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JDYM · 05-22-2023, 12:34 AM

Our current trip out to UTAH Raptor BLM dispersed camping trip got me thinking as I was weaving our way through sandy slick rock jeep roads to our current spot, these things have incredible clearance. I would never have taken my motor home or AF 5th wheel anywhere near our current camping spot. I was thinking there has to be some great photos of ORV owners confident enough to drag their incredibly expensive rig over very challenging roads to get to their favorite spots. I am including a photo of our current spot, and will add a photo of our departure.

Dave Pelletier · 05-23-2023, 02:34 PM

Nice pic. I'm not afraid of some rough roads though I'm cautious enough that I don't want to get caught somewhere I can't turn around......far more of an issue in the forests of the PNW than it is in the desert!

Dave

Teakmtn · 05-24-2023, 07:19 PM

What Dave said. I've been thinking of putting a receiver hitch in the front of my 3/4 ton 4x4 Ram to make it easier to back out of a tough spot, but afraid the weight of the trailer would overcome the front suspension.

However, in wide open areas I do like to push the so called envelope. In that type of country only worry is crossing deep arroyos.

JDYM · 05-24-2023, 10:59 PM

Dave, I agree the PNW can be a bit more difficult especially with wet weather or snow. We are planning on using this in the winter too, not necessarily back country but boon docking in ski hill lots.

TeakMtn, I think the hitch on the front, with a high enough ball would work great for tricky spots. I am sure there are people who have done that, it would be interesting to see what the max tongue weight would be for a front mounted receiver.

I was really impressed with our ORV leaving its spot, clearance was great and the side to side articulation ( which makes me the most nervous) was no problem for our rig. Very impressed with its capabilities, in addition to its off road prowess we were out boondocking for a week and had water (1/3 tank) and space in the grey and black.

JDYM · 05-24-2023, 11:05 PM

Just a side note and question, my truck was indicating a “lean” side to side of up to 11%. Has anyone tracked the percentage of side to side lean they are comfortable with? What is safe or not safe?

mto502 · 05-25-2023, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JDYM

Dave, I agree the PNW can be a bit more difficult especially with wet weather or snow. We are planning on using this in the winter too, not necessarily back country but boon docking in ski hill lots.

TeakMtn, I think the hitch on the front, with a high enough ball would work great for tricky spots. I am sure there are people who have done that, it would be interesting to see what the max tongue weight would be for a front mounted receiver.

I was really impressed with our ORV leaving its spot, clearance was great and the side to side articulation ( which makes me the most nervous) was no problem for our rig. Very impressed with its capabilities, in addition to its off road prowess we were out boondocking for a week and had water (1/3 tank) and space in the grey and black.

I've had my 29TRX is some hairy situations like that as well. Good pic showing the off camber. You can't do that with a 5th wheel.