Here's a list from Father Moncha...
Here's a list of items from the Official 'ZuZoo.org Tech Inspection List. These are items they will be checking for:
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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:
Quote:
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.
That's a pretty good list, pretty close to what I had already, and I am definitely skipping the air compressor. Too expensive, I got my 10lb CO2 setup for about 200 shipped,and I can inflate about 40-50 tires with one bottle. I just need to figure out where to mount it. I am thinkin floorboard behind driver's seat. That way the hose can reach out both doors to access all tires without taking the whole bottle out.
I am waiting on sway bar bushings, but other than that, I think I am good to go. Skid plates would be nice, but I am waiting to see how RiffRaff's deal pans out. No junk Troopers in the yards around here...booooooo.
Well, its warming up here, about 60 or so, I think I will rhino line some of my panels today. Should keep me busy for a few hours.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
I was just gonna do the DIY kit. Figured a few bottles of rubbing alcohol to make sure I get all the residual chemicals off the cladding and then roll on the liner. I have access to another VX in the area, I am trying to buy it, but I can get pieces if I screw something up that bad. It took me about 3 hours to get the damned bolts off the rear tow points so I could install the hitch. Had to buy new cutting wheels for my angle cutter...not a good project, so I didn't start the liner. Also took care of most of the rust that was under the rear bottom cladding, painted my CO2 bottle with black enamel, then decided to go play in the mud, 15 minutes of mudding=1hour of cleanup, most of that being my driveway.
Playing in mud sounds and looks super fun,but the clean-up is not worth it to me(lazy and you need to really get it ALL off)
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Chi Dog...Dog is my Co-pilot
Onward thru the fog
Leave it BETTER than you found it!
Make sure to RSVP
Since I Jacked up and moved the original thread to the wrong place. We'll need to RSVP again. Its good as things probably changed since the thread was started.
Scott,
I see that you and Laura are heading to ZuZoo. That is excellent news. Can't wait to see you guys again.
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair."
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Dub,
No problem with changing reality. Actually I think it would be fun to vacation in Ldubland for a little while.
You haven't met Scott, Laura or Moncha yet?
It's going to be a great ZuZoo reunion indeed.