izackary
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- '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT
Fordexplorer157 said:Worse comes to worse I am staying in a hotel
Fordexplorer157 said:Worse comes to worse I am staying in a hotel
DeRocha said:If they didn't every 2WD owner would be demanding identical beach access... I for one don't want to get stuck behind some Taurus owner. :roll:
izackary said:OK, homies. First off, my apologies for not being on here as often as I ought to be. I have and continue to be very busy with work and work-/living-related decisions and dilemmas. So I may or may not be on more soon, but I can't say as of yet.
David: Trust me when I say that even if your 2wd is locked, there are steep tall dunes that would be extremely difficult for you to climb up without low-range. I have a L/S and only had a shot in low. High range was hopeless. As John pointed out, no one wants to be stuck behind someone who can't make it even if it's simply not your day. The CRV made it over the dunes and if he did, your stock 4x4 definately can. Matt's did fine just on his Michelin all-seasons, and he has the sissy pushrod 4.slOw. You'll have plenty of fun in that, trust me.
Dan, good find on the campsites. I suggest everyone looks at each to weigh how well they suit your own needs and we'll decide on one. I'm sure we can share tents; Dan has a nice one he could share with Matt...I have an ample-sized one that I'm told will fit 4, so when we narrow down how few tents we can get away with, we can make a decision and a reservation. Worst case scenario, we all have folding rear seats, right?
V8BoatBuilder said:Back on topic... Lodging!
I would love to get a campsite. Don't care where, and even if we have to pay for extra people/vehicles/etc, it will still be cheaper than hotels - and way more fun.
Is there anyone who does not want to go camping? Matt would like us all to lodge together.
V8BoatBuilder said:Back on topic... Lodging!
I would love to get a campsite. Don't care where, and even if we have to pay for extra people/vehicles/etc, it will still be cheaper than hotels - and way more fun.
SoBeLover said:
I totally agree Aaron, and like Matt said we can always sleep in the back of our rigs
Now the second thing, I'm going to be leaving the morning of the 18 for the Cape from Colchester, Vermont after spending a week there. I need directions from there to the Cape as I am lousy with maps.....I'm one of those who needs a turn by turn layout and I'll have no computer access the week I'm in Vermont.........Matt, can you help me with this?
Well, when you know, let me know, I'll be staying at the Motel 6 while I'm there and I'll give you a ring when I get settled into my room. Your cell number is still the same isn't it?Fordexplorer157 said:Sandy if your gonna be in Colchester VT. Just follow myself and Dan down. Dan and I still need to figure out what time we are leaveing.
Fordexplorer157 said:Sandy will you be staying at the Campsite? Iam just trying to figure out how many sites we need to reserve so they can all be next to each other. We need to get going on it.
SoBeLover said:
Well, when you know, let me know, I'll be staying at the Motel 6 while I'm there and I'll give you a ring when I get settled into my room. Your cell number is still the same isn't it?
Yes, I'm going to be staying at the campsite, I'm looking forward to having some fun, and my 13 year old will be with me too and she's psyched about it
I realize your truck (with a locker) is very capable and far from a Taurus. My point was that if they allowed your 2wd vehicle on the sand they would have to allow all 2wd vehicles. Therefore getting stuck behind a Taurus, Accord, or Camry would be a real concern.davidmmm69 said:far from a taurus...
DeRocha said:When you go to the Ranger station you watch a 15 min video and then your truck gets inspected by a ranger (they mostly seam to be concerned with you having the required equipment see below). The ranger inspecting my truck didn't look into the cab.
Shovel: Heavy duty equal or better than Military folding shovel
Towing Device: Minimum 14' long Either:
- Strap: 1.5" width
- Rope: 3/4" diameter
- Chain: 5/16" diameter
- Cable: 1/4" diameter
Jack: Standard jack (Even though Aaron had a High-Lift jack they still wanted to see his standard jack).
Jack support: Wood: 10x12x1/2" or Plywood 10x12x3/4"
Tire pressure gauge: Must register to 5 psi or lower
Spare Tire: Must meet regular tire standards
Tires: All 5 tires must meet or exceed standards. Ex: P235/65 R15 or P225/70 R15