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Title: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 21, 2009, 06:18:53 PM: All,

There will be a caravan leaving my house next Friday morning for the Mohawk campground. If you have not been before, I recomend you join us.

We will meet at my place at 0930. Pleas show up gassed up and ready for the 2.5 hour drive. We will stop for lunch/fuel on the way.

If you don't have a CB, you will want one for this trip. A FRS can be used in a bind but makes comms comploicated. I can help install your CB tomorrow, PM me.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: footman on August 21, 2009, 08:02:51 PM: I just got off the phone w the campground and they said they didn't have any more sites left but I could put a tent up on one of yours. Does anybody mind if I pitch a tent(heh heh) on their site?
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Post by: rocket on August 21, 2009, 10:49:12 PM: There should be room on mine and rogers site
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Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 22, 2009, 04:10:03 AM: I won't be able to leave until noon or later. I have to work in New York Monday through Thursday and try to catch up on a few things Friday morning before heading out.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: kirksjeep on August 22, 2009, 04:14:39 AM: I'll be in the process of checking out of sub school and into NSSC, and I am not planning on being there long, but I don't think I'll be done by 0930. I might be joining Roger for a second caravan for the way up.
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Post by: footman on August 22, 2009, 05:27:31 AM: Second caravan would workbetter for me too
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Post by: Mr Rock on August 22, 2009, 05:55:09 AM: I won't be leaving until around 4 or 5. I know right in rush hour traffic!
I'll see you guy's up there!
Rock
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Post by: rocket on August 22, 2009, 03:15:07 PM: lets makes noonish; i can sleep in :) I just dont' want to get there too late. so, well start mustering around noon and leave when we have people
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Post by: Mr. Potter on August 22, 2009, 06:10:22 PM: I cant get out of here until 3 or 4. Steve I have room on my site for another tent. or we can share one, Joel is not coming with me this year, well thats what he says for now. he will probably change his mind. but I am leaving after some weapons handling on one of the boats.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 22, 2009, 07:53:02 PM: looks like 2 caravans? one about noon from my place, and the other around 4 or so.

It is a 2.5 hr drive, not including stops (lunch, gas), so keep that in mind. Anyone who wants to meet me @ myplace, post here.
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Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 23, 2009, 04:47:22 AM: I should be able to make it your place by noon Jeremy. That will be my goal.
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Post by: footman on August 23, 2009, 05:38:22 AM: Ditto
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Post by: rocket on August 23, 2009, 07:41:41 PM: groovy
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Post by: kirksjeep on August 24, 2009, 04:29:25 AM: I'll try to be ready by then, but I won't know for sure until later in the week.

On another note, it looks like we may have another rig going. My brother in law is going to try and make it up here from MD and join us. He has a 94 YJ, 2.5" RE lift, 2.5L ( engine replaced with a new one from Quadratech about a year ago),flowmaster, banks headers, roller rockers, bored out throttle body, intake, adjustable map sensor, the rest of the drivetrain is stock. He is getting some 33" MT's (a guy on craigslist in MD has some w/ 7Kmiles and only asking $250), and I am going to trade him the rims off of my car trailer, and we are going to mount up the TJ flairs I have been holding for him. He is showing up Wednesday so I'll have some work to get him ready. I'll make sure he meets all the rig requirements, but from what I remember from his Jeep he should be ok with the exception of a rear tow point, but we can use his bumperetts if needed. He is going to stay with Jess and I in our tent. He has done some 4 wheeling, but this will be the most challenging stuff he has tried. He listens well, and if he doesn't Jess will kick his butt ;).
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: footman on August 24, 2009, 05:08:41 AM: Hey, what are we doing for food?
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Post by: Swagger on August 24, 2009, 05:53:12 AM: man guys. shut up. the more ya'll talk about it, the more pissed off i am about not going. oh, when are we gonna do some local wheelin? My dad's comin up around th middle of next month, and i wanna take him out. if i have my rocker knockers by then i'd like to hit BTC. Time to tackle that kill sticker. it doesnt have to be our monthly function, but a good group of guys would be cool.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 24, 2009, 02:17:40 PM: Regarding food, we have always brough up whatever you wanted to eat; someone always had a propane grill. We'll have a campfire if you want to cook on that. Just pack your cooler w/ plenty of ice, freeze food if you are worried about it lasting, but my cooler keept food cold well beyond returning home. If you need to throw your cooler on the trailer, there should be room, or my bed will have some room.

You will want food for each dinner, lunch (sandwich stuff works well, make them in the morn and pack in small cooler), and breakfast. bring any snacks as there isn't much in the area (the reaturaunt on the campground is officially boycotted by our club).

If any one has questions about what works well for food, just PM me.

Who has a grill?
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Post by: WillC on August 24, 2009, 03:17:27 PM: I'll bring up my small propane grill.
Do we have a picnic table at our site?

I'm in for the noon caravan also.
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Post by: kirksjeep on August 24, 2009, 05:08:12 PM: Quote from: WillC on August 24, 2009, 03:17:27 PM
I'll bring up my small propane grill.

We are bringing our little propane grill too, I bought 2 little propane bottles last night.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 24, 2009, 08:28:58 PM: Quote from: WillC on August 24, 2009, 03:17:27 PM
I'll bring up my small propane grill.
Do we have a picnic table at our site?

I'm in for the noon caravan also.

Yes, there will be picnic tables available. I'll have to do my food shopping Thursday night when I get back from New York. I'm planning on stuff I can throw on marshmallow sticks like brats for my dinners and pb&j for lunch.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: Mr. Potter on August 25, 2009, 01:04:15 AM: Are there any kids going? Joel wants to go know. Who has a welder, I need a spare tire adapter cut and rewelded back together.
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Post by: Seabee_BUC on August 25, 2009, 03:34:16 AM: Quote from: chiefkp on August 25, 2009, 01:04:15 AM
Who has a welder, I need a spare tire adapter cut and rewelded back together.

I have one Kevin...Come on over and I'll hook you right up... ;D
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: moosin on August 25, 2009, 11:35:52 AM: Just watned to let you know that the reservations at Mohawk are under Coats not JT4x4.

Thanks

Mel
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Post by: Mr. Potter on August 25, 2009, 12:43:14 PM: Quote from: Seabee_BUC on August 25, 2009, 03:34:16 AM
Quote from: chiefkp on August 25, 2009, 01:04:15 AM
Who has a welder, I need a spare tire adapter cut and rewelded back together.

I have one Kevin...Come on over and I'll hook you right up... ;D

didnt you move away?
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: kirksjeep on August 25, 2009, 02:41:39 PM: Quote from: chiefkp on August 25, 2009, 01:04:15 AM
Are there any kids going? Joel wants to go know. Who has a welder, I need a spare tire adapter cut and rewelded back together.

I would tell you to drop it off, but right now I am swamped with getting my Jeep back together, and getting my Brother In Laws Jeep ready. I havn't looked at a JK spare tire mount, but if they are made similair to the TJ and YJ ones, I'm not sure how well they would do after being cut and welded. The metal is pretty thin and uses the geometry of the design for strength. You could always add more braces to it though, or it may be thicker steel then what Jeep has used in the past. If I can get caught up with my work, I'll give you a call. Do you have any links to show how it needs to be cut and re-welded?

Any thought into rush shipping one of these:
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Jeep-JK-Spare-Tire-Relocation-Bracket-p-17958.html

http://www.quadratec.com/products/22202_500.htm

With quadratech you could use normal shiping if it is in their PA warehouse.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 25, 2009, 02:57:19 PM: push comes to shove, your spare could be strapped down in my bed. You will either have to get it to my by fri morn or strap it to your roof till you get to the campground. PM me and let me know. (or drop it off w/ kirk and his trailer before he drops it at my house)
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: kirksjeep on August 25, 2009, 03:26:18 PM: Quote from: rocket on August 25, 2009, 02:57:19 PM
push comes to shove, your spare could be strapped down in my bed. You will either have to get it to my by fri morn or strap it to your roof till you get to the campground. PM me and let me know. (or drop it off w/ kirk and his trailer before he drops it at my house)

I'm planning on dropping the trailer off some time Thursday, not sure of the time yet.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 25, 2009, 07:13:22 PM: Quote from: kirksjeep on August 25, 2009, 03:26:18 PM
Quote from: rocket on August 25, 2009, 02:57:19 PM
push comes to shove, your spare could be strapped down in my bed. You will either have to get it to my by fri morn or strap it to your roof till you get to the campground. PM me and let me know. (or drop it off w/ kirk and his trailer before he drops it at my house)

I'm planning on dropping the trailer off some time Thursday, not sure of the time yet.

Thats perfect for me; as I won't be home untill Wed night.

Kevin, If you want to drop the tire off at my pace ahead of time, just put it next to my tires; i'll ensure it gets to Mohawk (just pack fix-a-flat)
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: Mr. Potter on August 25, 2009, 07:16:36 PM: i have a spare relocation brAcket already it just sticks out too far. I guess i could return it for a different one
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Post by: Seabee_BUC on August 25, 2009, 07:27:19 PM: Quote from: chiefkp on August 25, 2009, 12:43:14 PM
Quote from: Seabee_BUC on August 25, 2009, 03:34:16 AM
Quote from: chiefkp on August 25, 2009, 01:04:15 AM
Who has a welder, I need a spare tire adapter cut and rewelded back together.

I have one Kevin...Come on over and I'll hook you right up... ;D

didnt you move away?

Yes...I was just seeing how sharp people are...LOL
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: Seabee_BUC on August 25, 2009, 07:46:04 PM: I'm so jealous of everyone >:( , the annual trip to Mohawk is a GREAT trip and I'm going to miss it :'(. Especially after we sold JD's Jeep...

On a lighter note, I'm heading to CA next week for 3 months and will have plenty of chances to head out to Hungry Valley, Johnson Valley, Last Chance Canyon, Jawbone, and wherever else I can get to with my FJ!!! I might even try to fit in a trip to Vegas to Red Rock Canyon!!!
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Post by: footman on August 26, 2009, 12:06:57 AM: Hey, what time are we heading home on sunday
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Post by: rocket on August 26, 2009, 01:41:01 AM: whenever you want; usually some leave first thing after breakfast; i usually stay for another short trail ride (leave by noonish). 2.5 hr home. its really your choice
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: footman on August 26, 2009, 05:03:26 PM: Hey, what town are we going to be in?
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Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 26, 2009, 05:16:06 PM: The campground address is in Charlemont, MA.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 27, 2009, 03:52:38 AM: Just an FYI, but I got in contact with a guy that lives and wheels in Charlemont. He actually lives 4 houses down from the entrace to Dodge Rd and is willing to show us some other roads besides Old Florida, Dodge and Tunnel. He mentioned one called Tory Mountain Rd and there's another he's going to check out tomorrow or Friday once we get there. It's an abandoned road that is legal, but is quite overgrown. There's a EC4WDA group that was going to clear it a little bit, but he hasn't checked to see if they've done it or not. He'll probably join us for a little while over the weekend. I found him through a guy I know over at LIOR.
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Post by: kirksjeep on August 27, 2009, 04:16:49 AM: Looks like 40% chance of showers both Sat and Sun. High on Sat around 67 and high on Sun of 71.
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Post by: moosin on August 27, 2009, 11:45:20 AM: There are 2 roads that Rob at NTC told us about. One is that Torrey Mountain Road, which is not far from Tunnel Road. I dont know off hand where the other one is yet. But we will have that information with us.
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Post by: footman on August 27, 2009, 02:11:12 PM: Hey can someone PM me the address of the campground, I might not be able to make the 12 pm caravan but dont want to wait til 4 either. My son has to go into the hospital at 10 for some testing (nothing serious, just precautionary) and I want to be there for him (he's only 7 and might be a bit scared). I'll probably be right on the caravans heels so please tell me what channel you guys are transmitting on.
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Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 27, 2009, 03:25:05 PM: pm sent
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Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 27, 2009, 03:40:48 PM: These are a few of the roads that were mentioned as ones to explore:

Notch Rd - North Adams, MA Rated 4-5 about 3 miles
Tory Mountain Rd - Charlemont, MA Rated 4 (short) about a mile
Thorpe Brook Rd - Sandisfield, MA Rated 4-5 about 4 miles.

*Adams*
West Mountain Road
McGrath Road

*Buckland*
Cemetary Road
Hodgen Road/Bailey Road
Nilman Rd

*North Adams*
Mountain Rd
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 27, 2009, 03:57:56 PM: WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING

You will most likley not have cell reception at the camp ground, at all. Once we cross to the other side of the Mt for OFR, you may be able to get weak reception.

Please warn your wife, girl/boy friend, kids, mom, dad, dog, pool boy, etc that they may not be able to get ahold of you. There is a pay phone (if i remember correctly) in the resturaunt, but don't know the number.
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Post by: Mr Rock on August 28, 2009, 03:29:57 AM: Hey Guy's, I'll be leaving from Colchester around 4:15ish from exit 16. If any one else is leaving around then let me know, PM me a cell # and I'll do the same, so we can hook up for the ride up if you want. I'll be trailering my rig up so I'll be traveling about 60mph.
I'm not sure if the CB will be working for the trip (the speaker doesn't work) but if it is what channel do you guy's use?

How bad are the trails going to be wet??
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: calvynandhobbs on August 28, 2009, 04:18:09 AM: We normally run channel 10 on the CB. I've only run these trails one time, but there is a natural spring that runs water down the whole thing already so other than the rocks being a little more slippery I don't think it will be too bad. It depends on when the rain comes in, but the big puddle at the end of the trail could get a little deep.
Title: Re: Mohawk caravan
Post by: rocket on August 28, 2009, 04:36:33 AM: MrRock, does your CB have a jack for an external speaker? if so, you can borrow mine once you get up there.
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Post by: Mr Rock on August 28, 2009, 12:37:40 PM: Quote from: calvynandhobbs on August 28, 2009, 04:18:09 AM
We normally run channel 10 on the CB. I've only run these trails one time, but there is a natural spring that runs water down the whole thing already so other than the rocks being a little more slippery I don't think it will be too bad. It depends on when the rain comes in, but the big puddle at the end of the trail could get a little deep.
Great, it sounds like we are gonna have some fun!

Quote from: rocket on August 28, 2009, 04:36:33 AM
MrRock, does your CB have a jack for an external speaker? if so, you can borrow mine once you get up there.
Yes it does, Thanks Rocket, I hook up with you when I get up there.