Maine Winter Romp 2015: Who's going?
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rtkraken
New member
Just reserved our rooms at the "Grande".
To the OP, make sure you've got good recovery points front and rear and your own shackles, and it's courteous to have your own recovery strap. There's enough folk there with you on the trails that someone will help get you unstuck. Stuck vehicles are an event in themselves. The groups are divided up in the morning in order of vehicle build or owner desire to push it, so you can have fun with a group of folk with like vehicle build or desire for challenge. Chains are good to have along, as mentioned previously some years they are key, others not-so-much. I use the RUD's and have had good experience with them. FRS radio is good to have along so you can keep up with what's going on ahead of you.
Expect some scratches and maybe some dents and dings but always fun, and by the end of the day you will surprise yourself with the capability of your own vehicle. Lots of folk there with everything from lightly protected daily drivers to fully kitted trailer vehicles. All share the same passion for the brand. Great gathering!
To the OP, make sure you've got good recovery points front and rear and your own shackles, and it's courteous to have your own recovery strap. There's enough folk there with you on the trails that someone will help get you unstuck. Stuck vehicles are an event in themselves. The groups are divided up in the morning in order of vehicle build or owner desire to push it, so you can have fun with a group of folk with like vehicle build or desire for challenge. Chains are good to have along, as mentioned previously some years they are key, others not-so-much. I use the RUD's and have had good experience with them. FRS radio is good to have along so you can keep up with what's going on ahead of you.
Expect some scratches and maybe some dents and dings but always fun, and by the end of the day you will surprise yourself with the capability of your own vehicle. Lots of folk there with everything from lightly protected daily drivers to fully kitted trailer vehicles. All share the same passion for the brand. Great gathering!
Speaking of chains, I understand chains can fit an LR3 with stock size tires and not have rubbing issues when lifted, bit can anyone confirm if I can fit chains on 265/65/18 AT tires or will I have issues at full flex? I run a 40 mm lift with IID tool and get about another inch on top of that when I raise it to off-road. Thanks
TRIARII
Adventurer
Im actually thinking about recovery points, I dont have any. Im having a hard time finding a affordable solution. I dont have the money to invest in an HD bumper right now and the few recovery point options are a couple hundred bucks plus labor. I plan on getting a recovery kit which includes chains and straps.
TRIARII
Adventurer
alright I dont know much about radios so bare with me. When using one of these cheap handheld radios will I be able to communicate with everyone else who is using CB's and HAM radios? Or am I limited to communications with people using the same radio I have? Here are 3 different radios I found on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1000VP4-36-Mile-50-Channel-Two-Way/dp/B001WMFYH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420679814&sr=8-1&keywords=FRS+radio
http://www.amazon.com/Midland-LXT600VP3-36-Channel-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B007B5ZR4G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1420679814&sr=8-6&keywords=FRS+radio
http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV5R-136-174-400-480-Dual-Band/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420679814&sr=8-5&keywords=FRS+radio
http://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1000VP4-36-Mile-50-Channel-Two-Way/dp/B001WMFYH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420679814&sr=8-1&keywords=FRS+radio
http://www.amazon.com/Midland-LXT600VP3-36-Channel-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B007B5ZR4G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1420679814&sr=8-6&keywords=FRS+radio
http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV5R-136-174-400-480-Dual-Band/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420679814&sr=8-5&keywords=FRS+radio
Dmarchand
Adventurer
Fixed it. :ylsmoke:
TRIARII
Adventurer
I did speak with Bruce and I told him what my vehicle does and does not have and he said it would fine. That said Im looking at my options regarding recovery points. So far the best option I can tell are jate rings. I dont know how if they require welding or drilling but they are the most affordable recovery points Ive yet found. http://www.landroverstuff.com/jaterings.htm
sunrisehiker
Adventurer
Bunch of us are going for the ROMP , from NJ .Should be fun , like last year.
TRIARII
Adventurer
Alright guys heres an update on my truck in regards to Winter Romp. I just ordered all the things I will need for the event.
1: Jate Ring for the front http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PLK0211&type=0
2: Viking tow hitch recovery point for the rear http://www.vikingoffroad.com/viking-multi-hitch/
3: Uniden CB side band radio http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007B5ZAES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4: Wilson T2000 antenna http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AUONAS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5: Wilson 18' coax cable http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NTK3MM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6: Wilson antenna spring http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOZB17G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7: Mr Heater portable space heater http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Again I already have diff guards and beefy mud terrain tires and my 2004 does have a functional diff lock so I should be all set now!
1: Jate Ring for the front http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PLK0211&type=0
2: Viking tow hitch recovery point for the rear http://www.vikingoffroad.com/viking-multi-hitch/
3: Uniden CB side band radio http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007B5ZAES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4: Wilson T2000 antenna http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AUONAS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5: Wilson 18' coax cable http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NTK3MM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6: Wilson antenna spring http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOZB17G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7: Mr Heater portable space heater http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Again I already have diff guards and beefy mud terrain tires and my 2004 does have a functional diff lock so I should be all set now!
Jwestpro
Explorer
Hmmm, I think people are dangerous/deadly, not tools....
Bottle jack? Really? Sounds a bit dicey in messy conditions or at least as dangerous as improper use of a high lift. How about, instead of using a high-lift, a rolling aluminum floor jack, on wide base if soft ground? They can reach fairly high sometimes and are more stable than the bottle and way easier to use/access hard to reach points.
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