Northern Utah Snakes on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd
- Thread starter TurboMinivan
- Start date
- Location
- The Village of Kay
I wish I had time to go on Thurs. Someday I'll make it to the snakes.
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
We will hit a trail together someday.
- Location
- The Village of Kay
For sure! I look forward to it!
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
I hope we can see you there. Please keep us updated.
Great! Don't fret about your Jeep--that is exactly what my co-worker will be driving, right down to the crappy tires.
Well, come with us next week!
To all you newbies: if you don't already have one, it would be very helpful to install a CB radio in your vehicle. Even on a simple trail like Rattlesnake, there will be many instances where group communication will be helpful. Without CBs, that means we'll be stopping frequently to get out of our vehicles and talk back and forth. (Yes, we'll be in and out of our vehicles constantly anyway--that's what Jeeping is--but it will happen even more frequently without radios in most/all of the rigs.) Don't go out and buy a handheld CB--while they are nice and portable, they also have much shorter range (particularly when you use them inside your vehicle). Buy a permanent-mount radio and you'll get far better performance; you'll be much more satisfied as a result.
Troop92
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Layton, UT
So go before that... ...and to this. Would be a pleasure to wheel with you again.
simplyjeep
Member
- Location
- South Jordan
I will do my best to get the cb taken care of a I agree on the handiness, I definitely have not wrenched at all other than oil changes
To all you newbies: if you don't already have one, it would be very helpful to install a CB radio in your vehicle. Even on a simple trail like Rattlesnake, there will be many instances where group communication will be helpful. Without CBs, that means we'll be stopping frequently to get out of our vehicles and talk back and forth. (Yes, we'll be in and out of our vehicles constantly anyway--that's what Jeeping is--but it will happen even more frequently without radios in most/all of the rigs.) Don't go out and buy a handheld CB--while they are nice and portable, they also have much shorter range (particularly when you use them inside your vehicle). Buy a permanent-mount radio and you'll get far better performance; you'll be much more satisfied as a result.
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I have a CB, antenna, and mic ready to go in the Jeep i just need to buy the coax and adapter for my firefly antenna... I'm just reeeeally lazy.
I have a CB, antenna, and mic ready to go in the Jeep i just need to buy the coax and adapter for my firefly antenna... I'm just reeeeally lazy.
Troop92
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Layton, UT
So if I'm gone on business until right before we wheel.... Haha. I will be CB-less for this one.
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
We'll obviously make do as best we can. I threw that out there just in case anyone has been on the fence about installing a CB. I'm hoping I may have pushed them over the edge.
Troop92
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Layton, UT
We'll obviously make do as best we can. I threw that out there just in case anyone has been on the fence about installing a CB. I'm hoping I may have pushed them over the edge.
I'll see what I can do. Amazon is an option, but being gone wifey would surely open it. I got a rack and new ball-hitch this month already....
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
Purchasing one today!
Nice. :thumbs:
I have one kicking around my garage. I would have brought it over to you had I known you'd want to use it.
Nash Boyack
Member
- Location
- Under a rock in Twiller.
I guess little Nash and I will be there. We'll be coming from Tooele so we will be at the parking lot in a black xj.
simplyjeep
Member
- Location
- South Jordan
Where's the best place to get the cb/kit? I was thinking just 4wheelparts.
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
You could probably get what you need from 4WP. Other options include Amazon.com, any local truck stop, or maybe even Wal-Mart. Quite frankly, the radio itself is mostly irrelevant--whichever entry level unit you choose will function well. I posted a photo of the Uniden Pro510XL because that's what I run, it works great and has held up to years of abuse. Don't let that make you think it's the only one you should use. I'm sure the equivalent Cobra or Midlands CB would be fine, too. For example, many local Wal-Marts stock the Cobra 19 Ultra III, and it has a price of $31.50 (all according to Wally World's web site):
If you're going to fret about any part of your CB install, focus on the antenna itself. A quality, tunable antenna will be the difference between having poor range or having excellent range with your CB. Even if you only get a mag mount antenna, try to find one that is tunable. On my Suburban, I have a Wilson mag mount (purchased at the Flying J Travel Plaza in Springville) which I have tuned and it works great.
Better than a mag mount is a "real" permanent antenna, such as the fiberglass ones you often see. This will raise the cost of your system, and you'll need to buy separate coax cable plus maybe a connector or two, but when set up properly they will give years and years of headache-free performance. Here you can see the antenna on my TJ:
I hope this info helps.
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TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
TRIP UPDATE
This is shaping up to be an awesome trip. I now have two co-workers who will attend plus the guys who have spoken up in this thread. Assuming nobody cancels on us, there will be 10 vehicles present--nice! Some of us have seen Constrictor many times; others have never seen it. We'll be happy to stop and smell the roses along the way, and I can only assume there will be many photographs taken.
I PMed each participant with a few questions and have received all their answers. My plan is to get everyone to see Constrictor even though some of the rigs are not capable of driving it. As such, we'll have to park a few of them and have their riders jump in other rigs. Based on all the info I've received, it looks like we'll have enough open seats to accomplish this. Good deal. (Oh, I also plan to take the side trip to Wayne's World so everyone can gawk at it even though nobody in our group can climb it.)
Right now the weather outlook says there is a slight chance of rain. The weather is not going to stop us; if anything, a little moisture will be welcome as it would reduce the dust factor. Everyone is encouraged to bring a light rain jacket if you're worried. I'll also bring my Jeep's upper door halves just in case.
Again, arrive at Chevron at 4:15 pm. We plan to head out by 4:30. This will allow us to return to town comfortably before sunset.
Other questions? Post 'em up.
This is shaping up to be an awesome trip. I now have two co-workers who will attend plus the guys who have spoken up in this thread. Assuming nobody cancels on us, there will be 10 vehicles present--nice! Some of us have seen Constrictor many times; others have never seen it. We'll be happy to stop and smell the roses along the way, and I can only assume there will be many photographs taken.
I PMed each participant with a few questions and have received all their answers. My plan is to get everyone to see Constrictor even though some of the rigs are not capable of driving it. As such, we'll have to park a few of them and have their riders jump in other rigs. Based on all the info I've received, it looks like we'll have enough open seats to accomplish this. Good deal. (Oh, I also plan to take the side trip to Wayne's World so everyone can gawk at it even though nobody in our group can climb it.)
Right now the weather outlook says there is a slight chance of rain. The weather is not going to stop us; if anything, a little moisture will be welcome as it would reduce the dust factor. Everyone is encouraged to bring a light rain jacket if you're worried. I'll also bring my Jeep's upper door halves just in case.
Again, arrive at Chevron at 4:15 pm. We plan to head out by 4:30. This will allow us to return to town comfortably before sunset.
Other questions? Post 'em up.