Northland Pouto this Saturday

Colin

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Okay I know it's short notice but it looks like it will be raining Saturday and our local club are doing a tag-along trip to Pouto. All welcome, Meet Te Kopuru School Saturday morning at 08:00. Only $30 per vehicle if you want to come along?
 
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Okay I know it's short notice but it looks like it will be raining Saturday and our local club are doing a tag-along trip to Pouto. All welcome, Meet Te Kopuru School Saturday morning at 08:00. Only $30 per vehicle if you want to come along?
I just saw this...Im running a bit late lol...How as the trip anyway ?
 
I just saw this...Im running a bit late lol...How as the trip anyway ?
It was a great trip. The rain was really bucketing down early in the morning but then it cleared to a lovely day. We covered some ground and had a selection of trucks from a 1 week old Toyota Hilux to a couple of buggys. Everyone went everywhere albeit with some needing a pull every now and then. We even had a old Mitsubishi L300 van come along and he had a fabulous day. We all got to the lighthouse and took in the spectacular views. Maybe next time Kiwi TJ?
 
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It was a great trip. The rain was really bucketing down early in the morning but then it cleared to a lovely day. We covered some ground and had a selection of trucks from a 1 week old Toyota Hilux to a couple of buggys. Everyone went everywhere albeit with some needing a pull every now and then. We even had a old Mitsubishi L300 van come along and he had a fabulous day. We all got to the lighthouse and took in the spectacular views. Maybe next time Kiwi TJ?
Sounds like a blast...I was wondering if you all would make it to the light house.
I'd be keen on a trip like that.. I'm in the middle of planning a trip south to Horopito Motors in the next month or so. Should be some great views across Desert Road. Need to sort out a coupe issues with Bruiser first though.
 
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Wow, that's a bit of a trip in a Jeep especially with petrol prices the way they are now... I will post something here next time we have a trip that others can come on. How tough can you go?
Yeah Its gonna be a bit expensive haha
I'm running stock height apart from 31" A/T tyres… and with the pocket flares there is not much clearance when flexed.:(...(2 inch lift is on the cards when I can save some more money) I'm still a beginner/intermediate when it comes to off-road, haven't really take it too far of the beaten track
 
Yeah Its gonna be a bit expensive haha
I'm running stock height apart from 31" A/T tyres… and with the pocket flares there is not much clearance when flexed.:(...(2 inch lift is on the cards when I can save some more money) I'm still a beginner/intermediate when it comes to off-road, haven't really take it too far of the beaten track
Haha, yeah my Jeep is on 33 MT tyres but I also have a set of 35" Silverstone Extreme mud tyres for any of the mud we have up here. The mud tyres make a huge difference, I wouldn't be without them. I am also running a 4" lift to give the tyres the clearance needed. My jeep gets wheeled quite hard so is starting to show a few knocks and scrapes. I have attached a photo from when we had a tree jump out in front of us and took the flare off...
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Haha, yeah my Jeep is on 33 MT tyres but I also have a set of 35" Silverstone Extreme mud tyres for any of the mud we have up here. The mud tyres make a huge difference, I wouldn't be without them. I am also running a 4" lift to give the tyres the clearance needed. My jeep gets wheeled quite hard so is starting to show a few knocks and scrapes. I have attached a photo from when we had a tree jump out in front of us and took the flare off...View attachment 43045
Ouch !!….Don't blame you having a second bigger set of shoes for those days at the mud spa....Down here that mud is like clay and you need an aggressive mud tyre to deal with it.
 
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The tree "jump in front of you". About time to upgrade the fender flare he-he!
Couldn't believe it happens to you too! Been telling my friends about this tale, they thought I was just kidding.
Oh it happens alright, one of my other fender flares is somewhat bent from another tree that Jumped out in front of us...
 
Wow, that's a bit of a trip in a Jeep especially with petrol prices the way they are now... I will post something here next time we have a trip that others can come on. How tough can you go?

bit late to the game here too. yet to get all the way down to Pouto. I'm keen for a next trip if one is happening. Will try be a little more active here!
 
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