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2009 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Trip April 3-12
DOUG:
Ben (Krawler) and I will try to do a good job for you guys recording our trip, and will post nightly to this thread while we are in Moab. (We still need a photographer!)
We’re participating in the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, which offers organized, guided rides Saturday through Easter Sunday. It is put on by the “Red Rock 4-Wheelers”. www.rr4w.com. There will be over 1000 jeeps in town on Friday-Saturday. We will ride 6 consecutive days, Sunday –Friday.
There is a large newspaper they put out describing the trails, guides, and sponsors, and includes all the information and forms you need to register. You can see it electronically at http://www.rr4w.com/pageview.aspx?id=27303.
The Easter Jeep Safari has a daily trail fee and you must submit a ride form due March 3 indicating your preference for every day. We’re hoping for a good draw early so we get everything we want. Ours arrived there and was signed for Monday. Info at: http://www.rr4w.com/pageview.aspx?id=16382.
DOUG:
Itinerary and Trails:
Distance door to door – 1784 miles, 27 hours.
Friday, April 2 - Rolling by 5AM, drive over half way (Salina KS/1000 miles/16 hours/ 9PM)
Saturday, April 3 - Rolling by 6AM, Arrive Moab by 6PM on Saturday, April 3rd (784 Miles/12 hours)
(The route takes us through Chattanooga, Nashville, St Louis, Kansas City, Denver, and Grand Junction.)
Hotel: Days Inn Moab
Sunday April 4 – 1st Pick is Hell’s Revenge - 6
Monday, April 5 – 1st Pick is Golden Spike - 7
Tuesday, April 6 – 1st Pick Moab Rim - 7
Wednesday, April 7 – 1st Pick is Behind the Rocks - 7
Thursday, April 8 – 1st Pick is Metal Masher - 6.5
(There is a HUGE Vendor Exposition on Thursday and Friday. The vendors contribute products to a giveaway drawing on Friday evening, April 10th. They require the items to be of “substantial value” and it lasts for hours. We need some stuff!)
Friday, April 9 – 1st Pick is Steel Bender - 6
Saturday, April 10 – Depart 5AM for Home
Sunday, April 11 – Keep on chugging!
Trail Ratings: more at http://centralpt.com/upload/329/2009Paper/7702_page46_EJSafari2009.pdf
6: Roads are difficult with considerable erosion damage repaired just enough to be passable. Water in excess of 12” is possible with mud conditions. Steps not exceeding 24”. Tall tires (33” plus) with traction added devices (lockers, limited slips) are recommended. A winch would be a plus. Enhanced suspension travel and ground clearance are helpful. Excellent driving skills are recommended.
7: Trail consists of rock; sand and considerable slickrock with many steps exceeding 24”. Steep inclines and declines are prevalent. Enhanced off road equipment is required including locking devices (front & rear), tall tires, maximum vehicle ground clearance, and tow hooks. A winch is desirable. Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Roll over possibilities exist.
8: Extreme trail similar to #7 except a bit more extreme. Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle damage is likely. Equipment or mechanical damage is probable Frequent use of your winch may be required.
BigJerm:
jealous of the trip but I want a good report... might get to hit this in 2010... {letseat}
DOUG:
Preparations made for the trip:
Found a DEAL on a TOW PIG: 2001 GMC Duramax Diesel Crew Cab Long Bed and got it checked out, serviced, and repairs made: replaced tires, rear pinion seal, u-joints, rewire hitch plug, repair transfer case leak.
Found a DEAL on a 34’ 2 Car Trailer and got it checked out, serviced, and repairs made: replaced tires, rear axle not braking due to loose wire, replace 1 hub cap to OEM.
Matt:
I just wanted to start out saying that...I HATE YOU! Secondly take lots of pics, that will make us all jealous for months to come.
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