Mojave road run

sam_w · Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 1:06 pm Post subject: Mojave road run

I am getting ready for the off-road of all off roads.
I will trailer the thingster to Barstow, then drive it to the AVI casino in Laughlin.
There I will meet up with maybe 7 other off-road VW's and drive the 200+ miles on the Mojave Road, back to Barstow.
That means that I have to carry enough gas to drive 230+ miles without a gas station. We will camp at ~ 6000 feet so it will be cold and hot. We will take three days and I really have no dilemma as to go to this versus Bugorama at the Sacramento raceway. This is an amazing route set in in the 1850's for the pony express. It goes across the Mojave desert but there are springs of water out of the rocks every 20 miles or so.

This time I have reinforced rear trailing arms so hope the Thingster stays together.
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Deckard · Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 1:28 pm Post subject:

Good luck, and I hope your radiator does not... Oh wait...

sam_w · Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 2:04 pm Post subject:

Yeah, just wait until you get to be my age and realize you're running OUT of "some days." smiley: ohwell

This is what Mark in the black Thing posted,

The route I have in mind works out to be approximately 220 miles from the gas station at the Avi to the Gas Stations near Peggy Sues in Yermo.
The daily breakdown looks like:
Friday: Avi to campsite: 70 miles
Saturday: campsite to campsite: 80 miles
Sunday: campsite to Peggy Sues: 70 miles.

This route will include the Mojave Mailbox, Lava Tubes, Jackass Canyon, Soda Dry Lake (and Traveler's Monument).
However, if enough people want to run up to Aiken Mine (north of Lava Tubes) that will add another ~6 miles.

So, PLEASE bring enough gas to go at least 230 miles minimum

Carpe Diem!
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cecil · Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 2:58 pm Post subject:

I think you are going to have a blast. Just take lots of pictures and videos to share. I will be in Fallon that weekend for milder off road action. Oh…. And dinner at Atlantis in Reno.
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DougD · Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject:

I've always wanted to travel the Mojave... I probably would take my jeep instead of the Thing. Not sure I have the upmost confidence mine would make it the whole way.

sam_w · Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 8:49 pm Post subject:

Getting ready to trailer there on Thursday. Will stay at the AVI casino and meet other SoCalBajas in the parking lot at 8 AM.
I was thinking of replacing the hardtop with my bikini top, but decided to leave it on.

Have re-attached my 2 5-gallon jerry cans, and replaced the rear light plastic lenses with some from Cecil.

Tomorrow I will adjust the main jets one more time, and try to fix the gas gauge.

We will drive 220 miles plus, so I am planning on taking an extra 20 gallons of gas.
Also will have a massive amount of spares, but hope my reinforced rear trailing arms will be OK.
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doublecanister · Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 9:22 am Post subject: mojave trip

Hey Sam!

I wish I could do one of those trips, I bet it is an adventure for sure!

I know you'll take movies, we all love to see em!

Be safe and hope you have a swell trip.

Tom T.
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Rev. Scott · Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:55 pm Post subject:

Once again...I have the ultimate respect for your adventures. Have fun, be safe, and bring us along with some documentation. Cheers!
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sam_w · Posted: Yesterday 5:15 pm Post subject:

I leave early tomorrow morning, and I think I have most of everything. Of course I know I will forget something but I did check out my toolbox carefully so I hope it is only camping stuff left behind.

We will be camping Friday and Saturday nights, so I know there is no water in the pics but I will take at least 4 gallons.

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Semper_Dad · Posted: Yesterday 5:23 pm Post subject:

Where's the beer? Need to fuel the driver as well. Laughing

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sam_w · Posted: Yesterday 6:52 pm Post subject:

Loaded on the trailer, ready to leave tomorrow at 8AM. WIll get my co-pilot Jeff K who has a blue 73 Thing. Will leave the car and trailer in Newberry Springs and drive the Thingster to the AVI Casino for the start of the run at 8AM Friday.

Yes we need sustenance, I will bring beer and wine, on the trail nobody drinks.

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doublecanister · Posted: Today 11:41 am Post subject: make a list, check it thrice!

Hey Sam,

did you take a air pump for the tires?
some tire Slime incase of a few punctures?? Shocked

BTW,

what does B.L.T.N stand for?

Hey, do like I do, if you forgot it, it wasnt important...hope someone else
remembered theirs!

T
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Semper_Dad · Posted: Today 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: make a list, check it thrice!

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