RME March Trip - Pony Express Trail

[TRNDRVR]

Its going to be all on maintained gravel roads. An Acadia would be fine if its not muddy and you have a good set of tires. The washboard out there can be pretty brutal at times and passenger tires can be eaten up.

I changed out my 18" wheels for some 17"s. Running factory sized LT rated BFG A/Ts.

Also, it has Flowmaster exhaust, Rough Country leveling kit, and a round dial on my center console that gives me 4 modes of invincible.

Oh, it also comes with a dog! 🐶

 

[Stephen]

I changed out my 18" wheels for some 17"s. Running factory sized LT rated BFG A/Ts.

Also, it has Flowmaster exhaust, Rough Country leveling kit, and a round dial on my center console that gives me 4 modes of invincible.

Oh, it also comes with a dog! 🐶

Sounds like you've got an upgrade for everything! Except the dog, I'd get rid of that at the earliest opportunity.

 

[TRNDRVR]

Sounds like you've got an upgrade for everything! Except the dog, I'd get rid of that at the earliest opportunity.

Yeah, the fat P-Rated Michelin Man and I aren't friends anymore!

I'm a might/maybe.

 

[Stephen]

I'm thinking if the weather's not terrible, I might camp at the Sun Tunnels or Lucin and head home via the Transcontinental Railroad on Sunday. Anyone interested in joining me for that?

 

[BlackSheep]

If those are roads that are suitable for my van, and I can join for the other parts of the trip, I'd be up for that as well.

I don't mind looking a bit for some limits of my van. Clearly, 9400#, 10' tall and rather poor approach and departure angles are going to be fixed limitations that I'm well aware of. That said, even with those limitations, finding what it can do is of big interest.

 

[Stephen]

If those are roads that are suitable for my van, and I can join for the other parts of the trip, I'd be up for that as well.

I don't mind looking a bit for some limits of my van. Clearly, 9400#, 10' tall and rather poor approach and departure angles are going to be fixed limitations that I'm well aware of. That said, even with those limitations, finding what it can do is of big interest.

The only challenges of the TCRR are the possibility of mud, and old railroad spikes reaching out to touch your tire.

 

[glockman]

I'm in. Might be down for the camping part, the 13th is my wife's birthday so she might want more than a campfire hot dawg for dinner. Chicks.

 

[SAMI]

They've just recently graded much of the first half of the road (starting near 5MP), so the road is in pretty great shape right now. I'd say in the last 2-3wks.

We've been out there nearly every weekend for the last month or two to find the Onaqui herd.

PS I'm a maybe for this trip.

 

[BlackSheep]

Ok, if there is room still available, move me to the confirmed list please. I've decided to pass on that other event in Moab and I'll cancel my KOA reservation. I'll read through the first post to make sure I know where the meet-up spot is.

 

[Stephen]

Ok, if there is room still available, move me to the confirmed list please. I've decided to pass on that other event in Moab and I'll cancel my KOA reservation. I'll read through the first post to make sure I know where the meet-up spot is.

Done.

 

[Mouse]

Any need to carry extra fuel on this trip? Looks like we can grab gas somewhat close to the meeting point

 

[jeeper]

Any need to carry extra fuel on this trip? Looks like we can grab gas somewhat close to the meeting point

Gas is available at both ends. No need for extra.

 

[UNSTUCK]

Assuming I don’t get stuck at work we will be there. My 15yo daughter will be driving. 😬

 

[93TJ]

Count me in

 

[bryson]

Definitely maybe. It's been too long since we've been out that way.

 

[Greg]

I'm going to bow out, really wanted to go but I'm scheduled to work on the 13th.

 

[Stephen]

I'm going to bow out, really wanted to go but I'm scheduled to work on the 13th.

That sucks.
Who’s going to vouch for Shane, then? 😆

 

[BlackSheep]

Well, a little snafu on the paperwork for my trailer may delay my arrival in Utah. Featherlite failed to send the MSO to the dealer and I’ll need that to title and license the trailer. I need to do that before I leave the state. I’ll keep you posted.

 

[TRD270]

Well my March schedule is finally out. I’m out 😭

 

[Spork]

That sucks.
Who’s going to vouch for Shane, then? 😆

Is he going to slow race folks with his doubler? I'm going to try and make it.