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Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:29 pm
by RustyPW
It's that time again. To start thinking about Rausch Creek. Do we want the same dates? Also, we have to make reservations a little earlier so that we can get the two camping spots that face each other at the Jonestown KOA. Maybe Twinsticks will come this time.
Link to the campground.
http://koa.com/campgrounds/jonestown/
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:36 pm
by RustyPW
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 12:37 pm
by RustyPW
If you are coming. Copy and paste, add your name.
1. Russ, Chris, plus the furry kids, Cooper and Jake.
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 7:04 pm
by gtomike60
I'd like to make it down.
Depends on the dates for me.
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:06 pm
by vanished
Depends on dates for me as well- you guys always go one week too early for us...
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:46 am
by Powerwagonmark
Need to know dates as I am going to need a month or so in the spring to rebuild my suspension on my truck.
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:57 am
by RustyPW
What dates work for you guys?
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 2:04 pm
by vanished
For us it would have to be June 9th or later as the 2nd is STPR (Wellsboro, PA rally race) and my wife is a teacher.. But I'm the minority whom doesn't even own a PW yet, so please go with the majority vote.
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 6:20 am
by stamm20
I won't make it again
I need to rebuild the motor and trans in it hopefully I'll be able to start making some trips soon
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:07 pm
by pdavey
Copy and paste, add your name.
1. Russ, Chris, plus the furry kids, Cooper and Jake.
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:17 pm
by FirerescuePW
[quote="pdavey"]Copy and paste, add your name.
1. Russ, Chris, plus the furry kids, Cooper and Jake.
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3. Mike, Brad, various other hangers-on...
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 6:09 pm
by 13BlkPowerWagon
Depending on the dates I'd like to come down, probably just for 1 night. Got a buddy with a JKUL Rubi Hardrock who would come as well. He is a Nat Gaurd guy, so drill weekend may get in the way, and I travel for work, so no idea my travel schedule until a couple days in advance.
Would a fairly stock 13 PW be alright through there?
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:30 pm
by TankerZak
Mmm
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:37 pm
by vanished
Do we have a firm date?
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:05 pm
by FirerescuePW
Fairly stock would be fairly ok. There are a few places that get a little dicey, but careful placement of the rig will get you through. You will drag bottom (frame, sometimes a bumper). Yes, bigger tires and sliders would be a huge help, since you have a longer wheelbase than a 3G. Steps don't last long. But we don't put anyone intensionally in a position to wreck their truck.
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:06 pm
by FirerescuePW
No firm date at this time
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:58 pm
by 13BlkPowerWagon
FirerescuePW wrote:Fairly stock would be fairly ok. There are a few places that get a little dicey, but careful placement of the rig will get you through. You will drag bottom (frame, sometimes a bumper). Yes, bigger tires and sliders would be a huge help, since you have a longer wheelbase than a 3G. Steps don't last long. But we don't put anyone intensionally in a position to wreck their truck.
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Alright. I'm on 35" Toyo C/T's, not M/T's, but they're alright. Once I wear these out, which might be in time for Rausch Creek, I'll be going with Thuren arms and 37's. Don't really want to lift the truck... Dogs have a hard enough time getting in now, and I don't want to have to lift the 60# or 105# into and out of the truck.
I'm not attached to the side steps, but my wife likes them. If they become detached from the truck, she'll live. haha
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:31 pm
by FirerescuePW
That sounds so familiar! I "detached" my factory Mopar steps (yes, both of them) at Rausch one year. I bought WK sliders soon after that trip.
For the dogs, I bought a telescopic ramp at PetSmart for ours. It sits perfectly on the sliders, and the mutt just walks up and in. She was having issues jumping at the truck and kinda bouncing off the door sill. No more!
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:28 pm
by TonkaPW
I'm down just need to know the dates. After June 15th and the kids may come, but I'm fine doing a solo trip again. Can't wait to go always have a blast.
If you don't have sliders I would highly recommend them, they have saves me more times than I can count and are well worth the money
. Also a word of warning for those that have never been
, expect to get some light scratches down the sides of your rig from brush growing along side the trails. A lot of them buff out, but on occasion you get one that wants to stay.
We don't tend to do anything extreme, but the trucks are big and maneuvering them down some of the trails can be tricky
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:31 pm
by TonkaPW
FirerescuePW wrote:pdavey wrote:Copy and paste, add your name.
1. Russ, Chris, plus the furry kids, Cooper and Jake.
2. Peter
3. Mike, Brad, various other hangers-on...
4.Mike M maybe the family and a couple of jeep buddies.
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:52 pm
by FirerescuePW
Does June 23-25 work for everyone?
The weekend before is Father's Day, and the following weekend is June 30-July 2.
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Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:50 am
by RustyPW
FirerescuePW wrote:Does June 23-25 work for everyone?
The weekend before is Father's Day, and the following weekend is June 30-July 2.
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Sounds good.
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:36 pm
by PWAMatt2012
And how does the Newer Power Wagon handle Moab? I am curious and plan to be there this year. Some time post July.
Thanks
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:21 pm
by vanished
FirerescuePW wrote:Does June 23-25 work for everyone?
The weekend before is Father's Day, and the following weekend is June 30-July 2.
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That would work for us as well
, although I put nerfs on mine 'temporarily' and my 'completely stock' truck might only be 'fairly' ok this year...
Re: Rausch Creek 2017
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:35 pm
by vanished
Copy and paste, add your name.
1. Russ, Chris, plus the furry kids, Cooper and Jake.
2. Peter
3. Mike, Brad, various other hangers-on...
4.Mike M maybe the family and a couple of jeep buddies.
5.Brian & Wanda (Vanished)
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