dunefreak Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Looks like we may be heading out for President's Day weekend for the first time in 9 years. 2010 was the last time we did that holiday weekend. We usually skip the big weekends, but that is probably the only weekend that'll work for us this month. Who else is planning on going out? https://www.dumontduneriders.com/news/presidents-day-weekend-2019-r159/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Our family plus about 7 more families. I noticed some big sand changes on the upper part of comp. A big witches eye is gone, the big flat spot to the right is gone. Of course, the whoops are still there! Also watch out when driving campers/RVs near bathrooms 10 and 6, near the entrance to the comp hill finger. Dozens of campers getting stuck. Air down AHEAD of time, veer 10 yards to the north when the road ends and KEEP UP YOUR MOMENTUM. If you feel you're going to get stuck, stop BEFORE you are sitting on your frame rails. Get help. Happiness is a new set of sand tires. Happy Duning... Edited February 3, 2019 by Svengoolie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hmmmm, I owe my family a desert trip. Let me crunch the numbers on this one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand buddy Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I should be there if all go well. The brother will be there and my daughter,husband and grandchild. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Am Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Plan to be there if the weather holds up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 The weather is a major factor in my plans to go. I am ready for some warm weather and dry sand! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricktruck14 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Were headed out for the weekend looks like a little rain but that will never stop the running hope everyone has a safe trip super pumped 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&E Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 We will be there rain or shine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I have a freaking bowling tourney that weekend. Damnit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawaiianstyleLV Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 oh yeah then tear down after that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dive Bar Casanova Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/2/2019 at 8:32 PM, Svengoolie said: Our family plus about 7 more families. I noticed some big sand changes on the upper part of comp. A big witches eye is gone, the big flat spot to the right is gone. Of course, the whoops are still there! Also watch out when driving campers/RVs near bathrooms 10 and 6, near the entrance to the comp hill finger. Dozens of campers getting stuck. Air down AHEAD of time, veer 10 yards to the north when the road ends and KEEP UP YOUR MOMENTUM. If you feel you're going to get stuck, stop BEFORE you are sitting on your frame rails. Get help. Happiness is a new set of sand tires. Happy Duning... Lot's of windstorms have been blowing in from the Southeast in the past year. Makes big changes on the dunes and really replenishes them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 We'll be out. First time in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dive Bar Casanova Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Good chance we'll roll in. Burn off the remaining race gas and firewood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Gillhouse Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 We will be there rain or shine. Has anyone looked at the 7 or 10 day forecast? I think it should be nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 7:43 AM, Dive Bar Casanova said: Lot's of windstorms have been blowing in from the Southeast in the past year. Makes big changes on the dunes and really replenishes them. We just got in from a trip, a bit windy at times and cold but the sand was the best I've seen in years. As much as we were trying to track it up for you guys next weekend the wind would not let us ps: prob do not need to say it but entrance road still sux... I do get a kick out of all the toy trailers flying by while the motorhomes are going slow. If you guys could hear the appliances, dishes, cupboards etc back there you might think twice about your speed 😂 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transporter Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Boy I couldn't agree with you more although I have a toy hauler I don't go down that road fast that is what tears it up I was there last weekend also road is in pretty bad shape at least I seen some progress on the cell tower workers on the hill going back in two weeks hopefully!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 You guys are right. We went from a Toyhauler to Motorhome. Couldn't hear what the washboarded road was doing to the hauler. The RV, I can. These RV's are stapled, glued and taped together. Doesn't matter how much we paid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wednesday and Thursday look crappy. Friday will have a little W to hopefully dry or smooth things out, and it looks like the weekend may be fairly nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo_bruce Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 It's been proven the faster you go the smoother it is but slow is safe to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand buddy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Agree about the road. You would think all the $$$$ we spend on passes that road would be handled but NOOOOOOOO this is a government thing and they have no $$$$. I call BULLSHIT!! My motorhome makes tons of noise and I have everything padded to make it quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langslair Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just bought a new Maverick X3R and can't wait to hit the sand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langslair Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just spoke with friends from Idaho and they arrived Monday and road have been scraped smoooooth. Sand was also dry and smooth at least on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 10 hours ago, langslair said: Just spoke with friends from Idaho and they arrived Monday and road have been scraped smoooooth. Sand was also dry and smooth at least on top. Was rough Sun PM but awesome if they got someone out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal_tech_motorsports Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 You better come!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengoolie Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Lots of W. Rained much of the night. 55* Flash flood warning but just drizzle so far. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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