2nd Annual 4th of July PINS trip

shakedown wrote:

swiber wrote:

Beached Bum wrote:

You'll be pulling others out

And it might be mine after it "ticks" itself to death.

The "Jesus" engine!!!???? NO WAY!

But did the "jesus" engine not help pull you out of a ditch. Oh wait, no pictures it never happened

I cant wait to find out how my new Nitto Trail Grapplers will do in the sand.

swiber wrote:

shakedown wrote:

swiber wrote:

Beached Bum wrote:

You'll be pulling others out

And it might be mine after it "ticks" itself to death.

The "Jesus" engine!!!???? NO WAY!

But did the "jesus" engine not help pull you out of a ditch. Oh wait, no pictures it never happened

I cant wait to find out how my new Nitto Trail Grapplers will do in the sand.

True, never happened!!
My buddy had them on his jacked up Ford Ranger and they were awesome in the sand.

Can't wait to see how my POS khumos will do in the sand..lol I can't wait to buy new tires!!!

shakedown wrote:

True, never happened!!
My buddy had them on his jacked up Ford Ranger and they were awesome in the sand.

Awesome, I herd that the GY MTR's were not so good in the sand. But you will find out. I am somewhat happy i don't have them anymore. But they had freekin kevlar.

TxRubiGrl wrote:

Can't wait to see how my POS khumos will do in the sand..lol I can't wait to buy new tires!!!

eh, it's a JEEP.....any tire (besides racing slicks) and we should be ok.

swiber wrote:

shakedown wrote:

True, never happened!!
My buddy had them on his jacked up Ford Ranger and they were awesome in the sand.

Awesome, I herd that the GY MTR's were not so good in the sand. But you will find out. I am somewhat happy i don't have them anymore. But they had freekin kevlar.

Yup, seen mixed reviews about em in the sand. And yes, the kevlar sold me on them. I've cut way too many sidewalls in my days.

TxRubiGrl wrote:

Ok awesome..
I may need to getting extra ammo if there are snakes..lol

I should have enough ammo with me to defend against a small zombie outbreak.

Haha good.. Always gotta be prepared for a zombie out break or someone high on bath salts..they are just as dangerous!!

We will all be fine on tires as long as they stay aired up. gas will be the issue. I will have a little extra in case someone runs low. again it will behind on the conditions. we may make it there and back on one tank if the conditions are good. we may not make it to the end on gas if the conditions are bad. I strongly suggest at least ten extra gallons. I am bringing 20 just based on the fact it took me one tank to get half way and back a couple of months back.

Don't know if any of ya'll are planning to, but overheating tends to be an issue for those who dun their ac. I suggest everyone remove their doors and run without ac to prevent any overheating.

the closer we get things start popping in my head from prior experiences. My wife and I have been making many runs down the beach for many years, primarily south padre island. I don't know how many of ya'll are new at this but I want to ensure everyone is prepared. I will post things sporadically as I think of them. and againseveral of ya'll have done so, but if anyone has any questions please feel free to call me. if I don't have an answer for you I will know who does. this can be a easy fun trip but it can also be an adventure. r_unda will be going with us and has quite a bit of experience on PINS. RICHSATX is gonna try to make it, if so he will be the expert in the group as he and his wife have made this trip many times.

Is overheating an issue for all Jeeps or just the older ones?? I have never run anything like this in sand before.

I have an old jeep without air conditioning so I don't have that problem. The ones I've been with that have over heated have been newer, early 2000 models. Just an observation. be sure you have plenty of water just in case.

The 2011's and 2012's have a stock tranny cooler built in to the a/c condenser so running the a/c won't hurt anything.

Ok since mines an 07 I will take all precautions to prevent it from happening..thank you

TxRubiGrl wrote:

Ok since mines an 07 I will take all precautions to prevent it from happening..thank you

If you have the time before the trip - installing an aftermarket tranny cooler (amazon.com like $60) will also solve the overheating issue. And I also have an extra tent if ya need to borrow one.

not sure i'm going to have time for that but maybe.. I am going to go ahead and buy a tent BC its a good thing to have ESP with my life style.. Thanks for the offer though

Well, at a quick glance shakedown and swiber are to only ones with new jeeps. I would suggest the rest be prepared just in case.

Beached Bum wrote:

Well, at a quick glance shakedown and swiber are to only ones with new jeeps. I would suggest the rest be prepared just in case.

x2....with this heat we are dealing with lately it WILL be an issue. I recommend everyone check their fluid levels and top off before heading out and then again before heading back.

shakedown wrote:

TxRubiGrl wrote:

Ok since mines an 07 I will take all precautions to prevent it from happening..thank you

If you have the time before the trip - installing an aftermarket tranny cooler (amazon.com like $60) will also solve the overheating issue. And I also have an extra tent if ya need to borrow one.

Just a note - you can get the tranny coolers from your local parts store (O'Reilly's, AutoZone, etc).

My 2008 jeep has Hayden Ultra Cool (I believe, it's the 404). Had to go smaller for the intercooler up front. It took less than an hour to install. **Well it took my boyfriend (mechanic) less than an hour to do**

Yep be on the safe side and check your rig before you go. Tam and I make many trips down to the P.I.N.S. (just short of the end) and if you think you need it bring it! I know I will have enough stuff to supply atleast 4 jeeps. Shakedown seen how I can pack a jeep.

August
Tams-Tj's Hubby

Tams-TJ wrote:

Yep be on the safe side and check your rig before you go. Tam and I make many trips down to the P.I.N.S. (just short of the end) and if you think you need it bring it! I know I will have enough stuff to supply atleast 4 jeeps. Shakedown seen how I can pack a jeep.

August
Tams-Tj's Hubby

SOMEHOW you get more in that Jeep than most can fit in a full size truck!

Beached Bum wrote:

Just an update. myself and batjeep09 should be arriving early on the 4th. Plans are to camp at my favorite spot just south of the 103 at or just past the tree (depending on how far down I can get my bus). we will be hanging out there having a grand ole time so please come join us as id like to meet all you.

Where exactly is this area you speak of?

I am going to try and pack light but it never happens. My tank holds 22.5 gal and i am bringing 10 just to be safe plus i am going to top off when i get to the island.

I will also have my cordless impact wrench that i hope can stay in the case.

venum67 wrote:

Beached Bum wrote:

Just an update. myself and batjeep09 should be arriving early on the 4th. Plans are to camp at my favorite spot just south of the 103 at or just past the tree (depending on how far down I can get my bus). we will be hanging out there having a grand ole time so please come join us as id like to meet all you.

Where exactly is this area you speak of?

beach access 2 just past mustang island state park on 361. when you hit sand take a right, bout half mile down.

swiber wrote:

I am going to try and pack light but it never happens. My tank holds 22.5 gal and i am bringing 10 just to be safe plus i am going to top off when i get to the island.

I will also have my cordless impact wrench that i hope can stay in the case.

LOL! You can never plan a trip. You can try.