26th/27thAPRIL2008 Wheeling and Camping

[korisu56]

Task: Dry River Run/Camp out
Condition: Complete 1-2 OHV runs in a two day period with overnight camping.
Standard: Given an operational 4wd Jeep and a highly motivated driver with necessary equipment to ensure safety and maintain contingencies in case of emergencies involving human life or vehicle malfunction.

Hard Times: These are negotiable until 48 hours before the event takes place.
Saturday, 26APR2008
0830-Departing Rest Area on Route 66 to
1000-Arrive at link up at Sheetz at the following location:
Sheetz Gas Station 798 E Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 433-6200. (Vic Geo: N38 Deg 26' 46.98" W078 Deg 51' 11.75") [Google map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=798+E+Market+St,+Harrisonburg,+VA+22801,+USA&ie=UTF8&ll=38.447556,-78.853512&spn=0.007865,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=0)]
1045-prep to depart and leave NLT 1100 allow time for last fill-ups, food purchases, last checks, stragglers. Will depart for ride.

1630-1730 (approximate) depart trail enroute campgrounds.

Sunday, 27APR2008
1000-Link up at Sheetz at the following location for those who are coming out Sunday:
Sheetz Gas Station 798 E Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 433-6200. (Vic Geo: N38 Deg 26' 46.98" W078 Deg 51' 11.75") [Google map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=798+E+Market+St,+Harrisonburg,+VA+22801,+USA&ie=UTF8&ll=38.447556,-78.853512&spn=0.007865,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=0)]
NLT 1045 -Allow time for last fill-ups, food purchases, last checks, stragglers.

Where we’ll be staying:
Original camp ground isn't open until mid may. There are some options that are farther away that will be evaluated, but there's primitive camping anywhere we want, provided we are 150 ft away from all trails and roads.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
The following is the minimum equipment you must have present on/in your vehicle to participate on the trailrides:

1. Full Size Spare Tire (each veh)
2. A jack capable of lifting a wheel off the ground (each Veh) (HiLift group)
3. A tow strap (group)
4. Tow Hooks Front and Rear (each veh)
5. A 4WD vehicle in good working order (each Veh)
6. First Aid Kit (basic - each veh, bigger - group if EMT)
7. Fire Extinguisher (each veh)
8. CB (recommended each veh) FRS/GMRS (recommended - talk around)
9. Tools and fluids (each veh)
10! If you are staying Sat. night, bring 3-5 logs for fire.

And for the most important of all,
10. Common Sense - Know your skill level and the capabilities of your Jeep. Think before you do something or the results could be very, very bad.


Disclaimer : This ride is not sponsored by Military Jeepers, myself or anyone else on this board or attending of taking any part in the planning of this trail ride. You are joining other Jeepers on this ride for fun. You ride at your own risk. If you break something, YOU broke it. We will do the usual safety briefing before we roll out from any point, but remember that if at any point you don't feel comfortable navigating any part of the trail, tell someone and we will point the way to an alternative route. Everyone will tread lightly and be grown-ups.If at any point you do not wheel responsibly or knowingly pose a safety risk to anyone in the group, you will be asked to leave.


Attendees:
korisu56+1 (pending regearing on the 19th)
05Warrior
miljeep + 2
jeepmadman +1
02tj (meet up at camp Saturday night)
Don (Sun-possible Sat)
Dragline (Saturday only)
oldschool

Maybe's:
Tollas +1
TheYetti +2
Pacifier (possible Saturday)

[05warrior]

me +0

[miljeep]

Miljeep plus wife and kid. Time to break out the ol' GP Medium.

[E5EDDIE]

I have to see 'bout duty dates, Korisu-san, you know my plan...I wanna go bad!

[korisu56]

I know battle. Worse comes to worse, we'll plan a special "Jason-based" trip where we go where you want when you want.

[korisu56]

Bump for edit.

[miljeep]

Anyone have the dry river data for the garmin?

Also, should you add x number of pieces of firewood per vehicle for those that plan to camp?

[korisu56]

done.

[Jeepmadman]

i have the gps data for dry river but its for magellan

[korisu56]

can I mark you down as attending bernie?

[Jeepmadman]

im in + the little man if weather is bad ill be staying at a hotel sat

[mdcj7]

can't make this one I will be camping at greenridge that weekend

[Don]

Please mark me down for the 27th for sure. Maybe the 26th. If I can do the 26th i'll be camping.

[miljeep]

Please mark me down for the 27th for sure. Maybe the 26th. If I can do the 26th i'll be camping.

Great. Looking forward to wheelin' with ya.

[korisu56]

Bump for change in camping arrangements.

[Tollas3]

I might be able to come pending the wifes ok with it.

[korisu56]

Kyle, let me know when you're a solid and I'll mark you in.

[korisu56]

Bump for time change...

Ryan and I talked about the times, and most people from up here would have to be up y 5 am on Saturday to make the hard times at the rest area. The ride isn't that long, and there's no need to wake up ass crack of dawn on Saturday for no reason.

[theyeti1775]

Sounds like fun, I probably won't know for sure what I'm available for until around the 23rd. My Jeep is still hurt and will be looked at by a Pro on Friday for an estimate on its issue.
Throw me down as a maybe +maybe 2(Heather & Hunter).

[korisu56]

Spoke too soon in the Pm Yetti. Let me know when you're a solid and I'll pencil you in bud.

[theyeti1775]

Spoke too soon in the Pm Yetti. Let me know when you're a solid and I'll pencil you in bud.

All good, should know Friday night this week what the damage is and the cost. :confused:

[theyeti1775]

Course worse comes to worse(and Heather agrees) I could just volunteer to be the 'mule' and drive the truck and little trailer to haul everything for a trade off in ride along.

[05warrior]

I'll have an empty seat if you wanna ride/drive a little.

[korisu56]

There you go Yeti

[miljeep]

All good, should know Friday night this week what the damage is and the cost. :confused:

What happened that it cannot be fixed with 100mph tape and 550 cord? Must be bad.

[E5EDDIE]

Trackin' brother, thanks good soldier care compadre!


I know battle. Worse comes to worse, we'll plan a special "Jason-based" trip where we go where you want when you want.

[korisu56]

Trackin' brother, thanks good soldier care compadre!


We'll call it the Jason's Comeback Tour.

[theyeti1775]

What happened that it cannot be fixed with 100mph tape and 550 cord? Must be bad.

Currently it's decided it's speed limit is about 35-40mph.
Think I lost the 3rd Gear & Overdrive in the Transmission. And it's an Automatic.

So not quite sure whats going on with it. I have a friend that will look at it and give me a price.

[korisu56]

Diego's parting out an xj with a transmission in it. Check out Diego's Deals.com

[theyeti1775]

Diego's parting out an xj with a transmission in it. Check out Diego's Deals.com

You forget mine is the Special Ed of XJ's the old GM 2.8L

[05warrior]

If my buddy doesn't take my passenger seat it's open to whomever wants to take it.

[georgia]

We would love to come and Im sure lil yeti would have a blast--sucks having two jeeps and neither are operational(my 4x4 is out)
Hoping to get one of em fixed up soon.

[Jeepmadman]

i bet between all of us we could find enough open seats if some one halls my gear i would have two open seats

[miljeep]

I posted this on the offroadlands.com calendar.

http://www.offroadlands.com/cal.asp?view=monthly

[Pacifier]

My Daughetrs B-day is on Sunday, so if I'm able to go, it will only be for Saturday.

I'll keep you guys posted.

[miljeep]

My Daughetrs B-day is on Sunday, so if I'm able to go, it will only be for Saturday.

I'll keep you guys posted.

that little jeep of yours may only be able to handle one day out there. :)

[korisu56]

heh. His jeep is a diva. Has to get detailed as soon as it gets back or it starts to melt. It takes iced bottled water in the radiator.

[miljeep]

Have not seen it, but heard a rumor that he picks up a support crew in the morning to follow behind him and wipe off mud throughout the length of the trail. Someone said that he makes the crew take off their shoes before they climb into the jeep.

[korisu56]

The 'crew' is actually his cousins. I saw them at the 7/11 yesterday.

[miljeep]

Rick (02TJ) said he is goin.

[korisu56]

I'll mark him down as a solid when he posts up.

[miljeep]

Roger, got a pm from him and I responded telling him he needed to post so you can keep track.

[02tj]

dude! Im in like Flint! Tent and camp chair have been inspected and are standing by for deployment! We cooking there and who has the grill?

[miljeep]

We may pick up a cheap grill grate that we can bring with us to lay over the fire. Sounds like we have a good group of people going. Who would have thought that military folks would jump on the opportunity to spend some of their personal time in a tent?

[05warrior]

Tent, We don't need no stinkin tent!!!!

[korisu56]

Bump. Want people to know about this. Let me know if you're coming. Hate to leave the gas station/rest area thinking we're up when one or two are on their way.

[Fifthpro]

We may pick up a cheap grill grate that we can bring with us to lay over the fire. Sounds like we have a good group of people going. Who would have thought that military folks would jump on the opportunity to spend some of their personal time in a tent?

MilJeep,
You can barrow my grill grate or go to the Home & Garden on post and grab one. I would steer you away from the ones they sale at REI that are to cheap to last long.
The one I speak of has folding legs and it folds down pretty flat and made of high quality materials (well, it is a darn grill grate). We have cooked on one a hundred times and it is still structural sound is my point....

[02tj]

we need to figure whos going and whos bringing what food?

[korisu56]

I was going with the BYOB and BYOF. Jen's already gone to the store and bought the food for our end. If you guys are going to set that up, rock on.

[miljeep]

Who is going is listed on the first post. We have a lot of people listed as a "maybe", so hopefully they will know for sure soon if they will be going or not.

I know we are camping in the woodline, but maybe we can camp at the same location that fifthpro camped at last time they were there. It was a huge open field.

[korisu56]

I don't care where as long as we can have a big fire.

[georgia]

We still dont know for sure--fixed my 4x4 problem(new vacume motor and shift fork) but now havin some serious vibration all over the jeep--think U Joints and Yetis jeep is being looked at Tues or Wed. If we do make it, it will be just for the day on sat.

[korisu56]

Got it.

[02tj]

Who is going is listed on the first post. We have a lot of people listed as a "maybe", so hopefully they will know for sure soon if they will be going or not.

I know we are camping in the woodline, but maybe we can camp at the same location that fifthpro camped at last time they were there. It was a huge open field.
just to let ya know. The wind this time of the year (depending on where you camp) is crazy. I would bring some rope and extra stakes to stabilize your tent. If you sleeping in a tent. I may sleep in my summer bag and biviy by my jeep.

[Fifthpro]

just to let ya know. The wind this time of the year (depending on where you camp) is crazy. I would bring some rope and extra stakes to stabilize your tent. If you sleeping in a tent. I may sleep in my summer bag and biviy by my jeep.

Ric,
Following that line of thought....the high winds bring big black clouds and it is the "Spring Showers" time of the year. Bring a tent and enjoy the good night's sleep.
Now I do not say that because I have gotten soft at 40 or have I lost my Infantry roots but I have to admit that every time I see a big thunderstorm I stop and think to myself, "boy, I am glad I am not sleeping in a patrol base tonight!"
Just a thought..

Cheers! :beer:

[korisu56]

Saturday does call for potential showers. It's only at 40% now, and it's too far out to give time frame specifics. Just a heads up.

[E5EDDIE]

Fifthpro, it can be sunny, in the f'ng desert, and if I even think of a RON I get pissed on! I'm a tent wussie!!

[theyeti1775]

Ok I know I'm definitely out for Saturday morning. Will be about 45 miles East of you though in the morning as I fetch me something with the dolly.
But if the Beast is good to go after it's check up this week, we might make a Sunday appearance. But that's a long shot right now.

[Dragline]

See ya Saturday... Wahoo... Wife and I... John

[Oldschool]

Hello everyone. I am new to the military jeepers, but have been on the other sites.

A couple of questions:
- Am I too late for final manifest or can I still put my name in?
- My jeep is a little "old" and not modified at this time- 1951 M38 with baby swampers and flathead 4 to power through the gravel. Am I good with this? It will go more places than most think- If it cant get over something I believe we could lift it up and over the obstacle... besides mine has been to Korea and back!!
- Will you drive at the speed of my M38, I have had the thing up to 55mph... kidding I will trailer it otherwise I will have to leave tonight.
- What is needed from me?
Thanks all,
Dan

[05warrior]

oldschool-where's the pics of your ride?

Where is the restop on 66 that we are supposed to be meeting at? Anybody want to convoy from the belvoir area to said restop?

[miljeep]

Hello everyone. I am new to the military jeepers, but have been on the other sites.

A couple of questions:
- Am I too late for final manifest or can I still put my name in?
- My jeep is a little "old" and not modified at this time- 1951 M38 with baby swampers and flathead 4 to power through the gravel. Am I good with this? It will go more places than most think- If it cant get over something I believe we could lift it up and over the obstacle... besides mine has been to Korea and back!!
- Will you drive at the speed of my M38, I have had the thing up to 55mph... kidding I will trailer it otherwise I will have to leave tonight.
- What is needed from me?
Thanks all,
Dan

Welcome. Yes, you can do the ride. The trail is not too bad, but does involve at least two water crossings. Depending on the water levels, they are not too bad.

Because it is supposed to rain fri, sat and sun, we decided to stay in a hotel, but some like Rick mentioned that they would be camping still. The hotel information is in this thread (http://www.militaryjeepers.com/community/showthread.php?t=1106) if you want to get a room. Tell them you have AAA and the room goes from 65 to 58 for the night.

[05warrior]

or, you can split the room with me if you aren't bringing family along

[Oldschool]

or, you can split the room with me if you aren't bringing family along


Count me in on the fun- let me know if anyone needs anything. I will have dolly for the jeep, if anyone needs to put anything in a truck I have room.

No family, so yes I am up for splitting the room. :beer:

Fithpro, uhmmm........ never mind :rolleyes:

[Oldschool]

oldschool-where's the pics of your ride?

Where is the restop on 66 that we are supposed to be meeting at? Anybody want to convoy from the belvoir area to said restop?

No pics of the ride yet, hopefully I can get a few good ones this weekend. I think there may be one on beltway jeepers under Dec-Jan GW ride with Fithpro.

[Fifthpro]

No pics of the ride yet, hopefully I can get a few good ones this weekend. I think there may be one on beltway jeepers under Dec-Jan GW ride with Fithpro.


Well, there went the neighborhood guys! I tried to hide guys but Old school found us!!! :eek:

[korisu56]

hah. i've seen your jeep oldschool. Awesome looking and I hope you come. Would love to watch it work. If you want to come, just make sure your there for the hard times.

[02tj]

well, looks like im in a hotel room also. I was talked into it by the wife! lol Ill meet w/ you guys sat evening.

[korisu56]

Right on. Most all of us are in the Econo lodge.

[Oldschool]

hah. i've seen your jeep oldschool. Awesome looking and I hope you come. Would love to watch it work. If you want to come, just make sure your there for the hard times.



I will be there, thanks for the comments. The jeep is a blast to drive. I get a lot of comments, they are mostly from old men(fithpro's age:eek:), why can't hot chicks dig a Willys????:D he he....

[korisu56]

Don't relay this to my wife, but no shit?! why can't they?

[Jeepmadman]

got my res my room # is 126

[USMCHarleyJeepGuy]

I think Diego and I are going to try to come wheel Saturday, but Sunday is a wash for us...his youngest is having her 1st Bday party and we are going to be doing that on Sun.

[korisu56]

Sweet. I'm supposed to call Diego on Saturday before we leave the rest stop. Should I take it that you'll be with him under the overpass?

[theyeti1775]

Sweet. I'm supposed to call Diego on Saturday before we leave the rest stop. Should I take it that you'll be with him under the overpass?
LOL - so many jokes and so much work to do here. I'll just quote it for later.:D

[Pacifier]

Nothing like the Overpass.... :eek:

[korisu56]

That's hot. Don't forget the camera D. Wouldn't want to hold the radio ransom.

[Don]

Got room on internet, no room number yet.
Don

[korisu56]

Okay, just le me know.

[korisu56]

Manifest printed and hard times solidified. See you guys NLT 0830 @ the rest stop or NLT 1000 @Sheetz

[Dragline]

Moved to trail GWNF report...

[korisu56]

Maybe it looked above water when I was waist deep in white water :) . Genuine pleasure meeting you and your wife, and that is totally sweet that you get to buy parts. My wife is also making me get a snorkel for the next one. Gonna start a new thread for "trail report" kinda thing, so please repost over there.

[Pacifier]

Like always, we had a good time. See you guys on the next run.

[USMCHarleyJeepGuy]

Like always, we had a good time. See you guys on the next run.


Yeah...what he said!