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

[Kent R]

Here is a message from one of our Sierra Foothills Members Rob Willson;

"Hey Kent, got a buddy who sells offroad trailers looking for some help getting a unit to Overland Expo in Bend this week. I would do it but have a busy week.
Anyone in the group thinking about heading up there and willing to tow a 3500# trailer?
Here’s his offer:

I realize this is short notice. I'm looking for someone to tow one of my offroad trailers up to Bend OR next week. I have a booth at Overland Expo PNW in Bend from 6/26 - 6/30. I will cover all food, gas, camping, and admission to the Expo.

Trailer: Offroad Caravans | BUSH LAPA OFFROAD CARAVANS | South Africa“

Rob Willsons phone number (510) 882-1426

 

[Kent R]

check out this deal for a drone in Shingle Springs

FOR SALE - Shingle Springs, California- DJI - Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus Drone and RC 2 Remote Control $1500

I'm selling my DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Fly More Combo Plus & RC 2 Remote (Excellent Condition). • INCLUDES TRANSFERABLE 2 YEAR DJI CARE REFRESH! I already used one of the 4 replacements, rookie move!! Something I'd rather not talk about, hehehe!! ;) • Immaculate condition, gently used with...

www.overlandbound.com

 

[offroadkid]

check out this deal for a drone in Shingle Springs

FOR SALE - Shingle Springs, California- DJI - Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus Drone and RC 2 Remote Control $1500

I'm selling my DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Fly More Combo Plus & RC 2 Remote (Excellent Condition). • INCLUDES TRANSFERABLE 2 YEAR DJI CARE REFRESH! I already used one of the 4 replacements, rookie move!! Something I'd rather not talk about, hehehe!! ;) • Immaculate condition, gently used with...

www.overlandbound.com

Thanks @Kent R

 

[Kent R]

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

Date - July 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/TRAINING
Deb and Mike Lee will talk about their adventures in 2023-24. Most notably a trip down Central America. Follow them @Ironhorseoverland

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: August 20, 2024 @1900 hrs: (most members get there early to set up)
Topic - TBD
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]

14 people in attendance Tuesday.

Gary and Chris talked about their NV trip.

I haven't heard back about the status of having Mike Barr doing erosion control at the culvert site in Long Canyon.

Excellent presentation by Mike & Deb Lee. With a lot of information about their travels to Central America.

 

[Kent R]

As some of you know, the frame on my Gladiator was bent and is now fixed, I am trying to find eight people to help put our OVRLND camper back on the truck.

I was thinking about next Saturday or Sunday around 0900-1000 hrs at our house in El Dorado next to Placerville. August 3 or 4

Thanks to eight awesome members, the camper is on 2x4’s sitting on saw horses. If we can get eight members again it will make lifting the camper back onto the Gladiator very easy and it shouldn’t take more than 15 min to get it done. (I'll have coffee and apple donuts from Apple Hill on hand.)

If you can help out please reply to this or text me.

 

[Kent R]

Huge thanks to the members that came out and helped put our camper back on, thanks to you we can finally see the end of this nightmare.
Tom W, Pete W, Frank S, Chris S, Chris H, Cris & Liz S, Dave D, Gary J, Matt M, Scott K.

 

[Christopher Hersey]

So awesome to have the rig on the mend. Also, I’ve found a new favorite donut.

 

[Kent R]

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

Date - August 20, 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/TRAINING
Mike & Joe from M&J will talk about tools to bring with you on a trip. Do you know what tools your rig will need and do you bring other tools to help other people on the trail?

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: September 17 @1900 hrs: (most members get there early to set up)
Topic - TBD
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]

Sierra Foothills August meet up

Great meet up last night, stories shared of past trips and upcoming trips. Mike from M&J Automotive went over the tools that he has in his rig and why he carries what he does. Mikes expertise and knowledge is incredible, along with his partner Joe they seem to be able to figure anything out. Defiantly the guy to have on a trip.
I would highly recommend M&J Automotive for a pre trip inspection of your rig, it could save you more than money and give you peace of mind when in the middle of nowhere.

Upcoming meet ups being planned;

• How to get someone out of a wrecked rig.
• Tire Repair clinic.
• Trama care in the field.

 

[Kent R]

US West - Mojave Trail Guardian, Kousch Cabin Post Fire Cleanup. October 25-27

Work with the park Natural Scientist to remove burned material from a historic site within the York Fire footprint. View Rally Point

www.overlandbound.com

Cancelled - Mojave Trail Guardian Dispersed Campsite Access Recording/GPX Oct 24-28

Followup to our project that identified all the dispersed campsites within the Mojave National Preserve. This project will identify access routs to campsites and develop a GPX track to be added to the data base. View Rally Point

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Kent R]

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

Date - September 17, 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/TRAINING
Frank Speck will give a presentation on Outdoor Orientation and Tracking. Tom White will add some expertise from his days in El Dorado Search and Rescue.

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: October 15 @1900 hrs: (most members get there early to set up)
Topic - TBD
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]

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

Date - October 15, 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/TRAINING
Sidewall repair using the GlueTread repair kit.
Gluetread.com

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: November 19 @1900 hrs: (most members get there early to set up)
Topic - TBD
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]

Last night's meetup consisted of a demonstration of the Gluetread sidewall patch kit. The kit was an older version that had an activator included in comparison to the upgraded product that does not need an activator.

A one inch cut was put in the sidewall of a tire then per the instructions a patch fitted to the size needed, when we opened up the kit the glue tubes were found to be hardened. (none of them had been opened)

After looking at the tubes we concluded that it was CA glue (super glue) so Joe from M&J Automotive our host got a container of CA glue and the patch was applied and the activator was used per the instructions.

The patch held perfect, the tire was inflated to 35 psi and has held air for over 12 hours.

Some points that were brought up at the meet up;
Make sure you follow the directions perfectly, this will insure that the patch holds. (I didn't do this one time in the desert and it failed)
If you have a patch kit you need to check the glue periodically.
Regular CA glue seems to work.
Gluetread has a current ad campaign touting that by having their kit you don't need a spare tire. I would propose that this is a false sense of security, the kit allows you to make an emergency repair and ideally you would then use the repaired tire as a spare. Also there are some sidewall tears that can't be patched or plug stacked, in this case you better have a spare.

All in all it's a great product and for me it means I probably will no longer be taking tires off of rims and sewing the sidewall. ;-)

 

[Kent R]

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

Date - November 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/TRAINING
Trip planning discussion

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: No meeting in December, the next meeting is January 17, 2025 @1900 hrs. This will be a potluck get-together.
(most members get there early to set up)
Topic & location TBD

 

[Kent R]

Small group last night but it was really fun to catch up. Every once and awhile a good BS session is in order with topics across the board.

Thanks again to Mike and Joe at M&J Automotive for your continued support.