Ran Elephant Hill, Metal Masher, and Seven Mile Rim last week with the Toyota persons at Cruise Moab. Now I'm warmed up for next week with the REAL 4WDers. I'll be there Monday evening.
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Ran Elephant Hill, Metal Masher, and Seven Mile Rim last week with the Toyota persons at Cruise Moab. Now I'm warmed up for next week with the REAL 4WDers. I'll be there Monday evening.
Question to the gang: does anyone bring dogs with them? Have they in the past? I keep going back and forth on this with my awesome dog. He's 12, but still very lively and would love a Big Adventure. But I guess I am worried about shaking him up too much (are the trails we're going to do smooth but rugged/challenging, or all bumpy like here in the Colorado Rockies?), and of course about leaving him in the RV if I am out for a meal or something. He loves being in the truck, and although he'd be spoiled rotten at Chez Parent's, I want him with me :) Thoughts? Tips? Prior experience?
I am in the same boat as you. Just picked up a new puppy this past Saturday morning, but I will probably leave him at a kennel here at home. Some of the trails we will be doing will be smooth, but most of them have some amount of jarring obstacles on them. There are a few obstacles on a few trails where anything that isn't nailed/strapped down in the truck will end up in the foot wells because you are headed straight down. I don't think it's fair to the dog (and I'm speaking about mine here) to throw him around in the truck all day. In the worst case he could get hurt from some of the violent shifting the truck will do. There is a nice kennel in town that some have used while out on the trails. They will have to chime in on that though.
The big thing is that some of the trails are on government land and no animals are allowed on them so you would HAVE to kennel your pup or leave him behind.
All in all, for me, it's just too much to bring the pup and all of his stuff, plus my stuff, plus the girlfriends stuff, plus the bikes, plus all of the tools for the VX, then find a place for the pup if I can't bring him on the trails or want to go mountain biking for a while.
Just my two cents.
OOh thanks for that feedback! No way I would take him on a long drive out to Moab only to have to stick him in a kennel (he's never been in one in his life! He'd freak out!).Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
As much as I would love for him to come, I think Hotel du Too Many Table Scraps with my parents is the safest route.
Thanks MS.
Biscuit has been with me the last three years. Loves it!Quote:
Originally Posted by twalker920
He stays in the motel some and at Moab Doggie Day Care (435-259-7922) Karen is the owner( a little quirky,but a good person)
Dogs are not allowed in the national parks.State parks? leash only I think?
If your going to have your dog in the truck...strap them down...depending on the trail...they will hit the roof and then hit the floor because they can't hold on! If you have your dog at the daycare reserve a night because you don't know when you will be back...breakdowns...ect...hope this helps
Awww come on Mark, don't discourage him. :) I brought Dakota with us last year and she did well out on the trail, even at 9 years old. BUT she loves riding in the vehicle and would be way more upset/nervous staying by herself in the hotel or at a kennel.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...SCN0875_35.jpg
As for bringing all the stuff, well that's possible too, although I won't pretend that the accessories in this photo were cheap (except the watertight ammo cans, those things were like $8 on Amazon). We were able to bring our 3 year old, 9 month old, Dakota, and enough clothes and stuff for 3 weeks on the road.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...MG_0577_1_.JPG
In all seriousness you should probably leave your dog at home if you have that option. I'm sure it was illegal for me to take her out of the car at lunchtime on the trail, but we were doing Moab back-to-back with our bi-annual trip to Wisconsin and I didn't want to leave her at a kennel for 3 weeks.
Well, room is a non-issue for me since we're bringing a 5th wheel RV with us. But as much as my dog loves riding in the truck, he can undo both harnesses I own (hidden thumbs I think!), and I wouldn't want to risk getting thrown out of a park or worse for having him with me.
It's only 5 days without him.... :(
Start at post #77.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ark#post249307
The place Scott mentioned is good. I know "phines" kenneled his dog there a night or two a few years back.
Elephant Hill is on N.P., so that one is a no-no. "Zeus" got ticketed for having his dog on NP trail a few years ago.
Hubby is bringing two of our dogs on Wednesday, (yes Dub, "ghost eye" is coming to visit ya again!) - - - they love it and are used to flopping around a bit (on a big padded cushion) .
Sometimes there's somebody hanging out on the stoop for the day instead of running a trail, maybe they can watch the dog for a few hrs?
The weather f/cast suxs.....NOT!!
SUNSCREEN ALERT !!
BUT...rain on Thurs/Fri = trails we've done before become NEW TRAILS :clap:
Wet Golden Spike...OH "H" YEA!
jo
I say --- IT JUST PLAINS SUX! :( :(Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
94 - Monday :freek:
95 - Tuesday :freek: :freek:
I'm goin' die….:(
Highest I see is 86...
http://local.msn.com/ten-day.aspx?ei...b-UT&zip=84532
:_thinking
Jo
GAWD I hope yours is right ---I'm looking at weather.comQuote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...+USUT0165:1:US
I saw mid 80s too. Plus I checked that my A/C is working well :)
Kat you just need a cabana boy to fan you while you drive.
I gotta pray replacing the fan clutch WAS the fix for the overheating with the A/C on in super hot tempsQuote:
Originally Posted by twalker920
Remember, I replaced it AFTER MOAB last year, where I learned the Ron Davis racing radiator alone, wasn't quite enough to handle A/C, 90+ temp, AND crawling pretty slowly - on TOTW trail.
Since install, I've only had one day over 100 down in Phoenix to "test" it.
Conspiracy sites claim a high probability of a Butters sighting Saturday night (5/11) at dinner. According to the Illuminati, the sighting hinges on if the convoy some call "ToCaliWeTravelAfterAStopInDenver" stays in touch that day. Or Ldub calls to keep me in the loop. Yeah, that'll work.
Let's do Golden Spike, It's on my list. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Did you replace it with an OEM fan clutch?Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
You guys will probably be leaving way earlier then me, though I'm going to try and make it out of town a bit earlier then normal this year. Maybe I'll catch up to you at some point. I want to try and get there early enough to get camp set up before dinner time since there will actually be others in town to hang out with for a change.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
So, are tin foil hats required or optional?Quote:
Conspiracy sites claim a high probability of a Butters sighting Saturday night (5/11) at dinner. According to the Illuminati, the sighting hinges on if the convoy some call "ToCaliWeTravelAfterAStopInDenver" stays in touch that day. Or Ldub calls to keep me in the loop. Yeah, that'll work.
BEEEEEJ, it would be great to see you. I am taking tomorrow off to detail the VX and will be leaving for Moab mid-morning to mid-afternoon on Saturday if you want to convoy on over.Quote:
Originally Posted by biju
Absolutely! I read about your problems with the cheapos, and a few others, so went OEM, and it required the NEWLY DESIGNED fan blade as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Good deal and like I've said before, an OEM fan clutch solved all of my problems. I hope you have the same results. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
I plan to do some biking while there for the weekend. Gill and CeCe threatened me with voodoo curses if I didn't show for dinner Saturday. (ok, not really, but it sounded good). Truth is, haven't seen you guys in a while!Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
We'll be leaving really early Saturday. PM me your tele; I'll txt or ring you along the way to see where you're at.
-biju.
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I'd already done the thermostat and that didn't change anything, and of course the increased capacity radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
So after reading about the many owners that had the fan clutch go bad all within about a year, I decided to go ahead and replace it, even though we weren't sure it was malfunctioning. Figured mine was 11 years old too, so maybe it was crapping out too.
So we'll see if I've achieved my crazy goal :goof: ----> A/C on full, air temp above 90+, and crawling/going fairly slow, or under load.
Que up Queen...another one bites the dust :(
Looks like I am going to have to pull the plug on my trip. I have been working like mad on the VX to get it ready. Went in today to get the final thing done, an alignment, only to find out it couldn't be done due to worn bushings. There is a LOT of play up there. So, long story short...my Moab $$$$ will be going to Merlin and I will be getting even more grease under my fingernails.
..... :(
:thumbdn:Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Bummer....
Jo
Tell me about it Jo. I was already packing the camp gear.
Sorry to hear Billy :( Good luck with the repairs! Bijjjjjjjjj how long are you gonna be in Moab??? We get in sunday afternoon about 4pm will you still be there?
Hitch a ride out ...
...with Sue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Jo
I should be. Would love a quick hug and some catch up! (not to be confused with a hug and ketchup. although, that can be arranged. heh.) Travel safe!Quote:
Originally Posted by VX crazy
-biju.
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Is there anyone still in need of a camp site? I am going to cancel mine in the morning however if someone needs one I can arrange to transfer it. Let me know asap!
HOLY SMOKES!!!!!! I leave at noon tomorrow and it feels like Ive done nothing to prepare. Time for classic movie montage with inspirational music!! cause ITS THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!
Drive safe there Stefan, she's abit of a haul lol. I'm also not going to be making it. I'd have to drive solo and my cel just came on, so yay repair time. Good luck fixing the zuzu billy thanks for offering the site to me as well.
Now that Biju is going, it's worth making the trek!
:confused:.....
...cause the rest of us dont count :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by VX crazy
:jump:
Jo
First to Moab!!! So what's the door prize??? It sure feels weird pulling into The Stoop in a sedan... Would ya'll hurry up so I can feel more at home!
Nuh uh... We threatened you with Extra Terrestrial Mind-meld...get it right! Glad we could force you to come out! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by biju
Hey let's move up our Sunday meet time 30 mins or so to between 845am - 900am, gets us in a bit earlier.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX crazy
Can you guys do that?
Let it be known....
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........I'm packed.
The car that is..for Moab....not me personally........ :o
jo
I'm in the same boat. Normally I'm fully packed by now except the last minute stuff. I havent done anything. Going to be a rush after work tomorrow, hope I dont forget anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by ND92
Now thats just silly. Who would do something like that?Quote:
Originally Posted by vxironwoman
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...-11-54_378.jpg
The calm...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...-11-54_378.jpg
....before the VX Storm!
See you guys noonish Sat!
jo
8:45 works, just mean we can't get party in the hot tub too late Saturday night................;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT