Moab 2012

[Icemans]

Anyone Going???

[dellstopjeep]

i would if i could get it off....

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

EJS 12'

[Icemans]

i would if i could get it off....

I told you that you should of asked because they could bring someone from portlad to cover so you could come. But no you bit**ed about money. I want you to come I think it would be a blast.

[Icemans]

EJS 12'

Yes Easter Jeep Safari sorry Scott its March 30th through April 8th. I was just checking to see if anyone from NAXJA is going. We have 7 rigs and 16 people going so far.

[souske]

Maob - must be where the commies wheel

[Dellstopjeeps Wife]

I wish we were!!

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Yes Easter Jeep Safari sorry Scott its March 30th through April 8th. I was just checking to see if anyone from NAXJA is going. We have 7 rigs and 16 people going so far.
Sorry, i was meaning thats when i'm going!

The "Gresham boys" (me, redjeep and Orangejeep) have two cabins reserved at slickrock.. we plan to leave friday morning.. and come back Sunday (the 8th)

It's a mad dash to get the trailer, truck, and jeep all squared away for the trip:woohoo:

[Icemans]

Sorry, i was meaning thats when i'm going!

The "Gresham boys" (me, redjeep and Orangejeep) have two cabins reserved at slickrock.. we plan to leave friday morning.. and come back Sunday (the 8th)

It's a mad dash to get the trailer, truck, and jeep all squared away for the trip:woohoo:


Cool ya I have to find a trailer. I have a line on one that will fit three XJ's if that's the case my fuel will be almost paid for. If not I'm in need of a gooseneck that will haul atleast two XJ's. I still have alot to do to mine also. It's going to be a mad dash to get everything here and on the rig before we leave. Can't wait maybe one day we can meet up and go out on one of the trails with you guy's. Do you guy's have any plan's on what your running and what day?

[Icemans]

I wish we were!!

It's not too late. Tell your husband to stop being a cheap skate and pack your junk up and come down. I might be able to find you a place to stay. Heck I might be able to haul your rig down if you pay for some of the fuel (this all depends on a lot of things.) I'm pretty sure he can get the time off. I wish you guy's would go I know you would have fun and it’s defiantly epic. I think Torx should come to I need him to spot me since I don't trust some of the people going with us.

[TORX]

Ha! I really wish I could make it again this year, but somehow my EJS budget got combined with the Nail Salon's. You guys will have a blast though, enjoy it.

Can someone please do me a favor, and pick me up a Yukon Gear & Axle coozie from the vendor show? Mine was thrown in the fire by an asshole last trip.

[Icemans]

I can do that but I might have one at my house you can have so you don't have to wait. I don't use it. It's okay your not going I'm just going to miss not having you there. Last year was a blast.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Cool ya I have to find a trailer. I have a line on one that will fit three XJ's if that's the case my fuel will be almost paid for. If not I'm in need of a gooseneck that will haul atleast two XJ's. I still have alot to do to mine also. It's going to be a mad dash to get everything here and on the rig before we leave. Can't wait maybe one day we can meet up and go out on one of the trails with you guy's. Do you guy's have any plan's on what your running and what day?

Since we are not registered for the actual event. It's hard to tell what days. So far the plan is

Hells revenge
Moab rim
Pritchett canyon

And we plan to rent RZRs for Kane creek on one of the last days

[moneypit_k5]

Im going this year, last two weeks in march. not sure how I missed the easter jeep safari during the same timeframe. crap its gonna be slammed.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Im going this year, last two weeks in march. not sure how I missed the easter jeep safari during the same timeframe. crap its gonna be slammed.

A: the EJS "event" starts friday, the 30th of march..
B: Last year was hardly "slammed" was actually Very easy going..

I go during this time, simply for the atmosphere of being in a town of Jeepers, And to have a good time on trails that arnt too busy on off days..

Plus, the little "offroad fair" was pretty neat to check out..

With KOH being so close to EJS, I'm sure it will be even more laid back this year

[moneypit_k5]

good info.

slammed or not though, it wont change my trip.

[nightfoam]

:( I wanna go

[TORX]

:( I wanna go
2013 is the 30th Anniversary for the XJ. NAXJA Fall Fling is going to be the place to be. I think that's going to be my goal for next year.

[dick.breakey]

2013 is the 30th Anniversary for the XJ. NAXJA Fall Fling is going to be the place to be. I think that's going to be my goal for next year.

That sounds bad ass

[Icemans]

Here's the list of trails and what days the runs are going on.
http://www.rr4w.com/trail-list (http://www.rr4w.com/trail-list)


This will tell you what day each trail is closed so you can plan your week. We found this help alot last year. We did run Moab Rim the same day as one of there runs. You just have to wait for the run to be completed before they open it up to the public. When we get our list of trails were running and when I will post it up here.

[moneypit_k5]

thanks for the link iceman. I have no idea what to expect from moab, as ive only been though on the bike.

[FiveNdime]

I'm in again for this year. Getting things ready to go already. Staying at Canyon Lands in a cabin. Plan on running Hells Revenge, Pritchett Canyon, Kane Creek, Tripple Trail, and a couple others but we will see how the schedule works.

[moneypit_k5]

how much,are those cabinsthis year? last time we were there they were.40.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

how much,are those cabinsthis year? last time we were there they were.40.

52ish a night

Those boogers filled up fast. I started calling around in October and canyonlands was no longer taking cabin calls. Holy hell. I was the second cabin call for slickrock. But they don't open up the reservations till November


Pretty much, if you want to go to EJS now, your options are camping, or $500/night houses

Iceman, I used that list last year. I tried searching for this years list with no luck. Thanks for the link it's very appreciated!

[moneypit_k5]

our plan was to camp anyway. just curious what they cost this year. I think we stayed in the "saloon" cabin last we were there.

our trip is more of a exploring/ camp trip. hoping to camp out in the rocks.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

our plan was to camp anyway. just curious what they cost this year. I think we stayed in the "saloon" cabin last we were there.

our trip is more of a exploring/ camp trip. hoping to camp out in the rocks.

I shake, rattled, rolled,popped banged squeeked and wobbled all the way there last year, broke down 300 times, and got tow strapped in the last 50 miles. Just to set up a tent and spend the first day fighting repairs

I averaged $100/day in repairs and delt with the same story getting home.


This year, A cummins and a trailer are taking me to a cabin. And bringing the finances to have a shop do any work that could make me dirty!

[nightfoam]

2013 is the 30th Anniversary for the XJ. NAXJA Fall Fling is going to be the place to be. I think that's going to be my goal for next year.

52ish a night

Those boogers filled up fast. I started calling around in October and canyonlands was no longer taking cabin calls. Holy hell. I was the second cabin call for slickrock. But they don't open up the reservations till November


Pretty much, if you want to go to EJS now, your options are camping, or $500/night houses

Iceman, I used that list last year. I tried searching for this years list with no luck. Thanks for the link it's very appreciated!


Alright, so NWC house for Fall Fling.

I'm in

[Icemans]

Scott I built a spread sheet for this years end out of the rr4w mag that I got. I can't post it here but you can check it out at pistonswild. http://pistonswildforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pasteventwriteups&action=display&thread=1858&page=1

I know this is current.

[moneypit_k5]

I shake, rattled, rolled,popped banged squeeked and wobbled all the way there last year, broke down 300 times, and got tow strapped in the last 50 miles. Just to set up a tent and spend the first day fighting repairs

I averaged $100/day in repairs and delt with the same story getting home.


This year, A cummins and a trailer are taking me to a cabin. And bringing the finances to have a shop do any work that could make me dirty!

ill be trailering down too.i know my jeep would make it, but its that murphys law im worried about.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

ill be trailering down too.i know my jeep would make it, but its that murphys law im worried about.

Yeah, my jeep went out of commission in feb, i took 2 months to bolt on 8 grand worth of Garbage, then loaded it up and left for moab, 1000 miles of a "shake down run" was enough.. I dont even like driving my jeep to TSF anymore.. Besides, the tow rig gets better mileage :firedevil

[moneypit_k5]

its funny what 1000 miles from home does to a jeep as apposed to 1000 miles of in town driving. its like it gets anxious so far from home.

[BoringDave]

Yeah, my jeep went out of commission in feb, i took 2 months to bolt on 8 grand worth of Garbage, then loaded it up and left for moab, 1000 miles of a "shake down run" was enough.. I dont even like driving my jeep to TSF anymore.. Besides, the tow rig gets better mileage :firedevil

Yours was the most entertaining trip report out of all of them. Theirs no way I would wheel my junk that far from home with out it being trailered. I only went over to Millican vally and towed my RV trailer when I still had it with my red xj to visit a friend. At the time I think it still only had 85 to 90k on it. We decided oh he'll lets take it on an expiation in the hills have a pick nic with the kids and he would show us around where his jeep club goes. Some how I ended up breaking my front Cardon joint and didn't relize it till I started home. I was loaded down baking down the hwy when the whole jeep started shaking violently and it let loose. Luckily all I had to do was pull over and remove the front drive shaft. I was only 250 miles from home I couldn't imagine 994 miles. That's one of the reasons you,don't see me at TSF anymore. I'm not driving the YJ any further then work till I can wheel and deal me a cheep trailer to RV car dolly.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Yours was the most entertaining trip report out of all of them. Theirs no way I would wheel my junk that far from home with out it being trailered. I only went over to Millican vally and towed my RV trailer when I still had it with my red xj to visit a friend. At the time I think it still only had 85 to 90k on it. We decided oh he'll lets take it on an expiation in the hills have a pick nic with the kids and he would show us around where his jeep club goes. Some how I ended up breaking my front Cardon joint and didn't relize it till I started home. I was loaded down baking down the hwy when the whole jeep started shaking violently and it let loose. Luckily all I had to do was pull over and remove the front drive shaft. I was only 250 miles from home I couldn't imagine 994 miles. That's one of the reasons you,don't see me at TSF anymore. I'm not driving the YJ any further then work till I can wheel and deal me a cheep trailer to RV car dolly.
It comes down to prioritys. Spending the time and money for streetability vs the stuff I want like Pretty lights and a new front locker

The jeep actually drives decent on the street now, I'm getting somewhere with trying to get it dialed in, but Its never going to feel as reliable as it once was.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Iceman: what day are you planning to leave?

[Icemans]

Iceman: what day are you planning to leave?

First I thought we were leaving Wed 28th but our camping site doesn't start until the 30th so we are leaving late Thursday night probably around 8 or so. That way we miss traffic but we are towing in the dark to keep tires cool. I thought it would be better to let the kids sleep most of the way since there only 3 and 2 years old. How about you??

Also since I'm on here does anyone have a gooseneck trailer that has a 30ft deck on it. I also need it to have a payload of 10k. I would be willing to pay you if I could use it for our trip. The trailer I was planning on buying the owner came back with an outrageous price. He want's 5k for it and it need $1500 in part's to make it legal. So I'm now in the market and would prefer to rent one from someone rather than buy one to just sell it when I get back. If it's big enough I would be willing to haul your rig with our two to Moab and back for free. I will be towing it with a Dodge Dually with a 6spd tranny. Let me know if you have a lead on one.

[Icemans]

Also I'm getting intouch with the Intermountian Chapter to see if anyone is going that group. There are a couple people going I thought maybe we could do a meet and greet one night. I like to meet people from all over to see there rigs and talk jeeps. Let me know if your interested and I will keep you informed

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

alot of things can change between now and departure date.. I could see myself leaving a night early and Following you down.

Also, Goodluck finding a trailer.. I've seen how hard it is to rent one or find one.. My advice would be start looking for a Plan B.. Just sayin!

[Icemans]

Good Advise. I already have a plan B but then I will be sleeping in a enclosed trailer instead of my rents RV so I hope I can find one.

[XJ-00-1]

Pretty much, if you want to go to EJS now, your options are camping, or $500/night houses

FYI, you can usually get a hotel room a week or two before EJS. People call and reserve, then cancel. Sometimes you have to switch mid week, and the last weekend is harder then the begining of the week.

[Icemans]

Just an update we are planning on running Goldenspike on Tuesday if you interested in running a trail with the RR4W. It cost $50 per trail but it's worth it. You get to go to the Quadratec BBQ for free dinner, you get a raffle ticket for the awsome raffle, and you get to support the RR4W in the quest to keep MOAB open to the public. They are a key factor in keeping it open and if you run out there I feel it's a good idea to support them. So our whole group is paying for one day to help support it. That is $450 in there pocket I think that is awsome. Let me know if you want to run with us and I can work something out with you to get you on the list.

[Icemans]

Finally got all signed up for Goldenspike on Sunday April 1st (first Sunday.) If your interested sign up soon. There filling up fast only 3 out of the 6 day's are still open for this trail and only 11 spots left on this day.

[Squirrel]

I'm planning on heading out there for the early part of the week, all the way from New Orleans! Probably running some of the moderate trails and exploring, havent been out there in years! Hope to run into some other members out there!

[Icemans]

I'm planning on heading out there for the early part of the week, all the way from New Orleans! Probably running some of the moderate trails and exploring, havent been out there in years! Hope to run into some other members out there!


I will keep you informed I think we might do a night at our camp site for a get together. I would like to meet some more people from naxja from all over the nation. I'm trying to set all this up but it's going to have to be on a night I don't have anything else going on. We are plannin the rest of our week on the 13th of March I'm hoping to have a date set for the night. I don't think were going to do anything special just a get together and sit around and talk. I will post up and send out pm's to let everyone know what day works for me but that doesn't mean you guy's can't do something without me. I have to many people to please. :smoker:

[kmboren]

Hey Iceman. Kmboren from IMC. I see your plans on Sunday and Tuesday what else are you doing the rest of the week. I will be there from Monday the 2nd to Wednesday the 11th. So far I really do not have any plans except for Friday I am probably running the triple Threat with some friends of mine. I would love to hook up and run some trails with you guys. I am open to almost anything except buggy type trails. Want to keep the few straight parts of me jeep straight with windows intact if possible. Set up with longarms, locked front and rear with Rubicon 44 in front with arb and chormolies and cherokee 44 in rear with spool with 4.88s. Let me know.
Thanks,
Kevin
8o1-5 nine 2-four nine 2 4

[Icemans]

Will do Kevin we are working out details tonight. I will let you know.

[Icemans]

All right guy's this is how my week is going to look. First I want to make sure you know that the club I'm organizing this with does not condone drinking alcohol on the trail. That is meant for around the camp fire after all wheeling has been done for the day. I'm sorry if this offends you that’s not what it's meant to be. This is my second year of going with these people and because I'm inviting NAXJA members to join us I want to make it clear up front. I hope you still want to join us and I look forward to meeting some of you while we are in Moab.

Friday Fins and Things in the afternoon
Saturday Kane Creek
Sunday Golden Spike
Monday Strike Ravine
Tuesday Area BFE Crawl Mag Day
Wednesday Hells Revenge
Thursday Vender Show and maybe Moab Rim or Cliff Hanger
Friday Pritchett Canyon

Saturday Leaving in the AM to go home

Any questions send me a pm because my next two weeks are very busy.

[Avanteone]

We'll see you Tuesday for sure at BFE, find me and introduce yourself. Other than that, I dunno my plans yet. Sunday is WARN Media/vendor run, following Saturday is the Dirt Riot race that I'm thinking about running trail rig class in. And Wed. night I think is BFE's "wheeling under the lights" night.

John

[Icemans]

We'll see you Tuesday for sure at BFE, find me and introduce yourself. Other than that, I dunno my plans yet. Sunday is WARN Media/vendor run, following Saturday is the Dirt Riot race that I'm thinking about running trail rig class in. And Wed. night I think is BFE's "wheeling under the lights" night.

John


We might go out to wheeling under the lights. We did last year and it was a blast. Thursday we don't have to be up early so we might do that to. I will stop by and say hi. It was funny I was watching youtube videos the other day trying to get motivated and I watched a video with you and your rig in it. I don't know from what year but I recognize the rig. Hope to see you there and finally get to meet you.

[kmboren]

I will probably join you for Tuesday maybe Thursday and Friday. Wednesday night sounds fun. I would not mind doing a night run on fins and things or hells revenge either. Look forward to meeting your guys.

[FiveNdime]

Oh its so close I cant stand the wait! Looks like we will be getting some decent weather so far but as always that could change. Its near 80* by the end of this week there!

[Avanteone]

Could someone please edit the title of this thread, the misspelling of Moab is driving me crazy. LOL

I got to work over the weekend on cleaning mine up. Touched up all my black trim and stuff, it's been on my to-do list for like 2 years now. hahaha

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/Avanteone/MY%20Jeep/IMG_0168.jpg


Oh, and got my new Warn 9.5CTI installed:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/Avanteone/IMG_0133.jpg



I'm SOOOO pumped for Moab!!!!!!

[FiveNdime]

Thanks for pointing that out, now its going to drive me nuts lol. I still have a bunch of little things to do yet on the Jeep and tow rig. Tripple fan kit on the XJ, pulling the shackle relocation kit for some boomerang or adjustable shackles, an oil change and it should be ready to roll!

[Icemans]

Could someone please edit the title of this thread, the misspelling of Moab is driving me crazy. LOL



That's funny I never noticed it stupid brain I do that all the time messing up spelling by switching letters.

[Icemans]

We are leaving in 4 days.

[Avanteone]

We are leaving in 4 days.

Woot!

[FiveNdime]

T minus 4 hours and counting, then the long drive begins.:guitar:

[Avanteone]

We're rolling out tomorrow night. SO ready to get the fawk outta town!

[Icemans]

1/4 of the way there we left late around 2pm. We are letting the kids burn some energy before we press on. This is what we look like.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/allen_wrench1000/2012-03-29_12-28-28_800.jpg

[dick.breakey]

man I want to make this trip.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

man I want to make this trip.

I had to delay my trip until June, it's worth it tho!!

[XJCasper]

1/4 of the way there we left late around 2pm. We are letting the kids burn some energy before we press on. This is what we look like.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/allen_wrench1000/2012-03-29_12-28-28_800.jpg


WOW....



That picture turns me on more than the wife.

[Bronzewyrm]

I had to delay my trip until June, it's worth it tho!!

wait a sec here. moab and nwfest in the same month...:thumbup:


BASTARDO!

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

wait a sec here. moab and nwfest in the same month...:thumbup:


BASTARDO!
Yea, I wish!!;)

[CASEY-R]

man I want to make this trip.

Moab is a must do. I've never been to a place with such a kick ass vibe to it. I was there in Sept. and am so freaking jealous reading about all these guys going for EJS.

[Avanteone]

I saw you guys today. I know you saw me too. hahahaha

[Icemans]

I saw you guys today. I know you saw me too. hahahaha

I did but never could get close enough to say hi. Your rig looked good and some of my friend's got a rig with Ian. I thought that was pretty sweet and what a fun day.

[dellstopjeep]

im glad your having fun ryan