Winter Romp - Page 3 - Land Rovers Only

DJG · 01-25-2008, 11:19 AM

I just drove through waterville, me. Not a lot of snow. I don't think chains will be really needed. I hear that they have gotten a lot of rain a few days after each big snowstorm. So, they have "had" tons of snow, but not too much is actually on the ground.

XtremeMarine · 01-25-2008, 07:09 PM

Army; I hope your daughter is young enough that she doesn't realize daddy doesn't know her birthday. If she's not; better be a hell of a birthday party. If she is; you better still kiss up to the mrs'. They're usually okay with us forgetting about anniversaries, and stuff. But forgetting a kids' birthday, oh boy!

ArmyRover · 01-25-2008, 07:29 PM

It's her 2nd Birthday but she loves daddy's truck so I think she would understand

She cries when we try to take mommy's ML320

she's such a good kid

oh and for the record I never forget anniversery but I almost never remember birthdays for some reason not even my moms

ArmyRover · 01-25-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainRuss

Good news! We'll see you up there. Look for me, I'll be driving the Land Rover

no kidding me to we can pretend we're twins

cookingwithfat · 01-26-2008, 08:08 AM

I'll be heading up on Friday leaving around 5:00 from Southern Vermont. Anyone leaving late on Friday in the area want to caravan?

KevinNY · 01-26-2008, 08:52 PM

As was mentioned earlier, clearing the packed snow from the underside is a high priority after leaving the trails. Bring a small plastic ice scraper and dig the snow and ice out of your wheels, off of your brakes and swivels and away from suspension components. Do this at Bruces before heading back to town. DO NOT kick the snow from your wheels or you run the risk of breaking a valve stem off, I saw it happen last year.

PS. make sure to say hello, yellow series III with a black hard top, you can't miss it.

HaroldC · 01-27-2008, 07:09 AM

Ok - I had heard about Winter Romp, but just found out what day it was (weekend). Now that I'm up here in Portland, I figure it would be worth it to go, even if it's just for one day.

I'm in ArmyRover's same equipment situation though, I really don't have recovery points or tow rope. I know that I could just get them from Rovers North, but where do they go? I've got BFG AT 265s, do you think they'll be ok without chains?

Obviously I'm a newb at this, but I would like yo learn. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

ArmyRover · 01-27-2008, 08:05 AM

On monday I should be getting my hands on some of the shackles if they have a easy mount up I'll let you know and get you a couple of sets as well so give me a day or so to figure it out and let you know.

As far as the AT's being ok I'm still waiting on that answer to lol

cellulararrest · 01-27-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HaroldC

I'm in ArmyRover's same equipment situation though, I really don't have recovery points or tow rope. I know that I could just get them from Rovers North, but where do they go? I've got BFG AT 265s, do you think they'll be ok without chains?

BFG A/T's do pretty well in the snow. Air those puppy's down to 11-12 PSI and you should be fine.

The main thing is the recovery points. With those, you can get out of most any situation you could get yourself into.

HaroldC · 01-27-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyRover

On monday I should be getting my hands on some of the shackles if they have a easy mount up I'll let you know and get you a couple of sets as well so give me a day or so to figure it out and let you know.

cool, thanks. that gives me time to take off the front bumper and get it powder-coated black. (bye-bye chrome)

HaroldC · 01-27-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cellulararrest

BFG A/T's do pretty well in the snow. Air those puppy's down to 11-12 PSI and you should be fine.

The main thing is the recovery points. With those, you can get out of most any situation you could get yourself into.

Thanks! That's good to hear, I'll air them down then.

Right now I'm looking to get them from Rovers North. Army Rover is going to install them first. Does anyone have a pic of how they mount? I can figure it out from there, but having a difficult time picturing the way they mount.

cellulararrest · 01-27-2008, 11:04 AM

HaroldC · 01-27-2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks! Now I understand.......

cellulararrest · 01-27-2008, 11:28 AM

No problem. They're a great solution until/if you decide to get a heavier bumper.

ArmyRover · 01-27-2008, 12:41 PM

The ones I'm getting on monday with a little luck are much heavier than those they are used as recovery points on hummer's and 5 ton military trucks

01-25-2008, 11:19 AM	#31 (permalink)
DJG Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 38 Gallery: 0	I just drove through waterville, me. Not a lot of snow. I don't think chains will be really needed. I hear that they have gotten a lot of rain a few days after each big snowstorm. So, they have "had" tons of snow, but not too much is actually on the ground. __________________ 97' Disco-I 300TDI

01-25-2008, 07:09 PM	#32 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	Army; I hope your daughter is young enough that she doesn't realize daddy doesn't know her birthday. If she's not; better be a hell of a birthday party. If she is; you better still kiss up to the mrs'. They're usually okay with us forgetting about anniversaries, and stuff. But forgetting a kids' birthday, oh boy! __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

01-25-2008, 07:29 PM	#33 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,359 Gallery: 0	It's her 2nd Birthday but she loves daddy's truck so I think she would understand She cries when we try to take mommy's ML320 she's such a good kid oh and for the record I never forget anniversery but I almost never remember birthdays for some reason not even my moms __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

01-26-2008, 08:08 AM	#35 (permalink)
cookingwithfat Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 60 Gallery: 0	Coming From Vermont I'll be heading up on Friday leaving around 5:00 from Southern Vermont. Anyone leaving late on Friday in the area want to caravan? __________________ 92 RRC "Cheeks"

01-26-2008, 08:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 790 Gallery: 0	As was mentioned earlier, clearing the packed snow from the underside is a high priority after leaving the trails. Bring a small plastic ice scraper and dig the snow and ice out of your wheels, off of your brakes and swivels and away from suspension components. Do this at Bruces before heading back to town. DO NOT kick the snow from your wheels or you run the risk of breaking a valve stem off, I saw it happen last year. PS. make sure to say hello, yellow series III with a black hard top, you can't miss it. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

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01-27-2008, 07:09 AM	#37 (permalink)
HaroldC Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY / ME Posts: 57 Gallery: 0	Ok - I had heard about Winter Romp, but just found out what day it was (weekend). Now that I'm up here in Portland, I figure it would be worth it to go, even if it's just for one day. I'm in ArmyRover's same equipment situation though, I really don't have recovery points or tow rope. I know that I could just get them from Rovers North, but where do they go? I've got BFG AT 265s, do you think they'll be ok without chains? Obviously I'm a newb at this, but I would like yo learn. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ '95 RR Classic SWB '03 BMW M3

01-27-2008, 08:05 AM	#38 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,359 Gallery: 0	On monday I should be getting my hands on some of the shackles if they have a easy mount up I'll let you know and get you a couple of sets as well so give me a day or so to figure it out and let you know. As far as the AT's being ok I'm still waiting on that answer to lol __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

01-27-2008, 11:04 AM	#42 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	__________________ S.N.H.L.R.

01-27-2008, 11:09 AM	#43 (permalink)
HaroldC Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY / ME Posts: 57 Gallery: 0	Thanks! Now I understand....... __________________ '95 RR Classic SWB '03 BMW M3

01-27-2008, 11:28 AM	#44 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	No problem. They're a great solution until/if you decide to get a heavier bumper. __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

01-27-2008, 12:41 PM	#45 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,359 Gallery: 0	The ones I'm getting on monday with a little luck are much heavier than those they are used as recovery points on hummer's and 5 ton military trucks __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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