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.

[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]

either way...

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.
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