Rowher Trail

[Geebo]

OK then 6:15 at the Chevron station at Sand Canyon Correct? s See ya there... Geeb

[Sandy R]

OK then 6:15 at the Chevron station at Sand Canyon Correct? s See ya there... Geeb

Correct!

[Schmo]

Thanks for the advice everybody and looking forward to meeting everyone on Sunday! I talked with a couple of the places recommended here at MJR today and am going tomorrow to check out a couple of shops & stuff for my Rubi . . . if you have a chance, throw some more advice my way . . . new thread "2 inch lift ?s" under Short & Stocky!

Hey ReconZJ . . . did you luck out and just need a new radiator cap?

[ReconZJ]

I don't think that did the trick, but can't tell for sure since it hasn't been hot enough here. But I'll be there anyway - just might not have a/c. It did fine in Moab last month while out on the trails, I just had to watch it on the highway coming back home.

See everyone on Sunday morning!
gary

[ReconZJ]

Schmo -

If you don't wind up buying a hi-lift and that other stuff, don't worry about it. Many of us probably have all that if you find you need it, plus a bunch of extra stuff.

g

[Sandy R]

Schmo -

If you don't wind up buying a hi-lift and that other stuff, don't worry about it. Many of us probably have all that if you find you need it, plus a bunch of extra stuff.

g

Agreed, you don't need anything except for the CB. As a new wheeler it may be more comforting to be able to communicate.

[ReconZJ]

And if you don't get one of those, I've got a hand-held that will get you by.

Agreed, you don't need anything except for the CB. As a new wheeler it may be more comforting to be able to communicate.

[Schmo]

ReconZJ- glad to hear you'll be able to make it on Sunday. If you could bring the handheld, that would be sweet! I'm really trying to get the discos and lift ASAP as I'm heading to Big Bear next Sunday and am not sure I'll be able to get the CB tomorrow. BTW . . . what's a good CB as I'll be looking for that too soon . . . are the handhelds a good option or are the old school ones better?

[ReconZJ]

The hand-held that I have is a cheapie that I got free years ago from an extinct website called Rebates.com. It's good enough as a spare, or for short distances between vehicles.

Sandy & I have the Cobra 75 WSXT. Everything is in the hand mike, with a little metal box mounted under the dash for the antenna & power. The mike cord plugs in to the box; when not in use, I unplug it and store it in the console.

Definitely, any regular CB is better than the handheld I have, but there is at least one CB, a Uniden 2 in 1, that's a handheld or sits in a cradle. You can take it outside the jeep when you spot someone, and then put it back in the cradle when you take off. It's really nice - I'd check that one out if I were you.

[Geebo]

Sandy, just to let ya know I did get my Cb unit all tuned and ready to go. So thanks anyway for the offer of your SWR.Also I was wondering how far from our meeting place at Sand Canyon is the trail head of Last Chance? Thanks,again. Geeb

[Sandy R]

Sandy, just to let ya know I did get my Cb unit all tuned and ready to go. So thanks anyway for the offer of your SWR.Also I was wondering how far from our meeting place at Sand Canyon is the trail head of Last Chance? Thanks,again. Geeb

Geeb,
I've never been to this trail or area before so I'm guessing that we have about 40 or 50 miles to the trail head from our meeting place. You can probably do a search. It's in the Mojave desert east of Bakersfield, southwest of Ridgecrest and west of Randsburg.

[SAR Jeeper]

It's about 95 miles to the north end, where Last Chance Cyn Rd meets the 14 freeway. Just a few miles north of Red Rock State Vehicle Rec. Area. Or about 90 miles to Last Chance Cyn Rd. and Randsburg Red Rock Rd, which is the south end

[Sandy R]

It's about 95 miles to the north end, where Last Chance Cyn Rd meets the 14 freeway. Just a few miles north of Red Rock State Vehicle Rec. Area. Or about 90 miles to Last Chance Cyn Rd. and Randsburg Red Rock Rd, which is the south end

Thanks, but 95 miles from what starting point?

[Schmo]

I've got my Rubi in the shop getting the 2inch BB now, but had to order the discos . . . will I need to disconnect for Last Chance?

[ReconZJ]

Well, since I haven't run this trail, I can't say for sure, but my guess is that you'll be fine. You just won't have the added articulation in the front. I think I read that on most obstacles there are several lines, so we can help you pick the right ones if you want that assistance.

Sandy ran Rowher twice in his bone-stock Rubi, without any problems.