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Annual Spring Mojave Run 2011

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by mikesdoublecab, Jan 19, 2011.

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  1. Jan 19, 2011 at 11:20 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    We are planning our annual Spring Mojave Run...

    The run is officially weekend of 4/2

    There should be at least 4 regular tacomas on this run...

    1. In2Nite
    2. Johnnie
    3. EdCal
    4. MikesDoubleCab

    All are welcome on this 2 day trek through the Mojave Desert from Barstow/Calico to Primm, NV...

    Minimum of Mid-Travel suspension is suggested... Prerunner and 4x4 friendly...

    Race radio/HAM communication is greatly recommended (or handheld MURS radio)

    Amber dust lights are REQUIRED...

    Camping/wheeling experience NOT required...

    Last Fall's run...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orWsIlA6WrM

    What to bring...

    What to bring
    - Race radio
    - GPS
    - Map of Mojave Desert
    - 10 gallons extra gas
    - Firewood
    - Matches/lighters
    - Tent
    - Sleeping bag
    - Lanterns/flashlights
    - Food/drink to last 3 days
    - Toilet paper
    - Camera
    - Spare parts
    - Full size spare tire (at least 1)
    - Set of wrenches in Standard and Metric
    - At least $20 in cash in small denominations (for campgrounds)
    - First aid kit

    **********************************************************************************
    6am - Valero on Main Street in Hesperia for some reasonably priced gas

    6:45am - McDonalds at Barstow Station on Main Street after Hwy 40 for last minute supplies

    7am - SHARP - roll out to trails

    APPROXIMATIONS ONLY

    Trail Start -
    +34° 57' 35.15", -116° 38' 39.17"

    Afton Canyon Campgrounds and Water Crossings
    +35° 2' 16.52", -116° 23' 4.25"

    Hole in the Wall Campgrounds (Our Overnight Spot)
    +35° 2' 45.50", -115° 23' 37.35"

    Nipton
    +35° 28' 0.71", -115° 16' 6.90"

    Destination
    Back of Buffalo Bill Hotel
     
    mikesdoublecab, Jan 19, 2011
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  2. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:03 AM
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    Johnnie

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    I can't do 3/26 but I'm good with 4/2 or 4/9. Let's roll.
     
    Johnnie, Jan 20, 2011
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  3. Jan 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM
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    nelson18matt

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    this is right around the time my buddy is gonna be back on leave from the stan and we were planning on hitting this up anyways. i hope it work out that he'll be here when this happens... otherwise i guess i'll just have to go twice. as of right now all 3 of those weekends work for me.

    count me in
     
    nelson18matt, Jan 20, 2011
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  4. Jan 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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    Socalrunner

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    Im down, Once a date is set it will be a sure thing
     
    Socalrunner, Jan 20, 2011
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  5. Jan 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM
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    Yoytoda

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    Yoytoda The Little Truck That Could

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    subbed... looks like fun...
     
    Yoytoda, Jan 20, 2011
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  6. Jan 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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    nelson18matt

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    i'm going to start shopping to make i have my truck more than ready for this trip.

    mike, i need to you point me in the direction of a quality race radio at a decent price

    thanks brotha
     
    nelson18matt, Jan 20, 2011
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  7. Jan 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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    jdkeller

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    jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s

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    x2

    I'm going to try and make it.
     
    jdkeller, Jan 20, 2011
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  8. Jan 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM
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    PM sent...

    :D
     
    mikesdoublecab, Jan 20, 2011
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  9. Jan 20, 2011 at 10:01 AM
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    Most of us have Icom V8000 which is about $229 from the Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim. For an antenna I have the Larsen NMO150BK which was $55. It's mounted on my roof with an NMO mount.

    I did a lot of research on mounting antennas and mounting them on your roof is the way to go.
     
    Johnnie, Jan 20, 2011
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  10. Jan 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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    If i can get my hands on a cheap race radio, then i would be down 3/26 is my birthday, so it would be nice to run it on that weekend but any date you set will be fine! Picking up so Total Chaos Uca's todya and installing them, so i will be ready for some fun in the dezert:D
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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    I've done this run without a race radio but it's definitely beneficial to have one.
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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    roger that, thanks for the info fellas. a radio is high on my crap to buy list
     
    nelson18matt, Jan 20, 2011
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  13. Jan 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM
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    Anybody no of anyone selling a used Race Radio? :eek:
     
    RecklessTaco, Jan 20, 2011
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  14. Jan 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    For those who don't want to invest in a race radio PM me for an affordable alternative.
    While its not mandatory it really does help to stay in the loop when the faster trucks are mobbing ahead and calling out hazards.

    it could mean the difference between having fun and breaking something.
     
    mikesdoublecab, Jan 20, 2011
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  15. Jan 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM
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    I hate to say this but for Mojave I think you'd be more frustrated with a CB and at $200 for a decent radio you would enter the realm of real communications.

    Mike I may do a 4wd version of this trip. We should talk. :)
     
    HBMurphy, Jan 20, 2011
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  16. Jan 20, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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    hey Paul... good shiz...

    when were you planning to do your 4x4 run?

    if same weekend, maybe we can all camp out at Hole in the Wall...
     
    mikesdoublecab, Jan 20, 2011
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  17. Jan 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM
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    just talking with my buddy and like i said i'm doing this when he gets back wiht him and some of our friends... if this trip stays planned for 4/2 then i wont be able to make it. i'll be going then next weekend or the weekend after.

    just saying...
     
    nelson18matt, Jan 21, 2011
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  18. Jan 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    I wanna go! If i get a couple things fixed by that time, im still fixing little things from my rut adventure
     
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  19. Jan 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM
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    i can do 4/2 shouldn't cost to much to make it. Gotta save some money for vegas on my bday
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2011 at 11:12 PM
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    you gonna head to vegas once we get to state line...?

    thats my plan :D
     
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