Raptor Expeditions????

[Pt2285]

In regards to the club truck requirements...

We spent a lot of time discussing this when the club was first formed, and there are many reason why we chose the required items. In the end, it comes down to having the most prepared people, in the most prepared trucks. These club runs rely heavily on the members, their preparation, and ability to be self-sufficient in many ways.

We have been asked by people from time to time to make exceptions for a variety of requirements, but in the end we need to stick to our guidelines and uphold all members to the same rules. This isn't because we want to be difficult, but because we want every run to cover long distances and be enjoyable for every member on the run. Once people experience the runs, and see the distance we cover and the trails maps that are provided, it makes much more sense. Most agree afterwards that it is worth the minimal investment to properly prepare their trucks for these events.

Raptor Expeditions club runs are not for every owner. They're designed around the owners who truly use their trucks off-road as they were intended... those that aren't affraid to get out there and blaze the trails right next to us! Remember, we're not doing laps on a track... we're covering 100's of miles in a single day. Our Desert Heat run a few months back covered 450+ miles in a single day, almost all off-road! Quite an achievement for all members involved, and went without a hitch. This simply wouldn't be possible without these requirements.

In the end, it's all about the experience... making it the best we can for everybody.

SOLD!!! everything ordered, just have to get home to install it all.

 

[Raptor Expeditions]

SOLD!!! everything ordered, just have to get home to install it all.

Sweet! Glad to hear it.

 

[LFtrip]

Still trying to convince the wife it won't destroy my truck. It's my DD so I can't be too hard on it.

 

[Raptor Expeditions]

Still trying to convince the wife it won't destroy my truck. It's my DD so I can't be too hard on it.

Most of the club runs are relatively mellow, and easy to get through with no "damage" so to speak. Of course, there's the occasional brush contact and light scratches which are always a possibility... but overall, we've had very few mechanical issues on our club runs. It comes down to each owner being able to drive at their own pace and comfort level... so it's up to your right foot and head! hehe

 

[LFtrip]

Well I'm hoping to have the truck ready within the next few months. Bump stops, bed cage, gps and second spare are all I have left on the list.

 

[Pt2285]

OK peeps, so i got my lowrance unit and wrapping my head around it. does anyone have or is there like a file swap thread where people have plotted courses or waypoints already for the southwest? i bought the topo southwest SD card, but if someone has gone out and ran the powerline road to vegas and set a marker of like "watch out huge wash out here". is there somewhere to share that information?

 

[jondle]

OK peeps, so i got my lowrance unit and wrapping my head around it. does anyone have or is there like a file swap thread where people have plotted courses or waypoints already for the southwest? i bought the topo southwest SD card, but if someone has gone out and ran the powerline road to vegas and set a marker of like "watch out huge wash out here". is there somewhere to share that information?

This is the only one I've seen:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/ford-raptor-trail-project-maps-where-run-37396/

I know the RE ones are pretty protected because the RE team puts a lot of effort into them and they are sort of intellectual property...in a way.

The other thing to keep in mind is the desert changes fairly quickly. I wouldn't really trust cautions on a run that wasn't pre-ran within a couple weeks. An older map will get you there and give you a good idea on cautions, but it is very possible that a caution marked is perfectly smooth and there are big ruts or washes that aren't marked.

 

[svc]

OK peeps, so i got my lowrance unit and wrapping my head around it. does anyone have or is there like a file swap thread where people have plotted courses or waypoints already for the southwest? i bought the topo southwest SD card, but if someone has gone out and ran the powerline road to vegas and set a marker of like "watch out huge wash out here". is there somewhere to share that information?

Remind me tommorw and I will send you an email

-Jeff