Mar-19-2017 01:48 PM
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Mar-21-2017 05:44 PM
c.traveler2 wrote:maxum1989 wrote:
c.traveler2
What would you estimate the widest camper that could fit the tight spots on the trail?
I know your 815 is a fairly narrow camper. My camper is 94" wide. You think I would make it through?
Also, I watched the videos and you mention you had cell coverage. The whole way? Just spots here and there? I ask because I am just thinking about the what ifs of needing help on the trail. How is that handled without a way of contacting anyone? It seemed pretty quiet out there and pretty remote. Help would be pretty far away and that's after actually contacting someone. Thoughts?
mellomike was on our 2016 trip and he has a North Star Laredo SC, he made it by in some of the tightest sections. He asked me to come along as a guide for his first time adventure on the WRT. as far as cell coverage as long as you could see the La Sal Mountains your pretty good with a cell signal after that satille phones, I have Verizon and I believe Mike had At&T. If you take a look at a trail map you'll find it is some what arrow head shape with a number of hiking trail going up the plateau above.
If you want you could do part of the trail and go back out the way you came in, have plenty of fuel.
Mar-21-2017 05:43 PM
Tom_Anderson wrote:
I'd love to do the WRT. I'm just afraid my Wolf Creek 850 might be too wide and/or too tall.
Mar-21-2017 05:34 PM
c.traveler2 wrote:dakonthemountain wrote:
WOW! What a trip! Thank you for sharing it with us! It's a drizzly, wet day up in Crestline so I had the time to watch the entire 5 sections... How did you loose your steps? Were they just hooked and bounced off?.... Did the dent on the front of your Lance happen on this trip?.... Did you have to back track the entire trip or is there another way out at the end where you took the photo at the cattle gate?.... Made me a bit woozy in a couple of sponts, especially on the last leg out. I'd LOVE to do this trip but am not as confident as you are, plus, my 2wd dually and monster Lance would NEVER fit or be able too! Anyway, Thank you again!
Cheers!
Dak
That dent was not from any off road adventure, it was than at home accident, since no hole was created and no inside damage I just let it be.
One continues on out on the Mineral Road and up another set of switch backs, the only time you need to turn around is if the trail is flooded over or washed out. You do need a 4 wheel drive, having a camper makes it a must if you want to make all the way around.
Mar-21-2017 05:25 PM
dakonthemountain wrote:
WOW! What a trip! Thank you for sharing it with us! It's a drizzly, wet day up in Crestline so I had the time to watch the entire 5 sections... How did you loose your steps? Were they just hooked and bounced off?.... Did the dent on the front of your Lance happen on this trip?.... Did you have to back track the entire trip or is there another way out at the end where you took the photo at the cattle gate?.... Made me a bit woozy in a couple of sponts, especially on the last leg out. I'd LOVE to do this trip but am not as confident as you are, plus, my 2wd dually and monster Lance would NEVER fit or be able too! Anyway, Thank you again!
Cheers!
Dak
Mar-21-2017 05:13 PM
TomP40 wrote:
I have a very similar setup as you, 2007 F-350 PSD,CC,SB and a 97 Lance 3000 on it.
My question is how big is your gas tank?
How has your truck treated you overall as far as reliability?
I've only put 17k mi on mine since I bought it but will be doing some long trips in the near future.
What kind of speeds were you doing on the Trail?
Thanks,
Tom
Mar-21-2017 04:47 PM
maxum1989 wrote:
c.traveler2
What would you estimate the widest camper that could fit the tight spots on the trail?
I know your 815 is a fairly narrow camper. My camper is 94" wide. You think I would make it through?
Also, I watched the videos and you mention you had cell coverage. The whole way? Just spots here and there? I ask because I am just thinking about the what ifs of needing help on the trail. How is that handled without a way of contacting anyone? It seemed pretty quiet out there and pretty remote. Help would be pretty far away and that's after actually contacting someone. Thoughts?
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Mar-20-2017 10:40 AM
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
Thanks. Looks like you had no clearance issues above or below. Cell coverage to boot. All I need to do is convince Kelli to do The White Rim Trail. Seeing your wife doing it certainly helps my case. Take care,,,