winter romp time

[73series88]

ok a little over a month away. awesome time. feb 17-20 up in maine.
heres the link to the website.
realy good time good people nice rovers.

http://www.winterromp.org/

liam and i are going up friday morning
we can set up convoys if anyone wants to drive with others. it a little safer.
whos going?
aaron

[Rat Patrol]

bummer its too far to drive from WY.

[stomper]

I will be there again this year. Living in the Augusta area, it is just a short jaunt up the road from me. I'll probably be there for Saturday only, as getting the wife to let me go for the whole weekend is unlikely. I just hope we get a little snow before the event!

[rrc.swb]

Anyone from Rhode Island going?

[Cutter]

Anyone from Rhode Island going?

I am seriously considering it but have some issues on my rover I have to get in order to do it, and time is precious these days. I have to track down a short or something in my headlamps and purchase some of the requisite gear. If I can get things sorted and my wife gives the nod I'm going, finally.

[junkyddog11]

I'll be there. I think for the 17th or 18th yr. First yr without the old Swamp$lut though. Will be driving the IIA this year and skipping all the trail breaking heroics LOL.

[I Leak Oil]

Camping out back again this year as usual. Hoping for a little more snow by then though.

[Jim-ME]

I'm really hoping my Rover will be in pieces by then. Not sure what I'll be in but I've got to see Matt resist the urge to be heroic. Looking forward to seeing folks.
Jim

[RoverDover]

I am considering attending, I drive a stock 90 with a 2.5 diesel and 235-75-r16 winter tyres. does anyone have any recommendations or warnings for me? I drive on unmaintained roads in the winter and serious trails in summer, but have never attempted any trails in winter.

[73series88]

I'll be there. I think for the 17th or 18th yr. First yr without the old Swamp$lut though. Will be driving the IIA this year and skipping all the trail breaking heroics LOL.


yeh
im gonna drive up the series but i dont think im gonna do any trail riding
im having someone look at the frame who thinks he could get a couple more years out of it with some welding and patches
we will see.
aaron

[I Leak Oil]

yeh
im gonna drive up the series but i dont htiunk im gonna do any trail riding
im having someone look at the frame who thinks he could get a couple more years out of the frame with some welding and patches
we will see.
aaron

Come on Aaron. Rusty frames, winter romp....add some ratchet straps and a water crossing and it will be just like the good old days!

[73series88]

yeh i know.
aaron

[stomper]

As far as driving a stock D90, You should be fine, but it depends on what trails you plan on driving. At the vary least, you should invest in a pair or 2 of chains for those tires. It depends on how much snow there is, but chains are really a pre-requisite. Straps and shackles you most likely already have on hand if you drive trails in the summer. Dress warm, and drive to your abilities.

CB and Ham radios are used, but are not really a necessity as others will have them in your party if you dont have one. Many people drive stock rigs, including myself, but others arrive with strickly off road trailered trucks, and highly modified rigs. it all depends on how much you want to spend, and how much you are willing to break.:D

[Ross72SIII]

Hey, first timer here. I emailed and registered and plan on going if I can get a heater issue sorted out. Im bringing my stock 109 and she and I have only been together a few months. Not trying to be a hero, just want to do some easy trail rides and meet some good Rover people. From what I have read you can choose to take it easy or go nuts, is that true?

[Lord Icon]

Yer nuts to go anyway. We all are. Yes , trails are available for easy to Oh My God. You can always turn around after you see a brand new Jeep 4 door rip it's rear axle off just 100 feet into the trail........ Oh what fun. 10 min on trail going forward, 5 hours winching out , killing batt's and testing the new winch to its extreme. deep loose powder SUCKS , unless you are skiing in it. :D
All I had was a series 3 with 31.5 tyres. Chains do help though.
If nothing else, the pictures taken will last a lifetime.
Kris

[73series88]

man kris,
I thought you fell off the face of the earth.

last year i was in the greenlaner group so i wouldnt break anything.
plenty of people to help out.
aaron:thumb-up:

[Lord Icon]

I went to the Deering NH outing. I thought you were coming? Then again , many people were no shows. The poor guy that owns the campground was pissed that some folk from Maine booked sites but did not have the courtesy to call and cancel.:nono: I had a great time though.:)

[73series88]

lastthing i went to was in fryburg maine in oct. more beer more bacon. long story i couldnt find anyone. drove around the mountains a drove home.
see my new doors
you inspired me.
aaron

[Lord Icon]

Where the heck did you find those?
:thumb-up:

[73series88]

ebay. 275 bucks
someone tried to sand blast them and warped the skins which i can deal with. frames are in great shape. bolted right up
had to change out the strikers.
just have to get around to putting on my defender door seals before maine
aaron

[Jim-ME]

What time to folks plan on being a Big G's Sat and Sun?
Jim

[73series88]

probably around 800
guess i'll play it by ear.
aaron

[achtung]

hopefully people will post pics here afterwards!

[ThePhotographer]

I'll be there covering the event, and will have photos up afterwards.

[SalemRover]

What time to folks plan on being a Big G's Sat and Sun?
Jim

As early as possible. Camping at this event really motivates you to get up and get something warm to eat and drink. I am usually there warming up by 7am, unless something bad happens at the campsite...

-Jason

[I Leak Oil]

Jim....you know you want to camp....

[Cutter]

First time headed up there, can someone fill me in on the camping experience? I want to bring my dog (a requirement from my wife if I go) and my first instinct was to camp, but I'm not sure I have warm enough gear. Guessing the holiday inn doesn't want dogs...

[SalemRover]

I use a 3 season tent with cot/thermarest and a zero degree bag. This works for me down to about -25. Tent heaters do come in handy in the morning while you are contemplating crawling out of your sleeping bag.

[Jim-ME]

According to the web site they are pet friendly at the Holiday Inn if you decide not to camp.
Jason,
We have had this discussion before. I spend all week outside in the cold. I really have had my fill by Fri. Have fun camping.
Jim

[73series88]

i'll spend some extra time in the pool and hot tub thinking about you guys.
aaron

[I Leak Oil]

Cold? Meh...No problem, we bring beer blankets every year! Plus, we usually end up burning some poor inanimate object. There have been a series carcass and a white rangie that caught our fancy a couple times....

[SalemRover]

Cold? Meh...No problem, we bring beer blankets every year! Plus, we usually end up burning some poor inanimate object. There have been a series carcass and a white rangie that caught our fancy a couple times....

Ah I did forget to mention natures antifreeze...

[73series88]

thats why when im winter camping i bring a old nalgean water bottle to pee in. id be using it every two minutes when you add beer.
aaron:thumb-up:

[I Leak Oil]

Note to self....Don't drink anything from Aaron's cooler....

[bkreutz]

TMI



:D

[73series88]

hahaha

[73series88]

ok
looks like im renting a car
looking under the truck today
its cracking behind the crossmember now.\
oh well
so anyone got a couple trail seats for me and liam?
aaron

wife gave the ok for a new frame in june.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[J.McKelvey]

I'll be coming again this year.

Looking forward to coming down again!

John

[J.McKelvey]

What's everyones plan for the weekend?

John

[73series88]

leaving norwich ct
at about 10 am friday morning
in a rental. \
mexican buffet friday night
big g's sat morning for breatkfast
then to bruces to get into groups.
im gonna be thumbing a ride from there.
not sure about sat night
or sunday morning
aaron

[Lord Icon]

My 9th or 10th romp today. I celebrate by wearing a kilt. ( sat am) Should make for some interesting pics. My dad bet me I wouldn't wear it. I am praying for warm weather.:D

[rwollschlager]

My 9th or 10th romp today. I celebrate by wearing a kilt. ( sat am) Should make for some interesting pics. My dad bet me I wouldn't wear it. I am praying for warm weather.:D

did George make it up there?

[73series88]

Trails were great today thanks Jason.
We're at the pool enjoying the hotub
Don't know how to load pics from my new phone
Lots to post tommarow
Aaron

[Cutter]

First romp experience, sadly my truck seems to have barfed the oil out on th trip up and started with some main bearing chattering. Parked it and rode shotgun. Awesome time but now I have to figure out what to do with my rover.

[73series88]

oh no!
romp pics
not much snow this year
still great time

aaron

[73series88]

more pics
aaron

[SalemRover]

Anytime Aaron. Darn shame I couldn't get the rover up on an angle a few more times. Liam's squeals were fun to listen too while we were on the trails.

-Jason

[ThePhotographer]

Had a great time up there, there were a ton of cool trucks! I have several photos and it'll be a while before I go through all of them. Here is one from the power lines.

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8260/img0873ew.jpg

[o2batsea]

That truck is too small for Q!

[stomper]

That should be the cover shot for the next Rovers North Catalog. The Series I leading the way is a nice statement to make.:thumb-up:

[achtung]

Cool. I hope people post some more pictures.

[o2batsea]

There is very good reason to have Quintin out front. Not necessarily because the 80 inch is all that badass....

[Firemanshort]

More Photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjySQQYt

[ThePhotographer]

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg710/scaled.php?server=710&filename=img0730kv.jpg&res=medium

[SalemRover]

There is very good reason to have Quintin out front. Not necessarily because the 80 inch is all that badass....

Because you can't get enough of the smell of leaky gas tanks? Poor Quintin, he was busy Friday night. I was hoping that the red fuel cell from the delapidated shed was going to be his tank for the event :thumb-up:

[derekchace]

Looks like a lot of fun. Hopping to take the 101 up next year

[rwollschlager]

one must inquire about the 4-door soft top 110, was that one of the famed beach runners produced by ecr out in the woods?

The pictures look like you guys had a blast! I will make it back one of these years...
-Rob

[Cutter]

Looks like a lot of fun. Hopping to take the 101 up next year

Bruce said 101s are too big for the trails so they don't let them out anymore.

[ThePhotographer]

That 4 door soft top looks awful puma-ish!

[rwollschlager]

That 4 door soft top looks awful puma-ish!

not to high jack the thread but from the pictures it appeared so, non-NAS tail lights, elevated hood, perfect body and 1-piece doors, what did the interior look like?

its hard to imagine 101's are too big when they have the orange Blazer on 42's breaking trail, from the pictures it looks like one 101 was in attendance this year, did it make it on the trails?

[SalemRover]

not to high jack the thread but from the pictures it appeared so, non-NAS tail lights, elevated hood, perfect body and 1-piece doors, what did the interior look like?

its hard to imagine 101's are too big when they have the orange Blazer on 42's breaking trail, from the pictures it looks like one 101 was in attendance this year, did it make it on the trails?

It had the TD5 dash. I have been witness to a Unimog on the trails one year... there was an "incident" that would preclude a 101 if memory serves me well.

[ThePhotographer]

I was told at the rallye that it was a puma, but could have been misinformed.

[Cutter]

I heard it was a puma too

[stomper]

I saw the RN Evoque out on the trail, parked off to the side. Any photos of it in action? While this is the Series section of the board, some might get a kick out of seeing it.

[ThePhotographer]

Yeah it did actually very well on the trails with just snow tires. The only thing holding it back was clearance unfortunately. Maybe a few inch lift is in order :D

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg442/scaled.php?server=442&filename=img0636chf.jpg&res=medium

[stomper]

looking at that driver's side tire, I'd suggest a lift, and some taller rubber. I'm not sold on it yet, but it wasn't designed to target me as an audience.:)

[ThePhotographer]

Yeah I don't think Victoria Beckham was imagining a trail ride in Benton, Maine. It's a great all around truck, but it's no Series/Defender/Discovery/LR3/LR4/RRC.

[stomper]

well said! at the same time, I applaude you for taking it out on the trails! :thumb-up: