Mr. Sandman

Arrived this past Saturday to beautiful weather, no drug sniffing dogs or LEO checkpoints of any kind. The helicopter took someone out late Saturday afternoon but no details on what happened.The wind blew lightly most of the day Sunday and cleaned the dunes up nicely so we tore them up all day yesterday. The weather was even nicer today (Monday) so we tore the dunes up some more for the crowds arriving later this week. Looking forward to another nice day tomorrow.

I agree that the majority of us (rigs) are probably overweight. Not sure about other states but triple towing behind a 5th wheel is legal in CA as long as the total length of all vehicles doesn't exceed 65'. But you might need a Class A license.

And, although I haven't done it myself, one of these days I plan on adding a slide in receiver/cargo carrier to the back of my 5th wheel for fire wood, gas cans etc. and maybe even one of the kid's quads. Check out RV.net in the toy hauler category as others have done this mod successfully.

We'll be there this Saturday through next Wednesday and home by Thanksgiving to miss the crowds.

Try Craigslist, I used to see rental toy haulers on there all the time.

We'll be there next Saturday 11/17 through Wednesday 11/21. Can't wait!

Great pics. Can't wait for our first trip of the season 11/17-21.

FYI - I called the Barstow BLM office and the "BLM Free Days" do not apply to Dumont. Perhaps Dumont fits into the overnight camping category. I don't know.

Vet's weekend was free at Dumont two years ago but I only found out after purchasing a pass. BLM took care of me though and hooked me up with a free pass for New Years weekend.

2500??

$2550?

In 35 years of duning at Dumont I've never seen a rattlesnake but figured they're there somewhere. I have seen coyotes, rats/mice, scorpions and some weird little snakes that look more like a Garter snake...and fish in the creek.

Just a point of clarification...it was the City of San Bernardino that filed for bankruptcy, not the County of San Bernardino (which the Sheriff's Department represents). The city and county are two completely different animals and jurisdictions.

Can't make vets day this year but as a reminder the vets weekend is usually a free, no pass required weekend.

Whoa...that sucks but glad everyone is ok and that your rail appears to be in pretty good shape (and has a real clean underside to boot)!

Witches eyes??? I'd say those look more like witches va-jj's and will swallow a man and his ride whole in one gulp!

I've seen corvettes cross the river

Me too!

It was a deal and a half and then some x2. Three others bought the deal (no one I know) through the Glamis Dunes forum via the link I posted there and I ended up getting it for free! BOOYAA!!!

Nice WW. Try Warrior Lifestyles or Empire RV. Their bunks will be new and a little pricey but I don't think the chances of finding a used one are very good.

http://warriorlifestylesrvstore.com

http://www.empirervparts.com/

California OHV's stickers are actually $53 now but they're good for two years ($26.50 per year). I renewed three of them in June for a total of $159 and my truck, my 5th wheel and son's truck were all up for renewal last month for a total of $775. Talk about being screwed with no Vaseline! Ouch! Not to mention the highest gas prices in the country right now with the exception of Hawaii. Double ouch!

I know I'm way off topic here but all the states will continue to follow suit and rape all of us every way they can to make up for other lost revenues.

The following link will take you to an RV detail deal in Southern California (Corona) if any of you need to have your toy haulers or motorhomes cleaned up for dune season. I bought it and will see how they do, but according to their reviews the service is top notch. Although my toy hauler is pretty clean inside, the outside needs a wax job bad and I sure don't want to do it. For $200, I couldn't pass it up. The deal expires tomorrow so act fast if you're interested.

https://www.livingso...jp&rpi=86009090

Hey sandman...that overhead shot is badass! it's too much of an overhead shot to be from a dune...how was it taken?

Thanks Wasp. Back in the early 90's a friend of mine had an Ultralight that he brought out to the dunes every Thanksgiving and he'd fly around the dunes taking pictures of us riding below.

We've got a winner. Great pic, Mr Sandman!

Thanks Dunefreak!

Who needs paddles when you have plenty of horsepower?

Duning it Old School Style Back in the Day!

Very cool...I'm jealous and itchin for some virgin sand.

Not sure if this has been posted up yet or not but it's a pretty cool rail and jump.

http://autos.yahoo.c...-143149318.html

Great deal but I need load range E. Thanks anyway.