Dirt Devils Digest
November 2015
The Dirt Devils Digest
A monthly publication of the Dirt Devils
Presidents Message:
The final run calendar will be voted on at the December
meeting. If you have anything to add then December is
the time to do it.
New Meeting spots reported by Rick
??Looking at Zito’s. Please go by and visit. It
can seat 100 people. It’s about four and a half
miles away from Marie Calendars. The address is
2036 N. Tustin Street, Orange, CA 92865.
??Black Bear Diner is another option in
SEMA Historic Jeep tour
Buena Park
??Both places do not have any requirements.
Need to have feedback at the next meeting in
Table of Contents
order to make a decision. Seem to be outgrowing
Run reports
2
the current meeting room and it’s hard to hear.
CA4 Wheel Drive Assoc
2
??Sizzler has a room but not available on the
Run Calendar
3
first Tuesday. To change the date would require a
Adopt a Trail meeting place
3
change of the bylaws. Also the bylaws state that
Guests
4
the club meets in Orange County.
New members
4
??Zoe sent out a list of about 30 different places
Classified
4
that she researched.
Club info
4
See you on the trail.
Club membership
5
Ray Kleinhuizen
Adopt a Trail
5
Run report template:
5
DD Trail Ratings
6
10 reasons to be a trail leader:
6
Trail Tools
6
First aid kit tracking
7
Cowbells
8
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Adopt a Trail
Hours 412
At the last run we worked the bypass, moved a few rocks,
cut some brush back and picked up trash.
Motorcycles have created a single track by pass around
the waterfall. Greg (ranger) has recommended that we
look and build an easy by pass around the water fall.
Last weekend august 29th led 45 rigs around Big Bear
back country. It was a lot of fun to see some of the closed
down areas.
Run reports
Adopta Trail Barbecue awards banquet
about 100 people attended. The #1 club had over
3,000 hours. The Dirt Devils had about 400 hours. Mike
noted that two Dirt Devils worked the adoptatrail booth at
the Off Road Expo.
Rain in Death Valley
October storms caused large amounts of damage
throughout Death Valley National Park. Flash floods
destroyed significant multiple roads and heavily damaged
several historic structures at Scotty's Castle
30560601225/
?
ARB fridge
?
PRP seats
?
37” BFG tires
?
Rock hard sport cage
Dish Pan Trail, Pete and Josh went up and for a possible
?
Genright aluminium
?
TBM brakes
bypass but reported that it would not work. They were
fenders, bumpers,
?
BBS short arm kit
looking at an old road and the last couple hundred yards
skid plate
?
Warn winch
would require too much work.
?
JE Real drive shafts
?
Odyssey battery
Night run, Sugar pine mountain
?
Atlas 2 transfer case
?
Kicker sound system
12 vehicles, 7 of which were guest. No breakdowns great
?
Snevy’s LED lights
?
Sider web bikini top
opportunity to test out our offroad lights. The place was
?
K&N air intake
?
Reid hi steer knuckles
light up like like a football stadium
?
Curry front dif
?
Rugged ridge hood
Yukon axle shafts
latches, handles, mats,
CA4 Wheel Drive Assoc
w/ zip air lockers
½ doors
Reinstein wants to nationalize three parks.
?
PSC hydro steering
?
LGE paint work
South District Meeting. In this case it might be a good
?
Fox shocks
thing since is will keep the renewable energy guys out.
January, 23, 2016 Ontario 9:00am Host club needed
Win a Jeep, keep trails open.
Raffle date: 2/20/2016 in Sacramento
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15 -17 Hammer trails (D) - Josh
15 Superstition 17 put on by Sand Diego 4 wheelers
Run Calendar
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Holiday Party
Adopt a Trail meeting place
29 -7
King of the Hammers - non club event
8:30am at Rocky’s Roadhouse
30th, 31st ham radio License (entry level)
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
Questions ask Mike Wallace
next to the 76 gas station
Instructor: Mark Chung 562 708 3893
mchung@prodigy.net
November
Make check out to: Wynns radio for $75.
Mail to: Cerritos Amateur Radio League
12th - 14th Panamint Valley Days (PVD),
PO Box 575
Cal 4 Wheel event
13337 South Street
Cerritos CA 90703
Class location:
Sheriff's Station
18135 Bloomfield Ave Cerritos .
8am to 5pm both days
February
2
Monthly club meeting
13
Cactus Flats (snow run) (E) - Dave
26 -28 Primm Colosseum Gorge Trail (M) - Chris
20
Holcomb Creek (snow run) (D) - Rick
March
1
Monthly club meeting
4 - 6
Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari - non club event
Celebrating 30 years of having fun in the Panamints with
12
Motino Wash (D) / Rattlesnake canyon (E)-
all your friends and family; all those great sunrises and
D Josh/ E Ron
sunsets. All those flyovers, the rain, the snow, and the
19
Adopt A Trail - Roger
great starfield at night, really seeing the Milky Way. All
19 - 27
Easter Jeep Safari Moab - non club event
this, makes Panamint Valley Days so fun and great to
25 -4/ 3
Moab (trail ratings TBD ) - Dave
spend time with friends and family.
For full info and registration:
April
days?utm_source=CA4WDA+Updates&utm_campaign=
5
Monthly club meeting
04e69c8669-barrett-lake-reopen-07-27-
9
Adopt A Trail - Danny
15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d30f6c948f-
22 -24
Anza Borrego (M) - Mike
04e69c8669-
29 -1
Corral Canyon (D) - Danny
85608049&mc_cid=04e69c8669&mc_eid=e64d42a631
May
21st CA$WDA board of directors meeting
3
Monthly club meeting
7
Adopt A Trail - Chris
pe105gpmffbnq79d57lv4kpnog_201511211700
12 -14
Jeep Jamboree Big Bear - non club event
20 -22
Overland Expo, Flagstaff AZ. - non club event
December
21
HDR Prerun Devils Loop (M) - Ray
1st Monthly club meeting
27 -29
HDR Cal 4 Wheel Devils Loop (M) - Ray
5th Calico Run Leader Ron Webber
See the last page of this newsletter
June
for run information.
7
Monthly club meeting
11
Adopt A Trail - Roger
January 2016
17 -19
Big Bear Forest Fest - non club event
5
Monthly club meeting
17 -25
Grand Canyon North Rim (E/M) - Ray
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July
5
Monthly club meeting
16
John Bull (D) - Josh
Classified
23
Adopt A Trail - Ray
New Complete Dana 30 axles shafts a little rust.
Old white mtn road near bishop No date
keep a spare with you at all times, just in case
was in my 2000 TJ (until I upgraded) should fit ’97 - 2006
August
maybe others that I don’t know about.
2
Monthly club meeting
6
Off road Clinic 1 - Mike
13
Off road Clinic 2 - Mike
13
Little John Bull night run (M) - Jack& Zoe
20
Adopt A Trail - Josh
11 -14
Jeep Jamboree Rubicon Trail - non club event
$50. Each, driver and passenger side.
contact Ron Webber 714 715 5692 or ronjp@outlook.com
September
Free Alternator from 2000 TJ stock swapped out for one
with higher amperage at about 40k miles
6
Monthly club meeting
Free Oil pan skid plate John Bull trail tested.
9 -11
Sherman Pass (M) - Danny
17
Holcomb Creek (D) - Jack&Zoe
24
AAT BBQ
October
4
Monthly club meeting
7, 8
Miller jeep trail / lockwood creek
14 - 16
Death Valley (E) - Rick
El mirage date not set
November
1
Monthly club meeting / run planning 2017
Free contact Ron Webber 714 715 5692 or
4 - 6
Afton Canyon (M) - Chris
ronjp@outlook.com
11 - 13
Panamint Valley PVD - Cal 4 Wheel event
Club info
December
6
Monthly club meeting
Meeting Place
10
Calico (D) and Calico (E) - Ron/ Mike
First Tuesday of each month,
6:30pm for Dinner & 7:30pm for the meeting at
Guests
just east of Imperial Hwy and north of the 91 Fwy.
Marie Callenders. 5711 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim,
1.
Jerry Horner
CA 92807, 714-779-0600
2.
Kevin Davidson
3.
Leslie Carlin
4.
Blake Talton
Club officers
5.
Shawn & Kim Varble
President: Ray Kleinhuizen
6.
Brandan Lesher
kkfusedglass@roadrunner.com
7.
Erv Hunt
Immediate past president:
8.
Michael Thomas his wife gave him a new Jeep
Jesse May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
for Fathers day.
Vice President: Mike Wallace proudpop80@gmail.com
9.
Hector Escamilla drives around in a 79 Ford
Bronco
Secretary: Cheryl May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
10. Mel Nix ’14 Rubicon
Treasurer: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
11. Kevin Davidson and Leslie Carlin
Web Master: Chris Slaughter:
webmaster@dirtdevils.org
New members
Suhag Patel
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Adopt a trail chairmans:
Awards
Roy Chance: rchance@aol.com
Roger Mauer: rogermauer@gmail.com
Newsletter: Ron Webber: ronjp@outlook.com
Hospitality: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
Safety Committee: Bill Smith:
Run Coordinator: Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
Emergency response team coordinator: Rick Walter
rick03tj@gmail.com
the emergency response team makes themselves
available to help with our adopt a trail Dish Pan.
CAL4 wheel reps: Jesse May and Keith Graham
Club membership
Membership dues:
CAL 4 Wheel Drive, new member award
Dirt Devil annual club dues
$36.00
Spouse
$12.00
Newsletter advertising
CAL4WD annual dues
$45.00
CAL4WD permanent member
$675.00
$25 for ¼ page ad, for 3 issues
CAL4WD permanent member 12 installments of ...$56.25
$50 for a ½ page ad, for 3 issues
CORVA
$30.00
$100 for a full page ad, for 3 issues.
A full page ad also gets a Web Link.
Adopt a Trail
Run report template:
The Dirt Devils Adopt A Trail is: Dishpan Springs Trail
Run name:
(3N34)
Run leader:
Dishpan Springs Trail can be found in the
Date:
San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
Number of rigs:
The Dishpan Springs Trail is one of the toughest and most
Participants:
popular trails in the SBNF.
Members:
The West entrance:
Guest:
2N26Y is N34° 16.198 W117° 08.258.
The story:
The T6 Bridge:
Weather:
N34° 16.106 W117° 07.745.
Cow bells earned:
The East entrance:
3N16 is N34° 15.663 W117° 05.116.
Run announcement template
Meeting place
8:30am at Rock Road House
Research and/or Pre-run the trail route.
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382 next to
Create and Post a Run Announcement
the 76 gas station
When emailing the run announcement: Please, use the
Adopt a trail Current hours - 192
words “Run Announcement” in the Subject line of the
message, forward to the webmaster and newsletter editor.
Accessories
Date/Time and Place for the Run
Description of Run
Available at the regular meetings, see Emi Webber.
Dirt Devil Stickers: $15.00.
Difficulty Rating
Short sleeve shirts: $15.00
Run Type: Base Camp, Day Run
Long sleeve shirts: $18.00
Directions to Meeting Place.
Sweatshirts: $30.00
EXACT Departure Time from Meeting Place
Hats: $20.00
Required Equipment. Open dif ? Lockers?
DD logo magnets available in various sizes for
$4.50 to $13.50 each.
Is RSVP Required?
CB Channel channel 4, if to much traffic then switch to 5
and so on.
HAMM channel 146.440
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Camping Location/ Directions/ Details/ Facilities/ Fees.
? Skid plates and body protection are recommended.
Access for motor homes?
? Minimum 33 inch or bigger tires.
Contact Information (Run Leader
? Recommend at least one axle locker.
Phone Number & email address)
(D) Difficult trails could include these conditions:
? Rocks as big as your tire to as big as your vehicle.
Day of the Run:
? Hill climbs are steep and may require extended wheel
Hold brief driver’s gathering before start of run. Include
travel.
special instructions.
? These trails can have long sections of large rocks that
Assign vehicle order if there are vehicles with open diffs.
require careful tire placement. .
Have vehicle with locked diff in front & behind. (If
? Three + foot ledges to climb and steep drop offs.
possible disperse vehicles with HAM radios near the
? Body damage is possible and brush may scratch
front, middle and rear of the line.
vehicle.
Encourage drivers to learn the name of the person in front
? These trails will require vehicle modifications such as
and behind his/her vehicle.
suspension lifts, body protection and skid plates.
Assign Tail Gunner Vehicle
? Minimum 35 inch or bigger tires.
? Recommend front and rear axle lockers.
After returning home forward to the newsletter editor a
Run Report and a few photos. subject line write
“Run Report”
10 reasons to be a
trail leader:
DD Trail Ratings
10 - You pick the trail (hopefully someone will want to
Trail ratings are subjective and weather conditions over
run it with you)
the years can change a trail. An easy trail can become
9 - You pick the run start time and meet spot
more difficult after or during rain. The trail leader needs
8 - You write the run announcement
to be the final judge of trail conditions the day of the run.
7 - You pick the CB channel (duh 4)
If any part of a trail is difficult the trail is rated difficult. If
6 - You conduct the drivers meeting (best if done before
difficult sections have bypasses the trail may be suitable
for less capable rigs or less experienced drivers.
you start the trail)
E - Easy (Black Canyon, Mohave Trail)
5 - You carry the Dirt Devils club first aid kit (hopefully
you know how to use it)
M - Moderate (Devils Loop, Miller Jeep Trail)
4 - You pick the bathroom stops (more stops keep you
D - Difficult (John Bull, Calico)
out trouble)
I Easy trails could include these conditions:
3 - You are the spotter when someone needs help (you’ll
? Any dirt, sand or gravel road.
get a lot of exercise)
? Gentle to mildly steeper hill climbs, mild rocky
2 - You will get unwavering support from all drivers even
sections and/or soft sandy sections.
when you are hopelessly lost and confused.
? Four wheel drive may not be necessary all the time.
1 - You get to ride in front of everyone out of the dust
? Pot holes or ruts that require high ground clearance.
(this the only good reason to be a trail lead)
? Water crossings are up to 15 inches deep.
? Suitable for full size vehicles.
Trail Tools
? Low gears may be required on hill climbs.
We all know it’s important to carry tools in case
? Recommend 4 wheel drive vehicle
something breaks when we are on the trail. We also know
? Suitable for most tire sizes
that spare parts can be the difference between walking
and driving off the trail. The question is: will we be able
?
(M) Moderate trails could include these
to perform a trail fix that’s not straight forward? These are
conditions::
important issues we all should think about before each
? Steep rutted and rocky hill climbs that require careful
run. The fact is, if you 4-wheel, on any level of difficulty
tire placement.
trail, sooner or later you will be faced with a trail fix
? Two to three foot ledges to climb and/or steep down
situation! Close scrutiny above and below your rig will
hill drop offs.
reduce the likelihood. Loose screws, nuts and bolts.
? Rocky sections that can cause body or rim damage.
? Water crossings might have rocks and could be
But what tools and spare parts should we bring? Most of
deeper then 12 inches.
us have limited space for tools and spare parts in our rigs.
? Brush or cactus may touch vehicle.
Therefore we bring tools and spare parts that we hope will
? These trails will require low range gears, high ground
fix whatever breaks so that we can be back on the trail in
clearance and 4WD.
minimal time. Knowledge of your vehicle is very
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important when selecting tools and spare parts. It’s a good
Once you have everything together, you need to
idea, if possible to pack a separate tool kit specifically for
determine how to store them in your vehicle. A
your 4 wheeling vehicle. A good way to determine if you
permanently installed tool box or a carry-on tool bag / box
have the right tools in your kit is to do some basic
that can be secured to the vehicle are good choices.
maintenance on the vehicle using only tools from your
A breakdown will likely include crawling under the
take along tool kit. This will give you a good idea of how
vehicle and messy parts. Bring a blanket, towel or plastic
much you can accomplish with that tool kit and what
trash bag that you can lay on. They also help keep parts
items need to be added.
and tools away from the dirt.
A sample list of items in a trail tool kit is identified
Many breakdowns can be fixed on the trail with some
below. Your knowledge of your vehicle should help you
tools, spare parts and knowledge of the vehicle. Keep an
edit the list to include the tools and spare parts that could
open mind when the fix is not straight forward. Many
be needed on the trail. No matter how prepared you are, a
vehicles have been driven off the trail with unique fixes.
failure can still ruin your day because it’s not practical or
A ratchet strap can be used to keep an axle in place to
possible to carry every spare part that might be needed.
drive off the trail. (I have personal experience) A high lift
Recommended trail tools:
jack handle and hose clamps can straighten and splint a
1. Socket Set (some vehicles use both standard &
bent tie rod.
metric), ratchet and extensions
With some forethought and preparation you should be
2. Combination wrenches (some vehicles use both
able to deal with a wide range of common trail fixes. The
standard & metric)
big plan here is to safely get you off the trail after a
3. Vise grips
breakdown.
4. Adjustable jaw pliers and channel locks
5. Crescent Wrench
First aid kit tracking
6. Spark plug wrench
FA #1 (red, blue backpack)
7. Screwdrivers (Standard & Philips )
Danny Ward
8. Hammer 9. Bottle Jack
Ray Kleinhuizen
10. Utility Knife
11. Hacksaw
Mike Wallace
12. Latex Gloves
Josh Bleijenberg
13. Tire plug kit
Ron Webber November 2014
14. Hacksaw
Ray Kleinhuizen July 2014
15. Rags
FA #2 (Orange canvas bag)
16. Funnel
Gilbert
17. Flashlight / work light (extra batteries)
Mike Wallace
18. Ratchet straps
Josh Bleijenberg
19. Cordless tools (impact driver, saw, etc.)
Pete Johnson
Spare parts and consumables:
Josh Bleijenberg corral cyn then handing off to Pete
The extreme situations: carry no spare parts, or carry so
Ray Kleinhuizen
many your rig breaks due to the extra weight. What you
Danny Ward
need to do is get somewhere in the middle by carrying
Josh Bleijenberg April 2014
parts that are most likely to fix your broken rig. If you
Roger Mauer Feb 2014
have knowledge of your vehicle, any special items can be
FA #3 (Orange canvas bag)
added. If your rig has a history of U joint issues carry a
Jack & Zoe
spare.
Roger Mauer
Sample Spare parts list: add or subtract as needed!
Danny Ward
1. Fuses, electrical wire, electrical tape, duct tape,
Ron Webber March 2015 Calico
nylon wire ties, silicon sealer
Rick Walters July 2014
2. Miscellaneous nuts, bolts and hardware
Pete Johnson April 2014
Ron Webber March 2014 Calico
3. Fan belts, hose, clamps
4. Valve stems, tire plugs
5. Engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, etc.
6. Coolant or water for the radiator
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Cowbells
Little Blue bell
The cow bell rules are: If you get stuck and are unable to
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
move under your own power and need the help of a winch
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015 winched Bronco on to trailer
or you get strapped from one of your fellow jeepers then
Gilbert at Corral Canyon 4/10/15
you have earned the privilege of hanging a cow bell from
Chris Slaughter Grizzly
your front bumper. You must leave the cow bell on the
Rick Walter
front of your rig until another Dirt Devil gets stuck then,
Mike Wallace
you can proudly hand it over. This starts at the beginning
and the end of the trail, not on the highway.
Mike Maneth memorial bell
Frank Gilliland John Bull 6/27/2015
Mike Wallace Corral Canyon 4/10/15
James Eddinger Claw Hammer 1/10/15.
Old logo green bell
Castulo Olivas
Frank Gilliland Holcomb Creek 9/26/15
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 4/10/15
Josh Bleijenberg Dusy Ersham Sept 2014
Brown bell
Frank Gilliland Claw Hammer
Bill Smith HDR May25 2015
Tim Debolt Rattlesnake Feb 2015
Rick Walter adopt a trail 6/27/2014
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 5/4/2014
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Dirt Devils Calico Run
Calico Ghost Town
Where camp: Calico campground
Where: about a hundred twenty miles
I will be camping in the overflow campground area
from Orange County. Take I-15, 8 miles
(with my gray & black 40’ RV) on the left as you
past Barstow get off at Ghost Town Road
drive in the main entrance.
and turn left or north about 3 miles.
The Overflow campground has no RV hookups, but
does have scattered water faucets.
The overflow campground does a few small cabins.
Waypoint: N34 56.556 W116 52.012
When: December 5th 2015
Start ride: Saturday morning 8:30am
Meeting place: Just outside the entrance to the calico
campground
Lunch: plan on eating lunch out on the trail
CB: channel 4
Difficulty: 3+ on a scale of 5, rear lockers required
33” tires some scratches & damage may occur.
Trail Boss: Ron Webber
Home 714 649 9836 / Cell 714 715 5692
RSVP to: Ron Webber ronjp@outlook.com
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Calico Campground
Location and Reservations:
Camping fees:
36600 Ghost Town Road
Fee includes admission into Calico townsite
P.O. Box 638
(excludes special events).
Yermo, CA 92398
$2.00 non refundable reservation fee
Telephone: 1-800-TO CALICO or
No hookups $30.00/unit/day
1-800-268 25426 press 0
Partial hookups $34.00
1-760-254 2122
Full hookups $35.00/unit/day
E-mail: calico@mscomm.com
Waypoint: N34 56.556 W116 52.012
Cabin Rentals
Equipped sleeps 4, A/C & heat, porch
w/ bench & service counter.
Camping:
$45.00 Per night (4 persons)
265 Sites: 56 full hookups; 58 partial hookups; 2 dump stations
scattered water faucets for getting water
Activities:
Tent and off-road vehicles are welcome
Offroad activities; Jeeping in the surrounding
Admission to Ghost Town included with camp fees, except
area; Living History characters; Gunfights;
during Special Events
Self Guided Town Tours; hiking; The Calico
Cemetery; Festival Medicine Man Show; fixing
Facilities:
broken equipment on the trail.
Hot showers; Restrooms; Grills; Fire rings; Restaurants; Shops;
Picnic tables; Attractions: Closest tow truck is in Barstow;
Maggie Mine; Calico/Odessa Railroad; Mystery Shack;
Museum; Gold Panning; vehicle testing
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KOA campground next to freeway
Barstow KOA
35250 Outer Highway 15 North
Yermo, CA 92398
Information: (760) 254-2311
Fax: (760) 254-2247
Reserve: (800) 562-0059
RV Campsite: $28.00 - 30.00
Tent: $21.00 - 22.00
Hotels in nearby Yermo:
Oak Tree Inn Yermo
35450 Yermo Road
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-1148
Nightly Rates (59.55 - 77.22)
2 Star
Of course Barstow has many motels, too.
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