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  1. Pug Loaf

    Hurricane creek to max patch NC

    Doesn't sound true. There is no closure notice posted on the official Pisgah national Forest website. Road 233, Haynes, aka Hurricane Creek, shows as an official road on the motor vehicle use map. Care to post any pictures of the signs or identify the "ranger" who stopped you?
  2. Pug Loaf

    Monument Valley / Navajo Nation

    I came here looking for the same answer. Did you find anything out? I found an permit application on the Navajo Nation website, but I feel like it's an empty formality like applying for a need based concealed carry permit in New York City, or something.
  3. Pug Loaf

    Portsmouth Island, NC

    Alright, thanks. I'll also have some traction boards. I've been calling Morris Marina for about 2 weeks now to try to make a reservation (and emailed them) and they have not answered the phone yet. I called the park and talked to the lead park ranger, and they didn't know what was going on, but...
  4. Pug Loaf

    Portsmouth Island, NC

    Mike, what do you think about pulling a small overland style trailer on Portsmouth Island? I've read that the sand is really hard to get through near the ferry dock. Any thoughts?
  5. Pug Loaf

    Solar Power-interesting read

    Yeah, agreed. With a setup like this, do you think a 4-5 camping trip with a overland style fridge sounds feasible? From what I understand, most people do ok running them off vehicle power alone since us overland types are usually driving some. Add in solar and some power in the solar generator...
  6. Pug Loaf

    Solar Power-interesting read

    The vehicle battery would always be charging the solar generator, but the output is limited by the load protection feature on the solar controller. So if the starter battery dips below whatever you set the load protection at, the solar controller is going to shut off the load output (ie., the...
  7. Pug Loaf

    Solar Power-interesting read

    I'm have basically the same idea. Here is what I was thinking: 100 watt solar panel on roof outputs charge to the vehicle battery (going though a solar charge controller, of course). The output load on the solar charge controller goes to a lithium battery pack in the back of the vehicle (aka a...
  8. Pug Loaf

    2002 Isuzu Trooper

    Thank you! I would like to keep the transmission cool while crawling through the sand at the outerbanks in April, while pulling a camp trailer. Not the kind of place to have transmission issues. The information will be greatly appreciated.
  9. Pug Loaf

    2002 Isuzu Trooper

    Chris, now that you've had it a while, do you think the transmission cooler was effective? If so, could you provide the exact model so I can get one for my 2002 Trooper? I am hoping to keep this auto transmission going as long as I can. Thank you so much.
  10. Pug Loaf

    Hurricane creek to max patch NC

    Glad that helps! One more thought: When we were there, the guy in front of us (a Marine, who appeared to have experience with this type stuff), had unsuccessfully tried to winch a small tree off the trail for two hours. The problem is the trees, even relatively small ones, are so wet they are...
  11. Pug Loaf

    Hurricane creek to max patch NC

    I forgot to answer the actual question. I would wait for the lift and the tires. I think you will have more fun with the extra capability those offer.
  12. Pug Loaf

    Hurricane creek to max patch NC

    I had 1993 Toyota pickup 4wd, normal size moderately off-road capable tires. I measured diameter with tape measure and got 28 inches. The lift was stock. I have off road shocks. When I measure from the ground to the body under driver door, I get 20 inches. There is a picture of the truck in my...
  13. Pug Loaf

    Hurricane creek to max patch NC

    On Saturday 5/26/2018, the road had a few very large ruts that made it impassable (without assistance) for a vehicle with stock lift. Due to consistent, heavy rain over the last few weeks, I think those spots have become much worse than some of the earlier reviews indicated. There was a big...