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This is my copy and I believe that @mtn has his own; either should work. I have been adding bypasses and camp waypoints to mine as they come up in discussion.
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I want show and tell. Particularly interested the service plan. Campfire fodder ;) Thanks for the email!
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That's a good idea. Quick question for those more experienced than I am: We're probably coming off the ridge with tires aired down significantly. I'll probably be around 14 psi or so (street pressure is 32 psi). How fast would you go the 4 miles or so from Nile food & gas before getting off the highway and turning towards Wenas?
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No I haven't been that far out on 199, first time it was blocked with snow and last weekend was time. While I hear it's worth the drive out there for the view it's also around 6k feet in elevation and on a south facing ridge so if weather is a concern probably not the best place to camp. There is some nice spots (failed to get coordinates) off of 190 on the way up to Timber Wolf Mtn, but you are still up close to 6k feet. If you guys make it that far I would recommend heading closer to the 2 spots I mentioned earlier. Elevation is in the 4-4.5k range and the ridge they are on is protected by taller ones in the direction the weather will be coming from. As for tire pressure I was running around up there at 32. While dropping pressure might offer a slightly smoother ride, most of those roads are curvy gravel forest service so you would be giving up a bit of responsiveness and control with soft side walls. Now if you get into long sections of 4x4 required trail, yes air down but forest service roads I go with highway pressure or close to it.... that's just my opinion and everyone has there own way to do it so if you have air readily available this is the perfect trip to play with your psi and see what feels and works best for your setup. Just because one person swears by 14psi doesn't mean that's is what will work for you. Start with normal pressure and every 5-10 miles let some out until you think it feels too soft and unresponsive then start going make up until you find your ideal psi.
I would not worry too much about going 4 miles. I think the speed limit is 35, but even at 55 that short of distance will not cause any issues. I would not do 70 or go 20+ miles at that pressure though.
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I fully agree, if I were to take either of my pickups up there (3/4 ton and a 1 ton) that would be a different story. I was just commenting on the fact that his street tires are at 32 psi. If I was up there is a 3/4 ton 'burb I'd be airing down for sure! Btw I really like your rig, I had an '84 half ton that had a NA 6.5 in it, really wished I had kept it.
Thank you, it is my dream truck. I searched for one for a while and even had one that was just not right and sold it. I have thought about going Diesel, but while the gas engine consumes more fuel, Gas is cheaper and the gas is cheaper to work on and upgrade. That and the engine in my truck is a brand new GM Crate engine. Very few miles on it and so I hate to swap it out just yet.
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I thought that was Julie's jeep. I figured you'd have your own by now...
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Figured as much, oh well, next time? I have an XR650L we should go ride. A buddy bought some property in Cle Elum and the plan is to ride the green dots that start at the back of his property. Not too far from Kennewick.
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Hahahahaha! You know the truth! She is cool and let’s me borrow it as long as I keep checking topped off ;) You may remember her first time driving in the mud, not too long ago ;) And she still has not washed it :)I thought that was Julie's jeep. I figured you'd have your own by now...
Seriously though. Be safe, and have fun! This is on my list of trips to do in the next year or two, so take lots of pictures!
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Gaia works and is free until you want better maps. If you just want to view now then you can follow the link that I posted earlier. CalTopo has an app that should work as well.
