OH! That's awesome! I'm making a list now of things I need to get. Its a never ending cycle haha
The Circus That Was My First Overland Trip *PIC HEAVY*
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Definitely! I'm already planning my next trip, this time Ill be better prepared. I'm taking my fianceé with me next time hoping she will be bitten by the bug!
Thanks for sharing the story and pictures. Great looking country and some exciting driving.
Isnt it awesome how adventure cab packed into a long weekend. Great pics and story.
I was a bit nervous when you described the snow lol
I was a bit nervous when you described the snow lol
Pathfinder I
Great report. When nothing goes as planned it can be both a blessing and a curse.
I used a 12k # Harbor Freight comealong to get out of my last "stuck" situation, and while I got out, it was less than ideal. By the end, the thing had blown the stop pawl out and I was jamming a Gerber pliers in there to keep it locked. Scary stuff.
Last night, thinking about it, I went ahead and ordered a new hi-lift extreme, off road base, slider attachment, and a couple of other doodads for use mostly as a hand winch. I don't have lift points on my bumpers but my White Knuckle sliders will hold the full weight of the truck so the slider attachment should come in handy.
I have a brand new Warn M8000 in my tool room but the bumper I want for it is $1500 :-(
Last night, thinking about it, I went ahead and ordered a new hi-lift extreme, off road base, slider attachment, and a couple of other doodads for use mostly as a hand winch. I don't have lift points on my bumpers but my White Knuckle sliders will hold the full weight of the truck so the slider attachment should come in handy.
I have a brand new Warn M8000 in my tool room but the bumper I want for it is $1500 :-(
That sounds terrifying! I'm in the same boat, I really want to get a nice winch bumper for the front end but most are well over $1500 for ones that don't look ridiculous. I think I will just get either a hi-lift or a come-along and use that. It isnt as nice as an electric winch but itll be cheaper and more cost effective for the amount I'll be using it. Maybe when I get into more hardcore stuff Ill be able to justify the cost of a new bumper and winch.
Pathfinder I
I've used come-along's and high lifts for years and always gotten out. I had a rig once that had a hydraulic winch and I never used it preferring my come-along...
Go with the Hi-Lift Extreme and their ORK kit, those two items and a few shackles and straps should get you out of anything.
I also want to find a way to carry some weight rated cable so I can use my snatch blocks in a manual setup.
I also want to find a way to carry some weight rated cable so I can use my snatch blocks in a manual setup.
Sounds like a great adventure. I would bet you learned a great deal about what you and your truck can do. Thanks for all the pictures and the write up. I can relate to your trials and victories. Please share the next trip with us.
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What a great article and even better photos. I'm glad nothing serious happened other than a few pucker moments. The PNW is such a beautiful place, I've only seen it in photos, but hope to one day get to make my way to the left coast.
Great adventure man! I'm game for an Olympic Peninsula meetup too! There's so much to see out there.
I posted a thread on the meet ups area, go ahead and throw your ideas on it!
