Moab 'ZuZu XV - May 2012!

[nocturnalVX]

Alright, so I am new to the VX forum. I am on my 2nd VX and haven't gotten to know anyone else that has one. I am thinking that the Moab meet would be a great adventure! Are there any other VX going from Minneapolis?

I understand that stock VX would be able to hold its own, but I have 913s on the way. Are there any other recommendations for a first timer to Moab?

A completely stock VehiCROSS can take on most of what we usually encounter on the trails in Moab. Check the links Ldub provided, and get yourself a CB & a full sized spare.

I have convoyed out to Moab a few times with BigSwede and always like to add another VX to the road trip, so PM me with your plans & we'll make it happen!

[Triathlete]

Lisa, I told you I could get you down it unscaved!
I want to run it backwards so we go up Rose Garden!
And yea, it was a LONG day (but we were back by 10....not 11 ). I blame the snow!

[BigSwede]

Hey Joe Canyon?

[edit] Nevermind, too much brush pinstriping for y'all...

[BigSwede]

Only 90 days 'til liftoff!

[Craig]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

[VX crazy]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

Well Craig, Jay is bringing a JEEP.......lol JFK of course!

[pbkid]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

Really craig? what did you pick up?

[Craig]

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

[VX KAT]

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

That's OK, we even let FJs play with us...and Jay Dunford had a black one too, but I can't find a picture.

[tjh]

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

How will I ever recognize you, without the Trooper? I need pics of you with the FJ, maybe some flash cards.

[BigSwede]

Whaaaaaat? Somehow the 1st gen Trooper just goes with the beard...

[Ldub]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

That's OK Craig, you'll always be welcome in the fam...

Once an Isuzuite, always an Isuzuite.

[BigSwede]

I rode with Jay in his FJ on Top of the World, after my Trooper started having alternator issues. Anyway, the ride was so cushy by comparison, I actually felt a little disconnected from the driving experience. And I was surprised at how large a vehicle they really are, definitely wider than the Trooper.

Having said all that, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with an FJ someday. There aren't a lot of good off-road vehicles being made these days. Xterras and 4Runners are too cramped for me, Land Cruisers and Rovers are too expensive.

[Triathlete]

Ty
just find someone similarly equiped who has been there before and follow them. They will usually take a safe line and allow you to see where you need to be. MSHardiman and VXKat are good choices. When in dought just ask for a spot. There are some great spotters. Just ask around to find out who is good. Have faith in your spotter...a lot of times things look way different from the drivers seat. Your spotter can see thing you can't. And lastly if I am ever there with you... most will agree, don't follow me
As far as how long...you are welcome to come for as long as you wish. Most arrive Mon in prep for Tue VX run. Most leave Sun morning. Some show up earlier/stay longer.

[tysamigo]

Ty
just find someone similarly equiped who has been there before and follow them. They will usually take a safe line and allow you to see where you need to be. MSHardiman and VXKat are good choices. When in dought just ask for a spot. There are some great spotters. Just ask around to find out who is good. Have faith in your spotter...a lot of times things look way different from the drivers seat. Your spotter can see thing you can't. And lastly if I am ever there with you... most will agree, don't follow me
As far as how long...you are welcome to come for as long as you wish. Most arrive Mon in prep for Tue VX run. Most leave Sun morning. Some show up earlier/stay longer.

Ah ok, so does everyone go on at least one trail together or do people split up (some go to easy trails while others go to harder)?

I'd like to go waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out in no man's land and camp out.... way out in mother nature (i loooooove nature) for Tuesday night and head back Wed. This would be a break for me (haven't had a vacation or more than 4 or 5 consecutive days off in over 5 years)