NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I have 2 handheld CB radios. They don't work outside of about 60yards when you are in the truck but I will bring them if anyone needs to borrow 1.

 

I'm surprised you get 60 yards even. Truck is like a faraday cage.

 

I just got a

$90 Midland 75-822 Handheld CB Radio & Mobile CB Radio – Walkie Talkie with 40 Channels, NOAA Weather Alerts, Long Range, Compatible with CB Antennas

Midland handheld and an external magnetic mount antenna. Found a local shop to set the SWR...and found that the antenna was hosed. So for like $30 they hooked me up with a different one and set the SWR. The guy said their test simulates 3-4 miles, so I'm expecting maybe one.

 

Zach, wheel chocks won't help overcome a winch's pulling power. The operator should set the brake, and if at all possible, be inside the vehicle. The only time someone isn't inside both vehicles is when it is too dangerous or you don't have the proper amount of people.

 

Hey...is airing down/up going to be necessary for Tahuya?

 

On the open hwy with no one else around

I am heading out to D&R Communication in Clackamas on Saturday to see about getting the 3ft Antenna for them. Of course at that rate it may be cheaper to just buy a damn unit for my truck.

 

That's where I just was yesterday. If you're going by Apple GPS...don't believe it when it says you have arrived. Go down to the next light where Witchita Pub is and turn in there. They're in the same office row as Ampro.

Harry checked my El Cheapo Amazon antenna and found it was hosed. The cheapest magnet mount he had was around $30 and seems to work well enough. I didn't want a permanently attached antenna, so that was the ticket for me.

 

Yeah Apple GPS sucks. He has done all the set ups on my previous rigs. Been please with service and knowledge. Gonna get a unit for the taco eventually but most my time spent in the woods is done solo so haven't really needed it. If i start doing more meets and trips with people then it will be necessary.

 

Well...poop. That all makes sense. And the one time I tested my cheapo 12v air compressor, it didn't really seem to do much. And now it's only 2 days away.

 

Flipped through the last 10 pages or so... seems like a few backed out for Tahuya. Who all is still in for sure???

I'd like to tag along. Leaving from Seattle so I'll probably just going to catch the Bremerton ferry and meet in Belfair.

Snow is terrible right now, went out last weekend and it was no fun and we haven't gotten any fresh stuff since.

I'd enjoy hitting some of the harder stuff at Tahuya. I don't mind helping some of the less seasoned guys. It really shouldn't be to much of a cluster as long everyone is on the same page. Tahuya is pretty easy even in a completely stock truck, there are a few good challenges for more equipped rigs like the rock gardens and yellow jacket hill. It would make for some good spectating for those willing to try.

Anyone got an idea of an updated list for Sunday? If so, add me to it.

 

Why not meet up with us in fed way and go around the peninsula?

Im definately planning on going still, might be only wheeling trip i get to take until tsf.

 

Mike brings up some good points! I have found that turning the front wheels will help keep your truck from sliding.

 

I'm in w the crazy Indian for sure! I'm also down to try yellow jacket hill n mud lake, not so sure bout the rock garden tho... we will see

 

I am sure someone in the group will have a good compressor, if you ask nicely, and offer liquid tribute

 

Oh and as far as pics of my ass... u must buy me a few beers first!

 

I ordered a Viair 85P. Their site indicates it should work for my size tires. Guess the proof will be in the pudding. It should be here on Saturday...kinda like to have my own equipment.

And a logistical question: On a run like this, what do females do in the way of a bathroom? This is a state park, right? Are there outhouses? My copilot will most likely want to know and not want to hear "Here, use this Gatorade bottle".

 

Week chocks aren't necessarily there to stop a truck from moving forward, but will certainly help, and if one is in the situation, extra help can be a good thing.

I still am going.

I have the cheapo harbor freight pump, and it does okay for my 245/75/16. I just can't ask it to do more than airing up more than my 4 tires from 20 to 40 psi without a cool down break.

Also, good point on the female toilets. I plan on having a female copilot.

 

It's a state forest.... Hence there are trees.
I always keep a roll of tp in my truck for such occasions.

 

^so insensitive

my truck told me it needs a day off from my @ss and vice verse so I won't be attending either of the bundlef*ck events Sunday. I gotta get the bike out and ready for the superbowl.
y'all have fun.

 

oh common just bring a roll of toilet paper and she will be fine. live a lil

Im not going to either as well. Loading up the bikes and going riding instead