yfz350guy Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Wifey and I are planning a trip out to Dumont, her first trip, and my triumphant return since my last trip in 2008. sadly no toy hauler yet, so gonna be tenting it. wondering if there are any tips from those who may have, or still do, tent camp at the D. Thanks much, Hope to see some of ya out there soon. -Brent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19th_AT Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Umm bring a broom and maybe a tarp to lay out first. Enjoy the sand ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineurbiz Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Probably stick to the far right side, and just smooth the sand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsWeeks Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Stay with someone who has a toy hauler so she tells you to go buy one before the next trip! - definitely bring easy up - small generator if you have one. - if your bringing a trailer set the tent up on it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyPickle Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bring tp, bathrooms will run out, especially on holiday weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavtfan Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 saw quite a few tent campers near outhouse 6 all last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfz350guy Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks for the ideas/heads up guys. Love the idea of camping with those with haulers, but gotta pay off my truck before jumping into another payment. I got a small generator to power an electric heater in my tent as I know all too well it gets cold out there at night. Hope to see some of y'all out there. Looking forward to the trip already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santos2011 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We will be around out house 6 this year one rv and a bunch of tents guarding the tp usage lol dirty pickle 100% right tp gone in one day blow up santa and blow up witch on the rv roof dont ask santa was on sale lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santos2011 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We will be around out house 6 this year one rv and a bunch of tents guarding the tp usage lol dirty pickle 100% right tp gone in one day blow up santa and blow up witch on the rv roof dont ask santa was on sale lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Depending on the weather, Halloween might be our first trip. Going to wait and see. Last year it was still pretty scorching hot the week before. The DDR Halloween banner is up. It's only one month away! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuNe~Rydher Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 It's official we're heading out Thursday morning the 29th til Sunday. Kid loves Halloween out there and trick or treating from camp to camp. Can't wait! Sent from the top of the dunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higheroctane69 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We are heading out for our first trip in awhile . Daughter will be 2 this year so should be fun for her . I think we might be solo this year so might be looking for people to camp with and go for rides with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIFFNAUB Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 No Dumont for Halloween this year for us Heading to Glamis for the first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfz350guy Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 I picked up my pass at Carter yesterday. Wish I had time this weekend, the weather don't look too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsZX72 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 No Halloween trip for us, son has a college football game that afternoon in Santa Barbara, CA. Most likely wont make it until the weekend of Nov. 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstteddy Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 All ready. Two weeks ahead of schedule. Looking forward to this season. Heading out on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'm not ready yet but I will be. I have some new paddles to mount up, a few new heims to install and some general maintenance on the buggy. Oh and let's not forget some new interior LEDs to mount up. It's too early to tell being 2 weeks out, but I'm guessing daytime highs in the upper 70's or maybe about 80. That's dunable for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuNe~Rydher Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Clutch kit should arrive by the weekend and be installed instantly, might make a day trip next Saturday to fine tune and be all set for Halloween!! We'll be out there Thursday morning. I like those weather predictions Pete, I hope they come true Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUn2it Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Pete, when you install the critical stuff like heims, A-arms, trailing arms/links, use a torque wrench THEN make some reference marks (sharpie, finger nail polish) not giant marks, just enough that a glance will show the fastener is still torqued. Especially on bolts that thread into a part itself so you can catch it before it wallows out the threads and will never stay tight without a helicoil (better than timeserts) or drill & thread oversized. A buddy said lets go jumping one night {Desert Dynamics LS 8 shock/bypassed) and grabbed his MX helmet so I looked over the critical stuff and his left rear trailing arm big bolt next to the trans had no nut and the bolt was only an inch at most inserted with just the threads hanging up it in with the bolt about a 30 deg angle. Would have wasted the arm, axle at least. just a quick eyeball with reference marks is the same as hitting each one with a torque wrench. Purely preventive, easy to do during maint/repair and peace of mind of "Do it once, do it right". You may already do this but others may not. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Pete, when you install the critical stuff like heims, A-arms, trailing arms/links, use a torque wrench THEN make some reference marks (sharpie, finger nail polish) not giant marks, just enough that a glance will show the fastener is still torqued. Especially on bolts that thread into a part itself so you can catch it before it wallows out the threads and will never stay tight without a helicoil (better than timeserts) or drill & thread oversized. A buddy said lets go jumping one night {Desert Dynamics LS 8 shock/bypassed) and grabbed his MX helmet so I looked over the critical stuff and his left rear trailing arm big bolt next to the trans had no nut and the bolt was only an inch at most inserted with just the threads hanging up it in with the bolt about a 30 deg angle. Would have wasted the arm, axle at least. just a quick eyeball with reference marks is the same as hitting each one with a torque wrench. Purely preventive, easy to do during maint/repair and peace of mind of "Do it once, do it right". You may already do this but others may not. Lee I already do this...because of your advice a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuNe~Rydher Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Good advice. We call torque stripe "bird sh*t" where I work lol. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalper Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Please Gill, Please Gill!!! get my Car tuned before next weeks so I can leave on Monday like planed, nothing like trying to plan ahead and still last minute, will be there no matter what, see you guys soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 ^ were in the same boat lol ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandjoker29 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm in pete's situation. Radiator hoses,timing belt , wire the new led whips, finish cv boots, and fix the generator in the hauler. One day off between now and leaving,should make for some long nights in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 ^ huh? That's not my situation at all. I just need to replace a couple worn heims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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