Who's driving and who's towing their XJ?

[XJguy]

I will be driving the XJ there and back, hopefully departing the night of the 3rd....so God help me if I break something serious while in Moab...might just have to make Utah my new home.

XJguy

[sidriptide]

you better not break anything serious out there... 2000 miles is a long way to "strap" an XJ!!! but with the attending crowd i dont think much of anything will be "unfixable".. but ya know, staying there isnt such a bad idea either...
mike

[IntrepidXJ]

mines got to be driveable to get me home, too

[Goatman]

Driving.......as always. :)

[XJJPR]

Towing.......as always. :D

[XJRubicon]

Drivin from MN!!

[Yank(RowlettTX)]

I'll be towing. I've had the XJ break and have always managed to get it home, but trailers just add to the likelyhood that it gets home. Besides, I'll tow my Jeep home and my wife can drive the raffle XJ that I'm going to win. :D

[seanR]

We will be towing, the G/F won't sleep in a tent!

[ChiXJeff]

Driving, 1300 miles each way, towing a 1 ton pop-up.

[Danno]

I'm towing out my XJ and the raffle XJ. That way when I win I'll already have a spot to take it back home! Oh you say, that's right....I'm not eligible to win the XJ. Okay! need to rent space on a trailer heading east? :D

[Mike in NJ]

Driving - 2300 miles or so. Red's sixth roundtrip (fingers crossed - :) ) to Utah. (Three more only as far west as Ouray).

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[XJguy]

Yeah, I told my girlfriend she has to get used to driving a lifted Jeep because I dont want to tow an XJ Im going to win all the way home with Xnowyte.

XJguy

[Kudzu]

Well the Give-Away drives great...actually drive better than my 01 but I am just a little partial to the older ones....

We will be towing as usual with the burban....Kevin says we are going to tent it but I am still working on him to bring my A/C, then again someone did threaten my AC...LOL

[ILLXJ]

I'll be driving. There & back, I hope.

[Fore Wheeler]

If you've ever wheeled with me before, you'd know I need to tow/haul, cuz I break everytime I wheel.

[Kudzu]

Yep....he does..well I did ride with him one time and he did not break....but it was not guardrail or slickrock type riding...

[Desert Jeepin]

I'm Driveing the XJ, towing the YJ because I need the Dodge to tow the 5'er.

[BillR]

I'll be driving out, but my wife will be able to drive back so I can drive my raffle win!;)

[4ward]

I don't understand how all you people think you're driving home with my winnings :D

As always, I'm towin' cuz it lets me be the fool I like to be. Oh, and the tow rig is way nicer to travel in than any XJ out there.

[Danno]

yore momma is easy going AND owns such a nice motorhome. Otherwise I expect you'd be sleeping in the back of Easy!:D

[Kejtar]

Originally posted by OneTonXJ
I don't understand how all you people think you're driving home with my winnings :D

As always, I'm towin' cuz it lets me be the fool I like to be. Oh, and the tow rig is way nicer to travel in than any XJ out there.

Actually I don't think they would let you drive through across US in your rig :)

[WayneXJ]

Making the long 223 mile trek to Moab http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid79/p48c179c52c5be72bccfe8af3714970e6/fb1e1ff3.jpg

[xman]

I haven’t decided yet depense if the wife and kids go will properly tow, much more comfortable with the SuperCrew!

Xman

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by WayneXJ
Making the long 223 mile trek to Moab http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid79/p48c179c52c5be72bccfe8af3714970e6/fb1e1ff3.jpg


Being that close you should have to walk! :D

mark

[Scott Mac.]

This year will be the first time my rig is getting a ride out west.

Although depending on how ForeWheelers bus does in the Mountains, I may be driving it across western Colorado.

[Fore Wheeler]

hey scott, I just had brakes put on both axles of the trailer so that'll help the down hill trip.

[EricT]

I am driving in from eastern Idaho, but I need to be able to drive it back and then back to Va when ever we go.

[David B]

Since it is such a gruelling 3 1/2 hour trip to Moab for me, I have picked up a trailer that looks great behind my Tahoe. Oh yeah, it is big enough for the XJ. WayneXJ and I will be racing down there.

[CharlesS]

Yeay, yeah..... rub it in that you guys live so close to Moab.
My trip will take about 12 hours and that is driving at 75 mph, stopping for food, gas and potty breaks.

[RNMedic]

hey One Ton you can drive that giveaway XJ for me then I 'll come pick up in the burg from You.

[utahxjer]

I'll be towing as well, I really hate towing that far, but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do!

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
hey scott, I just had brakes put on both axles of the trailer so that'll help the down hill trip.

Did you get the exhaust brake put on the bus?

[XJguy]

12hrs...child play :P

XJguy

[motorman]

I will be driving from NC......2000 miles. Dan, save me that slot on the trailer after the GiveAway is gone, I might need it.

Looking to hook up with others in St. L on Friday, hitch a ride on Rt. 21 with someone Sunday, and be in Moab Sunday night.

Coming home I have a stop in Denver for business and friends so won't be heading East until Oct. 20th. It will be a long solo back home. Goin to give" books on tape" a try!

[GRNT]

As always I will be towing with the motorhome and bringing all the necessary tools etc to fix any problem, Hopefully,
Shop hours will be 8am to 9pm or when the little lady says enough is enough.
Tools; mig welder, compressor, assorted air tools and elec metal fabing tools etc. You furnish labor.
GRNT

[YELLAHEEP]

I'm haulin' too. I just can't justify having a '02 Dodge Cummins duallie and an 18 foot tandem trailer and not use them!

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Scott Mac.
Did you get the exhaust brake put on the bus?


Nope, not going to either, I talked to a guy at International and he said the the brake they make for the small diesels are crap, and if I wanted to throw away $1000 for nothing, he'd take it, we may have to do the 'round the mountain' trip, don't know how that works with 21 rd. We'll figure it out.

[Mike in NJ]

we may have to do the 'round the mountain' trip,

Uhhh, you ARE aware that the Rockies run from Canada to Mexico, right? :D :D :D

Just throw Scott's truck in front of the bus when you come out of Eisenhower tunnel, it'll slow you down enough.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
Nope, not going to either, I talked to a guy at International and he said the the brake they make for the small diesels are crap, and if I wanted to throw away $1000 for nothing, he'd take it, we may have to do the 'round the mountain' trip, don't know how that works with 21 rd. We'll figure it out.

If your looking at a map do not consider US 50 the decent down Monarch pass is steeper than Vail pass. We may want to consider the southern route and blow off 21 road all together.

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Mike in NJ
Uhhh, you ARE aware that the Rockies run from Canada to Mexico, right? :D :D :D

Just throw Scott's truck in front of the bus when you come out of Eisenhower tunnel, it'll slow you down enough.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

Is that what Chris was doing in front of you during Winterfest a few years back?:D

[Beezil]

Uhhh, you ARE aware that the Rockies run from Canada to Mexico, right?

mike, I thought you were well-traveled!

I know yer trying desperatly to be mr. smarty-farty, but there's a couple easier ways to moab....

I took the "southern route" going home.....

very enjoyable.



but I like how the Michigan boys are making excuses not to run 21.....

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Beezil

but I like how the Michigan boys are making excuses not to run 21.....


Okay, Scott, we ARE running 21 rd, one way or the other, you can drive your XJ down the mtn, I'll put mine on the trailer so those brakes will work and we'll do it!!!

"the bear went over the mountain, the bear went over the mountain, to see what he could seeeeeee"

[Mike in NJ]

"TRYING" to be Mr. Smarty-Farty?

No, I'll cede that crown to the (assuming it doesn't slip off of the shiny surface) to the poster with 1334 replies (at last count).

Beezil wrote:
I took the "southern route" going home....

So just how far south did you run? Monarch is only slightly lower than Loveland Pass. And US160 and Wolf Creek Pass is a still a couple of miles up, so I guess you went through Taos, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque. In any event that means NM, and just one more set up weigh stations that the Michigan bus will have to negotiate (and probably pay overweight fees).

And, yes Scott, Chris did provide that service for me, and that WinterFest was before the 4.10's, LockRite/Auburn upgrade - an improvement even you would have to admit is worthwhile. Which is why I merely suggested that your truck could help the bus negotiate the CO passes. Did you think I was suggesting something else? :D

Couple of weeks, guys.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[Beezil]

interstate 10 through el paso.

[Beezil]

160 all the way.

Wolf Creek pass is very friendly.....and extremely scenic.

I cut the corner to 50 in walsenburg using hwy 10....very cool.

never saw a single vehicle on 10 it seemed

[4ward]

B, how many days are you wanting to add onto their trip? :rolleyes:

You'll do fine on Vail Pass, stop sweating it. Take Scott's off, and see what happens. If it's still too much, take your's off too. If you guys are near us on the road, we can all share vehicular driving duties. If your junk will drive straight for more than 2 feet, I can manage it down the pass for you while you drive the bus. Can we give up on the second guessing and itinerary changes now?

Sean

[Fore Wheeler]

no problem. we're in.

will your dad be infront of me just incase?? how's their rear bumper?


I actually think leaving a jeep on the trailer will help more than pulling it empty, gives the trailer brakes the weight to do more than skid down the mtn.

how many miles is down hill??

who knows the grade going down?? the worst I've done with the bus and 2 jeeps is 12*, and that was w/o trailer brakes

[Danno]

to go slow and in the lowest gear. It's not long just steep. I think that the Eisenhower Pass west bound is a bit worse. I tried going down like I would a car and THAT was a mistake. It's going to be 1st all the way this time!

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
Okay, Scott, we ARE running 21 rd, one way or the other, you can drive your XJ down the mtn, I'll put mine on the trailer so those brakes will work and we'll do it!!!



Is that all it takes to get your panties in a bundle?
Remember, if we take Beezils southern route we can stop at Avalanche Ranch and wheel there for a day.

It doesn't matter to me. I can drive my Jeep from Denver to Glenwood Springs if need be. In fact I'd prefer to be in my own Jeep through the canyon.

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Mike in NJ
"TRYING" to be Mr. Smarty-Farty?

No, I'll cede that crown to the (assuming it doesn't slip off of the shiny surface) to the poster with 1334 replies (at last count).

Beezil wrote:


So just how far south did you run? Monarch is only slightly lower than Loveland Pass. And US160 and Wolf Creek Pass is a still a couple of miles up, so I guess you went through Taos, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque. In any event that means NM, and just one more set up weigh stations that the Michigan bus will have to negotiate (and probably pay overweight fees).

And, yes Scott, Chris did provide that service for me, and that WinterFest was before the 4.10's, LockRite/Auburn upgrade - an improvement even you would have to admit is worthwhile. Which is why I merely suggested that your truck could help the bus negotiate the CO passes. Did you think I was suggesting something else? :D

Couple of weeks, guys.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

Monarch Pass is a steeper downhill grade than Vail pass from what I remember. I've never been over Wolf Creek Pass.

That's definatly a great upgrade, but it does nothing for your memory and I don't want to see Dan have to put a black hood on the bus.:D

[Fore Wheeler]

dunno Scott, I've never been there so I really don't know what I'd be getting into, good or bad. I think we should meet for dinner somewhere in the middle to discuss the details, or at least give us a reason to drink a few beers together. :)

I don't want to put anyone in harms way, especially my new Jeep :D, but there's no reason to be overly worried either.

[XJguy]

What days are everybody leaving? I think Ill be driving through IL. cuz my funny lil' honey wants to see Route 66.

XJguy

[Beezil]

theres nothing special about 66 until you get out southwest.

pass it up.