Oct. 17 Aetna Ride Discussion Thread

[mdo817]

October Monthly Ride
Where: Aetna, Chattanooga, Tn.
When: October 17
Fees: Free
Camping: No
Waivers: No
Concessions: No
Meeting Spot: Time and Place - To Be Announced

Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.743755,-84.390106&daddr=E+Hwy-136%2FGA-136+to:Mt+Aetna+Trail+Head+%4035.013865,-85.395409&geocode=%3BFdQYEQIdAAju-g%3BFelEFgIdL_jo-g&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=10&via=1&sll=33.468108,-84.16626&sspn=0.772124,1.234589&ie=UTF8&ll=34.413708,-84.80896&spn=1.527173,2.469177&z=9

You must meet the following requirements in order to ride with GATR.  No exceptions.
1. Functional Parking brake or Line Lock
2. Tow strap
3. Jack
4. Fire extinguisher (must be secured and easily accessible)
5. Seat belts/restraints for all passengers
6. CB with clear reception
7. Recovery hooks or D-rings front & rear
8. Battery hold-down

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[mdo817]

I will be trailering as usual, looks like I may have to leave my truck and trailer back at Wal-Mart, so I will more than likely go to the trailhead and unload my Junk, and head back down. So maybe someone would be kind enough to give me a ride back to my Heep. :hlp

[Metro]

I will be trailering as usual, looks like I may have to leave my truck and trailer back at Wal-Mart, so I will more than likely go to the trailhead and unload my Junk, and head back down. So maybe someone would be kind enough to give me a ride back to my Heep. :hlp

You can slum in the Hummer from Wally world.

Is there anywhere to camp around there?  Anyone want to camp Saturday night?  Drink some beer, or a lot of beer?

[mdo817]

I will be trailering as usual, looks like I may have to leave my truck and trailer back at Wal-Mart, so I will more than likely go to the trailhead and unload my Junk, and head back down. So maybe someone would be kind enough to give me a ride back to my Heep. :hlp

You can slum in the Hummer from Wally world.

Is there anywhere to camp around there?  Anyone want to camp Saturday night?  Drink some beer, or a lot of beer?

Larry or someone will chime in on that, you know me if I'm staying in the area it will be at a Hotel, especially if Donna is with me.

[Extreme_jeep]

I'm planning on making this one for sure,I've never been there so this will be good.I am under the impression that there is no rig and trailer parking so where do we park them?And do we have permission to park there?

[prjohnson]

Have anymore info on this place?
How difficult? Good for a noob?

[Dustin88]

This place is huge and has something for everyone.

 We camped last time I went and we found one of the best campsites I have ever seen, you can see for miles from the campsite, If I go I will be camping.

[prjohnson]

I have to talk with the wife first. We've spent a lot on the house the past week & going on vacation next week. Sounds like it wouldn't cost too much.
If we go, we'll be camping

[prjohnson]

Nevermind, just looked at my calender. My boss is having a Haloween party on the 17th.

[mdo817]

I'm planning on making this one for sure,I've never been there so this will be good.I am under the impression that there is no rig and trailer parking so where do we park them?And do we have permission to park there?

Do you have insurance and a tag? If so no problem, park at Wal-Mart and drive in. In my case, mine is a trailer queen, I've talked with Larry and he has told me that there is still some parking at the trail head but not much, and you have to be there early. I'm looking at going and dumping the Heep and going back and parking at Wal-Mart, then catching a ride back. Sounds like a pain, but all in the fun, right?

[lt99ls1]

I have no idea if I can make this ride or not, I may have to go to Orlando Fl for work on that week 15th thur 18th. 

[drich394]

YEAH, im not sure if im going to be able to make this one ethier! -- we'll see if i can get mine back together or not