VX KAT
04/30/2011, 09:41 AM
Thought I'd pull together a list of several different MOAB prep lists that have been posted here.
Also including some Emergency Preparedness/ Things to carry in your car lists.
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MONCHA'S list:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=6680&highlight=moab+cb+radio
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=17381&highlight=MOAB+LISThttp://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=17381&highlight=MOAB+LIST
SHACKLES, TOW STRAPS, TOW EQUIPMENT:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=17190&highlight=CARRY+CAR
PICS OF WHERE SHACKLES/D-RINGS/CLEVIS HOOKS GO:
http://www.vehicross.info/showpost.php?p=184355&postcount=35
MISC INFO/THREADS:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=19563&highlight=MOAB+LIST
VX KAT's COMPILATION OF SEVERAL OTHER LISTS: (it's a bit overkill, so don't go overboard). And the car cleaning items were kind of a joke cuz everybody kids me about my purple Calif Car Duster....;))
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EQUIPMENT:
• Cell phone, charger & power bank
• Walkie talkies (FRS 2-way radios)
• CB radio
• Flares / Glow sticks
• GPS
• Various maps/trail books
• Emergency beacon
• Fold-up camping shovel
• Weather radio
• Small Gerber hatchet
• First Aid kit
• SOG / Gerber multi-tool
• Snake bit kit
• Fixed/folding Bowie or liner lock knife
• Camera
• Fire flint and matches
• LED flashlights
• Carabiner clips
• Lantern or spotlight
• Bottle of water
• Spare batteries
• Paper towels
• Cash
• Food/Energy bar
• Ink pen
• Life hammer
• Fuses
• Whistle
• Power inverter
TRAIL GEAR:
• Tire deflators
• Compass
• Air pressure gauge
• Gorilla / Duct tape
• Tire repair kit
• Electrical tape
• Air compressor
• Wire
• Tow hook
• HD Zipties
• Portable power supply
• Rags /shop towels
TOOLS:
• Ratchet Socket Set (American & Metric)
• Screwdrivers
• Wrench set
• Set of metric deep sockets
• 22mm full size wrench and stubby wrench
• Few sets of pliers
• Breaker bar / 3' pipe
• PB Blaster or similar
SAFETY & RECOVERY GEAR:
• 20' - 30' -Tow strap (20k strength min)
• Jumper cables / Jump leads
• 20' snatch strap
• Bottle Jack
• Gloves
• Piece of wood to put under jack
• Shackles/D-rings/Clevis
• 4-way tire iron /Gorilla Power wrench
• Ratchet straps
• Fire extinguisher
• Come-along / winch
• Exhaust jack
• Bungie cords
• Bridle strap
FLUIDS & SPARES:
• 4 quarts of oil
• Fix-a-Flat
• 1 quart ATF
• Oil funnel
• Coolant
• Hose clamps
• Spare radiator hose
• Serp belt/ misc belts
• 2 gallons of Water !
MISC SUPPLIES:
• Hi-Vis/Safety Triangle
• Blanket / Solar blanket
• Velcro
• Tarp
• Hand Cleaner
• Razor blades
• Garbage Bags
PERSONAL ITEMS:
• Ice chest/cooler WITH LUNCH
• Hat
• Rain Poncho
• Jacket
• Waterproof boots
• Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Sunglasses
• Toilet paper
• Umbrella
• Hiking poles
• Bottle Opener / Corkscrew
• Hand cleaner
CLEANING & SHINING STUFF!:
• Quick detailer/Speed shine
• Plastic/tire dressing
• California / feather duster
• Window Cleaner
.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
ALWAYS One of the most common and most commonly broken rules on any trail ride is to always keep the vehicle that is behind you in your rear view mirror. In this way, the group will always be together -- if the person behind you slows down, you should slow down, and this will cause a chain reaction to the whole group.
This is especially important at trail intersections. If you lose sight of the vehicle in front of you, let the driver know to slow down -- another great reason to have a CB. This in turn will work its way up to the trail leader and no one will get lost.
Do not follow too closely either, especially while going UPHILL. The truck in front of you may need to roll back to take a different line and needs space. When you make it up over an obstacle, you need to wait for the next vehicle in line to make it, so if a strap is needed you can assist. If those below you can't see over the top of an obstacle, let them know when it's clear at the top.
SOME INFO ON PAST ISUZU MOAB GATHERINGS:
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabzu5/
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabprep/
http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/technique/spotting99/
You won't regret it! Definitely something to experience at least once.
KEEP IN MIND: You DO NOT have to tear up your truck to have a ton of fun. Some of the gang go on the crazy trails, some of us more sane individuals (well, that's debatable)...but I digress....some of us go on great trails, with some great rocks, ledges, and the scenery is magnificent.
MANY 1st timers (incl me) went totally stock and did fine. On the Tuesday of the week, we used to go on the "VX Only Run"...but it's now kind of been renamed the "Zu's" only and it's always a trail a total stocker can handle.
My VX was not lifted but did upsize the tires a bit, gained about 1" - 1 1/4" height...and wow, did that little inch make a difference!
BTW, can you tell we have a lot of good fun and laughs while hanging with the gang on the stoop?........
If you come, you can do as little or as much as you want! There's often an "open seat" in somebody's rig that you're welcome to ride along!
.
Also including some Emergency Preparedness/ Things to carry in your car lists.
************************************************** *****
MONCHA'S list:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=6680&highlight=moab+cb+radio
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=17381&highlight=MOAB+LISThttp://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=17381&highlight=MOAB+LIST
SHACKLES, TOW STRAPS, TOW EQUIPMENT:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=17190&highlight=CARRY+CAR
PICS OF WHERE SHACKLES/D-RINGS/CLEVIS HOOKS GO:
http://www.vehicross.info/showpost.php?p=184355&postcount=35
MISC INFO/THREADS:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread.php?t=19563&highlight=MOAB+LIST
VX KAT's COMPILATION OF SEVERAL OTHER LISTS: (it's a bit overkill, so don't go overboard). And the car cleaning items were kind of a joke cuz everybody kids me about my purple Calif Car Duster....;))
************************************************** ************
EQUIPMENT:
• Cell phone, charger & power bank
• Walkie talkies (FRS 2-way radios)
• CB radio
• Flares / Glow sticks
• GPS
• Various maps/trail books
• Emergency beacon
• Fold-up camping shovel
• Weather radio
• Small Gerber hatchet
• First Aid kit
• SOG / Gerber multi-tool
• Snake bit kit
• Fixed/folding Bowie or liner lock knife
• Camera
• Fire flint and matches
• LED flashlights
• Carabiner clips
• Lantern or spotlight
• Bottle of water
• Spare batteries
• Paper towels
• Cash
• Food/Energy bar
• Ink pen
• Life hammer
• Fuses
• Whistle
• Power inverter
TRAIL GEAR:
• Tire deflators
• Compass
• Air pressure gauge
• Gorilla / Duct tape
• Tire repair kit
• Electrical tape
• Air compressor
• Wire
• Tow hook
• HD Zipties
• Portable power supply
• Rags /shop towels
TOOLS:
• Ratchet Socket Set (American & Metric)
• Screwdrivers
• Wrench set
• Set of metric deep sockets
• 22mm full size wrench and stubby wrench
• Few sets of pliers
• Breaker bar / 3' pipe
• PB Blaster or similar
SAFETY & RECOVERY GEAR:
• 20' - 30' -Tow strap (20k strength min)
• Jumper cables / Jump leads
• 20' snatch strap
• Bottle Jack
• Gloves
• Piece of wood to put under jack
• Shackles/D-rings/Clevis
• 4-way tire iron /Gorilla Power wrench
• Ratchet straps
• Fire extinguisher
• Come-along / winch
• Exhaust jack
• Bungie cords
• Bridle strap
FLUIDS & SPARES:
• 4 quarts of oil
• Fix-a-Flat
• 1 quart ATF
• Oil funnel
• Coolant
• Hose clamps
• Spare radiator hose
• Serp belt/ misc belts
• 2 gallons of Water !
MISC SUPPLIES:
• Hi-Vis/Safety Triangle
• Blanket / Solar blanket
• Velcro
• Tarp
• Hand Cleaner
• Razor blades
• Garbage Bags
PERSONAL ITEMS:
• Ice chest/cooler WITH LUNCH
• Hat
• Rain Poncho
• Jacket
• Waterproof boots
• Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Sunglasses
• Toilet paper
• Umbrella
• Hiking poles
• Bottle Opener / Corkscrew
• Hand cleaner
CLEANING & SHINING STUFF!:
• Quick detailer/Speed shine
• Plastic/tire dressing
• California / feather duster
• Window Cleaner
.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
ALWAYS One of the most common and most commonly broken rules on any trail ride is to always keep the vehicle that is behind you in your rear view mirror. In this way, the group will always be together -- if the person behind you slows down, you should slow down, and this will cause a chain reaction to the whole group.
This is especially important at trail intersections. If you lose sight of the vehicle in front of you, let the driver know to slow down -- another great reason to have a CB. This in turn will work its way up to the trail leader and no one will get lost.
Do not follow too closely either, especially while going UPHILL. The truck in front of you may need to roll back to take a different line and needs space. When you make it up over an obstacle, you need to wait for the next vehicle in line to make it, so if a strap is needed you can assist. If those below you can't see over the top of an obstacle, let them know when it's clear at the top.
SOME INFO ON PAST ISUZU MOAB GATHERINGS:
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabzu5/
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabprep/
http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/technique/spotting99/
You won't regret it! Definitely something to experience at least once.
KEEP IN MIND: You DO NOT have to tear up your truck to have a ton of fun. Some of the gang go on the crazy trails, some of us more sane individuals (well, that's debatable)...but I digress....some of us go on great trails, with some great rocks, ledges, and the scenery is magnificent.
MANY 1st timers (incl me) went totally stock and did fine. On the Tuesday of the week, we used to go on the "VX Only Run"...but it's now kind of been renamed the "Zu's" only and it's always a trail a total stocker can handle.
My VX was not lifted but did upsize the tires a bit, gained about 1" - 1 1/4" height...and wow, did that little inch make a difference!
BTW, can you tell we have a lot of good fun and laughs while hanging with the gang on the stoop?........
If you come, you can do as little or as much as you want! There's often an "open seat" in somebody's rig that you're welcome to ride along!
.