Hot springs Labor day

[goodburbon]

We're approaching the run in Hot Springs for Labor day weekend. This isn't an official Naxja RRC event but several of us are going to be there. I'd like to take this opportunity to find out who will be there, what their rig capabilities are, and if you guys would like to have a nice campfire on Saturday night.

I'm asking what rig capabilities are so that we can determine if we would like to wheel as a group. Our first official "unofficial" trail run.

Kendrik will be there and he's on 31"s locked both ends. I'm gonna be pointing him toward 3's and 4's He's never been there before but I've broken a few parts there.:gee:


I'll bring spare shafts (d30 and 35) control arms, and my tools so I will have a mobile workstation in case anyone breaks anything.

[ExTankerGuy]

I'll be running 4's...

[rokclimbertx]

it's on my maybe list... bills and such may stand in the way...

[uniquexjbannon]

Be there Thurs-Mon. Big group going w/ me, couple of them will be camped there..so I'm sure i will be around Sat. night. Running 3-5's.

[XJ6]

I'll be there Saturday, I may be doing some guiding for easy to moderate trails for the event. I run 31s, open, open, 3" lift so mostly 3s and possibly select 4s. I'd be glad to have anyone join along. Hey I'm old and take it slow but haven't lost anyone on the trails yet :laugh3:

Looking forward to meeting ya'll

Mike

[Supermanxj]

I am going to probably run 2-3's because my dad is coming with me and he doesnt want me going to crazy. I am soon to be 3" OME/Dpg and 31's before i get there

[JTBOSCO]

I am new to TX, where is this place located. I live in the FW. I have a 97' with 6" of lift on 33's. Open open.

[BIgDaddyChia]

Hot Springs is in Arkansas. Duh!!!!

[JTBOSCO]

How long of a drive is it?

[goodburbon]

I assume FW means Fort Worth? If so 4.5-5 hours.

[JTBOSCO]

Thats not to bad a drive. Anyone from Fort Worth heading up?

[goodburbon]

Kendrik will be coming from Dallas, perhaps you Dallas guys could form a caravan.

Any Southen La, Locals heading up there besides me?

[x2elite]

I am in Texarkana, AR and I am thinking about heading up there. I am running 4.5 and 33's. Locked rear, open front. Not sure what trails I will be running though.

[uniquexjbannon]

x2elite- Didnt know u live here (texarkana). I will be leaving here thurs., just curious when u might be..could join the crew??

[x2elite]

Yeah bro.... i recognize your rig. You know who I am. This is Justin. I know you through your friend Jackie.

[uniquexjbannon]

What's up man! Well if u want ur welcome to join the caravan up there. Hope to see ya there anyway. Later

[x2elite]

You guys are heading out on Thursday to head up there?? Most likely i won't be able to make it up until Friday. Haven't decided if I would rather bring the camper, or just get a hotel while I am there though.

[JTBOSCO]

Do most people camp?
Is lodging close to the trails? Anyone have names of lodging?

[uniquexjbannon]

Heading up late thurs. There are places to camp there and around town (dont know how much will still be avalible?)..but for the most part if ur looking for lodging, people stay at the Knights Inn or Days Inn (could be Something else) up the road. Anything close to Magic Springs Amusement Park. Hope it helps

[ExTankerGuy]

Better hurry and get a room!!! It's a holiday weekend, and Hot Springs is a tourist town!!!

more info can be found here.

www.orvpark.com (http://www.orvpark.com)

[Ramsey]

stayed at the rodeway inn last weekend, its nothing special but was only about 60$ a night, wont find anything else much cheaper. Good luck to those camping, it was hotter there than here.

[JTBOSCO]

Are the NAXJA people meeting up anyplace? Is there a core place most people stay or camp?

[uniquexjbannon]

At the base of the park, where u check in, is pretty much the main area if we're going to meet up. Going to be alot of people their, so need to find an exact place/time if so...not that the BIG grp of xj's wont give it away!!!

[goodburbon]

Right. You have the most unique XJ in the group so I think gathering near your rig would make the most sense. The park gates technically open at 9 am every morning. So I am thinking at about 8:30 Friday and Saturday morning we should gather informally so that any newcomers Saturday won't be lost. We should also probably designate a contact person (cell service is sketchy there) and PM the number to members coming to meet us so they can find us if we are out on the trails.

[JTBOSCO]

I would like to go, I can leave thursday or friday...it looks to be about a 5 hour drive for me from Fort Worth. If anyone else is going from my area let me know. Is the camping pretty good there? I would prefer to tent camp.

[x2elite]

There is alot of space for tent camping in/around Hot Springs.

[JTBOSCO]

Well my wife and kids don't want to go...so I guess it will be just me and the dog. I look forward to meeting some of you up there.

[goodburbon]

I think with liberal use of a sawzall I can fit the 33" MTR's under the eclipse.

[Jay VT]

I wish I knew who invented the sawzall, its does magical things to a rig. I used mine to put 40's on a 79 K5 with only 4" of lift.

[JTBOSCO]

I love the Sawzll myself....one of the best tools ever invented.

[uniquexjbannon]

"HERE'S TO YOU MR. SAWZALL INVENTOR! THE MAN WHO MADE IT ABLE TO STUFF 40''S UNDER MY RIDE WITH 3"S ON LIFT!!!" :cheers:

[TMXONR]

I'll be there.

[JTBOSCO]

Are rock guards needed here? If so, any local venders have good ones?

[goodburbon]

They are highly advised. Check the Vendors forum and check our sponsors. Kendrik and I are using JCR stage 2 rock rails and I have a set of Rockratz rocker guards. I recommend the JCR.

[TMXONR]

Yes it would be a good idea to get some. The last time I was at the park, one of my friends that I wheel with smashed his pinch seam while on "The Gorge". It didn't destroy his rocker, but it bent the seam over. He has sliders now.

[JTBOSCO]

Looks like I have some work to do then.

[toysupra14]

Yeah I was "that friend" lol. I run 4.5" and 33's and that was the first time I ever did that. I would really recommend them tho. I'll be there at around 8:30am.

Kevin

[Jeepxj94]

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- Scot

[crazyray]

Several members of Bayou Jeepers out of Shreveport are going .......look us up

[Ramsey]

Several members of Bayou Jeepers out of Shreveport are going .......look us up
Wow didnt know you were on here...too bad, I did like this place.

:D

[x2elite]

So lets try to get a headcount then. I am most likely going to be camping out somewhere near/around Hot Springs, but spending the days at the ORV Park.

[JTBOSCO]

I am coming up thursday night. Leaving Fort Worth about 4pm (after kids get out of school). I will be camping...someplace? Not sure where as of yet.

[x2elite]

I have been online all day, and have yet to find a campground near hot springs that has any rv sites available. There are a few tent sites here and there, but I would like to bring my pop up.

[Ramsey]

They have power hook ups at the park. There is also a koa campground a few miles from the park. Probably all booked solid though.

[Supermanxj]

Me, My pops And my Grandpappy Are leaving early (3 a.m. ish) on saturday. is there going to be a meeting place????

[HotSpringsXJ]

Went by the park Saturday to check on some trails and check out my new GPS setup. All camp and RV sites are full for this weekend. Might try the KOA or J&J ( or maybe its JJ's) RV park across the highway.

[Kendrik]

Went by the park Saturday to check on some trails and check out my new GPS setup. All camp and RV sites are full for this weekend. Might try the KOA or J&J ( or maybe its JJ's) RV park across the highway.

Does that include the primitive sites?

[HotSpringsXJ]

I think there was 1 primitive site left at the time.

You can give BJ a call at 501-625-3600 to see if its still open.

[goodburbon]

Chris do you have a primitive site reserved that we can share?

[Kendrik]

Chris do you have a primitive site reserved that we can share?

Nope, but I do have a hotel room reserved, now. :)

[JTBOSCO]

So there is no place to camp up there?

[Kendrik]

So there is no place to camp up there?

You should contact the park office to check / reserve a primitive (tent) site if you plan to camp. Sounds like they are pretty slim pickings right now, though.

Superlift Off-Road Vehicle Park
2100 Mill Creek Road
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901 Office: 501-625-3600
Fax: 501-625-3607
E-mail: manager@orvpark.com (manager@orvpark.com)

[Kendrik]

Right. You have the most unique XJ in the group so I think gathering near your rig would make the most sense. The park gates technically open at 9 am every morning. So I am thinking at about 8:30 Friday and Saturday morning we should gather informally so that any newcomers Saturday won't be lost. We should also probably designate a contact person (cell service is sketchy there) and PM the number to members coming to meet us so they can find us if we are out on the trails.

Since the time is approaching, I figured I'd pull this back out. I'm sending a PM with my cell number to all members who plan to be at the park this weekend. I'm driving up Thursday night and will be at the park by 8:30 AM or so on Friday morning. I'll be on CB Channel 14 for both the drive up and in the park in the morning as an alternate contact method, as well.

[uniquexjbannon]

Yeah I will be tonight and hope to be there about the same time Fri. a.m. Be looking for you and hope to see yall there.

[x2elite]

Well since there aren't many camping accomodations available.... I might just come up for the day on Saturday or Sunday (its only about an hour and a half or so drive for me) instead of doing the whole weekend. However, when I do come up I'll make sure to have my cb on channel 14 as well, so I can try to catch up with you guys.

[x2elite]

Plus I have failed myself in preparation for the event. My crossbars for my roof rack still haven't arrived, and neither has my new winch bumper. ::Hangs head in shame::

[goodburbon]

If it arrives bring it, We can install it around someones campfire.

On that note.

Is anyone camping
?

[JTBOSCO]

I hope to be camping.....Providing I can find a place to camp. I am leaving Fort Worth about 3:30-4pm today.

[x2elite]

Hmmmmmmmmm........... I wonder if I could get away with still bringing the pop up, and just toting my generator along with it? LOL I would just hate to drag it all that way, and still be unable to use it.

[JTBOSCO]

I say give it a try

[aaronh]

There is camping available by the pond.