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Post by desert dweller on Nov 30, 2020 10:28:31 GMT -8
After doing some work on the jeep (replaced both front axles and one hub, bypassed the heater core and burped the cooling system) I wanted to do a test drive in some remote, semi-rugged conditions. That's not hard to do in the desert. I also wanted to try out a sleeping system in the jeep for when doing future car camping while traveling. Everything worked out, though I tend to bring too many tools.
West side of the Dragoon Mountains in Southern Arizona
West side of the Dragoon Mountains in Southern Arizona
West side of the Dragoon Mountains in Southern Arizona
Over looking the San Simone River Valley in southern Arizona, south of Safford
Moon rise over the San Simone River Valley |
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Post by johntpenca on Nov 30, 2020 11:08:54 GMT -8
Replacing axles? I'm impressed...
Carrying too many tools seems bad until you need them.
Edit: Any pics of the sleep system?
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Post by autumnmist on Nov 30, 2020 11:19:29 GMT -8
The second and fifth photos are magical, especially the color contrasts and compliments in the last photo. Dreamy....
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Post by desert dweller on Nov 30, 2020 11:58:34 GMT -8
Edit: Any pics of the sleep system? The "sleeping system" is really nothing more than a low cot with my thermarest on top. I had to move the passenger front seat all the way forward and take out par of the passenger back seat to get the cot (6ft long) to lay flat. The biggest hassle is getting in/out. The low cot is about 6 inches off the floor. I can sit up in it which was kind of the goal.   |
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Post by desert dweller on Nov 30, 2020 12:01:06 GMT -8
The second and fifth photos are magical, especially the color contrasts and compliments in the last photo. Dreamy.... You've heard me say it before, the desert is a special place. For photographs, if anything. Though, it's the solitude and silence that I think make it appealing. |
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Post by johntpenca on Nov 30, 2020 12:04:12 GMT -8
The "sleeping system" is really nothing more than a low cot with my thermarest on top. Thanks DD. |
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Post by desert dweller on Nov 30, 2020 12:32:07 GMT -8
Here is the accompanying video if anyone is interested. It's my usual 2 minute pan of the area.
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Post by leafwalker on Nov 30, 2020 14:17:45 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing. Nice pics. Too many tools? Other people have that problem?
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Post by rebeccad on Nov 30, 2020 17:55:04 GMT -8
I think if you’ve just replaced a bunch of stuff and are heading into the desert, it’s a good idea to carry too many tools.
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Post by desert dweller on Nov 30, 2020 18:45:08 GMT -8
I think if you’ve just replaced a bunch of stuff and are heading into the desert, it’s a good idea to carry too many tools. So true! But, it's something I've always done when heading out. I need to go through the carry-with tool set and get it down to one toolbox and a sack for fluids. |
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Post by calidream on Nov 30, 2020 19:40:26 GMT -8
Car camping: Where Comfort is King.
And of course, whatever tools you don't bring, you'll need.
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Post by autumnmist on Dec 1, 2020 10:01:57 GMT -8
I think the rule of carrying tools is that however diversified they are and however many you have, there will always be an occasion in which you don't have what you need.
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Post by desert dweller on Dec 1, 2020 13:04:45 GMT -8
I think the rule of carrying tools is that however diversified they are and however many you have, there will always be an occasion in which you don't have what you need. I think this is one of life's rules. |
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Post by BigLoad on Dec 1, 2020 15:13:40 GMT -8
It looks great! I hope I'll be back in the desert by this time next year.
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Post by bluefish on Dec 1, 2020 15:44:09 GMT -8
I'd love to be doing that right now. Thanks for sharing the magic. Never. Enough. Tools.
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