really looking forward to this trip. His friend that just flew out from Germany for the trip is still going, Carl is making room for him and between the rest of us we'll handle his equipment.
If you see Rudi, Tell him we're missing him and pray that all will heal well........I told him he has to make the Arizona Strip, North Rim of the Grand Canyon trip we're making the last week in March!
Thanks,
Fred
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