Big THANK YOU to the Hollister Overland team!
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JKDetonator
Adventurer
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How did that LR turn over? Looks fairly benign...
How did that LR turn over? Looks fairly benign...
vanderpooch
Authentic Adventurer
It was a Syncro and the cause was a broken CV...
Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
:wings:That would be on "Truck Hill"...It is a lot steeper than it looks in the pictures.
I took the Dodge up that when I was out there and it is an adventure driving it. There are quite a few vehicles that don't make it to the top and even ones that have come back down the hard way. Good to see that the Syncro didn't roll back to the bottom.
Thanks for the pics. But we need more to satisfy our addiction...:sombrero:
I took the Dodge up that when I was out there and it is an adventure driving it. There are quite a few vehicles that don't make it to the top and even ones that have come back down the hard way. Good to see that the Syncro didn't roll back to the bottom.
Thanks for the pics. But we need more to satisfy our addiction...:sombrero:
Mr. Leary
Glamping Excursionaire
Correct. It is very steep... probably on the order of 40 degrees. The hill is also covered in fine dust that makes everything very slippery. I took a spill on that hill when McVick was tossing me a d shackle. A complicated recovery, and a learning experience. Glad we got it out without injury or further damage to the vehicle.
All.
I merged both threads about the Rally together. I have a report coming later today with more pictures.
I merged both threads about the Rally together. I have a report coming later today with more pictures.
vanderpooch
Authentic Adventurer
dbreid
Adventurer
Was this ya'll??
Mr. Leary is steering the Syncro in that picture, Thor is on the right, and Brian McVickers is on the left. The winch line coming from the left (taught in this picture) is attached to my truck, and the other line (being repositioned here) is attached to Jay's Power Wagon.
vanderpooch
Authentic Adventurer
Killer work guys! Glad Bill was alright
John
John
jcbrandon
Explorer
It was a rather technical recovery. I feel very fortunate to have been involved. Thor, Harold, and Scott managed the operation and Dan, Mike, Brian and several others provided support. No one got hurt, we got the vehicle back on its wheels, and I learned a lot. A good day. Thanks to the great teamwork.
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off-roader
Expedition Leader
Definitely a fun event.
The variety of rigs was very cool especially when you can see what mods other owners have done to make their vehicles more off road capable.
Class instruction was great, course selections were perfect for nearly all experience levels. I've been wheeling for quite a while now and I still learned quite a bit from the courses I took.
The individual travel & rally racing presentations (racing dakar :Wow1:, NE USA to Terra Del Fuego, Drive through Africa, Mongol Rally) were all very captivating and allowed many of us to live vicariously through those adventures.
Great to see the folks from Magellan taking an active role in seeing what their customers want. Even thought their 7" unit is just large enough to use in a 4x4 off road (IMHO), I along with others do hope they provide a bigger tablet sized solution like an iPad running hi res topo data with a simple to use touch screen or and/or keyboard interface.
The steaks & pig roast were definitely tasty and extra kudo's also has to go out to my buddy Mike (aka grasscat) for doing all of the cooking at our camp!:chef:
The rally race on Sunday was also awesome and the added twist of giving instructions for the 2nd part of the rally in Spanish made for a definite challenge. Took some extra time to configure my GPS software to accept the coordinates but luckily it didn't take too long and I was the 2nd person to sign the clipboard.
It was very unfortunate that the trailer rolled especially since you made it to the clipboard before me signing it first, but at least the silver lining is the number of experts on hand to help you get going again.
Looking forward to next years event and especially even more course material.
Oh, and unfortunately, I really didn't take too many pictures this time out. I'll post what I do have later this evening.
The variety of rigs was very cool especially when you can see what mods other owners have done to make their vehicles more off road capable.
Class instruction was great, course selections were perfect for nearly all experience levels. I've been wheeling for quite a while now and I still learned quite a bit from the courses I took.
The individual travel & rally racing presentations (racing dakar :Wow1:, NE USA to Terra Del Fuego, Drive through Africa, Mongol Rally) were all very captivating and allowed many of us to live vicariously through those adventures.
Great to see the folks from Magellan taking an active role in seeing what their customers want. Even thought their 7" unit is just large enough to use in a 4x4 off road (IMHO), I along with others do hope they provide a bigger tablet sized solution like an iPad running hi res topo data with a simple to use touch screen or and/or keyboard interface.
The steaks & pig roast were definitely tasty and extra kudo's also has to go out to my buddy Mike (aka grasscat) for doing all of the cooking at our camp!:chef:
The rally race on Sunday was also awesome and the added twist of giving instructions for the 2nd part of the rally in Spanish made for a definite challenge. Took some extra time to configure my GPS software to accept the coordinates but luckily it didn't take too long and I was the 2nd person to sign the clipboard.
It was very unfortunate that the trailer rolled especially since you made it to the clipboard before me signing it first, but at least the silver lining is the number of experts on hand to help you get going again.
Looking forward to next years event and especially even more course material.
Oh, and unfortunately, I really didn't take too many pictures this time out. I'll post what I do have later this evening.
Overland Rally - an organizer perspective.
Well, I am not too sure where to start. I think I am still "high" from the weekend...
I think at this point it is safe to assume that the Rally has been a tremendous success. We worked really hard to create this event but it exceeded my expectations.
I really want to thank everyone who participated - no matter how. I think we have managed to strike a good balance between classes, presentations and great conversations.
The list of persons I wish to thank is too long so I am sorry I will be missing a bunch...Andre, Brian, JP worked really hard with the logistics and operations. The guy from Overland Gourmet (John and Zach) fed us with first class cuisine the entire time. All the vendors (Paul, Martyn, Alan, Tom, etc) were totally available to chat. Thanks Paul again for your glass of cold orange juice...nice way to start the day!
All the presentations were excellent - thanks again Ben from riding your KLR all the way from Boston. Dave also for your class. Micheal the photographer. All the volunteers (Tacodoc, Mr. Leary, etc) I think I should even thanks Bill for rolling over his Syncro and giving us the opportunity to witness a real life recovery. Thanks for the guys who flew just for the event.
Thanks everyone again.
Personally, I really appreciated the fact that there were so many different vehicles on site. It is a very diverse crowd that comes together because of common passion, not because you are driving a specific brand.
Enough said, time for the pictures.
Ben's class (www.afewmoremiles.com) gave us some good advices about riding your KRL to Tierra Del Fuego:
Myself getting ready for an "impromptu" class on how to replace a tire:
The G-Wagen camp getting bigger and bigger
Recovery class
Getting ready for the great Dakar presentation
The "Incident"
Well, I am not too sure where to start. I think I am still "high" from the weekend...
I think at this point it is safe to assume that the Rally has been a tremendous success. We worked really hard to create this event but it exceeded my expectations.
I really want to thank everyone who participated - no matter how. I think we have managed to strike a good balance between classes, presentations and great conversations.
The list of persons I wish to thank is too long so I am sorry I will be missing a bunch...Andre, Brian, JP worked really hard with the logistics and operations. The guy from Overland Gourmet (John and Zach) fed us with first class cuisine the entire time. All the vendors (Paul, Martyn, Alan, Tom, etc) were totally available to chat. Thanks Paul again for your glass of cold orange juice...nice way to start the day!
All the presentations were excellent - thanks again Ben from riding your KLR all the way from Boston. Dave also for your class. Micheal the photographer. All the volunteers (Tacodoc, Mr. Leary, etc) I think I should even thanks Bill for rolling over his Syncro and giving us the opportunity to witness a real life recovery. Thanks for the guys who flew just for the event.
Thanks everyone again.
Personally, I really appreciated the fact that there were so many different vehicles on site. It is a very diverse crowd that comes together because of common passion, not because you are driving a specific brand.
Enough said, time for the pictures.
Ben's class (www.afewmoremiles.com) gave us some good advices about riding your KRL to Tierra Del Fuego:
Myself getting ready for an "impromptu" class on how to replace a tire:
The G-Wagen camp getting bigger and bigger
Recovery class
Getting ready for the great Dakar presentation
The "Incident"
Sportsmobile was on site with some very nice samples:
Overland Gourmet team started to work early on the pig roast:
Adventure Trailers famous teardrop
Jeremy from Overland Journal
Tembo Tusk beautiful Land Cruiser
Dinner Saturday
Everyone lining up for the Expedition Trophy
Even the Fuso did it!
And it was time to hit the road again...!
Overland Gourmet team started to work early on the pig roast:
Adventure Trailers famous teardrop
Jeremy from Overland Journal
Tembo Tusk beautiful Land Cruiser
Dinner Saturday
Everyone lining up for the Expedition Trophy
Even the Fuso did it!
And it was time to hit the road again...!
Martyn
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0018
After the competition Paul May from Equipt and I were headed back to camp when we heard over the radio that a vehicle needed assistance. Given the GPS coordinates Paul was able to navigate to the location.
Paul took over point, and I added my talents as photographer :sombrero:. Paul took stock of the situation,
laid out the plan with the vehicle owner and then directed the recovery.
Lucky for everyone it was straight forward and a little counter weight and extra eyes was all that was needed.
Paul took over point, and I added my talents as photographer :sombrero:. Paul took stock of the situation,
laid out the plan with the vehicle owner and then directed the recovery.
Lucky for everyone it was straight forward and a little counter weight and extra eyes was all that was needed.