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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Up next was the infamous Lippincott Pass. A giant sign discourages most inexperience and unprepared motorist from traveling any further; looking for an alternative passage out to avoid the return trip in vehicles & tires that shouldn't be there in the first place. In fact, we had numerous people...
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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Our time on smooth and comfortable paved roads was short lived. Up the mountain pass, we turned right onto South Saline Road. Periodically maintained by Inyo County, there are no difficult sections here. The flat and flowy washboard trail slowly leads up to a great view of the Panamint Dunes and...
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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Saturday. A new day with new goals. Today our mission would be to make our way from the Argus Range to the hot springs in the Saline Valley. This wasn't to be a direct shot, as we'd make a rather large detour; Hunter Mountain - Hidden Valley - Teakettle Junction - The Racetrack - Lippincott...
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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Thank you. Didn't have the time, nor was there much interest given it's current state. Thank you! Thanks! In the future there will be invites on some of our trips. Thank you! I looked everywhere for more detailed pictures of Mengel Pass, and was left with generic shots to go off of...
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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Our goal was to stake claim to one many cabins in the Argus Range area. The first already claimed by a group, we made our way up a rocky and a nearly indistinguishable wash to find another. There wasn't any indication of recent activity or life, other then a family of burros that looked at us...
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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Finally, time to transfer the vehicles into 4wd. While not necessarily difficult, it does require smooth pedal work and proper tire placement in order to make it through unscathed. This would also be the first obstacle Ryan's brand new 2016 Tacoma would see. PC - David Plueger...
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    ExploreDesert - Death Valley - Saratoga Springs to Eureka Dunes

    Death Valley. The birth place of Explore Desert and The Adventure Continues. An idea born around good friends, a warm campfire and cold beverages. It's been a little over a year since our first documented trip last February, an experience that started something new. New plans. New places. New...
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    Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

    South Saline Pass overlooking Panamint Valley
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    Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

    Panamint Valley by exploredesert, on Flickr
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    Leaving Annex Attached to RTT?

    Yup. Tepui Kukenam Annex by The Adventure Continues, on Flickr
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    Leaving Annex Attached to RTT?

    I was able to store mine under the cover and attached (minus where it slides into the shared slot with the cover). What worked for us was to neatly fold the annex to the sides of the ladder so we didn't increase the height. Tepui Kukenam Annex by The Adventure Continues, on Flickr Tepui...
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    **Tepui RTTs and Accessories**

    Picked up a annex from Adam for my Kukenam. Fantastic customer service and price to boot. Can't recommend Tepui enough. Pleased to report that we were successful at leaving it attached and still able to fit it under the cover. Way stoked on this as it won't make much difference in setup/tear...
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    Android Head Units for mapping, OBD, music etc?

    Awesome! I tried looking for a new ROM back when I got the unit, but couldn't find anything finalized and working well. I'll be installing the Malaysk version tonight. Also, in the thread found a hardware/software modification to improve sound quality that I'm also going to tackle. Thanks...
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    Android Head Units for mapping, OBD, music etc?

    Installed the Joying version in my truck to try and solve the same issue. For small simple trips it works great, but at the end of the day, I still use the Tablet for our big adventures. Couple things I've noticed over the last few months. Volume knob periodically stops working. Have to...
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    What LED lights do you run ? Why?

    Baja Designs. I've spent years fooling around with Chinese and knock off products and was never happy. They work and are reasonably bright, but all suffered from bad optics and moisture issues. After getting my hands on a set of Squadron's and a 30" Stealth bar from Baja Designs, the difference...
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    Actually, out behind Mammoth Airport near the hot springs.
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    Campfire Shots

    Mammoth
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    Fire Pan for Restricted Areas. What do you use?

    Great thread. Need some ideas as well. Have been using a small metal trash can. The lid works OK for a pan, and is nice to have a way to store the embers. Something nicer is always a plus.
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    Mammoth, CA
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