NACFEST NAXJA Safety Requirements

Okay, you members already should know this - but, especially if you're bringing some guests, make sure they are aware of these as well. All rigs will be inspected when they register. As it turns out, these are pretty much Paragon's requirements too, so everybody will be satisfied.

minimum safety requirements:

1. At least one, visibly charged fire extinguisher (Type B:C, or A:B:C).

2. First Aid Kit.

3. Adequate spare tire, Jack, and Lug Wrench.

4. Safety belts for driver and any passengers.

5. Adequate attachment points in the front AND rear of the vehicle. Acceptable forms of attachment points are: Tow Hooks of OEM or greater integrity, D-Rings, Shackles or Clevis, Winch.

6. At least one, 20ft, 10,000 lb Snatch Strap WITHOUT metal hooks.

7. A properly secured Battery.

Anybody missing some of these? Then, get off the pot and get some! You have a month!

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In addition, we have some SUGGESTIONS for further enhancing the safety and comfort of your ride:

A functioning CB radio - permanent or handheld (This one should actually be a minimum requirement, and it is highly recommended!)

Appropriate Tools.

A 2nd Fire Extinguisher.

Duct Tape.

Rocker Protection or Armor.

Skid Plates (at least Transfer Case and Gas Tank).

Tires in Good Condition (especially sidewalls).

Critical vehicle fluids (engine oil, ATF, Coolant, Gear Oil).

For fuel, don't carry spare containers, just make sure you are FULL before you start the trail.

Hi-Lift Jack.

Spare Parts (especially hoses and belts. Machined parts if you REALLY are concerned).

Tarp, spare rope, trash bags.

Emergency Signaling devices.

Change of clothing/shoes, blanket.

Something to drink (reminder: rides and Paragon are alcohol free).

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For those that don't know, our HQ campground - Red Ridge, is tolerant of repair work during reasonable hours, so major activities (like welding and such) can be done back there. As well as maintaining the "alcohol" supplies! :cheers:

Past NACFests have been pretty safe (as with all events), but we've had our share of breakdowns and such. Having rigs which meet these safety requirements and the general skill and attitude of our membership has dealt with any problems quickly and allowed us to focus on having a good time.

See you in a few . . . .

Mike in NJ atriot:

you're waiting for me to reply.....aren't you?

Beezil said:

you're waiting for me to reply.....aren't you?

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(actually, there was a PM a few days ago . . . . . . .)

Mike in NJ atriot:

A few of us were scouting trails at Paragon today (Sunday). They have a new requirement, trash bags to catch fluids when performing trailside repairs. Please add a few trash bags to your list of required equipment.

Personally, I also like to carry a couple of those disposable heavy aluminum foil baking pans you can buy in supermarkets. They make a good trail catch pan, and when the job is done you just drop the whole pan and contents into the trash bag.

Also I think that some kind of an absorbant should be added. IMHO