AZ BS Thread 4²0

Same, I believe it to be easier and user friendly. Downloading maps is easy and adding way points on the fly to mark obstacles and POIs along the route. I have both Hunt and Offroad for OnX

 

Maybe I'm doing something wrong on the DL of the maps, but I always end up with a hodge podge of maps trying to cover the area I want to save vs. just dragging a trapezoid over 2.7 million acres (lol)

 

Whoa whoa, alcohol and greasy shafts getting installed in eagerly awaiting holes? These aren't the Mod days I remember!

In all seriousness though we really do need to set one up one of these days. I have my cam tab reinforcements to add to the pile... I can't really host but hell I'd be down to bring a shitload of greasy takeout and booze!

 

I can't help it.

For the more experienced wheeler folks, I've been half-assing my recovery kit for a while and decided to get serious before this Moab trip. Trying to figure out what I'm still missing.

Bags have a 30ft bubba rope and soft shackles, Morrflate tire hose, and compressor.
Hi Lift jack not pictured, also my standard bug out duffel that has:
-First aid kit
-Gloves
-Emergency lights
-Jumper pack
-Oil just in case
-towels for mud
-Radio

I know I need a good recovery strap, anything else I'm obviously missing?

And silly question but... what are those tiny orange straps from the Maxtrax for?

 

Traction boards bury themselves in sand. Straps help you locate the boards.

 

We sell a great recovery strap for dirt cheap at Bass Pro, I have one, and I've given them as presents to all my wheeling buddies. It has held up to many, many tugs of my friend's 2wd ranger out of shit. I can grab one for 50% off next time I work if you're interested.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bas...BXsYoGMbvKNXAauekvxoCNvkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

If you find yourself up in Gilbert I think I still have have a lightly used ARB strap you can have... Bought a rope like 3 years ago and it's just been sitting in a box.

 

What kind of recovery strap would you need, since you have the bubba? A shorter static strap?

Tire plug kit. It’s saved my ass a few times when I tore a sidewall.

I used to carry wheel chocks, really gave me peace of mind when changing a spare with a hi lift.

A Colby valve is an emergency valve stem replacement. Cheap and small, worth keeping around.

Make sure you have a proper front recovery point too, in case you need a tug.

If anything else comes to mind, I’ll share.

 

Get a "lift-mate" wheel lifter for your handyman jack. Hooks into the wheel to lift it - then you need an axle or frame support after you're up. I've got a chunk of pool noodle to protect whatever the jack wants to lean on. If you are not someone who has used a handyman that often - practice using it before its an emergency.

Also have a roll of several cut-off old jean legs to slide on your ropes or straps for abrasion shields.

 

At the time I paid for my subscription ($50/yr) three or four years back, Gaia was more for off road adventuring and On-X was for hunters. But On-X has stepped up and kind of De-Nitched themselves. May be On-X is better at this point. I'll stick with Gaia (for now) because I like the layers (particularly mines and minerals) and because I have converted all of the 2 Meter and 70Centimeter Amateur Radio Repeaters in AZ to a KML overlay that lets me see what repeaters I'm near if I need help. It's due for updating but it's a nice feature to have.

 

that is awesome on documenting the repeaters

I’ve had my ham for a bit but I need to do more stuff like that to actually use it

 

I can see how a large area is nice to download.. I've used Onx for years and when I'm done with the downloaded map or "learn" the area I simply delete the map so the hog pog of square don't exist on my set-up. One can download a larger size with Onx, but the quality or zoom is not as good. It's worked for me on smaller locations and POI and can't complain.
I don't think your doing it wrong, but you dont need to over lap the squares vs boarder to boarder them. You have a lot of the same areas overlapped which adds a little confusion and downloaded space.

 

I meant a smaller recovery strap for having more options as far as attaching to a vehicle.
I won't have it for Moab but there's a place in 'straya that makes super slick front recovery points for the 4Runner, they actually cover the stock tie down points so noone is tempted.

Just ordered some colby valves and a tire repair kit. Good catch.

 

I like Hosting these! I could be talked into another Mod day, my truck would need some love this round! Plenty of space and we typically make a wholee day of it with an evening BBq and More Beers!

 

I am in to make the trek back down and wrench on your truck. And of course chill for a bbq and more beers. I will bring the whiskey this time.

 

FIFY

Spoiler

that can be a euphemism if you want it to be

 

Well I do need to practice my welds. What better way than to mess up on your trailer

 

Hate to wait to get your swing gout done but maybe that could be another add for the day??

Trailer is getting closer!!

 

Meh I am in no rush at the moment. I havent even painted it. I pulled it into the garage and havent touched it since I parked it. Been working on all the other stuff. Finally got my garage door fixed and busy with other house chores. I need to clean the garage next and do a oil change on the tundra.