Hey all, first post and brand new here. I've never done a 4wd ride before. However I'm 34, just replaced a 96 dodge with a new tacoma trd offroad. My wife and 6 yr old daughter really want to do this with me too. Why? Because it sounds awesome. I've got less experience than anyone here, but I do love N GA mountains and committed myself to a truck i've wanted for 20 years now.
I've read the suggestions and riding setups --- Most seem to be for your serious crawling trips, this seems a bit softer and more up my alley. Newb questions incoming:
CB - I saw your links for a cheapy ... I can do this if needed, rather not right off the bat, but can. Have zero experience. Yay or nay?
Pee Breaks - Wife/daughter will ride with me.... practical question in terms of holding up drivers throughout the day...I have no idea how you all run, but if nature doesn't call for my two sweet ladies this will be their last trip.....
Tires - Is lowering PSI particularly essential for this kind of ride? Doable, should i be concerned about purchasing an air compressor for refilling post run?
Camping - Do you all have a general open camping area or do I need to call a # and reserve a spot? ATM thinking I may just drive back to Braselton after, but if the camping is easy that sounds dang nice. Shared campfires? Or is camping usually treated more private?
Dinner - I like dinner. Maybe this too.
Thanks, I hope we can be a fit to this ride and maybe others if suitable for my sissy truck. Being new to a group of new folks is frankly a bit intimidating, and I don't wish to be rude or anything. Thanks and glad to answer or talk about anything.
Here's my lady posing next to my lady:
http://i.imgur.com/Z0qB4pi.jpg?1-tom