Happy Pappy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) I am New to the forum so I hope this is the right place to post.. Just got back from Dumont this was my first trip with the Predator in the dunes... My first time in the dunes in the pilot’s seat... Lessons I learned #1... Don't stop in the dunes, Yeap I got stuck and buried up to the skid plate. The other duners out there are just awesome 10-12 guys stoped, lifted up one side then the other, the sand fills in and done. (I will now carry one of those bar type ratcheting jacks and only stop headed downhill)... Lesson #2 When the rear wheels are off the ground DO NOT BE ON THE GAS! I swear I thought the rears were planted, anyway I broke both inner CV's on touch down, again the Dumont Dunes community to Mr. dumb-a$$'s rescue. Pretty crumby feeling stuck in the middle of nowhere and watching as the sun is going down... I swear I heard hungry coyotes! I owe some major thanks to the first man that stopped when I was stuck, he had an awesome buggy (It had a Rolex watch painted on the side) he took charged pulled in a bunch of his friends and we lifted the predator up & out. Then to the guy that stopped when I busted the CV's He tried to pull me with his Rhino but no go. Gave me a ride back to camp where I got my buddy with his big buggy. ...And my ignorance continues. Loaded up and heading out I made the foolish move of stopping next to the mall (Between the cliff and mall) with my 2wd. truck and heavy trailer... Yeap stuck again this time with the tow rig!! Morgan the welder came over and helped as did a couple guys with trucks.. You people make what could have been a horrible weekend into the best weekend I have had in a long time all due to the Dumont Community. I will pay it forward... Chris Campbell Edited October 29, 2012 by Happy Pappy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptNkllm Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 There is lo lack of good people in Dumont.. glad you had fun regardless of issues Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 you help when you see a need because next time it will be you. i pulled 4 stuck duners out this weekend and only knew one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Busa Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 That is the Truth. You pay it forward for sure. Glad you enjoyed your weekend, get the buggy fixed and come on out and play again, and again, and again.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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