Agreed, it does not seem like a lot of fun to go in a massive group. Same reason EJS doesn't interest me.
California New minimum tire size for Jeep Jamboree is 37
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B00mb00m
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Like tell me when the events are so I can make sure I go s different weekend.
TJ Fest works fairly well since most people cap the groups. It's also looking to be smaller this year.
My wife and I did this event in our LJ in 2020... it was a blast. The guides were amazing and they had a ton of them. I counted over 20 breakdowns the first day but they got everyone to camp.
Some things I noted...
As to needing an aftermarket diff cover, that was JK specific as it seems those have a lip on the OEM one that catches, and they were dealing with too many needing fixed on the trail.
As to not allowing older Jeeps, this goes again to them having to deal with too many break downs, and harder to get parts. They offer to fly in parts for breaks on this trip via helicopter at no additional cost to you (you just pay for the parts) and they'll help with the mechanical repair or do it for you. It was getting to hard for them to do with with the older Jeeps.
As to the comment they were trying to somehow limit attendance by requiring larger tires... nope. The event sells out in less than 15 minutes even with their requirements... the requirements are all about trying to get 100 Jeeps through the trail in a day in less than 12 hours.
They have like a 40-50% newbie rate on these runs... their goal is to give people a good time and get them through the trail without incident wherever possible, and they do a good job of it.
Even when it was 35" tire requirement when we went, of the 100 Jeeps there were only 11 TJ/LJ's.. most were JK's with some JL/JT mixed in. Our LJ on 35's looked small in that crowd.
All that being said I understand why they do it from a business perspective, but you don't need all that to do the trail, I never had issue, never got stuck on my 35's
Going back there this summer (along with other trails on a 10 day trip) with a small group of club members and looking forward to it!
Some things I noted...
As to needing an aftermarket diff cover, that was JK specific as it seems those have a lip on the OEM one that catches, and they were dealing with too many needing fixed on the trail.
As to not allowing older Jeeps, this goes again to them having to deal with too many break downs, and harder to get parts. They offer to fly in parts for breaks on this trip via helicopter at no additional cost to you (you just pay for the parts) and they'll help with the mechanical repair or do it for you. It was getting to hard for them to do with with the older Jeeps.
As to the comment they were trying to somehow limit attendance by requiring larger tires... nope. The event sells out in less than 15 minutes even with their requirements... the requirements are all about trying to get 100 Jeeps through the trail in a day in less than 12 hours.
They have like a 40-50% newbie rate on these runs... their goal is to give people a good time and get them through the trail without incident wherever possible, and they do a good job of it.
Even when it was 35" tire requirement when we went, of the 100 Jeeps there were only 11 TJ/LJ's.. most were JK's with some JL/JT mixed in. Our LJ on 35's looked small in that crowd.
All that being said I understand why they do it from a business perspective, but you don't need all that to do the trail, I never had issue, never got stuck on my 35's
Going back there this summer (along with other trails on a 10 day trip) with a small group of club members and looking forward to it!
It's only because our loans to buy gas weren't approved.....
The key is to offer 10% for the big guy
B00mb00m
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Diapers ain't cheap App.
cost me about $330 in fuel to drag the camper+Jeep down to Tillamook last weekend... budgeting $1200 for fuel for our Cali trip this summer :/
I’m not looking forward to the fuel required for TJFest
Wow. 37" with front and rear lockers, really yea it makes it easier. But I have seen lots of guys w/ 33' and only a rear locker do fine. Hell I took my YJ on 33's and a 4 banger
yea it makes it easier. But I have seen lots of guys w/ 33' and only a rear locker do fine. Hell I took my YJ on 33's and a 4 banger
Wow. 37" with front and rear lockers, really
Fish Family JKU
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Finally an event geared for us JKs with 37s and angry grilz!
Sorry had too
I can understand some of the reasoning but that is the same reasoning that keeps me from large events. I remember when I used to think Moab Zuzoo (Isuzu only) was a big event with like 60 rigs. Now I try my best to wheel during the week and small groups. Not a great "people person". This officially killed any last inclination of attending the Jamboree.
Sorry had too
I can understand some of the reasoning but that is the same reasoning that keeps me from large events. I remember when I used to think Moab Zuzoo (Isuzu only) was a big event with like 60 rigs. Now I try my best to wheel during the week and small groups. Not a great "people person". This officially killed any last inclination of attending the Jamboree.
Could be worse. TJ fest could be in CA.
Hilarious that they want to deny CJ’s and a lot of the guys that put on the event all drive CJ’s.
When family obligations allow me some free time, I'm coming out. I'd love to wheel with you, Mike @Midnight LJR, and others. I'm super bummed because @taylormade73 offered me a ride this year, but I just can't swing being away for a week. I'll enjoy the photos of all of your adventures though!
That would be amazing. I'll be in Moab 2023 if you can make the trek.When family obligations allow me some free time, I'm coming out. I'd love to wheel with you, Mike @Midnight LJR, and others. I'm super bummed because @taylormade73 offered me a ride this year, but I just can't swing being away for a week. I'll enjoy the photos of all of your adventures though!
LONGJP2
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I've been following this event for quite a while and I've never seen a year when the requirements were less.
Also, I think it's invite only now instead of a lottery type entry.
I followed them for about a week when it was supposedly a lottery entry event until I realized what it really was.