Utah trip with our P5

[nbomar]

Just some clips, some of the fun stuff. I know very little about vid editing. Skid plate is worth every cent in Moab. Also had stock tires (to fit in 50" trails in Marysvale, didnt need them though) wish I had brought the big wheels and tires. They will be on there next year for sure.

Man that is beautiful country....definitely on my bucket list.

 

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[Chooglin]

Hells Gate....Right up to the point where I smashed the go pro. When you see the sun, the only thing that kept us from going over backwards was the trailer hitch. Handy piece of equipment lol. It took me a few attempts but made it out. Afterwards, watched a few wider machines(razors,etc) and it seemed a bit easier for something wider than 50". I aint gonna lie......Im a 6'4" big ole farm boy and I was scared as hell. The misses had her eyes closed for most of it.

You sir , have got some big Kahunas. I don't know if I could get myself to climb that one.

Do you have the locker installed?

 

[JTW]

It is in the Slick rock riding area. It was 5 bucks to get in, had hells gate, slick rock and tons of other sandy,rocky trails. We rode there 2 days and didnt see all the trails. Pretty sure we will be moving to moab with in the next few years.

I request a place with a enough parking for an enclosed trailer and a few trees to tie our hammocks off!

 

[SpaceTroll]

Yep. You definitely clank when you walk.

 

[JCMINIS]

You sir , have got some big Kahunas. I don't know if I could get myself to climb that one.

Do you have the locker installed?

Haha, No! Stock P5 other than windsheild and roof. Locker is in the works though ! I think if I had our larger aftermarket (i toook off for Marysvale) wheels/tires I could have made it up that way though.

 

[JCMINIS]

I request a place with a enough parking for an enclosed trailer and a few trees to tie our hammocks off!

There was plenty of parking but no trees !

 

[JTW]

There was plenty of parking but no trees !

I’m talking about the place you move to... I’m well aware of the lack of trees.. it was a struggle for us to find a place to hang ours. And we did the hells revenge trail but I don’t recall seeing hells gate..

 

[pFive]

Ok, this is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing!

 

[RobbieS]

Wow I need to go out west ! You just don't see that kind of landscape on the east coast.

I'm in Colorado/Utah area, and have ridden 20 days in the last 90, and every one of them in a different place....Spectacular scenery with fall colors, plenty of difficult and easy rides. I've been observing the riding in the Appalachian trails....think I'll stay here.

Riding season is going to be over here at higher elevation soon....darn....guess we'll just have to go to New Mexico and Arizona....come on down the weather is great....and a different ride every day! BTW, I love my newly installed glove box.

 

[JCMINIS]

I'm in Colorado/Utah area, and have ridden 20 days in the last 90, and every one of them in a different place....Spectacular scenery with fall colors, plenty of difficult and easy rides. I've been observing the riding in the Appalachian trails....think I'll stay here.

Riding season is going to be over here at higher elevation soon....darn....guess we'll just have to go to New Mexico and Arizona....come on down the weather is great....and a different ride every day! BTW, I love my newly installed glove box.

I didnt like the "part" of clorado we drove through (Denver) to much traffic. Insane amount of traffic between say Denver and Vail.... However we are making plans to move out that way in the next few years. Moab a bit to pricey, so maybe Monticello area. Beautiful place you live in ! No where near the riding here as you have out there. Some good trail yes, but not near as much.

 

[Chooglin]

I'm in Colorado/Utah area, and have ridden 20 days in the last 90, and every one of them in a different place....Spectacular scenery with fall colors, plenty of difficult and easy rides. I've been observing the riding in the Appalachian trails....think I'll stay here.

Riding season is going to be over here at higher elevation soon....darn....guess we'll just have to go to New Mexico and Arizona....come on down the weather is great....and a different ride every day! BTW, I love my newly installed glove box.

I really hope to make a trip out there within the next 3 yrs.

Curious to know , how would it be hauling a camper through these mountains (Denver to Grand junction) are there many long steep hill climbs ?



Glad you're liking the glove box !

 

[JCMINIS]

I really hope to make a trip out there within the next 3 yrs.

Curious to know , how would it be hauling a camper through these mountains (Denver to Grand junction) are there many long steep hill climbs ?

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Glad you're liking the glove box !

I would have pulled my 40ft throuh there no problem. However there are several long climbs and decents.

 

[JTW]

I really hope to make a trip out there within the next 3 yrs.

Curious to know , how would it be hauling a camper through these mountains (Denver to Grand junction) are there many long steep hill climbs ?

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Glad you're liking the glove box !

It’s a major thorough-way but it ain’t Ohio...

 

[lee]

I-70 in Colorado.

Set the cruise control back when you hit the grade.
I was set at 70 towing a 17’ box (8.5’ wide and 6” extra hight).
On the hill I could hold 70 but the temp started to go up so I dropped the speed back and no issue.
It’s an advantage to have the cars go around you than the other way around.

Plan to avoid rush hour.
The worker bees can not afford to live on the hill so they commute.
There is a solid line of working class people flowing off both sides in the afternoon.
Also there is heavy traffic in to Denver in the morning, the rich people live on the hill and work in Denver.

Plan you gas stops on the hill.
The little community’s on the hill think very highly of themselves.
The freeway off ramps have roundabouts and the gas stations do not have big signs.
Don’t plan on seeing diesel just anywhere.

There are a few rest areas but don’t be fooled by the visitor information signs.
We pulled off and got caught up in towing purgatory.
Couldn’t stop or turnaround.
Everything on the hill along I-70 is geared for skiing or separating a tourist from there cash.

As far as the road and steep grades go it’s very manageable.
Having a turbo knocks the 11,200 foot elevation of the Ike tunnel down to size.

 

[lee]

Oh yeah, it’s very senic. My wife took a bazillion pictures threw the windshield. I took one while I was pumping fuel, south end of Vail.

 

[JCMINIS]

I noticed fuel was nearly 60 cents higher in the trendy ski areas....Also rocking new decals I missed out on the @JACKAL sent us ! Thanks man.

 

[Montecresto]

View attachment 89197 Oh yeah, it’s very senic. My wife took a bazillion pictures threw the windshield. I took one while I was pumping fuel, south end of Vail.

Looks like the aspens are peak!!