2011 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x Build
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bijanjames
Adventurer
Probably along sand flats road. There are some nice spots higher up.
Just make sure you research and follow the BLM regs on dispersed camping (they have exclusions on some of the more well traveled roads) - and know the administration of the place you happen to wind up ... I've heard rumors that they're actually enforcing the camping regs and issuing citations to violators this week, during EJS. Now, GONE isn't nearly as big as EJS, so there may be a bit more leeway; but we don't want to give BLM or anyone else any reason to poke at access any more than they have ... not that you guys would, I know I'm preaching to the choir, just wanting to give the heads-up.
If you're not too worried about the comfort level, I've had several recommendations to try Area BFE for unimproved camping ... might be worth checking with them for availability, since they're private and administer their own land.
I think all Nissan folk should hit GONE at least once, just be prepared to experience the trails in larger groups than you might otherwise be used to ... it's a great event and the camaraderie can't be beat. For lodging, the other option is a condo at either Rim Village or Rim Vista ... VRBO administers a bunch of them, and there are other places to book as well ... if you can find a way to split it amongst a group, they can actually work out to be quite reasonable on a per person per night basis. Plus they have the added benefit of being the place where a large number of attendees stay, so there's always informal night-time/evening goings on (and help wrenching, if it becomes necessary).
If you're not too worried about the comfort level, I've had several recommendations to try Area BFE for unimproved camping ... might be worth checking with them for availability, since they're private and administer their own land.
I think all Nissan folk should hit GONE at least once, just be prepared to experience the trails in larger groups than you might otherwise be used to ... it's a great event and the camaraderie can't be beat. For lodging, the other option is a condo at either Rim Village or Rim Vista ... VRBO administers a bunch of them, and there are other places to book as well ... if you can find a way to split it amongst a group, they can actually work out to be quite reasonable on a per person per night basis. Plus they have the added benefit of being the place where a large number of attendees stay, so there's always informal night-time/evening goings on (and help wrenching, if it becomes necessary).
bijanjames
Adventurer
New Additions
Got the Maxtrax mounted and through a Trasharoo on as well. Installed a Uniden Bearcat 980 CB and put the antenna on the bumper. Also got my ARB compressor in the mail. Going to mount the compressor along with a dual battery setup next month. Coming along!
Got the Maxtrax mounted and through a Trasharoo on as well. Installed a Uniden Bearcat 980 CB and put the antenna on the bumper. Also got my ARB compressor in the mail. Going to mount the compressor along with a dual battery setup next month. Coming along!
mattsavage
Observer
bijanjames
Adventurer
I think in the end, once I got in my head, how much cheaper a RTT would be, It was hard for me to go back. We may still go the AT Habitat route one day, but for now, I think that the RTT will satisfy our needs.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Awesome little additions, as expected. That's a really nice looking CB, might have to look into that one.
Where's the compressor going?
Where's the compressor going?
bijanjames
Adventurer
Thanks. Compressors going in front of the airintake, you have to relocate the horn, but it fits.
bijanjames
Adventurer
Leaking OME Strut
Passenger side OME strut is losing fluid. I contacted Nisstec and they said that some fluid loss is normal, really? The driver side is dry as a bone. Anyway, I'm having them install the ARB compressor in a couple of weeks and they said that they will look at it to see if its a warranty issue. The coils only have 8,000 easy miles on them. Anyone else have this issue? The fluid seems to be pooling at the bottom of the spring and on the lower control arm. I had a mechanic look at it today and he confirmed that it was coming from the shock. I'm trying to get the truck squared away for goneMoab!
Passenger side OME strut is losing fluid. I contacted Nisstec and they said that some fluid loss is normal, really? The driver side is dry as a bone. Anyway, I'm having them install the ARB compressor in a couple of weeks and they said that they will look at it to see if its a warranty issue. The coils only have 8,000 easy miles on them. Anyone else have this issue? The fluid seems to be pooling at the bottom of the spring and on the lower control arm. I had a mechanic look at it today and he confirmed that it was coming from the shock. I'm trying to get the truck squared away for goneMoab!
bijanjames
Adventurer
Air Compressor installed.
bijanjames
Adventurer
Chris, at Nisstec, thought that the horn might have to be relocated but that didn't end up being the case. It fits in that location perfectly. Another advantage of that location in the engine bay is that it is cool and gets plenty of air.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
That was my main concern with mounting a compressor there.