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...=moab+cb+radio
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ight=MOAB+LIST
SHACKLES, TOW STRAPS, TOW EQUIPMENT:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ight=CARRY+CAR
PICS OF WHERE SHACKLES/D-RINGS/CLEVIS HOOKS GO:
http://www.vehicross.info/showpost.p...5&postcount=35
MISC INFO/THREADS:
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ight=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• CB radio• Walkie talkies (FRS 2-way radios)• GPS• Flares / Glow sticks• Emergency beacon• Various maps/trail books• Weather radio• Fold-up camping shovel• First Aid kit• Small Gerber hatchet• Snake bit kit• SOG / Gerber multi-tool• Camera• Fixed/folding Bowie or liner lock knife
• LED flashlights• Fire flint and matches• Lantern or spotlight• Carabiner clips• Spare batteries• Bottle of water• Cash• Paper towels• Ink pen• Food/Energy bar• Fuses• Life hammer
• Power inverter• Whistle
TRAIL GEAR:
• Tire deflators
• Air pressure gauge• Compass
• Tire repair kit• Gorilla / Duct tape
• Air compressor• Electrical tape
• Tow hook• Wire
• Portable power supply• HD Zipties
• Rags /shop towels
TOOLS:
• Ratchet Socket Set (American & Metric)
• Wrench set• Screwdrivers
• 22mm full size wrench and stubby wrench• Set of metric deep sockets
• Breaker bar / 3' pipe• Few sets of pliers
• PB Blaster or similar
SAFETY & RECOVERY GEAR:
• 20' - 30' -Tow strap (20k strength min)• 20' snatch strap• Jumper cables / Jump leads• Gloves• Bottle Jack• Shackles/D-rings/Clevis• Piece of wood to put under jack• Ratchet straps• 4-way tire iron /Gorilla Power wrench• Come-along / winch• Fire extinguisher• Bungie cords• Exhaust jack
• Bridle strap
FLUIDS & SPARES:
• 4 quarts of oil• 1 quart ATF• Fix-a-Flat• Coolant• Oil funnel
• Spare radiator hose• Hose clamps
• 2 gallons of Water !• Serp belt/ misc belts
MISC SUPPLIES:
• Hi-Vis/Safety Triangle
• Velcro• Blanket / Solar blanket
• Hand Cleaner• Tarp
• Garbage Bags• Razor blades
PERSONAL ITEMS:
• Ice chest/cooler WITH LUNCH
• Rain Poncho• Hat
• Waterproof boots• Jacket
• Binoculars• Sunscreen
• Toilet paper• Sunglasses
• Hiking poles• Umbrella
• Hand cleaner• Bottle Opener / Corkscrew
CLEANING & SHINING STUFF!:
• Quick detailer/Speed shine
• California / feather duster• Plastic/tire dressing
• Window Cleaner
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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!
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