MOAB in late july

[inh]

Ok heres the deal. Late july (the 23rd i think) we are getting like 2 weeks of leave. I want to drive home (so cal) and stop by vegas on the way to see my parents, and what do ya know, the route google maps picks takes me within 30 miles of moab...

I really wanted to make this years run there but i couldnt, so i'm wondering if anyone would be up for a little get together around the end of july when i should be pasing through. I dont want my truck to break and get completely screwed, so I'm looking for some others to wheel with and hopefully people that know local places to get parts and such in case something should happen..

I'd hate to miss out on going home because i stopped for a bit to go offroadin and broke ma baby.

 

[GJarrett]

I've been in Moab in early July and the temps reached 118 degrees on the trail; it could be hotter than that in late July. There are no trees or shade and no water at all, and many of the trails are remote. There will probably be no other vehicles on the trails at that time of year because most tralirigs/Jeeps won't have A/C so there will be no one to drive by and help you if you break down. Cellphone service is sketchy and/or nonexistant out there. In those circumstances you could literally die in the desert.

I strongly suggest that you do NOT try this unless you get other vehicles to join you. Be well prepared, part of a group, and plentifully stocked with water and survival gear -- or resist the temptation and don't go.

EDIT: I forgot to add -- my cooling system was in great shape and I've never had a problem whatsoever with overheating except for that one time. However with temps in the mid hundred-teens and in 4wd lowrange conditions, my Explorer kept trying to overheat. Several times I had to turn my heater on full-blast to cool the engine down. Sit in your vehicle when it's 115 degrees and your heater is on full-blast, and it kinda takes the fun out of the experience. I'll never do it again.

 

[inh]

THanks for the info. I definatly wouldnt attempt it alone, thats why i posted here.

So it looks like my little detour wont happen..

But if anyone can make it post back and lemme know. i'd love to go play!

 

[DB_1]

If your schedule permits, consider going up to Big Bear when your out in SoCal. We usually do a few runs there during the summer because the weather is much more pleasant. Start a thread if you want to get a run together when you come out

 

[inh]

hmm big bear would work too! its only two hours from where i'll be in cali

 

[RockRanger]

Where will you be in Cali? There is a pretty big group of us in so cal. We could probably get a run setup while you are out here to go somewhere.

 

[FROADER]

Let us know for sure. I'm sure we could ge at least 5 trucks out there with you.

 

[section525]

Let us know for sure. I'm sure we could ge at least 5 trucks out there with you.

Or 8! Us NorCal kids will come down.

 

[Moab Explorer]

I've been in Moab in early July and the temps reached 118 degrees on the trail; it could be hotter than that in late July. There are no trees or shade and no water at all, and many of the trails are remote. There will probably be no other vehicles on the trails at that time of year because most tralirigs/Jeeps won't have A/C so there will be no one to drive by and help you if you break down. Cellphone service is sketchy and/or nonexistant out there. In those circumstances you could literally die in the desert.

I strongly suggest that you do NOT try this unless you get other vehicles to join you. Be well prepared, part of a group, and plentifully stocked with water and survival gear -- or resist the temptation and don't go.

EDIT: I forgot to add -- my cooling system was in great shape and I've never had a problem whatsoever with overheating except for that one time. However with temps in the mid hundred-teens and in 4wd lowrange conditions, my Explorer kept trying to overheat. Several times I had to turn my heater on full-blast to cool the engine down. Sit in your vehicle when it's 115 degrees and your heater is on full-blast, and it kinda takes the fun out of the experience. I'll never do it again.

Even us locals don't venture out much that time of year, we usually head for the high country in July & August.