US West East Bay Monthly Meet Up - Pleasanton Ridge regional park CA - AUGUST MEET up moved to Aug 20- OLD THREAD

[Bernard_C]

Fern Canyon will require permits from May 1 - Sep 30 (news article).

I went there for the first time last year with PapaDave on the Lost Coast trip. Awesome experience! Crawled out of my tent in the morning to see an elk staring right at me, chewing. Big f*cker.

 

[FirenzeForza4x4]

Just saw this too. I'll be camping at Sue-meg in July so looks like will need to navigate permitting. Went then a few summers back BC and yeah, despite a small water crossing, place was jam-packed

 

[PapaDave]

So quick question for everyone. April 8-10th is the Lost Coast Trip so I will be not be able to lead the meet up on April 10th, the second Sunday. Options are we move it to Saturday April 16th (Easter is the 17th), cancel it altogether, or still meet the 10th and someone volunteers to head up the meet up.

Let me know!

Btw got my new wheels and tires on. Lift is coming shortly.

 

[Roger 2486]

So quick question for everyone. April 8-10th is the Lost Coast Trip so I will be not be able to lead the meet up on April 10th, the second Sunday. Options are we move it to Saturday April 16th (Easter is the 17th), cancel it altogether, or still meet the 10th and someone volunteers to head up the meet up.

Let me know!

Btw got my new wheels and tires on. Lift is coming shortly. View attachment 226728

Dave, Looks great! I am in favor of moving the meeting to Saturday 04/16 in lieu of cancelling. Whatever is best for the mass.

 

[Ray O]

Welcome to the full size truck team! Looks good, want to see it after the upgrades! Move it to the following Sunday is my vote.

 

[TrailHawkGuy]

vote for 4/16

 

[Gx460_Will]

Move it, don’t cancel

 

[TacticalBBQ]

So quick question for everyone. April 8-10th is the Lost Coast Trip so I will be not be able to lead the meet up on April 10th, the second Sunday. Options are we move it to Saturday April 16th (Easter is the 17th), cancel it altogether, or still meet the 10th and someone volunteers to head up the meet up.

Let me know!

Btw got my new wheels and tires on. Lift is coming shortly. View attachment 226728

Nice Dave! I also got a new whip! With the prices of vehicles right now I sold my 4Runner for what I got it for and bought a newer Tacoma. I say move the meeting. Maybe I can make this one for once lol

 

[PapaDave]

Nice Dave! I also got a new whip! With the prices of vehicles right now I sold my 4Runner for what I got it for and bought a newer Tacoma. I say move the meeting. Maybe I can make this one for once lol

It would be great to have ya! Ok thanks for the feedback and nice truck!

 

[PapaDave]

I am wiring up a waterproof box to house my switches in the bed of the truck. I decided to do it right the first time! It will run camp lights, spot lights, tent lights, and my fridge.

First cuts are always the scariest!


Hope it’s right!


Waterproof boxes with the negative box open


Space between the bed and fender on the inside looking up from underneath the truck



And the final look, I decided not to center the air chuck because there’s a support rib for the bed on the backside right next to the air chuck. You can just make out the crease where it runs up and down.

 

[Roger 2486]

I am wiring up a waterproof box to house my switches in the bed of the truck. I decided to do it right the first time! It will run camp lights, spot lights, tent lights, and my fridge.

First cuts are always the scariest!
View attachment 226787

Hope it’s right!
View attachment 226790

Waterproof boxes with the negative box open
View attachment 226788

Space between the bed and fender on the inside looking up from underneath the truck
View attachment 226789


And the final look, I decided not to center the air chuck because there’s a support rib for the bed on the backside right next to the air chuck. You can just make out the crease where it runs up and down.
View attachment 226786

Looks awesome! Great job...looking forward to hearing about your install /materials used, which you determined to be best for your build- needs...I have lot's of ideas for mods and would prefer not to use the "trial and error" method. Rather, as you said; do it right the first time. Thanks for sharing and nice work!

 

[PapaDave]

Ok adjust your calendar for April. We will meet up SATURDAY April 16th, 1-3pm. Same location but Saturday. April 8-10th is the Lost Coast Trip and April 17th is Easter. So Saturday it is!

 

[ProtonDecay]

I like this photo of Fern Canyon! Bring water boots, or snow boots, and we will walk up this stream. It’s pretty amazing!
(in the previous photo notice how small Armin @TrailHawkGuy is compared to the canyon wall)
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Hi Papa Dave - we are interested, but have an HQ15 trailer. We've been up & over Usal and out onto the beach, so that's not an issue (branch scratches aside), but will we need to drop the trailer for Fern Canyon?

 

[PapaDave]

Hi Papa Dave - we are interested, but have an HQ15 trailer. We've been up & over Usal and out onto the beach, so that's not an issue (branch scratches aside), but will we need to drop the trailer for Fern Canyon?

It’s easier if you do, and there’s a parking lot at the entrance to the road where the elk viewing location is with nice bathrooms. We’ve had members drop trailers there before and they were fine

 

[ProtonDecay]

Hi Papa Dave - we are interested, but have an HQ15 trailer. We've been up & over Usal and out onto the beach, so that's not an issue (branch scratches aside), but will we need to drop the trailer for Fern Canyon?

Thanks Papa Dave :-) - one more....will we be camping at Gold Bluffs the second night or at the Klamath River site? Janet and I have camped at Klamath and can get out there no problem (just not too far into the sandy cobbles), but if group staying at Gold Bluffs then we'll try to stay at Elk Prarie. Cheers!

 

[ProtonDecay]

Thanks Papa Dave :-) - one more....will we be camping at Gold Bluffs the second night or at the Klamath River site? Janet and I have camped at Klamath and can get out there no problem (just not too far into the sandy cobbles), but if group staying at Gold Bluffs then we'll try to stay at Elk Prarie. Cheers!

Scratch that - found Klamath in the trip description. We're in!

 

[4Low_Good_to_Go]

So quick question for everyone. April 8-10th is the Lost Coast Trip so I will be not be able to lead the meet up on April 10th, the second Sunday. Options are we move it to Saturday April 16th (Easter is the 17th), cancel it altogether, or still meet the 10th and someone volunteers to head up the meet up.

Let me know!

Btw got my new wheels and tires on. Lift is coming shortly. View attachment 226728

April 16th

 

[PapaDave]

April 16th

Yeah it’s already been decided. You’re late to the game Mr J

 

[PapaDave]

Just a reminder no meeting this Sunday, but April 16th.

We are going to discuss air. Lots of air. Air here, air there. Why we care about air, in tires or a spare. So don’t be square, be there.

Bring your compressors, portables, C02, air up/down hose systems and we will do a show and tell of options.

 

[BCMoto]

Im guessing most of our group will be attending Expo west but I am wondering if anyone is planning on attending the Expo PNW? I plan to attend this one this year, anyone else?