US West Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly OLB meet-up/meeting.

[Kent R]

Note the change to M&J Automotive for the time being

Sierra Foothills Overlanders Monthly meetup topic schedule as of 02.13.24

February 20 - Gabriel Fitzgerald
Ineos Grenadier walk-around, hopefully there will be more than one to look at.
Location;
M&J Automotive
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
38.695824465699395, -120.8276814557707
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March 19 - Dave Dingal
Comms, ham & GMRS. Review of the High Sierra Repeater system that now includes GMRS. There will also be a general conversation about repeaters.
Location;
M&J Automotive
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
38.695824465699395, -120.8276814557707
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April 16 - Rob Willson
First aid review. Bring your kits that you carry in your rig.
Location TBD

May 21 -

June 18 - Tom White
12v welding demonstration and equipment.
Location;
M&J Automotive
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
38.695824465699395, -120.8276814557707
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July 16 -

 

[Kent R]

A reminder that Michael and Corrie from Overland Bound HQ will be at the Sierra Foothills Overlanders meetup to do a review of the new Ineos Grenadier. Thanks to Gabriel Fitzgerald for bringing his rig and knowledge to the meet up.
See you at M&J Automotive Tuesday February 20 at 1830 hrs.

Here is a really good Grenadier review by Brad of TrailRecon.

 

[fly boy]

My first impression.
I'll keep it simple.
Buy a Jeep Wrangler hands down!

 

[Kent R]

Great meetup last night, Gabriel Fitzgerald brought his new Ineos Grenadier and we got to check it out from every angle. Our hosts Mike and Joe at M&J Automotive got the rig up on a lift so we could check out the suspension. One thing was very clear is that it is not a Land Rover clone, the suspension was very much jeep like and it had a SOLID front axle! Everything is purpose built and heavy duty.
Thanks to Michael and Corrie for attending, we look forward to seeing the video.
Next meeting March 19; Comms with Dave Dingal, ham and GMRS repeaters.

 

[Kent R]

Sierra Foothills Overlanders
Monthly Overland Bound Meet-Up
Bring your own chair

Date - March 19, 2024
Location - M&J Automotive .
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs (most members get there around 1830 hrs)
Special thanks to Mike and Joe of M&J Automotive for your hospitality.

INTRODUCTIONS:
Get to know members and the rigs they drive.

GENERAL DISCUSSION:

• Past trips/runs
• Training/presentation ideas
• Adopted trail maintenance, Dave Dingal will talk about the Long Canyon OHV trail in the El Dorado NF

PRESENTATION:
Dave Dingal; Review of comms, Ham and GMRS.

TRAINING:
Set date for tire repair clinic.

UPCOMING TRIPS:
We need people to set some dates and locations for trips. One day and longer would be great.

Bring ideas and dates for next year.

NEXT MEETING: April 16, 2024 @1900 hrs: (most members get there early to set up)
Topic - Paramedic, Rob Willson
First aid review. Bring your kits that you carry in your rig.
Location - M&J Automotive . Bring a chair
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs

 

[Kent R]

We might have a chainsaw class available for a couple of members this Friday and Saturday in the El Dorado NF. If you are availible please contact me ASAP.
Sierrafoothillsoverlanders@gmail.com

 

[Kent R]

If you want to attend the chainsaw class this Friday and Saturday, we have one more opening and I need to know by noon tomorrow if anyone wants to attend.

Thanks in advance,

 

[Kent R]

Sierra Foothills Overlanders
Monthly Overland Bound Meet-Up
Bring your own chair

Date - April 16, 2024
Location - M&J Automotive .
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs (most members get there around 1830 hrs)
Special thanks to Mike and Joe of M&J Automotive for your hospitality.

INTRODUCTIONS:
Get to know members and the rigs they drive.

GENERAL DISCUSSION:

• Past trips/runs
• Training/presentation ideas
• Adopted trail maintenance, Dave Dingal will talk about the Long Canyon OHV trail in the El Dorado NF

PRESENTATION:
Paramedic Rob Willson, First aid review. Bring your kits that you carry in your rig.

TRAINING:
Set date for tire repair clinic.

UPCOMING TRIPS:
We need people to set some dates and locations for trips. One day and longer would be great.

Bring ideas and dates for next year.

NEXT MEETING: April 16, 2024 @1900 hrs: (most members get there early to set up)
Topic - Welding while out on the trail
We will look at several different types of welders and demonstrate how they are used.
Location - M&J Automotive . Bring a chair
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs

 

[Kent R]

Great meetup last night, aproximatly 20 members made it to M&J Automotive.

Rob Willson who is a Captain for CalFire, gave a great talk about the basics of medical emergencies while on the trail. Robs experience as a firefighter and paramedic plus an avid off roader was a good combination.

May meeting will be 24v welding, you may not weld or want to weld but if you understand the system you will be a huge help in the field.

June meeting is 12 volt systems for your rig, Mike from M&J will have a display to show different systems.