Finally able to take the Jeep up the hill to the cabin site, it was even better than I expected, I can tell that my version could use a bit of a lower gear at times; the Rubicon and the Willeys Wheeler probably have that about right. Otherwise, there are no complaints, it took the ride up the main road like it was a highway, didn't notice the steep sections, the ruts or rocks.
Turning the corner after the first steep section, I almost ran into the back of a newer Camry with Texas plates (might have been local rental) struggling up as the side by sides, trucks, dirt bikes, four wheelers were coming down. He made it maybe another 1/4 where the road gets rocky and steep and he stopped so I zipped past him, hopefully he turned around as his tailpipes and whatever else hangs low on a Camry were banging.
The road to the cabin site off the main road was passable, but there is always one section that you crawl over. It needs some maintenance this year, the jeep didn't even notice it.
The cabin (A frame on two walls) was vaporized during a fire, only the two concrete walls and whatever metal remained after, even the glass was melted into little balls, but the land minus trees is coming back, at least it's not just black goo and black dust anymore:
Maybe it's time to put something back there now, the best site is on the west side of the property, but it would be a challenge, just that the view is so good:
Lots of burned trees, maybe in 100 years it will look like it did before; but my fishing holes are still there;-)
Cool pictures. Hopefully the camry got out safe. If it's too steep to drive, it might also be a situation where it's impossible to turn around.
That looks like 'up a hill, down a mountain'!
This from a flatlander ...
MightyMoe, post: 333222, member: 700 wrote: Finally able to take the Jeep up the hill to the cabin site, it was even better than I expected, I can tell that my version could use a bit of a lower gear at times;..
Rear gears are a challenge in Jeeps. 3.21 or 3.73 or 4.10 are your choices, I believe. I've never owned a 4.10 Jeep. If I lived above 8500' I might. My last Jeep (before the current) was a 3.73 and although it did alright in the high country, it suffered on the highway. I ordered my newest (2011) with 3.21...and it has a bit of trouble getting up steep slopes. Between the loss of torque in the V6 (Oh, why did they ever discontinue the straight 6?) and the 3.21 gears, it takes some "engineering" to get all the way to the top of a few passes.
paden cash, post: 333256, member: 20 wrote: Rear gears are a challenge in Jeeps. 3.21 or 3.73 or 4.10 are your choices, I believe. I've never owned a 4.10 Jeep. If I lived above 8500' I might. My last Jeep (before the current) was a 3.73 and although it did alright in the high country, it suffered on the highway. I ordered my newest (2011) with 3.21...and it has a bit of trouble getting up steep slopes. Between the loss of torque in the V6 (Oh, why did they ever discontinue the straight 6?) and the 3.21 gears, it takes some "engineering" to get all the way to the top of a few passes.
I have the 3.73 version, it's ok..............
I may go to the 4.10 next time, there are going to be a few times I will want it holding back more than this jeep, but like you say, on the highway..........
I took it for 600miles 1/2 at 80mph and it did good.
I got this more for the snow and mountain but I still want it to go down the highway.
Warren Smith, post: 333254, member: 9900 wrote: That looks like 'up a hill, down a mountain'!
This from a flatlander ...
With no traffic it's just over 25 minutes, house to cabin, but it is climbing about 3600'.
Having a transfer case with a high and low range is a plus for all around driving.
Mighty Moe: what part of the country are you in? That's some awesome looking country.
MD Surveyor, post: 333300, member: 10081 wrote: Mighty Moe: what part of the country are you in? That's some awesome looking country.
It's in Wyoming
MD Surveyor, post: 333300, member: 10081 wrote: Mighty Moe: what part of the country are you in? That's some awesome looking country.
MightyMoe, post: 333350, member: 700 wrote: It's in Wyoming
It God's other country, Louisiana being the first. :party:
Joe-Nathan, post: 333399, member: 562 wrote: It God's other country, Louisiana being the first. :party:
Someday, I need to get back down there, been a while for sure
Wind River Range?
Edward Reading, post: 333409, member: 132 wrote: Wind River Range?
No, not there B-)
Not quite steep enough!
Edward Reading, post: 333444, member: 132 wrote: Not quite steep enough!
true, the wind is a steep mountain:-)
Better get to planting trees now. Bare root seedlings are not that expensive if you get them directly from a commercial nursery.
At higher elevations the survival rate is usually better even without watering. It's not that difficult to plant several hundred trees in a weekend.
imaudigger, post: 333560, member: 7286 wrote: Better get to planting trees now. Bare root seedlings are not that expensive if you get them directly from a commercial nursery.
At higher elevations the survival rate is usually better even without watering. It's not that difficult to plant several hundred trees in a weekend.
I think I've had enough of trees, I'm fine without them;-)
MightyMoe, post: 333563, member: 700 wrote: I think I've had enough of trees, I'm fine without them;-)
If you change your mind there is a "Garden Auger" I use for planting smaller bushes, flowers and the occasional 2" IP. It works great. Attaches to your 1/2" drill and in 10 seconds you have a nice deep 3 or 4" hole. Throw in some potting soil, bush-tree-IP. Done.
Mapman, post: 333569, member: 6096 wrote: If you change your mind there is a "Garden Auger" I use for planting smaller bushes, flowers and the occasional 2" IP. It works great. Attaches to your 1/2" drill and in 10 seconds you have a nice deep 3 or 4" hole. Throw in some potting soil, bush-tree-IP. Done.
Nope, I won't be changing my mind, no trees!!!!!!!!!!!
Trees are evil!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd never done much off roading in the mountains until a month ago. We rented 3 side by side UTVs near Estes Park and took some pretty steep rocky trails. It was a lot of fun. Looks like you have a great place to rebuild. Did you have insurance?