US West Frank Raines OHV Park with The East Bay Meet Up- May 8th, 2021

[PapaDave]

Frank Raines OHV Day with the option to camp. Read the complete description

View Rally Point

 

[PapaDave]

We are doing a training day the Saturday BEFORE our normal second Sunday meeting May 9th. BUT Sunday May 9th is Mother’s Day so we are NOT meeting. Frank Raines OHV Park has camping available first come first serve, so we can grab some spots for Friday May 7th. Campsites are $30, 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site with some restrictions.

Frank Raines OHV Park
May 8th, 2021
9am—3pm or whenever you want to head home. Bring lunch
17802 Del Puerto Canyon Rd,
Patterson CA 95363


If you’d like to camp Friday May 7th in an actual camp spot, you can reserve in advance.
Frank Raines Regional Park, California - View Available Campsites & Reserve Online | ReserveAmerica
View available campsites at Frank Raines Regional Park with our campsite calendar. Make reservations easily online with ReserveAmerica.
www.reserveamerica.com

They also have disperse camping that is first come first serve and is not available for advance reservations, you basically roll up and grab what you can.

(Hollister Hills is partially closed this weekend due to a large 4 wheel event)

 

[Ray O]

Hey Dave I’m tying to reserve a spot to spend Friday night and maybe Saturday, they have several areas, do you know where we are gonna be meeting so I can pick the spot that’s close to the meeting?

 

[PapaDave]

Hey Dave I’m tying to reserve a spot to spend Friday night and maybe Saturday, they have several areas, do you know where we are gonna be meeting so I can pick the spot that’s close to the meeting?

I don’t really know. So one option is just pick a spot and make it work, or you can show up the day of and then camp with the dispersed site people.

 

[An-Hell]

Hi Dave.

This will be first time participating on an event like this. Please recommend or did more comments on how to.
Do we rake dam-ing gear or just visit site the day of.

Best

 

[Rocksanne2020]

Hey Dave,
Nice to meet you virtually. We also are new to this. We have been boating for many many years and currently live on our boat so somewhat used to making due. What is a "training day"? Is there a link that would let us know how to prepare etc.? We have a 2005 LX 470 that we are getting prepared.

Thanks,
Tom & Sara

 

[joel3000]

OK for a stock T4R 4x4 with Cooper HTPs ( highway truck tire?

 

[PapaDave]

Hi Dave.

This will be first time participating on an event like this. Please recommend or did more comments on how to.
Do we rake dam-ing gear or just visit site the day of.

Best

Hey Dave,
Nice to meet you virtually. We also are new to this. We have been boating for many many years and currently live on our boat so somewhat used to making due. What is a "training day"? Is there a link that would let us know how to prepare etc.? We have a 2005 LX 470 that we are getting prepared.

Thanks,
Tom & Sara

OK for a stock T4R 4x4 with Cooper HTPs ( highway truck tire?

So likely Friday night dispersed camping will be ok. I’m not sure who will be camping so that’s a bit of an unknown. The meet up training time is 9am by the entrance and we will orangize from there. A “training day” will a chance to flex your rig, get some experience tackling some tough climbs and learning about picking lines. Frank Raines OHV is a playground to practice off road driving. A stock 4Runner will do ok, street tires will slip but you’ll get to see how much and in which situations.
Currently a group of us are in Baja and will be back soon so service has been spotty

 

[PapaDave]

The sign up is in the first post with further description and RSVP button. Either way just come as the rsvp isn’t quite as important as other trips

 

[Rids93]

Sorry Dave. My rig is getting re-geared and I will not get it back in time. There's also a 200miles break in point for the differentials.

 

[fly boy]

Working this Saturday. Still haven't made it out that way yet.

 

[WilC]

My boy and I are heading out Friday late afternoon. Snacks under the softopper this time. We reserved spot 12 but willing to forgo if group is gathering for dispersed. Coming from San Ramon, we'll be "listening" on ham and gmrs.

 

[PapaDave]

I won’t make it for camping but will be there Saturday am at 9am

 

[joel3000]

I will be camping .

So likely Friday night dispersed camping will be ok. I’m not sure who will be camping so that’s a bit of an unknown. The meet up training time is 9am by the entrance and we will orangize from there. A “training day” will a chance to flex your rig, get some experience tackling some tough climbs and learning about picking lines. Frank Raines OHV is a playground to practice off road driving. A stock 4Runner will do ok, street tires will slip but you’ll get to see how much and in which situations.
Currently a group of us are in Baja and will be back soon so service has been spotty

 

[Rocksanne2020]

Hey all we were looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow but we are getting a late start so likely will not make it.
Hope you have a great day!

Tom & Sara

 

[PapaDave]

I posted some pictures and a video on the Tri-Valley thread. This thread is where all the current info is. Be sure to go to page 1 and see post #2 as well. It has the yearly plan and current month plan

US West - OLD East Bay Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA For info only

Late start this morning so won’t be there by 9. We’ll keep an eye out. B

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Line guru]

Was a pleasure to meet all of you ..

Thank you for the advices and makes us feel welcome to the group.. it was fun .
Looking forward to meet you guys on the trail.
How do we get to the pictures?