FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Hello...

Hello,

Bought my FJ in Sept. Just came across this forum recently. Still quite a few things I need to get but so far have added wheels, tires, OME and a Baja rack. I have taken a few off road trips, mono lake, death valley and joshua tree. Being out there solo has left me rattled a couple of times and would enjoy doing some group rides to get more experience. Thought about a roof top tent but I plan to mainly travel in the desert and I think the winds would be an issue so for now I plan to sleep on the roof or in the truck when the weather is bad. Will be buying some camping gear, building a sleeping platform in the back and most likely get a winch. Look forward to meeting and seeing some of of you on a group ride.

I am heading out to Nevada this weekend and do some exploring out there.

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Permalink Reply by Frank L on January 15, 2015 at 7:38pm

Opps...just realized there is a New Members section...my apologies.

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 15, 2015 at 7:54pm

Don't apologize. Welcome to the Norcal FJs.

I go to the desert often. Drop me an email, sonof40@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Pierre Belanger on January 15, 2015 at 7:56pm

Welcome in! The forum is kinda slow right now. I really like the pictures you posted, i will do Death Valley from 03/11 to 03/16, also planning to go Hollister or a snow ride sometime in February. Keep posting the pictures and were you went, i am always looking for new destination ideas.

Where are you located?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on January 15, 2015 at 11:05pm

Hi and welcome,

Steve Hope

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Permalink Reply by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on January 15, 2015 at 11:13pm

Welcome, great picture.

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Permalink Reply by crawlinrollins on January 16, 2015 at 5:42am

Welcome

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Permalink Reply by NekGuda on January 16, 2015 at 6:34am

Welcome to the group!

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Permalink Reply by Yose FJ (David) on January 16, 2015 at 1:53pm

Howdy from Clovis.

If you head thru Yosemite someday, let me know.

Btw, great photos!

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Permalink Reply by Frank L on January 16, 2015 at 2:12pm

thanks for the replies!!...I am located in Sactown..will send you an email Sonof40. Sure you know a lot of places I would be interested in and would be good for me to get some experience with someone that knows what they are doing.

Clovis, I hope to be heading down your way way often. Death Valley so far is my fav place nearby for exploring.

Heading out to Austin Nevada tomorrow. A lot of great looking roads, abandoned towns, and random desert shit to check out.

Will be adding a ref, lights, battery management and heavy duty battery, to help with the camping aspect. Also add the standard recovery gear, compressor, straps etc. in the near future. Plus camping gear so quite a few things to still sort out.

I would like to be able to live out of the truck for extended periods. Maybe take a few long road trips.

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on January 16, 2015 at 2:43pm

That has been my goal. I think I'm there with my latest addition, a small microwave oven that I'm anxious to try out.

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Permalink Reply by Pierre Belanger on January 16, 2015 at 3:41pm

Any link on that Microwave? what is the watt consumption? 120v or 12v? Just curious as i also try to equip the truck for extended camping! You have a build thread?