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I'm going to be out in the dunes this weekend. If anyone else is going to be there, stop by and say hi.

This looks like a great trip with great leadership.

Depends on what you want to do, but just driving through several feet of snow is exhausting enough. Uncle Toms Cabin can be fun, but might not be open with covid. I’d also recommend not going without a second rig because waiting for a passerby to pull you out is terrible (and irresponsible).

I just use the colorful plastic plates and bowls from target. $1 each, sturdy, easy to clean, and they don’t make any noise in the back of the truck. *edit* just looked them up, 75 cents each, BPA free, microwave and dishwasher safe.

Who made them? If you’re planning on bumping off the radius arm, you’ll want to double up those mounting ears as they tend to bend easily. *EDIT* I see you’re running the solo kit. Definitely keep that radius arm platting in mind if you end up bumping there.

You cut and turn those beams yourself? How about the radius arms?

SOLD!

Looking good!

I've had this sweet Desolate Scissor Jack Kit for about a year. Works great, used it once in the dunes after blowing out a tire and another time on the side of the highway heading to Vegas. I find it just a touch too bulky to keep in my vehicle at all times and went to a smaller bottle jack...

I'd love to help!

Looks fun!

Rear end specialties in San Jose, near the airport, is the go-to for anything ring and pinion.

I use a 2 burner Coleman from the 90s and a lodge cast iron pan. Does the same thing as the skottle but more versatile and was only $15 total at a yard sale.

Highway 108 over the Sonora Pass is loaded with dispersed camping, just off the highway or down trails. Fun times and great scenery.

That’s a bummer! If anything will give out, it surely will be at 9k feet on a dirt road. Hopefully you’ll be able to make the next trip.