Tour of Johnson Valley

[tgregg]

i put myself down for a maybe - can we expect damage?? i went out there for tinbenders and was blindsided.

I think it will be easy, I'm taking my stock Cherokee. TinBenders are a pretty serious group of rock crawlers. I'm really new also, I think from what has been posted we'll both have a great fun day.

[Mitch]

doubleoh7,

Roger set this up as an easy/medium desert tour. This is not a damage type of run. You will find that MJR runs are not surprises, if it's a hardcore run, people will let you know before you sign up. Have fun.

Mitch

[Roger]

doubleoh7,

Mitch is right. Normally when a trail run is posted it will indicate whether it's easy, moderate, difficult, or extreme.

The runs I've put together appeal to those who want to explore and maybe learn a little history along the way. I also attract those that can't afford to break their Jeep There is usually an "exta credit" bypass or pile of rocks along the way for those who want to see what their Jeep will do!

If you would like to attend, please go to the first post in this thread, click on the link, and sign up.

Thanks,

Roger

[doubleoh7]

excellent, just got the approval and the wifey is joining me. I am not familiar with the area, so can someone get me a better location for the meeting spot. i searched valero, lucerne valley and several came up. sorry for any trouble, thanks. really looking forward to meeting you all.

[Roger]

excellent, just got the approval and the wifey is joining me. I am not familiar with the area, so can someone get me a better location for the meeting spot. i searched valero, lucerne valley and several came up. sorry for any trouble, thanks. really looking forward to meeting you all.

Here's some directions:

I-15 north to the Bear Valley Rd.
Exit and go east on BV Rd. Eventually it merges onto Hwy 18
Continue east on Hwy 18 to Lucerne Valley
The Vallero Station is in the middle of town on the Right side of the Hwy. You can't miss it.

If you come to the 4-way stop, you went too far!

Allow 45 minutes driving time from the freeway to the meeting place.

We'll be monitoring CB ch 04.

You should plan on topping off your gas tank at the Vallero Station.

[dirtman13]

doubleoh7,

Mitch is right. Normally when a trail run is posted it will indicate whether it's easy, moderate, difficult, or extreme.

The runs I've put together appeal to those who want to explore and maybe learn a little history along the way. I also attract those that can't afford to break their Jeep There is usually an "exta credit" bypass or pile of rocks along the way for those who want to see what their Jeep will do!

If you would like to attend, please go to the first post in this thread, click on the link, and sign up.

Thanks,

Roger

Roger,

I 'm sure I could find a way to damage my Jeep on one of your runs.

[Geebo]

Chuck you could put a can of Raspberries on your manifold open the hood, and let it POP!!!! ALL OVER

[dirtman13]

Chuck you could put a can of Raspberries on your manifold open the hood, and let it POP!!!! ALL OVER

That sounds like a nice weapon that James Bond had. I could shoot Rasberries at the Jeep behind me....sorry I meant Land Rover.:devil:

[nwoods]

I still have raspberry guts on my Action Packer lid :-)

[FootballTJ98]

Novice interested on this run

Hi Roger, I'm actually new to your site not new to Jeeps but a rookie for this kind of runs. This sounds like something my TJ and its driver can handle. What do I need to do to make sure I can attend this run? Thanks for your time.

Stupid me typed all this stuff on the sign up comments!

Carlos

[nwoods]

What do I need to do to make sure I can attend this run?

This seems to be a stocker friendly run. You'll need 5 wheels, big jug of drinking water, and serious sunblock. If you have shackles and recovery strap great, but you probably won't need it and for sure someone else will have one.

A CB Radio will be of great help now and in the future.

[FootballTJ98]

Thanks for the reply nwoods. I'll be sure to be prepared not sure if I can get the CB on time but will try.

[OU812]

Handhelds do fine in. They can be found for $70-$90. If you can find the time for an install I am planning on doing one of THESE KITS. I have talked to a few people that have used this kit that are very happy. They are the same price as a handheld and do a much better job. But they require a couple hours to install and tune.

I always keep a set of these in case someone needs a tug that does not have recovery points. They are only rated to 4750 lbs working load so I don’t like to use them but they are usually the best option of you are not otherwise prepared.

This looks like it is going to be an easy run and you may not even need to put your jeep in 4WD. But MJR people are friendly and responsible. In all the runs I've done with MJR I have seen lots of mechanical failures. But I have never seen anyone left behind.

[Geebo]

Scott, those look to much like handcuffs!! I get a bad feelin lookin at those ..LOL..

[Roger]

Roger,

I 'm sure I could find a way to damage my Jeep on one of your runs.

Duh! I KNOW you could!