44th Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari (TDS) Who's in? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*DB_1* · 02-06-2006, 09:17 PM

All the regulars know the routine but for anyone who hasn't been there before
this is a huge event at Truckhaven put on by the Tierra Del Sol 4 wheel drive club of San Diego.
You do not have to register to attend this event but they do have several runs going on throughout the weekend which you would sign up for. None of us from the board sign up for the organized runs simply because there are to many vehicles to follow and it's slow going. There's enough to see and do with our own little group.
If you do register for the event there is also a big raffle on Sat. night but you are not obligated to sign up for any of the runs.

Camping: There was talk of us camping out on the bluffs somewhere of hwy S22...Anyone want to clarify?

Here's the link with all the info regarding registration and whatnot:
http://www.tds4x4.com/tds_safari/safari.htm

*Jefe* · 02-06-2006, 09:27 PM

I'm in

**FROADER** · 02-06-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DB_1

Camping: There was talk of us camping out on the bluffs somewhere of hwy S22...Anyone want to clarify?

Yes, right here.

I'm in as well.

*RockRanger* · 02-06-2006, 10:59 PM

Maybe maybe not. Depends on if I get the doubler in or not.

*Brother_of_Jefe* · 02-06-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefe

I'm in

"ditto"

**Rick** · 02-07-2006, 11:23 AM

I'm a hopeful maybe

*Jefe* · 02-07-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

Yes, right here.

Heres a better view

*Positive Vibes* · 02-07-2006, 12:02 PM

Bummer. Already have plans for Hollister. They are going to run timed runs in the tank trap!

*DB_1* · 02-07-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefe

Heres a better view

Cool, so same place as New yrs.

*jobunn* · 02-07-2006, 06:59 PM

Provided I am not out of town for work I am in.

*Jason69* · 02-07-2006, 08:40 PM

I'm IN

*BKennedy* · 02-09-2006, 08:41 PM

I'm in, but is that the first closed road heading westbound on S-22, or the first heading east?? And.............can I get the RV up that road? Maybe I should ask like this....is it the same place we camped a few years ago for TDS?

*RockRanger* · 02-09-2006, 10:38 PM

As heading east bound in a motorhome: When you come to the first road closed sign exit there. Instead of going up the "closed road. take the dirt road heading up the side. It would be at about 10:00 direction as you are coming down s22 eastnbound. Follow the dirt road up till you get to where the second road closed sign road comes up and camping just to the right. nice and flat.

*BKennedy* · 02-10-2006, 10:13 PM

Well thank you very much. I know which road you are refering too now, and I will see you all there! I just need to check the wind before I park the RV so I don't get any more holes in my awning from our massive campfire.

Its nice to have arial photos of camping spots.

*RockRanger* · 02-10-2006, 10:28 PM

Another nice thing about up there is the crappers over at Ootillo wells are a minute drive from camp.

*BKennedy* · 02-10-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RockRanger

Another nice thing about up there is the crappers over at Ootillo wells are a minute drive from camp.

We used to camp there when I was a kid before it was the Ocotillo OHV area. Used to call it the cove because we camped against the hillside that S-22 comes down, between the wash and the end of the hill. Nice spot for motorcycles.

*Jefe* · 02-10-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BKennedy

Its nice to have arial photos of camping spots.

I know, isn't it cool? Just wait 'till the T-haven movie comes out with the video I took.

I'm hoping Stuc-O uses that video anyway. Otherwise I'll have to release my own film on the same night to give him some competition. :p

Speaking of Stic-O, how come he hasn't posted here yet?

*RockRanger* · 02-11-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jefe

Speaking of Stic-O, how come he hasn't posted here yet?

His wifes third cousion's half sister's, daughters, son is getting his first hair cut that day and he has to be there to film it it with the stic-o cam. :p

*Brother_of_Jefe* · 02-11-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RockRanger

His wifes third cousion's half sister's, daughters, son is getting his first hair cut that day and he has to be there to film it it with the stic-o cam. :p

OMG. I just spewed my "non-Dr. Pepper" drink!

**410Fortune** · 02-11-2006, 11:41 AM

Man oh man to be so close to T Haven.
I was talking about that place last night with my friends, Mike, the guy I took out there for his first 4x4 trip ever, told several pucker factor stories.
Lets see the movie!!!

Maybe next year I can make TDS

02-06-2006, 09:17 PM	#1
DB_1 TH search & rescue La Quinta, Ca. 97 SC Ranger xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,709 Vehicle Specs	44th Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari (TDS) Who's in? All the regulars know the routine but for anyone who hasn't been there before this is a huge event at Truckhaven put on by the Tierra Del Sol 4 wheel drive club of San Diego. You do not have to register to attend this event but they do have several runs going on throughout the weekend which you would sign up for. None of us from the board sign up for the organized runs simply because there are to many vehicles to follow and it's slow going. There's enough to see and do with our own little group. If you do register for the event there is also a big raffle on Sat. night but you are not obligated to sign up for any of the runs. Camping: There was talk of us camping out on the bluffs somewhere of hwy S22...Anyone want to clarify? Here's the link with all the info regarding registration and whatnot: http://www.tds4x4.com/tds_safari/safari.htm __________________ 97 Ranger...upgraded from stock Bilstein shocks 4 sale

02-06-2006, 09:27 PM	#2
Jefe Roll Over Posse Recruiter Clarksville, TN '00 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,969 Vehicle Specs	I'm in __________________ '00 Explorer XLT - Sold '01 Focus SE

02-06-2006, 10:59 PM	#4
RockRanger Elite Ranger San Diego CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,470 Vehicle Specs	Maybe maybe not. Depends on if I get the doubler in or not. __________________ 93 ranger rock stock. Looking for a free/ very cheap 4.0 OHV long block. Does not need to be in running condition.

02-07-2006, 11:23 AM	#6
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 21,630 Vehicle Specs	I'm a hopeful maybe __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

02-07-2006, 12:02 PM	#8
Positive Vibes Elite Explorer Santa Cruz, Ca '94 XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,093 Vehicle Specs	Bummer. Already have plans for Hollister. They are going to run timed runs in the tank trap! __________________ '94 XLT, 5.5" superlift, cat back flowmaster, KKM, custom rocksliders, 33X12.5 XTerrains, 4.10's, custom bumpers, Detroit in 8.8, on board air, ARB locker in front winch,etc. What is greater than God, More evil than the devil, The poor have it, The rich need it, And if you eat it, you'll die?

02-07-2006, 06:59 PM	#10
jobunn Elite Explorer Canyon Country, CA '99 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 831 Vehicle Specs	Provided I am not out of town for work I am in. __________________ Joe Bunning 4" Superlift and 1" TT front - 4" Superlift leaf springs rear - 33x12.5 BFG AT's - 4.10 regear - NoSlip lockers - ECU flasher - BW1354 manual tcaseWheelin' Pics

02-07-2006, 08:40 PM	#11
Jason69 Elite Explorer Hacienda Heights, CA 99 XLT Ranger. 2003 Aviat Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	I'm IN __________________ 03 Aviator 20" Zenetti 295/45R20 wing,& grill. Blue 99 RANGER 4X4 4DR SC (4.10s) flair-side W/265/75/16 Firestone MT's "Rear ARB" Camberg IFS kit, DeltaFlow. 1998 XLT Explorer 4x4 4.0L 4DR "RIP"

02-09-2006, 08:41 PM	#12
BKennedy Elite Loser San Diego, California 1994 XLT Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,460 Vehicle Specs	I'm in, but is that the first closed road heading westbound on S-22, or the first heading east?? And.............can I get the RV up that road? Maybe I should ask like this....is it the same place we camped a few years ago for TDS? __________________ Brian Kennedy 1994 Explorer 4X4 XLT 4-door. Modified Member, Rollover Posse 2005 Winnebago Class A M/H 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT-1 Crew Cab "Here comes the carbon footprint, Bit#%&s!!"

02-09-2006, 10:38 PM	#13
RockRanger Elite Ranger San Diego CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,470 Vehicle Specs	As heading east bound in a motorhome: When you come to the first road closed sign exit there. Instead of going up the "closed road. take the dirt road heading up the side. It would be at about 10:00 direction as you are coming down s22 eastnbound. Follow the dirt road up till you get to where the second road closed sign road comes up and camping just to the right. nice and flat. __________________ 93 ranger rock stock. Looking for a free/ very cheap 4.0 OHV long block. Does not need to be in running condition.

02-10-2006, 10:13 PM	#14
BKennedy Elite Loser San Diego, California 1994 XLT Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,460 Vehicle Specs	Well thank you very much. I know which road you are refering too now, and I will see you all there! I just need to check the wind before I park the RV so I don't get any more holes in my awning from our massive campfire. Its nice to have arial photos of camping spots. __________________ Brian Kennedy 1994 Explorer 4X4 XLT 4-door. Modified Member, Rollover Posse 2005 Winnebago Class A M/H 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT-1 Crew Cab "Here comes the carbon footprint, Bit#%&s!!"

02-10-2006, 10:28 PM	#15
RockRanger Elite Ranger San Diego CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,470 Vehicle Specs	Another nice thing about up there is the crappers over at Ootillo wells are a minute drive from camp. __________________ 93 ranger rock stock. Looking for a free/ very cheap 4.0 OHV long block. Does not need to be in running condition.

02-11-2006, 11:41 AM	#20
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 21,976 Vehicle Specs	Man oh man to be so close to T Haven. I was talking about that place last night with my friends, Mike, the guy I took out there for his first 4x4 trip ever, told several pucker factor stories. Lets see the movie!!! Maybe next year I can make TDS __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted