Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 25, 2010, 04:07:46 AM
I should be able to get the Buggy finished up by then. If not Ill ride Passenger with Cora!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: MrMindless on October 25, 2010, 08:26:42 AM
Have fun! No wheeling for me in November, I only have half weekends at most from now into December.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 25, 2010, 08:35:06 AM
Ill try to make this one with you guys if the weather isnt too bad!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Ryan_25 on October 25, 2010, 06:20:06 PM
Me too
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 25, 2010, 06:44:06 PM
Weather? You guys sleep in trailers! :lol1:
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on October 25, 2010, 08:26:19 PM
I\'m going to try, too. Last hoo-rah for the year...
Might have to break out the heater. :cold:
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 26, 2010, 01:48:43 PM
i dont mind sleeping anywhere, its the towing and death thing i might be shy a bit this year....
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 26, 2010, 01:49:50 PM
i hear lowes has 14 Generacs in the whare house... this maybe and upcoming purchase to give those little hondas a run for their money.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Ryan_25 on October 26, 2010, 02:32:35 PM
Wheeling a buggy with no heat is of concern to me.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 26, 2010, 05:06:57 PM
I was planning to put some in mine for this winter. Maybe i should move a little faster on that.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 27, 2010, 08:05:02 AM
i was hoping to have the XJ for this trip, maybe it has heat :)
if not, im swaping the polarity of my radiator fans, and cutting a nice vent in the rear firewall :) some zip ties and plexi will make a wind screen for the buggy
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 27, 2010, 08:14:53 PM
:hammer: :grind: :weld: :bounce:
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on October 27, 2010, 08:20:17 PM
Should we move this to the public forum and see if anyone else is interested? It\'s listed as an \"open\" ride...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 28, 2010, 07:03:42 PM
Its listed as an \"OPEN RIDE\" because...
I copy and pasted SMIKE\'s Rausch creek race post. :) and I missed that info.
How does everyone else planning to attend feel about posting this in the public section?
Im up for anything as far as difficulty. wouldn\'t mind a weekend of Blue\'s and Black\'s in the street JEEP!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 28, 2010, 10:48:35 PM
doubt anyone new will come but im happy to change up the weekend for what ever rigs show up!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on October 29, 2010, 07:45:47 PM
I\'m planning to go. I was actually going to ask if it would be OK to bring a non-member a long with me...
Never been so I don\'t really know how difficult blues and blacks are... Not terribly I\'m guessing? I\'ve got no trailer and 32\'s so I\'m pretty much stuck with \'street jeep\' difficulty. Haha
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 31, 2010, 08:54:05 AM
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xjh3 wrote: Never been so I don\'t really know how difficult blues and blacks are... Not terribly I\'m guessing?
Blue = Mild / stock - 31\'s, lift, one locker recommended
Black = Intermediate / 33\'s, lift, body protection recommended, one locker required
Purple = Difficult / 35\'s more lift, body protection recommended,one locker required, two lockers recommended, winch recommended
Red = Extreme / Minimum 35\'s, lift, body & drive-train damage possible, two lockers required, winch highly recommended[/color]
(These are my personal trail ratings. Now thats not to say anyone cant run any trail with any vehicle, it just depends on how much abuse they want to put their vehicle through)
The trails we run on any given weekend are typically determined by who comes out to play.
We are more than willing to show anyone around the park, and you are guaranteed to have a great time.
BUT... You must meet the Trail FLX4x4 Trail Saftey Requirements. (http://www.fingerlakes4x4.org/modules/Trail%20Safety/).
The following items are the minimum that a member must bring to every trail ride that he/she attends. These are inspectable items by the ride organizer. If any items are found missing the member will be asked not to attend.
1) CB Radio 2) First Aid Kit 3) Fire Extinguisher 4) Garbage Bags 5) Front and Rear Tow Points 6) Tow Strap, Minimum 2”, No Hooks 7) Proper Size Spare Tire 8) Proper Size Jack for Vehicle Height 9) Proper Passenger Restraints, Correctly Mounted 10) Properly Mounted Battery, No Bungee Cords 11) All Loose Items Are Securely Tied Down 12) Roll Bar Or Solid Roof
Non Members are always welcome as passengers.
I assume by the fact that your willing to drive 4 hours to the park that your JEEP is in good working condition? LOL
Rausch Creek and any other 4x4 trail for that matter will definitely test your vehicle and point out its weak spots.
Feel free to post up any questions about what to pack for camping and what to bring in your JEEP on the trail.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 31, 2010, 09:14:16 AM
Here are maps of the East and West properties. They did not have maps of the New land on the other side of the road available for download.
Click on the maps to ZOOM and explore!
But I know Im interested in doing some more exploring on that property.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on October 31, 2010, 09:28:10 AM
Rausch Creek Trail Descriptions and ratings (http://rauschcreekoffroadpark.org/maps/2008%20trail%20listing.pdf)
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on October 31, 2010, 03:01:36 PM
Thanks for the detailed response! All sounds good. I\'ll need to pick up a couple things on the list but I have the big ones (full size spare, tow points, etc.) covered.
My Jeep is in good working order, but I would probably stick to the blues for the weekend. I\'d hate to be the only one there who wanted to stick to the easier stuff though...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 31, 2010, 04:51:11 PM
im going to try and get the new xj ready for this and be running some blues!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: k9keeper on November 01, 2010, 06:10:33 AM
The other half has off that weekend. So it looks like +2, if I can mooch Ryan\'s awesome trailer again. My trailer funds went to a bay window for the house. :-?
Snowy driving is a big concern though, driving the big shoe box.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 01, 2010, 07:40:04 AM
i will be happy to take it easy this year if the weather is bad ;/
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: etk300ex on November 01, 2010, 08:11:34 AM
tip from me (and probably erik too): don\'t go down the hill if theirs an ice storm :-o
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 01, 2010, 09:47:29 AM
Last november we had a ride at Rausch, the weather was very nice! We were wearing t-shirts for one of the afternoons.
http://www.fingerlakes4x4.org/modules/Gallery/
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Ryan_25 on November 01, 2010, 10:37:56 AM
Across the road is a nice area. I dont think I have seen even half of it.
Affliction is the new hard trail, There are a few nice rocky hill climbs. There is even a blacktop road running thru it.
Is this a members only deal? I know a couple past members were interested in going down once more this year.
My trailer may be available again for the right price.... :-)
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 01, 2010, 12:58:06 PM
Let\'s open it up and get more people out! One of my personal club highlights prior to becoming an official member was a Rausch trip last year with my \"new\" trailer/tire failure :banghead: and the support that members provided! That \"leave no one behind\" mentality won me over and will keep me coming back.:drinkup:
$0.02
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 01, 2010, 01:13:05 PM
I agree, lets open this ride the the public. Many people at 4x4-101 asked about a Rausch trip. It would be a good end to the season (although for some of us the season never ends ;)
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 02, 2010, 06:19:56 PM
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tip from me (and probably erik too): don\'t go down the hill if theirs an ice storm
You said it BRO! :sweat:
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 03, 2010, 11:39:46 PM
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Is this a members only deal? I know a couple past members were interested in going down once more this year.
Its open to anyone! :burnout:
I might be busting out the ARCTIC tent for this trip
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 04, 2010, 08:24:41 AM
how many heaters will that Honda run, i have 22\' of deck :)
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 04, 2010, 08:46:07 AM
That honda will power a small RV
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 04, 2010, 11:47:54 AM
or two small 1500w heaters on low..... :/
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 04, 2010, 06:32:21 PM
my 2000 watt honda ran:
at least 2 sets of tire warmers sometimes 3 (1150 watts a set) dorm sized fridge and tv with playstation.
never hiccuped but im only bringing it if i get to sleep in a trailer witha a heater
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 06, 2010, 07:21:03 AM
I\'ve got one of these. Silent unless the built-in fan is on...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 06, 2010, 08:50:18 AM
ryan has one too, the enclosed trailer gets really stuffy and some of us are really affected by them.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 06, 2010, 09:23:32 AM
They really pull humidity out of the air, too.
edit: put humidity into the air... :-o
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 08, 2010, 09:10:40 PM
yea those thing kill my sinus\' but they work really good.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on November 10, 2010, 08:51:08 PM
Any idea at this point on a meeting time/place? Any suggestions for those of us not blessed with heat and trailers to sleep in? Many layers of sweat shirts and pants?
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 10, 2010, 09:11:05 PM
it will be fine!
convoy from cohocton exit is the usual.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 11, 2010, 06:06:37 AM
I go via I81. Shorter for me and all big roads. I don\'t like towing on the little roads and their hills.
Some sleep in their trucks, some in tents, some in trailers. Like Smike said, \"it\'ll be fine!\"
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: gCracker on November 11, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
sleep with a winter hat on, you will be much warmer
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 11, 2010, 08:55:04 AM
We are breaking out the arctic tent, we sleep on our flat bed trailer (because it is flat, level and has no rocks to poke us).
Erik and I are not meeting in Cohocton, we can meet in Kanona at the truck stop if anyone wants to meet us there.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on November 11, 2010, 07:28:44 PM
Sounds good. It\'ll be refreshing. Anyone ever seen the arctic Top Gear? If they can do it in sub-zero temps, I can do it in 20s.
Not sure what my route will be or when I\'ll be leaving yet, but I\'d like to follow someone down if possible. If not, I\'m sure I\'ll find it.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 11, 2010, 07:35:48 PM
Sodus is pretty east. You might want to follow Wingman from Phelps. He is taking the easy route.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 11, 2010, 08:40:10 PM
I\'m slow and can\'t compensate for the hills as well as the diesel guys here. Not sure what time I\'m heading out on Friday yet...
You are certainly welcome to tag along, though!
Here\'s a link for general directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=sodus,+ny&daddr=Molleystown+Rd%2FState+Route+4011&geocode=FdPBkwIdDiNo-ymJBwJOcyXXiTHhZltv2KSeJQ%3BFcCfawId8Ypx-w&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=40.609913,-76.441412&sspn=0.033231,0.083685&ie=UTF8&ll=41.853196,-75.651855&spn=4.17327,10.71167&z=7)...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 12, 2010, 09:45:31 AM
We\'re going to have to started early on trail days. It gets dark early without DST!
Early to bed, early to rise, blah blah blah...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 13, 2010, 10:26:35 PM
I think we are going to leave Thursday night and get an extra day in for wheeling :)
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: carchameleon on November 14, 2010, 08:45:27 AM
i don\'t have a truck/trailer to use, so my chances of going aren\'t so good :-/
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 14, 2010, 09:56:07 AM
Drive it, Paul! Or test out (aka borrow) Arie\'s tow dolly...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on November 14, 2010, 09:00:42 PM
New alternator, new tent, new Hi-Lift, new rear brakes... I\'m going to go broke before I get there. Can\'t wait!!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: carchameleon on November 14, 2010, 11:12:31 PM
my cj is not comfortable for a long drive like that, don\'t think i can get off work to go anyways, next time maybe don\'t have something to tow it with either
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 15, 2010, 08:22:40 PM
Harrison,
What\'s your plan? Are you following me down? I\'m thinking of leaving around 3p...
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 16, 2010, 09:12:36 AM
Buggy isnt moving anytime soon, so im taking the street CJ.
Weather looks sunny for this weekend @ Rausch, but Cold @ night. :cold: Im definitely packing plenty of thermal underwear.
I emailed Bruce just to confirm for those of us that are arriving Thurs and wheeling Fri.
And it sounds like Troy might get the MJ done as well?
Looking forward to a great weekend.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 16, 2010, 01:34:40 PM
think troy just needs to find a trailer. is chip coming?
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on November 16, 2010, 04:55:13 PM
It all depends when I can get out of work... I don\'t see myself getting home in time to leave by 3pm. If it doesn\'t work out, I\'ll find my way. Thanks though!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 16, 2010, 09:49:43 PM
not sure my departure, sometime between 3 and 7
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: luvmyxj on November 16, 2010, 10:36:54 PM
yup almost there, gotta weld the diffs+ rear driveshaft put the hubs back together,bleed brakes and change fluids
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 17, 2010, 06:38:34 AM
Smike - what is your departure day? Troy?
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: CoraC143 on November 17, 2010, 06:38:47 AM
Smike - what is your departure day? Troy?
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 17, 2010, 07:37:01 AM
cant leave till friday.
toyota and 3 other customers in this week. nuts.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 17, 2010, 08:24:51 AM
Smichael wrote...
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is chip coming?
yes, he is planning to follow us down thurs night in the Tan XJ. As of tues he said he is replacing transmission lines and watching his 9\" leak @ the pinion, but should be ready.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 17, 2010, 09:21:31 AM
ya i talked to him last night, thats awesome!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 17, 2010, 12:47:00 PM
Just got an email back from bruce. We are good to go for thurs night camping! WOHO!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: k9keeper on November 17, 2010, 09:21:14 PM
leaving around 4pm Fri. Coming with the other half this time.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: MrMindless on November 18, 2010, 06:40:10 PM
Arie (rejeep) needs a roof rack picked up in Lansdale, PA this weekend.
It\'s about 90 miles ESE of Rausch. He\'s offering return trip fuel and some NuWay parts.
Here\'s the route Rausch to Landsdale. linky (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=joliett,+PA&daddr=lansdale+PA&hl=en&geocode=FcGwawIdP2lx-ym595hm2PnFiTFK0IabcpPMyw%3BFVcJZgIdtkKD-ynxqdicraPGiTFXn6uxwS6GeA&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=40.613366,-76.444502&sspn=0.047433,0.064974&ie=UTF8&ll=40.417678,-75.866089&spn=1.522293,2.079163&z=9)
posting for him since he\'s away from a computer at the moment. aschochat@hahnauto.com
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on November 19, 2010, 07:25:27 AM
Let\'s go wheeling!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: xjh3 on November 19, 2010, 05:13:31 PM
If by chance anyone reads this... Looks like we\'re not going to get in until pretty late seeing\'s how I\'m not even quite packed yet... Didn\'t get out of work as early as I\'d hoped. I think we\'re going to stay at a motel since we\'re getting in so late.
My cell phone is 315 576 3854... If someone could give me a call to fill me in that would be great!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: jasonw on November 21, 2010, 04:55:08 PM
Erik and prolly Cora, saw u guys on 86/17, there were 3 of us heading for Elmira out of Bath, i waved at ya from my van, LOL, hope u all had a fun and safe trip!
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 21, 2010, 05:13:10 PM
yea, we saw you guys also. :bike2: We had a great weekend. Hope you guys did as well.
Cora and I arrived 10pm Thurs night. We were the only vehicles in the park all day Friday.
Everyone else arrived Friday night, and we had really laid back weekend of wheeling with no major incidents.
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: jasonw on November 21, 2010, 07:18:47 PM
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ollllllo wrote: yea, we saw you guys also. :bike2: We had a great weekend. Hope you guys did as well.
Cora and I arrived 10pm Thurs night. We were the only vehicles in the park all day Friday.
Everyone else arrived Friday night, and we had really laid back weekend of wheeling with no major incidents.
Thats cool! i gotta get my junk fixed and get down to rausch in the spring, i have never been :cry:
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: ollllllo on November 21, 2010, 08:02:16 PM
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 22, 2010, 07:49:50 PM
awesome pics.
anyone have any trail 5 video from sunday?
Title: Re: Rausch Creek November 19th-21st
Post by: Wingman on December 14, 2010, 11:50:59 AM
After some clean up, I found that I didn\'t come out unscathed...
Once again, I bent the wimpy tie rod, this time on the other end. It was time for an upgrade...
After some review, I opted for the much heavier but easy-to-find parts for a 1995-8 V8 Grand Cherokee. For around $100, I replaced the thin tube stock piece-of-crap with something that shouldn\'t bend on every contact!
