Moncha
04/17/2005, 12:04 AM
Once again it's time to start getting the final preparations donefor the annual trek.
Here's a list of items from the Official 'ZuZoo.org Tech Inspection List. These are items they will be checking for:
Mandatory Items
Securely Fastened Seatbelts for All Occupants
Drinking Water
Battery Securely Fastened (no bungies)
Jack Capable of Lifting Vehicle
Full Size Spare Tire & Tools to Remove Tire (VX's spare suffices)
Safe Tow Points
CB Radio
Factory Metal Roof and/or Rollbar/Rollcage
Functional Emergency Brake
Functional Four-Wheel Drive
Recommended Equipment:
First Aid Kit
Tow Strap Loop Ends, NO Hooks
Fire Extinguisher
Flashlight
Trash Bag
Here's a reprint of a great post Tone on aprevious event:
Moab Supplies List
Mandatory:
No alcohol / drugs on the trail
2 or 3 x30 tow strap w/ loops (20K lbs rated or higher)
2 5/8 shackles for strap
CB radio with external antenna
Ice chest with sufficient water for all day trail runs usually last 5-8hrs
Food lunch breaks usually half way through and snacks as needed
Working seatbelts for you and all cargo that might shift
Sunscreeen
Layered clothing it is usually chilly when starting out in the morning and hot by mid day
Closed toe shoes or sandals with good traction
Strongly suggested:
Transfer case skid plate Isuzu p/n PN 8-97049-784-0 Cost ~$80
Bolts (2) 8-97104-788-0 Cost $01.68 Ea
FRS Radio for in-town communication with other VXes Cell phones work for the most part in Moab but the radios are easier.
Recommended:
8-20PSI Trailhead Tire Deflators $59 http://www.oasisoffroad.com/
12v High output compressor or compressed air cylinder system
Sway bar disconnects
Full sized spare
Previous years preparation suggestions:
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabzu5/
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabprep/
Good article on being/using a spotter on the trail:
http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/technique/spotting99/
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 downhill. 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.
There's always additional items you may want to bring, feel free to post questions or add-on's...
MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB!
Here's a list of items from the Official 'ZuZoo.org Tech Inspection List. These are items they will be checking for:
Mandatory Items
Securely Fastened Seatbelts for All Occupants
Drinking Water
Battery Securely Fastened (no bungies)
Jack Capable of Lifting Vehicle
Full Size Spare Tire & Tools to Remove Tire (VX's spare suffices)
Safe Tow Points
CB Radio
Factory Metal Roof and/or Rollbar/Rollcage
Functional Emergency Brake
Functional Four-Wheel Drive
Recommended Equipment:
First Aid Kit
Tow Strap Loop Ends, NO Hooks
Fire Extinguisher
Flashlight
Trash Bag
Here's a reprint of a great post Tone on aprevious event:
Moab Supplies List
Mandatory:
No alcohol / drugs on the trail
2 or 3 x30 tow strap w/ loops (20K lbs rated or higher)
2 5/8 shackles for strap
CB radio with external antenna
Ice chest with sufficient water for all day trail runs usually last 5-8hrs
Food lunch breaks usually half way through and snacks as needed
Working seatbelts for you and all cargo that might shift
Sunscreeen
Layered clothing it is usually chilly when starting out in the morning and hot by mid day
Closed toe shoes or sandals with good traction
Strongly suggested:
Transfer case skid plate Isuzu p/n PN 8-97049-784-0 Cost ~$80
Bolts (2) 8-97104-788-0 Cost $01.68 Ea
FRS Radio for in-town communication with other VXes Cell phones work for the most part in Moab but the radios are easier.
Recommended:
8-20PSI Trailhead Tire Deflators $59 http://www.oasisoffroad.com/
12v High output compressor or compressed air cylinder system
Sway bar disconnects
Full sized spare
Previous years preparation suggestions:
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabzu5/
http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/trails/moabprep/
Good article on being/using a spotter on the trail:
http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/technique/spotting99/
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 downhill. 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.
There's always additional items you may want to bring, feel free to post questions or add-on's...
MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB, MOAB!