Ontario BS Thread

Going to a beer fest

 

Thanks pal! This got me thinking.....might just do something up in autocad and bring it over to a local fab shop and see what it'll cost.

How high did you go with yours?

 

could just get some square tubing and and some angle and weld it up.

 

I don't have a welding machine........yet

 

I got one......

 

I like where this is going

Are you able to do aluminum? I'd like to keep this thing as light as possible.

 

Unfortunately not. Not set up for it unfortunately.

 

Ok well I'll sort out my plan and price out materials vs having the shop do it all and go from there.

I'll keep ya posted - and I appreciate the offer!

P.S. I have our gas tank straps sitting in my garage. Hoping for an update on the skids this week.

 

So called the forest people today. We are good to go for saturday. We booked kinda of late so we are going to have to pay the $30 per vehicle plus the $12 per passenger. If we booked earlier we could have gotten a permit which would have been cheaper. Next time.

They will be open when we go at 9am so we should be able to pay by debit/credit. However I would bring cash just in case they are not there.

Yeah man no worries, keep me posted. Could do a mod day or something. Pumped for gas tank skid and new hardware!

 

Some of you guys are equipped with a CB I take it... I have a cobra 38wxst handheld that I'm gonna bring along.

 

Anyone use FMRS Walkie/Talkie..? I've got a set of Cobra's that work well..... Used them while hunting for years..!

 

Ill have mine

Im planning on getting some for the truck. Definitely makes spotting a bit easier, especially when you can't see your spotter....

 

Approximately 1ft high, at 60 degree bent. I did all of the calculations on the paper lol.

 

Well, ya have to show your work to get full marks...so...

 

Hahah, I wish, for some reason I threw it in the garbage... but I can repeat if it's necessary

I can bring one for you to take a look

 

@tacoma16 said jeep guy I grew up with is a no go this weekend, but I mentioned it to dan as well he said he'll get back to me on it.

 

also just checked hoggsback 2
44.24300, -78.58039


Trail Description
Mainly rock and hard packed dirt base. Starts with a deep mud/water hole (with bypass) Hill climb at the end is steep and lose rock. Holes can be deep after a rain. 24". Private land all around trail, stay on the trail / un-assumed road. Exit slow as someone has been pulling an old fence across the trail at the start of Dranoel Rd.
Cautions
This area has seen recent development. Please stay on trail and maintain a low profile to ensure continued access to this trail.
Terrain Type
Rock, Water 24

@NorilskSever , maybe bring the good shoes if we do this one too

EDIT:
posted in OF4 asking for more info on trails

Hoggsback is a bit further north but if anyone wants to go I'm heading that way either way saturday evening so anyone up to it I'm definitely down

 

I'm planning on running those trails. More curious than anything since I'm always around that area and never been to them. Plus I want to scout them out to see if they are stock friendly for the guys that want to do a run in the fall.

 

I found a jeep forum where some guys are discussing Ganaraka. It's all good but they caution that you have to be on the lookout for atvs, dirt bikes and especially horses. There are many blind hills and corners.

The proper etiquette is that you must pull to the side and cut the motor when crossing paths with horses.

Also, if you are on the thinner trails designated for smaller vehicles you will get an earful from these riders.

It's suppose to be an exceptional weekend so I assume it's gonna be busy.

I'm sure if we are all respectful of trails and the other enthusiasts we will be just fine and enjoy a great day.

When we arrive on Saturday morning it's probably worth the $5 investment for the trail map. Especially for those of you with passengers/navigators. This fold out map is not driver friendly.

See you Saturday morning!

 

good info...also, found this for a bit of pre exploring

https://www.trailforks.com/region/ganaraska-forest/map/