Moab XIV 17May-21May 2011

[Marlin]

Alright, no one has done it yet, so here we go. Moab 2011 will be May 17 to May 21. Time to start the count down!!!

[Triathlete]

Unless the world ends, I run into financial difficulties, the VX breaks beyond repair, etc. I plan on being there. Maybe I'll drag a friend or two along.

[Ldub]

Unless the world ends, I run into financial difficulties, the VX breaks beyond repair, etc. I plan on being there. Maybe I'll drag a friend or two along.

I think that I concur...:_thinking

[Bob Barker]

I'm in for a chance to fall off a rock and earn a new scar!

[So-CalVX]

always wanted to wheel with the big dogs... here's my chance
can't wait to meet the family i've only just been chatting with online
and i should have a friend with me, dunno till we get closer

BTW... do i need to reserve a room at the cove or whathaveyou?

[Ldub]

Unless the world ends, I run into financial difficulties, .

http://turfburn.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jeffrey-lebowski1.jpg

Get a JOB Mr. Lebowski...:slap:...:laughing:

[Marlin]

always wanted to wheel with the big dogs... here's my chance
can't wait to meet the family i've only just been chatting with online
and i should have a friend with me, dunno till we get closer

BTW... do i need to reserve a room at the cove or whathaveyou?

There are two major lodging venues, the redrock inn, http://red-rocklodge.com/ thats where dub and some of the others crash, and then at the Portal campground: http://portalrvresort.com/. At the campground there are two options, the group site, no power, its basically a field for tents. Or you can get your own camp site with power and whatnot.

Redrock is about 60-70 bucks a night, group site at Portal is 21 a person/night, and a tent site of your own is 30/night. I will be getting a tent site with power:) Worth the 9 bucks for me and there are two of us.

[Marlin]

If I can get three other folks to bring their factory spares, I will put em on my VX and roll down the strip on 4 spares!! Would be funny to run the short fins n things on the 4 spares as well;)

[phines]

If I can get three other folks to bring their factory spares, I will put em on my VX and roll down the strip on 4 spares!! Would be funny to run the short fins n things on the 4 spares as well;)

Hmmm... I'll bring mine if you promise NOT to give it back to me! I've been dying to get rid of this thing.
________
KS125 (http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Kawasaki_KS125)

[Marlin]

Hmmm... I'll bring mine if you promise NOT to give it back to me! I've been dying to get rid of this thing.

No way am I taking it back, maybe we can take em all off when we are done and stick in the back of some stupid Jeep:)

[SouthJ1]

I want to go but there is only 1 problem my school lets out may 20th if only you guys could postpone the start 3 days and let it go the same amount of time but even if you guys dont ill make it there for the last day most likely ill drive straight through after school on the 20th

[pbkid]

ill bring you a spare....

i need to get it out of my basement ;)

[SouthJ1]

I want to go but there is only 1 problem my school lets out may 20th if only you guys could postpone the start 3 days and let it go the same amount of time but even if you guys dont ill make it there for the last day most likely ill drive straight through after school on the 20th

[Marlin]

We are up to three spares, just need one more...its gonna be a sweet pic, a proton on 4 spares, and I will wheel em.

[tom4bren]

Shouldn't be a problem to bring donut as well.

[Bob Barker]

Still dreaming about MTB'ing on Moab, but not a deffinant yes yet.

[SouthJ1]

I still have my spare. I don't know if I will make it out there for the first day though.

[Triathlete]

Still dreaming about MTB'ing on Moab, but not a deffinant yes yet.

Make those dreams reality!:yesy: Plus, I am sure you will have no problem finding an open seat for the trail rides also if you need a break from the Mt bike.

[Kenny]

thought: we should make a point of booking the whole run of the stoop.
if there's an empty room we should buy it out.

better yet get everyone there and take over the whole place, no one to complain then.

[VX crazy]

thought: we should make a point of booking the whole run of the stoop.
if there's an empty room we should buy it out.

better yet get everyone there and take over the whole place, no one to complain then.

I second that!

[Marlin]

Nowhere for me to park a 35ft trailer at the hotel:(

[tjh]

Nowhere for me to park a 35ft trailer at the hotel:(


Just rent 6 rooms all in a row, That should give you enough room for the trailer .

[Marlin]

Just rent 6 rooms all in a row, That should give you enough room for the trailer .
:bgwb:

[RamAirZ]

I have my spare too if you wanna use it

[BigSwede]

Nowhere for me to park a 35ft trailer at the hotel:(
I know others have brought trailers to the hotel, including the Jeep guys that convoyed with us this year. I believe the motel had them stash it in a nearby empty lot.

[Marlin]

I will have to call, but its a 35' deck, with another 6-10 feet of gooseneck, thats a big *** trailer to put in a parking lot, but we are leaning toward camping, its more fun, and a bit cheaper.

[Ldub]

I know others have brought trailers to the hotel, including the Jeep guys that convoyed with us this year. I believe the motel had them stash it in a nearby empty lot.


I will have to call, but its a 35' deck, with another 6-10 feet of gooseneck, thats a big *** trailer to put in a parking lot, but we are leaning toward camping, its more fun, and a bit cheaper.

FWIW, Red Rock has a vacant lot next door where there is plenty of room for your trailer & tow rig.

[Triathlete]

Dub!!!!! You're back:wave:

[Ldub]

Dub!!!!! You're back:wave:

Hey Buddy...:smilewink

[JoFotoz]

Will be there ....wouldnt miss it...unless the world ends.

Just booked room 111 at Red Rock 15th May through 22nd May.

They dont have any other VX bookings yet...


.....get on it people!


:dance::LineWave::dance:


jo

[Ldub]

Will be there ....wouldnt miss it...unless the world ends.

Just booked room 111 at Red Rock 15th May through 22nd May.

They dont have any other VX bookings yet...


.....get on it people!


:dance::LineWave::dance:


jo

I just reserved the traditional moonkeefest location...:dance: (thas fest, not fist)...:rolleyesg

Right next door to ya Bro, so bring your hearing protection...:yesgray:

And RUM

We check in on the 16th, out on the 22nd.

Cain't hardly wait to see the VX clan...:dan_ban::LineWave::dan_ban:

[pbkid]

dunno folks.... we'll see if the new job will let me have time off :(

if not, then ill head out friday afternoon and head back sunday night.

one way or another ill try my best to be there.
and im tryin to talk my dad into joining us :D , he would bring his 1.5 ton military truck with detroit lockers :drool2:

[SouthJ1]

I just found out I might make it to this meet I am probably going homeschool in December mom told me. She has cancer so I'm getting home schooled to take care of her but I'm gonna try to fit a Vx meet in every once and a while :D.

[vt_maverick]

Dude that's terrible, sorry to hear it. Maybe she can recover in time to go with you? Dub's monkey concoction might be just the thing she needs. :)

[MSHardeman]

I know Dub's Moonkee's cure me of being sober for a few hours.:biggringr In all seriousness, though, I hope your mom pulls through with flying colors.

[SouthJ1]

I'm sure it will all work out for the best. I hope I go homeschooled really then I can spend more time with my VX, and of course take care of Mom.

[Trudy Carp]

Nowhere for me to park a 35ft trailer at the hotel:(

I use the Hampton Inn at the north end of town, they have a parking area
behind and uphill of the hotel that I use when I have the raft trailer (16') hooked to the VX. They have me park at the very top, against the curb in a curved "no parking" area. Then I park my second vehicle (07 Rubicon) in the first space in front of the VX, so I don't get blocked in. Works great.
That spot should accommodate a 35 footer + vehicle. They are a little pricey $140-150 a night, but their beds are heavenly, full breakfast is included, and they are one of the few in town that have double queens in their regular rooms. My husband and I are river rats as well as 4 wheelers and live only 5 hours away from Moab. We like to run the "Moab Daily" stretch of the Colorado River in the Rte 128 canyon from Hittle Bottom to Take Out Beach. :bgwo: Easy access to that lot as well, with plenty of turn around room. Most people park closer to the hotel entrance down on the lower level, so that upper lot doesn't see a lot of action because of the distance. Check them out online.......might be just the answer.

[tom4bren]

Don't count on my donut this year. We won't be able to make it to Moab till 2012.:(

[vt_maverick]

What happened Tom, I know you were all about going? We weren't going to be anywhere near ready to go next year, so maybe we can both go in 2012. Fingers crossed...

[tom4bren]

We thought we had convinced our daughter to hold off on her wedding till Oct 2012 so that we could afford Moab in 2011. Not only is she back on for Oct 2011, she has Gucci taste on Mom & Dad's Walmart budget. It looks like t4b will be at Moab 2012.

[vt_maverick]

I'm surprised she was willing to wait an entire year to begin with, seems like everyone I know is getting married in less than six months from their engagement (including me lol). Spending big $$$ on a wedding is such a waste, being on the other side of both a big and small wedding (the latter being just the two of us and a preacher on the beach) I can't imagine spending all that money again. Any chance she would put off the big ceremony for later if she could get married privately sooner?

[Ldub]

, she has Gucci taste on Mom & Dad's Walmart budget..

And she got that way how?...:confused:...:smilewink

[SouthJ1]

How did she get that way ldub!

[tom4bren]

I have absolutely no idea where she developed that "Gucci taste" - mebbe she learnt it in college.

Ash - no way is she backing down to a small, intimate wedding. If anything, she's outta control on this. The place she's currently looking at having it is over 2X the budget we allowed.

Of course the current situation isn't helping either. Brother in law just moved back in with us since he's been outta work for the past 8 months. Eldest daughter is prolly moving back too since she & BF broke up.

Life is so much fun at times.

[vt_maverick]

Make 'em stay in the RV I say. ;) Sorry to hear all that's going on. :(

[tom4bren]

Make 'em stay in the RV I say. Oh HELL no!!! They're lucky if I let them ride in it - they ain't livin in it. RV is me & Wifey's escape pod from reality ;) Sorry to hear all that's going on. It's all good - life is just ... constipated right now! :(

"Toes in the water, toes in the sand ... life is good today" If I keep singing it, maybe I'll start feelin it.:)

[Triathlete]

We thought we had convinced our daughter to hold off on her wedding till Oct 2012 so that we could afford Moab in 2011. Not only is she back on for Oct 2011, she has Gucci taste on Mom & Dad's Walmart budget. It looks like t4b will be at Moab 2012.

Just tell her if it's on your dime...you will swing down through Vagas on the way to Moab otherwise she better start saving those pennies:bwgy:

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I am looking at how the Spring 2011 Semester end at my school and it says "Last day of classes May 2, Finals May 3rd-4th, and Semester ends May 10". The program I am in may run an extra week so I am sticking to the "MAYBE" Zone for now. But if we end class by the 14th, you bet your sweet butt I am going! I am crossing my fingers and toes... HA! (I originally typed "tows"...uh oh...) :bwgy:

[VXIRONwoMAN]

We thought we had convinced our daughter to hold off on her wedding till Oct 2012 so that we could afford Moab in 2011. Not only is she back on for Oct 2011, she has Gucci taste on Mom & Dad's Walmart budget. It looks like t4b will be at Moab 2012.

Best parental response in the given situation... "TOO BAD! SOOO SAD!"


I have absolutely no idea where she developed that "Gucci taste" - mebbe she learnt it in college.

Ash - no way is she backing down to a small, intimate wedding. If anything, she's outta control on this. The place she's currently looking at having it is over 2X the budget we allowed.



My sis has Gucci taste, yet has no job and expects single mommy to pay for everything... She has had a serious reality check for her senior year in high school.

If you are paying for it, it should be by your rules with some compromise to accommodate her wants. Otherwise, she should pony up the dough and since she isn't likely to do that... YOU get to go to Moab!

Problem solved!


That's my non-parental inexperienced opinion. :bwgy:

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I use the Hampton Inn at the north end of town, they have a parking area
behind and uphill of the hotel that I use when I have the raft trailer (16') hooked to the VX. They have me park at the very top, against the curb in a curved "no parking" area. Then I park my second vehicle (07 Rubicon) in the first space in front of the VX, so I don't get blocked in. Works great.
That spot should accommodate a 35 footer + vehicle. They are a little pricey $140-150 a night, but their beds are heavenly, full breakfast is included, and they are one of the few in town that have double queens in their regular rooms. My husband and I are river rats as well as 4 wheelers and live only 5 hours away from Moab. We like to run the "Moab Daily" stretch of the Colorado River in the Rte 128 canyon from Hittle Bottom to Take Out Beach. :bgwo: Easy access to that lot as well, with plenty of turn around room. Most people park closer to the hotel entrance down on the lower level, so that upper lot doesn't see a lot of action because of the distance. Check them out online.......might be just the answer.



You were hiding down by the beach last time we saw you in 2009! You were the mystery VX! Glad to see you jump on the forum and hope to see you in Moab, maybe on a trail????

[tom4bren]

Best parental response in the given situation... "TOO BAD! SOOO SAD!"



My sis has Gucci taste, yet has no job and expects single mommy to pay for everything... She has had a serious reality check for her senior year in high school.

If you are paying for it, it should be by your rules with some compromise to accommodate her wants. Otherwise, she should pony up the dough and since she isn't likely to do that... YOU get to go to Moab!

Problem solved!


That's my non-parental inexperienced opinion. :bwgy:

Thanks for the "coffee through the nose" moment:)

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Thanks for the "coffee through the nose" moment:)

Hope your sugar had time to dissolve. :bwgy:

[SouthJ1]

haha coffee through the nose suckkss.. :P

[Marlin]

Well, I am sad to say we are out. The wife talked me into going to the bahamas. This is our last spring in Charleston, and the cruise ship departs from here. I can do the entire cruise including shore excursions for less than what I would spend in gas alone on the trip to Moab. Maybe next year if we end up on the west coast, and I am not deployed...

[VXjunky]

Lucy! Youve sum splaining to do!....what when and where is a Moab !

[Triathlete]

Moab (offroadings mecca) is in the southeast corner of Utah about 1.5 hours north of Blanding.:yesy:
THIS POST (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17960&highlight=moab+2010)might help explain the "what" part!

[VXjunky]

thank you

[Triathlete]

I don't see your name on the list of attendee's yet:bwgy:

[MSHardeman]

DANGIT Billy. I followed the link too and took a trip down memory lane and now I'm all jazzed up to head back to Moab.....NOW. Can we go, can we go?!?

[MsConduct]

Well, I don't even have a VX yet, but looking thru last year's pix got me very interested. My question is, tho, are there trails for a novice there? I don't have any experience driving off road (well, not intentionally, anyway, LOL) or on trails like that, and would be a bit nervous taking a newly adopted (or "re-homed") VX on some of those trails.

But, the hubby has done some jeeping, and I am willing to learn. Besides, I love that area. Looks like a lot of fun...

[Triathlete]

There are trails of all levels there. And don't worry, we take good care of everyone. You will quickly learn who the good spoters are and they will get you through unscathered. Of course there is always some risk envolved...even driving down the street.

[MsConduct]

That's good to know! I don't want to be the highlight of the photos... that silly newbie who thought she could get her VX over that river...!

[VX KAT]

There are trails of all levels there. And don't worry, we take good care of everyone. You will quickly learn who the good spoters are and they will get you through unscathered. Of course there is always some risk envolved...even driving down the street.

Billy's right, spotters are really important. If your VX is "stock", you pretty much can expect you're going to get some things scratched up, like your front lower cladding perhaps, and the rear cladding down under by the gas tank skid. Your tail pipe may get a bit "reshaped" :goof: And your fender cladding may get brushed up a little.

Thought I'd share some pics so you can get an idea of what it's like. Hope it helps!

Here's some general type of terrain you can do as a stock VX and as a fairly beginner. I was stock the first year I went, but 2nd year I got oversized tires. These first shots I have the larger tires, so I'm raised up a bit for extra clearance.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC034081.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMG_0155.jpg


This is an example of a couple of 800 lb rocks that want to rip your fender & door off...here's when a spotter is REAL important...:thumbup:
That's Mark (MSHardeman) spotting me down. He's awesome!!
It was way harrier in person....trust me!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/user30398_pic701_1294171836.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/user30398_pic700_1294171836.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1875.JPG

This is hubby coming down....he scraped/bent his side step a little on this one.........I say smaller trucks are better, yes! :yeso:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2528.JPG



This part is STRAIGHT DOWN and you slide down even with full brakes applied...this was my first slide. It was awesome, but it did scrape the he!! out of my front bull bar and lower front cladding. That's why most VXers don't have a front bull bar on when in Moab....:goof:
First pic is when I was stock, 2nd with bigger tires....scraped both times, just not as bad the 2nd trip :thumbup: (I think these are actually 2 different hills BTW...but same effect)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3225/DSCN1665.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC00263-1.jpg



These are from 1st yr, all stock. Did a little damage to a rim and scraped the front & rear cladding on this rock pile.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3225/DSC_0336.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3225/DSC_0332.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3225/DSC_0345.jpg



http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3229/DSC_0339_2_2_2.JPG

[Triathlete]

Hmmmmm, for some reason I don't have any problems with my front cladding scraping Sue!:bwgy:
That "rock pile" was the exit of Hells Revenge....and damn that is one sexy spotter!:yesy:

Also, just picked me up a new camera! Got a Nikon D5000! Can't wait to shoot a crapload of pics in Moab!:dance:

MsC...we were all the noob in Moab at one point or another. For many it was their first time ever off road...most all have caught the bug and have continued to return time and time again. Hope you make it! And we won't hold it against your hubby that he's a "jeep" guy:bwgy:

[VX KAT]

Hmmmmm, for some reason I don't have any problems with my front cladding scraping Sue!:bwgy:...translation MsC...he's LIFTED a coupla inches!
That "rock pile" was the exit of Hells Revenge....and damn that is one sexy spotter!:yesy: Hmmm, he does look kinda familiar! Yer lookin' good Billy, even if you do say so yourself!

Also, just picked me up a new camera! Got a Nikon D5000! Can't wait to shoot a crapload of pics in Moab!:dance: Great camera choice! I'm a Nikon geek!! Buy a 2nd battery!!

MsC...we were all the noob in Moab at one point or another. For many it was their first time ever off road...most all have caught the bug and have continued to return time and time again. Hope you make it! And we won't hold it against your hubby that he's a "jeep" guy:bwgy: How's that go???...sumpin like Jeep...Heep, Yeep, Sheep...:laugho:

[Triathlete]

Well the lift helps but so does the "slight" trimming of the front cladding.:bwgy:

[MSHardeman]

Aw shucks Billy, thanks...:mbrasd:....I think. Thanks for the compliment Sue, but I learned my spotting skills (which are minimal at this point) from listening to people like Billy. It takes a while to have confidence in your spotters because sometimes it looks completely wrong from inside the truck, but once you learn to just let go and trust you can do some really amazing things.

MsC, I say if you can make it out to Moab then DEFINITELY do. On top of the great scenery and trails, just meeting some of the rest of the family is worth the trip. I was stock my first couple of year out in Moab, and if you take your time you should come out unscathed. As everyone who has seen me in Moab will tell you, I drive like a 70 year old grandma going to church on Sunday on the trails. Slow and steady wins the race....and keeps your VX (mostly) scratch free.

[Triathlete]

Aw schucks Mark, don't worry. There was no complement there...that "sexy" guy was me....man, get over yourself!:rotate::laughing::laughing::laughing:

[BigSwede]

Anybody who has seen my house knows I am not an organization freak, but somebody should move this thread into the "Moab Meets" subcategory...

[Triathlete]

This post needs a bump to the top!
Looks like I will be getting to Moab a day or two early and will have to leave on Saturday morning...I have a race in Tucson on Sunday!:yesy:

If anyone else is going to be there early let us know. Also if anyone is interested in Mt Biking on one of the "early" days let me know so I can rent a bike up there!

[pbkid]

billy-
Its very likely ill be there a few days early as well, i have somewhat of a 'crew' coming with me this year (im hoping for like 5-7 people and maybe an additional 3 or 4 rides) so im gonna have to get em out on the trails and introduce them properly before the fam gets there, so your welcome to join... a couple of toys, jeeps and exploders again ;) maybe my sisters xterra too.

[JoFotoz]

If I can..there is a fair chance I'll be there early if others are....

Jack/Billy.....what dates are we talking about..how early?

jo

PS..Jack..need to talk about rock sliders!
If your guys can fab 'em..then weld 'em on at the stoop..
...I'm all for it!

:smack:

[Triathlete]

Will probably get there Sat. night and then pull out the following Sat. morning.

[BigSwede]

Plan is to get there Sunday afternoon...

Billy are you camping? Gonna get a group site? You might be the first there...unless Jack is camping at Portal.

[Triathlete]

I will be camping....somewhere.

[pbkid]

I'm planning on camping at portal during the week, them I'm gonna try to get a spot at the red rock over the weekend so i can get a shower :)

Jo- If i can get a local VX'er to come by my parents house ill fab em up myself, then all we have to do is weld em on at the stoop... or if worse comes to worst, ill fab em here, then you can find a shop in moab to pay just to weld them to the frame. If there are any takers on bringing a VX by my parents house to help another VX'er out, let me know. Their house is between Monument and Castle Rock.

[Exclamation]

I would LOVE to go to Moab but google maps says 1 days 7 hours of non-stop driving time to get there... thats a longggg drive :(

[Triathlete]

I would LOVE to go to Moab but google maps says 1 days 7 hours of non-stop driving time to get there... thats a longggg drive :(

But well worth it! Marlin along with several other wrong coasters have made the journey.

[VX KAT]

I would LOVE to go to Moab but google maps says 1 days 7 hours of non-stop driving time to get there... thats a longggg drive :(

There's always an open seat/open invitation in somebody's VX, so you can fly out and join up that way!

If you do choose to drive, there's usually a Colorado convoy you could meet up with...at least that last leg wouldn't be so lonely!

Hey Paul (phines) are you going to make it this year since you moved back to VA? If he is, you could meet up with him for a mini-convoy....

[tomdietrying]

Did anyone reserve the Portal yet?
Peace.
Tom

[VXorado]

I'm planning on camping at portal during the week, them I'm gonna try to get a spot at the red rock over the weekend so i can get a shower :)

Jo- If i can get a local VX'er to come by my parents house ill fab em up myself, then all we have to do is weld em on at the stoop... or if worse comes to worst, ill fab em here, then you can find a shop in moab to pay just to weld them to the frame. If there are any takers on bringing a VX by my parents house to help another VX'er out, let me know. Their house is between Monument and Castle Rock.

I might be able to help out but not sure when i'll have time. Maybe milehighvx can help since he lives in Castle Rock?

I still need to fab mine up and can probably make an extra set for Jo if needed.

[BigSwede]

I would like to camp at Portal as usual, arriving Sunday the 15th and departing Sunday the 22nd...Jack if you are getting a group site can you reserve it through Sunday? Oh, and Portal has like 6 showers if you didn't know.

[Mile High VX]

I'm planning on camping at portal during the week, them I'm gonna try to get a spot at the red rock over the weekend so i can get a shower :)

Jo- If i can get a local VX'er to come by my parents house ill fab em up myself, then all we have to do is weld em on at the stoop... or if worse comes to worst, ill fab em here, then you can find a shop in moab to pay just to weld them to the frame. If there are any takers on bringing a VX by my parents house to help another VX'er out, let me know. Their house is between Monument and Castle Rock.



I've got my Strick9 sliders off the VX for the winter...man they just fill up with ice and stuff to easy.

I can meet you at the Castle Rock Walmart and you can take them with you.

We can take some photos/measurements of the mounting points as well.

Let me know.

[Exclamation]

Well I just did some number crunching and its going to be around $440 each way for gas if I get 19 mpg the whole way. $880 for gas alone! :O I think I might have to skip out on this meet :( are there any plans for a meet anywhere closer to NC?

[pbkid]

I might be able to help out but not sure when i'll have time. Maybe milehighvx can help since he lives in Castle Rock?

I still need to fab mine up and can probably make an extra set for Jo if needed.
that'd be a hell of a drive for you to come all the way down here just for that. I'll see if i can get any local volunteers then talk to you jon.


I would like to camp at Portal as usual, arriving Sunday the 15th and departing Sunday the 22nd...Jack if you are getting a group site can you reserve it through Sunday? Oh, and Portal has like 6 showers if you didn't know.

i know, its just nice to have a 'home base' for a day or two when i most likely will have my girlfriend and probably my sister too.


I've got my Strick9 sliders off the VX for the winter...man they just fill up with ice and stuff to easy.

I can meet you at the Castle Rock Walmart and you can take them with you.

We can take some photos/measurements of the mounting points as well.

Let me know.

maybe i could take some measurements off of yours sometime, very carefully, build em, then hold em up to your VX just to make sure they fit before i trek em out to moab. What do you think about that???
I could swing down on a weekend and get all my measurements in one day, build em the next weekend, then check them on your VX on the sunday after i build them maybe??

[Mile High VX]

maybe i could take some measurements off of yours sometime, very carefully, build em, then hold em up to your VX just to make sure they fit before i trek em out to moab. What do you think about that???
I could swing down on a weekend and get all my measurements in one day, build em the next weekend, then check them on your VX on the sunday after i build them maybe??

You've got my number...just give me a call.

[Ldub]

Well I just did some number crunching and its going to be around $440 each way for gas if I get 19 mpg the whole way. $880 for gas alone! :O I think I might have to skip out on this meet :( are there any plans for a meet anywhere closer to NC?

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15546&highlight=NC

Happens every year...:yesgray:

[Exclamation]

Thanks for the link (:

[BigSwede]

i know, its just nice to have a 'home base' for a day or two when i most likely will have my girlfriend and probably my sister too.

That's fine if you want to go to the Red Rock, I'm just saying if you are going to reserve a group campsite, reserve it through Saturday night even if you aren't going to be there that long. By then there will be plenty of people to occupy the site even if you move to the motel.

If not, let us know and Tom or I or somebody can reserve a group site separately.

[pbkid]

That's fine if you want to go to the Red Rock, I'm just saying if you are going to reserve a group campsite, reserve it through Saturday night even if you aren't going to be there that long. By then there will be plenty of people to occupy the site even if you move to the motel.

If not, let us know and Tom or I or somebody can reserve a group site separately.

sounds good. im hoping to reserve all my stuff some time next month, so ill get a group campsite then.

[BigSwede]

Sounds good, I expect to be there Sunday.

[off_road_4_me]

I will be there! grey first gen amigo :)

[pbkid]

sounds great, im still trying to figure out when im gonna be able to get there. i'm starting to think it might be a more normal length trip for me, finances just arent looking to be great.

especially when im trying to get some more body armor put on before moab this year ;) :drool2:

[BigSwede]

So Jack, have you made a group site reservation yet? I'd like to put the camping info on the Planet.

[pbkid]

No, i have not. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to do this year. I have to request my time off work as well before i pay for anything...

someone else who has already confimed their dates may want to reserve it.


So Jack, have you made a group site reservation yet? I'd like to put the camping info on the Planet.

[mhill]

Made our reservations! I have to work tue 17th so we will be up wed 18th by noon, at least that is the plan. Might have one friend tag along in his FJ. Sue you know about those FJ people...VX wannabees! :biggringr Just kiddin Dave
See ya all there!

[VX KAT]

Made our reservations! I have to work tue 17th so we will be up wed 18th by noon, at least that is the plan. Might have one friend tag along in his FJ. Sue you know about those FJ people...VX wannabees! :biggringr Just kiddin Dave
See ya all there!
:thumbup:
Great, glad you're coming! This is first year Dave isn't bringing his FJ...OMG, we're going together in the VX :freek: this can't be good for a marriage.....:eek:

[JoFotoz]

We should do "Dubs Famous Blender Sports" on the evening of the 18th...cause ..well...it seems

..it'll be my Birthday!

:_beer::LineWave::_beer:

[VX crazy]

We should do "Dubs Famous Blender Sports" on the evening of the 18th...cause ..well...it seems

..it'll be my Birthday!

:_beer::LineWave::_beer:

OMG line up the strippers!!!! Yay!!

[MSHardeman]

Should we move the Ice Cream Social to the 18th in honor of Jo's birthday? We could also grill out on the stoop for our pot-luck dinner and just get it all done at once.

[vt_maverick]

Why do I feel like I've read this before?

[Moncha]

I'm trying to move the thread... It'll be Groundhog Day for a bit.

The other thread is closed

[VX KAT]

nah, we'll want to hang on Sunday eve and get all friendly like, so let's do both! :thumbup: Grillin' & chillin'!

[djvx]

1389mi from home, thats 2778 miles just to and from. Thats insane.I get 12 miles to the gallon so thats 231 gallons of gas x 4 bucks a gallon = $924. Ouch. I should just fly out there and be someone's wingman.

[BigSwede]

12 mpg? That seems low, my old 99 Trooper did a lot better than that with the same drivetrain.

I am driving from Minneapolis, but I get more like 16 mpg, sometimes better.

[Marlin]

1389mi from home, thats 2778 miles just to and from. Thats insane.I get 12 miles to the gallon so thats 231 gallons of gas x 4 bucks a gallon = $924. Ouch. I should just fly out there and be someone's wingman.


12 mpg? That seems low, my old 99 Trooper did a lot better than that with the same drivetrain.

I am driving from Minneapolis, but I get more like 16 mpg, sometimes better.

My VX gets 12ish city and high 13s on freeway with 34s. Bigswede, didyour 99 troop have 4.56 or 4.30s?. My wife's RS definitely gets better mpg than the VX. (maybe the 3.2 has something to do with it?)

We made the trip from charleston, SC to Moab 2 years ago. I towed the VX behind my Expedition. Got somewhere around 10mpg average.

If I was doing it this year, with the diesel F250, it would be somewhere around 1800in fuel. Plus an oil change in that truck costs me about 150 since it holds 4 gallons of oil:( 1 gal rotella synthetic is 23 bucks, filter is 20 bucks) Just to drive to Moab would cost me well over 2K, that doesn't include all of the hotels and whatnot. That is why we are going to the Bahamas next weekend instead:):dan_ban::dan_ban:

[BigSwede]

My old 99 Trooper had 4.30 gears, as do all 98+ Troopers. It would get ~17 hwy mpg, give or take 1.

My RS gets around 16 hwy, not bad for a lifted Trooper with 35" balloon tires. Sometimes it does better, I got 20 mpg from Grand Junction to Sterling CO on the way back last year. I always get better mileage going through the mountains for some reason. I think the manual tranny helps some, but I have the EPA est mpg sticker that came with it new, and the EPA hwy estimate is only 17 mpg (in stock configuration of course).

[BigSwede]

I just talked to Portal RV and they don't have any tent sites available at all (group or individual) until May 17th. This disappoints me, as I will be arriving on the 15th.

I really don't want to have to set up camp twice.

I'm kinda sick of Portal screwing with us every year, and I'm thinking of going to Pack Creek Campground. They redid their showers/bathrooms, which removes my only objection to the place. Tent sites are $17.50 for up to 3 adults...anybody wanna share a site (not the tent, just the site) from the 15th to the 22nd?

[ZEUS]

I just added myself to the list of yes's... expect a Jeep and I will expect ignorant comments. :D

[Scott Harness]

I just added myself to the list of yes's... expect a Jeep and I will expect ignorant comments. :D
That's great...not a peep from me

[pbkid]

its all in good fun justin :)

[ZEUS]

Yeah I know... so I just bit the bullet and reserved a room at the Lodge. With no VX I decided not to show for the VX Run but will be there that evening and staying till Saturday. Don't worry, I'll park on the street. :D

[Moncha]

You'll park right next to me, MISTER! :D

[Triathlete]

I think we should get a "wrap" company to make a wrap for Zeus's jeep to make it look like his ex VX!:bwgy:
And you know that jeep thing is welcome at the VX run!:yesy:

[pbkid]

And you know that jeep thing is welcome at the VX run!:yesy:

ya, we already have a really ugly toyota or two ;)

[ZEUS]

HAHA my dad threatened to show up with his Jeep covered in ISUZU badging a couple years ago. Kinda hoped he would! It would take a some serious wrapping skillz to make a Wrangler look like a VX but I'm down! ;)

[Jay Dunford]

Yeah I know... so I just bit the bullet and reserved a room at the Lodge. With no VX I decided not to show for the VX Run but will be there that evening and staying till Saturday. Don't worry, I'll park on the street. :D

You can park behind my new toy, noone will be able to see you behing that big beast. I will be looking for an empty seat for the trails though, way too big for a trail rig. May have to make a run down to the dunes for some high speed antics one of the days there.

[MSHardeman]

PICS!! What is the new beast Jay? Did you get rid of the FJ, or is it a dedicated trail rig now?

[Scott Harness]

Reservations made...Red Rock...same room...middle stoop...fun time come soon:smilewink

[Zu4two]

So when is the VX run? I just might have to show up for that one!

[nocturnalVX]

PICS!! What is the new beast Jay? Did you get rid of the FJ, or is it a dedicated trail rig now?

Oh yeah... his new toy (that replaced the FJ) is still a pretty well kept secret. I think only a few of us know what he got. So Jay, are you keeping it a secret 'til Moab?

[VX crazy]

AND he let me drive it, like I stole it!!!! na na na na na na lol......



Oh yeah... his new toy (that replaced the FJ) is still a pretty well kept secret. I think only a few of us know what he got. So Jay, are you keeping it a secret 'til Moab?

[BigSwede]

Oh yeah... his new toy (that replaced the FJ) is still a pretty well kept secret. I think only a few of us know what he got. So Jay, are you keeping it a secret 'til Moab?
He hasn't advertised it, but look at upper right on his post...

[VX KAT]

:freek: W o W !!! Looks incredible Jay! :freek:

[vt_maverick]

For the uninitiated (I didn't know either):

http://www.f150forum.com/attachments/f38/24296d1286757855t-raptor-4-door-crew-cab-rumored-ford-f-150-svt-raptor-supercrew-picture.jpg

[VX crazy]

but what does Screw Raptor mean???????????

[vt_maverick]

Super Crew - it's misspelled in his profile (should be SCrew)

[BigSwede]

but what does Screw Raptor mean???????????
LOL, I was wondering that myself...

[Jay Dunford]

Oh yeah... his new toy (that replaced the FJ) is still a pretty well kept secret. I think only a few of us know what he got. So Jay, are you keeping it a secret 'til Moab?

Nah, not so much a secret as I'm just lazy and haven't posted a pic.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/photo4.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/20329)

[ZEUS]

Aww man, Jay... I can't talk crap on that ride! I dig the Raptors... much cooler than a Japanese bubble Hummer! You gotta give me a ride up Potato Salad Hill! :)

[pbkid]

just put in today with my PTO for moab!!!
should have an answer back from the boss by the end of the week, then im reserving everything!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Gizmo42]

Looks like no group sites (or any sites actually) at Portal until after Tuesday the 17th. Steve (Big Swede) and I are looking at sharing a spot a Pack Creek for the week. Neither of us really wants to set up camp twice. I will be there the 14th and he will be there the 15th.

[Jay Dunford]

You gotta give me a ride up Potato Salad Hill! :)

That loooong wheelbase might give us some problems going up those ledges. How about we just jump it from the top side? ;)

[ZEUS]

YES YES YES OH MY GOD YES!!! I have actually seen that... from this Jeep from the time this photo shoot happened:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=392904&stc=1&d=1222320105

It evolved and was sold: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8769398

[VX KAT]

YES YES YES OH MY GOD YES!!! I have actually seen that... from this Jeep from the time this photo shoot happened:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=392904&stc=1&d=1222320105

It evolved and was sold: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8769398
Hmmm...."Get women in your jeep"....:_thinking ...so THAT'S why you sold your VX for a JEEP? uh- huh....now we get it.....:p :wave:

[Triathlete]

With portal being filled up it looks like I will probably be hitting up pack creek also. If anyone wants to split a camp site let me know. I will be arriving after noon on the 14th and leaving the morning of the 20th (sat-fri).

[Gizmo42]

Big Swede and I will be staying at tent site 12 at Pack Creek.

[VX KAT]

Anybody have some trail suggestions yet? Todd what do you suggest?

5/17 - VX Only run - (oh, guess we aren't calling it this anymore)

The usual suspects? Top of The World, Hell's Revenge, Fins & Things, Elephant Hill, Kane Creek. I don't mind the same trails!

[Triathlete]

Anybody have some trail suggestions yet? Todd what do you suggest?

5/17 - VX Only run - (oh, guess we aren't calling it this anymore)

The usual suspects? Top of The World, Hell's Revenge, Fins & Things, Elephant Hill, Kane Creek. I don't mind the same trails!

Helldorado!:bwgy: The final fall should make for some great photo ops!

[MSHardeman]

Is it time for Moab yet!?

I'm getting antsy.......I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go......

Can't wait to see the fam and hang out on the stoop. Highlight of my year.

Hmmmm....guess I should get to reserving a room.

[VX crazy]

Is it time for Moab yet!?

I'm getting antsy.......I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go......

Can't wait to see the fam and hang out on the stoop. Highlight of my year.

Hmmmm....guess I should get to reserving a room.

ditto here!! Awww nothing like the fam and the stoop and story telling!
:jump::jump:

[VXjunky]

whats the trail called where the jeep is shown flipping over

[MSHardeman]

VXjunky, you might need to be a little more specific than that. There's a bunch of videos, of a bunch of trails, with a bunch of Jeeps flipping over.:biggringr

[VX crazy]

whats the trail called where the jeep is shown flipping over

its hello kitty canyon.....

[VXjunky]

i think the caption was "how you destroy a jeep in 5 seconds" or there abouts...and it may have been in this thread...but definitely this site

[MSHardeman]

I think that may have been the Hell's Gate obstacle on the Hell's Revenge trail. The picture in Billy's (triathlete) signature line is him heading up Hell's Gate.

[Scott Harness]

I think that may have been the Hell's Gate obstacle on the Hell's Revenge trail. The picture in Billy's (triathlete) signature line is him heading up Hell's Gate.
You are correct Sir...see you on the Stoop:supercool

[pbkid]

yup, the video your referring to is on hells revenge, specifically the hells gate obstacle.

Hells revenge would be pretty intimidating for any newbies... although ill be happy to lead it any wed-sun for anyone who is interested.

[Triathlete]

I am hoping for Metal Masher this year!

[Triathlete]

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_20B974aaU) is a great little video from ZuZoo...at 2:56 you get a glimpse of me coming up Hells Gate.

And here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcnM04JVSJk&feature=related) is another just to get everyone exited...this one starts with Grandpa Bob coming up it!

And just in case that wasn't enough here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aNGDRgG58s&feature=related) is some more!

[pbkid]

I am hoping for Metal Masher this year!

ill join you for that one billy. i did it last year with jo, but skipped a large obsatacle or two because we only had 2 vehicles and limited tools/parts.

(plus i had to drive home the next day and jo had already snapped his rear shock in 2)

[ZEUS]

Billy, Jack, I am so down for Metal Masher since I broke last time I was on it. It was my first time out with my green Jeep and I tried to scale a wall with an undercut. Found out the rear springs are way too stiff and that a 1310 u-joint is way too small for a D60 and 37"s. After a few attempts the last one stretched the rear axle yoke straps out. I fixed it best I could but broke a newly weakened strap trying the next wall so had to turn around. Redemption! Although I probably won't attempt Widowmaker more than once

[pbkid]

Billy, Jack, I am so down for Metal Masher since I broke last time I was on it. It was my first time out with my green Jeep and I tried to scale a wall with an undercut. Found out the rear springs are way too stiff and that a 1310 u-joint is way too small for a D60 and 37"s. After a few attempts the last one stretched the rear axle yoke straps out. I fixed it best I could but broke a newly weakened strap trying the next wall so had to turn around. Redemption! Although I probably won't attempt Widowmaker more than once

ya, jo and i both got a little ways up rock chucker. then Jo tried widowmaker, but we found his broken shock half way up and stopped him.

i'd like to try both in the runner, i dunno if its possible without getting my rear bumper changed though. (my *** drags on everything)

[pbkid]

well.........







I BOOKED MY ROOM AT THE STOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:

[ZEUS]

The stoop is gonna have another visit from the cops again it seems!!!! Lisa will flirt our way out of any trouble tho so no worries.

[Scott Harness]

well.........







I BOOKED MY ROOM AT THE STOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:
WOO HOO!

The stoop is gonna have another visit from the cops again it seems!!!! Lisa will flirt our way out of any trouble tho so no worries.
She's good!!

[MSHardeman]

It's official now! Inspired by Jack's post, I just booked my room at Red Rocks for ZuZoo. :dan_ban: They gave me a discount (nothing huge, but much appreciated) for being a return customer.
Now I'm SUPER antsy and ready to head out to Moab.

Can we go, can we go, can we go........like NOW!?

[pbkid]

Can we go, can we go, can we go........like NOW!?

seriously!!!!!

i found myself making 'possible trail lists' on sticky notes at work today :naughty:

i've got a list of favorites, as well as new trails i wanna hit, now i just have to figure out how to do it all in 5 days :)

[RamAirZ]

quick question, don't see people's state on the yes list but any east coasters heading that way?

[VX KAT]

quick question, don't see people's state on the yes list but any east coasters heading that way?

Doesn't really look like it.... a few from TX, MN, one from LA, that's about as far East. But I'm not sure if Paul (phines) is coming, he's in VA now.
Are you still coming? :_thinking

[RamAirZ]

I'm thinking about it. I need to convince the wife. But my buddy John is coming out there for a summer internship and he doesn't want to drive his Amigo out there unless he has some people to convoy with (I told him he's being stupid that the drive by yourself isn't that bad lol)

[JoFotoz]

CONFIRMED... "STOOP" ROOM 111.. of course!!!



Will be there night of 14th through night of 21st... :dance:

As for doing Metal Masher again... HE77 YEA!

Billy~Jack~Me~?~?....5 would be a great number.

Gonna bring some spare shocks...
Spare tie rods....
Spare undies..

:_steering

jo

[Ldub]

[SIZE="5"][COLOR="Red"]

As for doing Metal Masher again... HE77 YEA!

Billy~Jack~Me~?~?....5 would be a great number.


jo

Billy Jack is gonna be there???...:eek:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/confused6699/Billy-jack3.jpg

Count me IN!!!:yesgray:

[MSHardeman]

Jo, did you just book the room or did you call and confirm and earlier booking? When I called on Monday or Tuesday (can't remember which) I asked for a room on the office side and the guy said that it was "pretty much" the last room available for that week.

Doesn't matter, really, because Moab is coming up SOON!!! Ooof, so excited I think I just pee'd a little.:jump:

[JoFotoz]

Just called to confirm the dates 100% with them...
..wasnt sure what days either end I wanted till now.


Jo, did you just book the room or did you call and confirm and earlier booking? When I called on Monday or Tuesday (can't remember which) I asked for a room on the office side and the guy said that it was "pretty much" the last room available for that week.

Doesn't matter, really, because Moab is coming up SOON!!! Ooof, so excited I think I just pee'd a little.:jump:


jo

[spaceCADETzoom]

Oh, man, just learned that this would be the first time since I've joined the forum that this lines up with time I'm not working or in school or stuck in some crummy spot of the world...! Always wanted to...and now I'm thinking it over, since there's no other reason keeping me from doing this but the fact that this is vacationing with complete strangers... :)

[tjh]

there's no other reason keeping me from doing this but the fact that this is vacationing with complete strangers... :)


I thought the exact same thing.;Do; ! I'm glad I went last year.

I'm unable to bring forth words that would adequately describe how much fun I had. :jump:

[VX KAT]

Always wanted to...and now I'm thinking it over, since there's no other reason keeping me from doing this but the fact that this is vacationing with complete strangers... :)

I had some reservations like that at first, especially being a "girl". You get a pretty fair idea of what most folks are like on the forum. Really friendly crowd, very welcoming and tons -o-fun! Since your schedule lined up AND you're within what, a 9 -10 hr drive, I would highly recommend it at least once! :thumbup:

You don't have to do the crazy/metal masher kind of thing either, so you can have a great time on some trails and not get your VX thrashed, if that's of concern. You don't have to stay the whole time, either. Hope you come by!

Travis, can't wait to see you there! I won't recognize your truck with tread!:laugho:

[Ldub]

Oh, man, just learned that this would be the first time since I've joined the forum that this lines up with time I'm not working or in school or stuck in some crummy spot of the world...! Always wanted to...and now I'm thinking it over, since there's no other reason keeping me from doing this but the fact that this is vacationing with complete strangers... :)

Do IT!...:yesgray:

I can personally guarantee no regrets, with the possible exception of hangover...:smilewink

[pbkid]

CONFIRMED... "STOOP" ROOM 111.. of course!!!



Will be there night of 14th through night of 21st... :dance:

As for doing Metal Masher again... HE77 YEA!

Billy~Jack~Me~?~?....5 would be a great number.



jo-
now you have me tempted to take monday and tuesday off too :naughty:

shoot me a PM with your number, i lost it when i changed phones. i wanted to see what your plans were.

and yes, im up for metal masher, i might even be doing a 'half @$$' rear bumper before i leave to give me more clearance.


since there's no other reason keeping me from doing this but the fact that this is vacationing with complete strangers... :)
Dont let that stop you. This group is amazing, and thats how everyone feels the first time ;)

the great thing is there are people of all interests and skill levels.

[Triathlete]

Oh, man, just learned that this would be the first time since I've joined the forum that this lines up with time I'm not working or in school or stuck in some crummy spot of the world...! Always wanted to...and now I'm thinking it over, since there's no other reason keeping me from doing this but the fact that this is vacationing with complete strangers... :)

With the exception of LDub, we're not strange!:bwgy:

[MSHardeman]

spaceCADETzoom, I would second, third and fourth what everyone else said about meeting the "family" for the first time. I was a little apprehensive, but because we all have this goofy little PUV in common that gives us something to talk about right out of the box. After we finish geeking out over the VX (which never really happens) the conversation moves on to other area's, and it's amazing how much many of us have in common.

It's really just a fun loving group (or is that grope :rolleyes:) and I look forward to seeing them again every year, and meeting new VXers every chance I get.

[Triathlete]

So, is there anyone camping that is looking tp split a camp site? I will be there the 14-20 and am looking to share a site...or if you already have one and want to split it...

[BigSwede]

Over on the Planet ssericz was looking, as was mn840sc...dunno if their schedules match up.

Heck you could share the site with Dave and I, except I don't know if there will be room. My tent is 10x10 and Daves is even bigger...

[Triathlete]

Yea...I just haven't gotten around to posting there. Will do it shortly.

[VX crazy]

Got the last room on the 'quiet' side by the hot tub :p

[ZEUS]

There is a hot tub? Now that I know that, it won't be the 'quiet' side! :P

[VX KAT]

There is a hot tub? Now that I know that, it won't be the 'quiet' side! :P

oh no.....there goes the neighborhood....:goof:

[VX crazy]

Sue what side are you on?

[VX KAT]

Sue what side are you on?

same as you, rm 124 (last year I was in end room 125)

[tjh]

Got the last room on the 'quiet' side by the hot tub :p

So, no more rooms for rent at the stoop ?

[Triathlete]

I will be sharing a spot at pack creek with one of the planet guys.

[spaceCADETzoom]

So...been reading on accommodations. What're the opinions on all of the options? Though, from the sound of things it looks like choices are already made because of lack of vacancies. Camping actually sounds cool-- it's been a while since I've done any camping outside of Uncle Sam sponsored camping.

Any convoys out of CO?

[RamAirZ]

I'm still working on this trip, trying to get my new toy together in time.

[VX KAT]

I'm still working on this trip, trying to get my new toy together in time.

And what IS your new toy Dallas?? DO tell!

[PK]

I'm still working on this trip, trying to get my new toy together in time.

It's not nice to talk about your lovely wife's boob job like that.:yeso::yesb::yesgray:
Just buy her a new bra, and get going.


PK

[MSHardeman]

spaceCADET, many of us stay at the Red Rocks Lodge in downtown Moab (by no means a five star joint, but comfy). This is "the stoop" that you have probably read about, and where many of us gather on a nightly basis to drink, hang out, tell war stories and just generally enjoy each others company. There is also usually a good group of Zooers who will camp at The Portal campground, but it sounds like that won't happen this year and they will be going somewhere else.

It really doesn't matter where you stay, because it's really just a place to sleep, and there isn't much of that going on due to the late night antics at the stoop. There are quite a few hotels in town ranging from expensive to not so much.

It would be great if you could make it out and help us represent Colorado. There is usually a convoy that goes on that Monday as people who are coming from the East pick up more VXers as they travel across the country. I won't be able to make that this year, but hopfully someone will start a thread for it soon.

[VX KAT]

It's not nice to talk about your lovely wife's boob job like that.:yeso::yesb::yesgray:
Just buy her a new bra, and get going.


PK

PK, you've outdone yourself on this one! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/25r30wi.gif
ROFL http://www.pic4ever.com/images/1304.gif

[nocturnalVX]

I just booked a room at the Red Rock stoop for the 15th to the 20th. :dance:

He said it was the last room open for that week. I know others were told the same thing, but it looks like we are really taking the place over this year. Not that it's any different from past years... :bwgy:

[BigSwede]

There is also usually a good group of Zooers who will camp at The Portal campground, but it sounds like that won't happen this year and they will be going somewhere else.
Pack Creek Campground this year.

[RamAirZ]

It's not nice to talk about your lovely wife's boob job like that.:yeso::yesb::yesgray:
Just buy her a new bra, and get going.


PK

lol those would be TOYS, plural :bwgy:


And what IS your new toy Dallas?? DO tell!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208079_1953909093120_1404466228_32352432_2911684_n .jpg

Still waiting on my tires, picking up a new trans on friday. Then I'll start putting all my parts on. I've been painting it this past week, it was a grey color but I didn't like it plus the paint was all chipped and faded

[ZEUS]

It does look much better, Big-D; is it pearl white?

[RamAirZ]

Silk Ivory Satin lol. It actually looks tan-ish which is what I was going for.

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You can see the original color here

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[Gizmo42]

Heck you could share the site with Dave and I, except I don't know if there will be room. My tent is 10x10 and Daves is even bigger...

Still waiting on confirmation so dont know if it will happen in time but I decided to get a different tent. Its a 4 season hex shaped dome thats only 10x12 so not quite as much of a taj matent.


Any convoys out of CO?

I'm usually leaving denver between 10am and noon on saturday by myself. If you go on that day we could cruise together.

[BigSwede]

If all goes to schedule I will be staying in Denver Saturday night, and leaving for Moab 9:30 - 10 AM on Sunday the 15th.

[Scott Harness]

If all goes to schedule I will be staying in Denver Saturday night, and leaving for Moab 9:30 - 10 AM on Sunday the 15th.

I might be able to join you guys:yesb:

[BigSwede]

You go through Denver from Dallas? I would've thought you would come up to Moab from the south...[shrug] whatever works.

Plan is I'll roll into the Dennys at I-70 and Kipling for breakfast at about 9AM on Sunday...yes I've done this trip before :yesgray:

[VX crazy]

You go through Denver from Dallas? I would've thought you would come up to Moab from the south...[shrug] whatever works.

Plan is I'll roll into the Dennys at I-70 and Kipling for breakfast at about 9AM on Sunday...yes I've done this trip before :yesgray:

Scott you could convoy with us!!! :)

[nocturnalVX]

If all goes to schedule I will be staying in Denver Saturday night, and leaving for Moab 9:30 - 10 AM on Sunday the 15th.

Looks like Cece & I can join you for breakfast. Convoy from Dennys to Moab... Oh yeah!

[Scott Harness]

You go through Denver from Dallas? I would've thought you would come up to Moab from the south...[shrug] whatever works.

Plan is I'll roll into the Dennys at I-70 and Kipling for breakfast at about 9AM on Sunday...yes I've done this trip before :yesgray:

Normally... Yes come up from New Mexico..."might" go thru Denver to see a friend!!

[BigSwede]

Looks like Cece & I can join you for breakfast. Convoy from Dennys to Moab... Oh yeah!
Sounds good...lemme know if you want to hook up before that on the way to Denver.

[BigSwede]

Scott you could convoy with us!!! :)
You guys bringing one vehicle or two??? :winkgray:

[BigSwede]

Normally... Yes come up from New Mexico..."might" go thru Denver to see a friend!!
You are certainly welcome to convoy with us through the mountains...always an interesting drive!

[Scott Harness]

Scott you could convoy with us!!! :)

Who all is coming and what day.

[VX crazy]

I need to see when Jay is leaving, Greg and I are leaving saturday to arrive Moab sunday!!!!!!!!! I better call Jaybo tonight.......I am getting antsy pants!

[VX KAT]

I need to see when Jay is leaving, Greg and I are leaving saturday to arrive Moab sunday!!!!!!!!! I better call Jaybo tonight.......I am getting antsy pants!
Ya bringin' scary hook or yours?

You coming through Albuquerque? or Farmington? I'm thinkin' I may swing East a bit to hook up with a convoy.

[RamAirZ]

I'm still working on this, gotta get my new trans in and diff drop done, then see if work has approved my time off yet lol.

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She started life like this lol
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If I can't make it this year I'll be making sure I make it next!

[VX crazy]

Ya bringin' scary hook or yours?

You coming through Albuquerque? or Farmington? I'm thinkin' I may swing East a bit to hook up with a convoy.

I am thinking Farmington on the way there, Albuquerque on the way back......I will see when Jay is leaving and if we can all hook up!! Bringing scary hooks of course, he isnt scared of damage....I AM LOL

[Ldub]

Who all is coming and what day.

I know you weren't speaking to me directly, but...

We should be rollin in SUN PM...:dance:.:_beer:.:dance:

And speaking of numbers...:uhohgray:

TWENTY NINE so far in the yes column?

This year could be a record.

[Triathlete]

I only count about 19 VX's in that list though Dub. But as usual I am sure some will show that aren't on the list and some that are won't show...we will just have to wait and see.
I arrive on Sat the 14th!
Also we have had no discussion of the VX run trail choice (new post started)...trust me, most don't want me to pick it, we may not make it back! :)

[Scott Harness]

I know you weren't speaking to me directly, but...

We should be rollin in SUN PM.

I'll be there on Sun PM as well. I'm usually there about 2PM
I took off an extra day this year,thinking I was going thru Denver.Maybe not now.I'm trying to decide to wait on the Austin gang or still leave early and take it easy.Go thru Ouray...The Switzerland of America area.
It's supposed to be beautiful! 700' waterfalls and stuff

[VXorado]

I'll see everyone on wednesday night!! Bringing the wife this year & a couple friends from Colorado. Lets get a group together for Hell's Revenge on thursday/friday!!!

[MSHardeman]

Scott, Ouray IS beautiful. If you have a chance I would definitely stop for a few hours, if not the night, to take everything in (there is a clothing optional natural hot sping there - Orvis). The drive from Durango to Ouray over the "Million Dollar Highway" is unbelievable. Just make sure that you stop to check out the views because if you take your eyes off of the road for a second you could end up at the bottom of a VERY deep canyon.

Good route choice.:thumbup:

[Gizmo42]

The drive over the million dollar highway is really fun in january with snow.

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The giant metropolis of Ouray
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Btw, if any body remembers C.W. McCall (did the songs Convoy, Wolf Creek Pass, etc.), he was the mayor of Ouray for a while.

[VX KAT]

Awesome place. Dave and I always try to go through Ouray, and have stayed there a few times. Had one of the best steaks in my life there at the Outlaw restaurant! Was so awesome we went back a few yrs later! Colorado beef :thumbup: Would love to go through in winter on that highway...note to self...take a bottle of rolaids.....:laugho:

[tjh]

I'll be there on Sun PM as well. I'm usually there about 2PM
I took off an extra day this year,thinking I was going thru Denver.Maybe not now.I'm trying to decide to wait on the Austin gang or still leave early and take it easy.Go thru Ouray...The Switzerland of America area.
It's supposed to be beautiful! 700' waterfalls and stuff

Scott, I took the Ouray detour last year. DO IT! The scenery is spectacular and the road is a blast to drive on. I may take the detour again this year.

[VX KAT]

Scott, I took the Ouray detour last year. DO IT! The scenery is spectacular and the road is a blast to drive on. I may take the detour again this year.

Ah HAH! So you are coming fer sure!!! :thumbup:
Are your Lafayette friends coming too?

[Scott Harness]

Cool info guys...thanks...Tjh let me know what day you are thinking about if you want to try and convoy

[tjh]

Ah HAH! So you are coming fer sure!!! :thumbup:
Are your Lafayette friends coming too?

Sue, it looks like another solo trip for me.


Tjh let me know what day you are thinking about if you want to try and convoy

Scott a convoy sounds great. As of now, I plan to leave on Friday the 13th:freek: . If all goes well I'll be in Durango,CO sometime Saturday... I plan to sleep until Sunday :snooz:. Then off to Moab after breakfast.

Anyone up for a convoy through north Texas ?

[VX KAT]

Looks like it's shaping up to be a pretty solid 15 VXs. Think that's more than the last 2 trips, awesome! Nothing cooler than seeing a long string of VXs! :thumbup:

Plus we have:
2 Troopers
1 Amigo
1 Rodeo
1 Passport (if Dallas makes it)
1 4Runner
1 "something"...don't know what Zeus is driving these days
1 Ford SCREW Raptor....oh, wait...which one here is different than the rest?....:p :laugho:

Anybody know if these guys are coming:
~Alan (BigMeat)
~Paul (phines)
~So-CalVX - hasn't logged in since early January.
~jeannepecan -Travis just confirmed they're not coming.
~tomdietrying - I know he was working on it.


Thought this info might help in trail planning for the "VX/Zu run"...that's Tuesday 5/17, correct?

[MeowMix]

I'll know this coming Wednesday if I'm signing up for May term or waiting until fall term to take my core class, so if I do wait until fall term, then I might just be able to make it to Moab! ;Dy;;Dy;;Dy;

[phines]

Sue, I'm trying to figure out a way to get there... work is making it tough because I have some major deadlines that week. If I actually finish ahead of schedule, then I'll make the trip. I hope it works out!

Guess that makes me a definite I-don't-know-yet.

[VX crazy]

Ok, Sue and Scott Harness......Scott we are going to head out toward El Paso leaving Austin 7am saturday if you want to join us. Sue, we are planning on staying the night in Albuquerque saturday night, so let me know where you want to meet up for the caravan into Moab!!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I think I wet my panties a lil!

[Triathlete]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I think I wet my panties a lil!


TMI!!!!!!:winky:

[VX KAT]

Ok, Sue and Scott Harness......Scott we are going to head out toward El Paso leaving Austin 7am saturday if you want to join us. Sue, we are planning on staying the night in Albuquerque saturday night, so let me know where you want to meet up for the caravan into Moab!!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I think I wet my panties a lil!

Kool, I think this might work!
When you roll out of Albuquerque on Sunday morning, could you go though Gallup and hook up with me?

[Gizmo42]

Its not even here yet and I already had to pick vacation days for next year. Hope they stay true to past dates and I got it right. Really sucks working for a school district sometimes. Everything has to be done way in advance and goes by seniority.

Now I need to call the place I bought a new tent from. 2 weeks and I havent heard anything.

[VX crazy]

Kool, I think this might work!
When you roll out of Albuquerque on Sunday morning, could you go though Gallup and hook up with me?

Of course Sue, anything for you!!! Jay makes up get up super early to get on the road so we will know closer in exact eta to meetup. Original plan was to go straight to Gallup and meet you there in morning but now we are not sure we can make it all the way to gallup. we will get it worked out, sssoooooo very excited this year! AND sue I AM getting that camera with extra lens and case, seems real user friendly, I will let you play with it when we see each other! super excited .....need sleeping pills every night!

[Triathlete]

Sue if you are taking the 10 to Tex let me know when you are coming through Tucson, maybe we can do breakfast, lunch or dinner.

[Triathlete]

So, who plans on arriving early in Moab and what day...that way I know who to llok for the first few days that I get there. I will be there Sat evening, ready to wheel Sun morning (maybe even an evening/night run Sat).

[nocturnalVX]

Cece & I are planning to roll into Moab on Sunday... most likely will be convoying with Big Swede and others from the Denver area Denny's.

[JoFotoz]

Plan to roll into the Red Rock somewhere between noon and 7:00 ish on Saturday....

....depending on how "ready" we are to start driving late Friday night!!!

:dance: :_steering :dance:


jo

[Triathlete]

Cool, I will have to swing by the stoop Sat night so we can come up with a game plan.:thumbup:

Any other earlybirds?:_iamwiths

[pbkid]

Im gonna be an early bird as well. I dont know when, but id love to hit a trail on sat or sun

I mean, im gonna have to break in the new parts

[JoFotoz]

Sounds like ..SUNDAY-FUN DAY!

jo

[Triathlete]

17 days till I touch down in Moab!:dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban:

[BOARZHEAD]

OK I'm going... Just got all worked out. Can't come up till friday but still be there. Are there any rooms to rent still or what. Also how long of drive from phoenix area?

[VX KAT]

OK I'm going... Just got all worked out. Can't come up till friday but still be there. Are there any rooms to rent still or what. Also how long of drive from phoenix area?
It takes me 8 hrs, so add 90 mins or so for you.

[Triathlete]

You are looking at about 10 hours to drive from Phx. Quickest way is through Globe, Show Low, Holbrook...40 to 191 north to Moab.

[pbkid]

hey, anyone whos planning on showing up sat-sun-mon should send me your cell #'s so we can all get together. feel free to PM me if your not comfortable putting it on the public site.

[MeowMix]

So...I'm working on planning a massive, awesome vacation since I haven't had a "real vacation" since 2003. Those weekend flings in Seattle or MT are fun, yet unfulfilling. So I think Moab is in order. Though if I'm driving that far south, I'm not just going on some petty excursion...I'm making a true journey of my trip; pre-Moab I'm totally going to Vegas. I have one friend who is waiting on clearance for days off work and flying to Vegas from MT that weekend of the 13th-16th...anyone else care to join us for a weekend of drinking and gambling and other such shenanigans? ;Dy;;Dy;;Dy;

Also another important thing: hotel rates suck. Anyone else flying solo and want to share a room in Moab? I'm totally cool with bringing my air mattress and sleeping on the floor; I'm 26 and pretty resilient, I can sleep just about anywhere...I'd sleep in the back of the VX if it had a shower. ;py;

One more thing: I've never been offroad before. Is there anyone else I can follow who plans on taking all the easy trails? Like something akin to the bunny hill with skiing? My VX is bone stock too, lol...should I get new tires before I head south?

I'm really hoping I can make this happen...my last final is BioOrganic Chemistry at 3:00P on Friday the 13th, and I plan to either take off from campus and begin my trek to Las Vegas directly after (probably showing up in Vegas sometime around 3 or 4 in the AM), or going home, going to sleep, and waking up at around 3 or 4 in the AM Saturday then heading out of town. Not sure yet. Either way, I'll be in Moab the 16th or 17th...

[vt_maverick]

Too many words MeowMix, I took the liberty of slimming down your ad to get quicker responses:


...Those weekend flings ... are fun ... anyone ... care to join ... for a weekend of drinking and gambling and other such shenanigans? ... Anyone ... want to share a room in Moab? ... I'm 26 and ... sleep just about anywhere...

:laughy: J/k... :p

[VX KAT]

Too many words MeowMix, I took the liberty of slimming down your ad to get quicker responses:

:laughy: J/k... :p

http://www.pic4ever.com/images/25r30wi.gif
Awesome Ashley!

[pbkid]

meowmix-
dont be worried at all about doing easy trails. Once you are in MOAB and you see how we run it, everything will make more sense to you.

Daily, there are different groups of people who choose trails that they would like to do and we all break up our separate ways. Some choose difficult trails and others pick easier or more scenic trails.

There are plenty of people who go out to moab in a stock VX with no issues at all (although most upgrade their VX after their first trip to moab :thumbup:). And on the majority of the difficult trails there are always bypasses as well, which its always fun to watch the big boys try the big stuff :naughty:

Just always feel free to ask a veteran or trail leader if the trail they are doing that day has bypasses, we generally know how the trails pan out and if a stock VX can handle it. If you feel uncomfortable, feel free to come ask me, i dont consider myself a veteran, but i have been on most of the trails that the group does. My name is Jack.

[JoFotoz]

Just a thought Ms Meow...

If you can get to Moab on the 16th, you will be able to join in the VX "MASS" run on the 17th.....:_steering

Its a great way to get comfortable on an easy trail....meet / greet and bond with everyone,
and hook up with others of similar experience and 'ambitions' for the rest of the week...

...and of course, have a brew on the "Stoop" after!

Look fwd to meeting you.

jo

[Ldub]

Just a thought Ms Meow...

If you can get to Moab on the 16th, you will be able to join in the VX "MASS" run on the 17th.....:_steering

Its a great way to get comfortable on an easy trail....meet / greet and bond with everyone,
and hook up with others of similar experience and 'ambitions' for the rest of the week...

...and of course, have a brew on the "Stoop" after!

Look fwd to meeting you.

jo

Yah...what him say...http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/caveman-3491.gif.http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/caveman-1523.gif.http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/c/caveman-3519.gif

That's a group shot of (L-R) Me, Jo, & Scott...hangin' on the stoop getting "stoopified"...:_beer:

This is what Justin (Zeus) looks like...:dan_ban:

[Triathlete]

Meow, you won't need to worry about finding the right line. Just find someone that is similarly equiped and follow them. Some hood examples are Sue (VX Kat), Mark (MSHardeman), or Scott (Moncha...aka the boss man). They all have fun on the trail but tend to be a little saner in choosing their lines. Also at any point if you don't feel comfortably just give a holler amd there are many of uw that will be more than happy to spot you through a difficult spot. You will be amazed at what even a bone stock VX is capable of!

[MeowMix]

Too many words MeowMix, I took the liberty of slimming down your ad to get quicker responses:



:laughy: J/k... :p

Lol...good work VT; I ought to get plenty of responses now, lol. Can't help my lengthy posts sometimes -- I'm a writer. I like to write stuff, anything; sometimes too much stuff. Though I'll try to mind my gigantic paragraphs of complete BS from now on... :laughy:

Thanks everyone for the comforting words, I was already feeling mild anxiety about going offroad, though I feel somewhat better now, lol. If others can do it in a stock VX, I can do it in a stock VX ;Dy;

...I will definitely be there for the mass VX run on the 17th. I'll probably leave Vegas the evening of the 16th, and Moab isn't a far drive.

Lol at your representations of yourself and other forum people Dub; I especially like that little dancing banana. I can't wait until I can legitimately use that thing in a post one day...that will be a satisfactory day.

[VXobsession]

I'm sorry to ask such a silly question....but could someone please tell me what this "Moab" thing is? I just bought a VX 3 days ago and seriously look forward to meeting other enthusiasts and learning more about the "obsession".

[Triathlete]

I can't wait until I can legitimately use that thing in a post one day...that will be a satisfactory day.

All you have to do is commit and click!:dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban: :dan_ban:

[VX KAT]

I'm sorry to ask such a silly question....but could someone please tell me what this "Moab" thing is? I just bought a VX 3 days ago and seriously look forward to meeting other enthusiasts and learning more about the "obsession".


It's Moab, Utah, a beautiful area of natural rock formations, sand, water crossings and other beautiful scenery which is a mecca for off-roading enthusiasts. Arches National Park and Canyonland State Park are right next to it. A lot of the rock is often a smoother surface rock, thus it's called "slickrock", and it's kind of a cinnamon orange color. Check out my gallery or Moncha's there's about a 500 pics from the past Moab trips. Many Isuzu enthusiasts go in May, I think this year it's about year 11, 12 or 13.