Bradywgn71

Great trip reports and what an experience!! Our wide Jeep would have been so crunched on this trail!

That's awesome. I know our Jeeps love Onpoint!

Here is that trip report. I've also had friends and seen other offroad road groups get the permit to camp at the river.

Just when he changed altitude. Chris and a friend ended up taking off the heavy bumper and dropped the tank. Turned out that within the fuel tank there is a check valve for of the vehicle rolls over. This one was weak and closing when the change in altitude creates pressure. Chris created a new breather line (since we don't have emissions) and it's back to normal now. Also took the opportunity to change the original fuel pump too. One of the last original parts on our WJ.

We've got recharging options in the RV if you need it.

We just paid and are looking forward to this great event!

Our WJ just did this. Turned out to be the fuel filter that had a regulator inside. Now starts just like normal. We did buy the fuel pump just in case but so far don't need it. Glad you got yours figured out. Chris is still chasing the issue of it not wanting to accept fuel. It will only take a tiny trickle of fuel when we change altitude. super annoying and likely going to get to drop the fuel tank

I've had zero issues with speed/latency on our residential starlink or starlink mini. Heavy snow or crazy thunderstorm will sometimes cause a drop but it reconnects pretty quickly. We recently got the starlink mini. we blew through that 50g of data in under 7 days. Granted Chris was gaming and streaming shows in the evenings. We have done the pause feature before and it was fast to pause and then bring back online. Since you are not in the rural area check with your phone carrier. We used a hotspot from Verizon and ATT in the past to successful work from home. More stable on the price and typically we had great service in the phoenix area.

Finally got the ARB awning put onto the roof rack of the WJ. Only had that for 5 years and carrying it between moves. Also, got some new fog lights put in the front bumper.

Using the trails offroad website use code TL10FOR10 to get the trails off-road membership for $10. This expires on 5/18

Then this past weekend we went to the Summit 4x4 charity event in Chino Valley. Chris was convinced to do the RTI ramp and won the day with the highest score with a 1132. He could have had a higher score but the ramp was too short. This is even with the limit straps.

So it's been way way too long since I updated this thread. With the last two years of spinal surgeries the Jeep has been mostly ignored until recently. She also got a new reman engine put in in August of 2024 and a new transmission in 2025. Now for more fun news.... This winter Chris and a friend repainted the entire Jeep. She really needed it and was showing her age. Just a barn paint job but what a huge difference! The custom AZ pinstripe from before: The rusted screws on the hood vents: After sanding: Some of the prep work (which took way longer than I knew): Old Headlights: New Headlights: Then after a few coats of professional paint and clear coat: Also done with this makeover: -New darker tint on all the windows and windshield (we have the AZ MVD doc note for that) Repainted everything underneath -Repainted roof rack and bumpers - Removed CB Radio -Installed new HAM radio antenna cord (the one we had was breaking after years of abuse) -New driver's mirror -Fixed window actuator so the glass will go up and down So this is what we have left to do on this makeover: -Install the new 12k winch - Fix the gas tank (not wanting to fill issue) -Finish the new tablet radio install and enhance the speakers so I can hear the music on the highway -Watching marketplace for deals on new wheels. These are starting to have the clearcoat peel off and are pretty abused

Looks like a great trip!!

We'll be there on Saturday with a day pass.

Great to see everyone and happy to get some trail "therapy" after months away. Here is a link to the photos I took. Thanks to everyone for such a fun day!