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    Post by MtnClimber Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:58 pm

    We still have some spots left!!
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    Post by bicyclemayhem Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:00 pm

    "What to expect: We will be traveling mostly on well built logging roads and some old grown-in roads (Some more closely resemble ATV trails)." Just a quick question on this. Do you have an idea of a percentage of well built logging roads vs old grown in roads/trails we will be traveling on? so if for instance each day we traveled 100miles and 90 were on well built logging roads and 10 were on trails it would be 90%/10%? Also do you know about how many total miles we will need to go without a fuel stop?

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    Post by MtnClimber Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:45 pm

    Friday we'll pass by a place for groceries, fuel, and last minute supplies. Sunday we'll end up at Pittston Farms where 87 octane is sold a bit higher than market price (due to the extensive travel into the woods). Between fuel stops will be roughly 250-300 miles. I've done this w/a fully laden XJ (2 spares and a RTT) and was running on fumes when I got to my next fuel stop. Basically just to see if I could do it. But I also had extra fuel with me. I've also been up there where the extra fuel was needed to get out of the woods.

    AFA well built vs. grown in I'd say 70/30
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    Post by bicyclemayhem Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:51 pm

    Very good info thanks! I get about 150 off road miles to my 20 gallon tank, so I will need lots of jerry cans to make this work!
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    Post by MtnClimber Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:55 pm

    NATO style Sceptor cans are highly recommended by Steve (booth9c1ss). He's had one full of fuel in the back of his Blazer for the past month with no hints of stinky gas fumes.
    Available on ebay in varying conditions. A good used one runs about $40.
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    Post by MtnClimber Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:22 pm

    Only 6 spots left!!  Exclamation 
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    Post by Guest Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:07 pm

    Fuel is one of those things that is a necessary evil and should be top of the list. Just throwing this out there. But mechanical issues happen and no one wants to be stuck at Pittston Farms with no fuel and their pumps arent working. Unless your good at bargaining for fuel with others.... Razz 
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    Post by Mr. Mike Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:51 pm

    Not gonna lie, I've traded gas for beer before in the woods...
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    Post by myoverlandrover Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:06 pm

    Thinking about signing up but just called and Pittston Farm and they do not have diesel and said rockwood was the closest pump. I can carry a few cans with me but not sure if that would be enough....
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    Post by Modeler Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:15 pm

    MtnClimber wrote:Only 6 spots left!!  Exclamation 

    Six teams or three teams?

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    Post by Barrows Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:58 pm

    myoverlandrover wrote:Thinking about signing up but just called and Pittston Farm and they do not have diesel and said rockwood was the closest pump. I can carry a few cans with me but not sure if that would be enough....

    From what I remember that is well over twenty miles one way from Pittston Farms, how many spare tanks do you have?
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    Post by booth9c1ss Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:30 pm

    Modeler wrote:
    MtnClimber wrote:Only 6 spots left!!  Exclamation 

    Six teams or three teams?


    I believe registration is by team... so six teams left.
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    Post by myoverlandrover Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:36 pm

    Barrows wrote:
    myoverlandrover wrote:Thinking about signing up but just called and Pittston Farm and they do not have diesel and said rockwood was the closest pump. I can carry a few cans with me but not sure if that would be enough....

    From what I remember that is well over twenty miles one way from Pittston Farms, how many spare tanks do you have?

    None as of now but I can easily add a couple 5 gallon cans on the outside and I get 25mpg plus so 250 miles of extra fuel
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    Post by Barrows Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:40 pm

    That would be a great idea. What does your rover have for an engine? TDI?
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    Post by myoverlandrover Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:16 pm

    Yes
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    Post by MtnClimber Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:23 pm

    Modeler wrote:
    MtnClimber wrote:Only 6 spots left!!  Exclamation 

    Six teams or three teams?


    6 team spots.
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    Post by Modeler Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:06 am

    MtnClimber wrote:
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    MtnClimber wrote:Only 6 spots left!!  Exclamation 

    Six teams or three teams?


    6 team spots.

    Thanks for the info, just wanted to clarify. Working on getting two teams together.
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    Post by MtnClimber Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:21 am

    Awesome Modeler!!
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    Post by yves rodrigue Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:09 pm

    Im good for about 375 miles with a full tank plus 150 more miles with a 5 gallon jerry can = 525 miles do i am good with that ?
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    Post by MtnClimber Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:11 pm

    yves rodrigue wrote:Im good for about 375 miles with a full tank plus 150 more miles with a 5 gallon jerry can = 525 miles do i am good with that ?

    Gasoline or diesel?
    Should be fine either way.
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    Post by yves rodrigue Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:17 pm

    deisel . How many place left(trying to get some quebecker in)? Is it possible to know whos gone be there ? Did you said there be campground fee or it's wild camping every night? Thank
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    Post by MtnClimber Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:21 pm

    6 team spots left, wilderness camping (but NMW fee's do apply for Sat, Sat night, & Sunday. North Maine Woods fee schedule)
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    Post by joopjku Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:06 pm

    Hello all,

    Just sent in payment for a team. Have a JKU and a H3T ready to go. Looking forward to the run.

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    Post by Guest Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:25 pm

    Excellent. I have received payment and your slot is reserved! CANT WAIT! Its gonna be a good time.


    Edit: Only 5 team spots left!
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