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8Aug21: The '92 is mostly mech/wear item updated, plus 4:88s, Torsen diffs f & r, and headers. Joining the long mods list is a solenoid switched 40A bed circuit for aux batt charging/frig power. I'm looking fwd to many adventures with my revived companion. We hope to see you on the trail.

I spent a week in Sitka back in 2015. That week included the 4th of July. On the 4th, even though it is far south of most of this Artic trip's route, it was still VERY much daylight when the people I was staying with put their kids to bed around 9pm. They woke them around 11:30, and we all went...

Appreciate the heads up. My planned departure is early Sept. I'm hopeful the fire threat is much less by then. In any case, I will check before I leave. Glad you made it out of that situation. That must have been frightening. My friend in Sheridan had a bug out bag permanently in her car last...

To anyone the finds this post after 20July21: I guess it must be posted in a non-optimal place, or no one that's seen it has an answer, or any suggestions of where to get the answers. In either case, I suppose it is moot for me, as I've changed plans, and will drive slab to NM, picking up the...

Since visiting Crater Lake is my primary objective, I'll definitely give it a full day. As mesmerized as I am by videos and pictures, I could spend a day just staring into that amazingly blue abyss. So, it'll probably be more, especially if weather is uncooperative. Cool, 5-7 days on trail is...

Every leader has their style. But, this resolution fits MY style. At the end of the day, leading a group of "diverse" explorers is never easy.

That's AWESOME Brother! Thank you so much! I was planning to go north from Port Orford along the coast, then turn west a little south of Portland (I have a friend in Sheridan). I could definitely pick this up for what looks to be an excellent loop. At that point I can decide how I'm looking on...

Those are great observations/advice nuggets. Per one of my previous comments, I was planning a counter clockwise run, including Sam's Northern Route. But, the more mapping I do, the less I'm interested in the southern mud/dust slog, and the Midwest's flat, straight, dusty run. My real objective...

Clutches don't have much grey area in my experience. Glad to hear yours held out and you made it home. I have great appreciation for vehicles that "tough it out" and don't leave a person stranded.

I'm planning a counter-clockwise TAT trip in Sept '21, including Sam's Northern "Loop." It doesn't connect to the Southern Route, but the Trans Missouri Trail (TMOT), Trans Missouri River Ride (TMORR), Iowa Eastern Adventure Trail (IEAT) and the Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail (TWAT) fill in...

Wow! That's spectacular!

I REALLY appreciate all the info on this thread. As some may remember, I was one of the first to sign on to this trip, AND one of the first to withdraw for mechanical/mod progress (or more aptly, non-progress) reasons. I had hoped to head out a week late and meet along the trail, but continued...

Thanks. Yeah, I didn't know how to actually remove the RSVP. But, I don't mind getting the info. Better to be prepared just in case I make up some ground.

That's not my reasoning. But, I have been tracking Nat'l Avg, and it's actually been dropping over the past week. Just have to wait and see.

I am extremely disappointed to write this, but I am withdrawing my RSVP. I am about three months behind on my rig mod/R&R project, with Spring bringing additional time commitments. So, I have doubts I'll make the departure date. I'll still follow the thread, so, if things change, I can track...

I am extremely disappointed to write this, but I am withdrawing my RSVP. I am about three months behind on my rig mod/R&R project, with Spring bringing additional time commitments. So, I have doubts I'll make the departure date. I'll still follow the thread, so, if things change, I can track...

T. Stanley: That's Awesome! A lot of work, and it's appreciated. I've been using this AAA website to track prices: AAA Gas Prices They have a Nat'l map, and as a plus, it appears the TAT mainly passes through lower cost states. The oil folks claim the current higher/rising prices are due to...

Link works perfectly! Thanks!

General Note for Anyone trying to budget trip expenses. The Nat'l Avg gas/gal price has increased $0.13 in the last 9 days, about a penny a day. My guess is it will be $3.50, possibly pushing $4 by departure date. I know it's location dependent, but better to overbudget imo. I was using $3, but...

That sounds AWESOME! I've paddled the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf, and Sea of California, so adding the Artic Circle would be fantastic! Unfortunately, '22 is out for me. Our house is under contract with Piedmont Lithium, closing in July '22, w/90 days follow-on occupancy. It will be a busy...