A Month on the Road - Live Updates

[BostonSasquatch]

Renovations

Thanx. That's a relief--in Massachusetts many parking and rest areas are closed because of, um..."social reasons." If I specified, I'd be accused of a hate offence and banned.

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[STONEWALKER]

I started my road trip yesterday heading from Portland to the Bay Area. It was just over 600 miles and it took me 11 hours. The Bronco did great although at close to 80mph the mpg is… disconcerting. But the seat is comfortable and the ACC makes it an easy drive. I’ll stay here for a couple days (picking up my Inspired Overland RTT tomorrow) and then heading out. I’m trying not to plan too much but I’m thinking my next stop will be Johnson Valley and find the Bronco plaque. Then Nevada and then up to Sand Hollow. I’m meeting my brother in SLC and then want to head to Moab.

Follow along as I will be posting as frequently as I can. I’ll also be posting to my Instagram account. https://instagram.com/swooshdave?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Weed Rest Area with Mt. Shasta in the background.

Safe travels my brother! Looking forward to following you on your adventure

 

[JoeDirt]

Looks like you are having a great time. Thanks for bringing us along.

As for those rest stops. I travel between Utah and California for more than 4 years and more times than not, the ones on Interstate 15 between Barstow and Vegas are closed. A lot of times, at the same time.

 

[swooshdave]

Yesterday was Cinnamon Pass, part of the Alpine Loop in Colorado. Engineers Pass is higher put it’s not open yet. Cinnamon Pass is 12,640 feet at the summit. It’s a very Bronco worthy road. In fact we saw two others up there! Highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the area.

 

[TKE_273]

Looks like awesome time spent with your Bronco and with the great outdoors!

Question: How's the noise with the Hooke Road Rack paired with the RTT compared to just a stock hardtop Bronco? I like your setup, but not sure how much more noise I want to live with.

Keep sending updates!

 

[swooshdave]

Looks like awesome time spent with your Bronco and with the great outdoors!

Question: How's the noise with the Hooke Road Rack paired with the RTT compared to just a stock hardtop Bronco? I like your setup, but not sure how much more noise I want to live with.

Keep sending updates!

Once I added the rubber seal up front you don’t notice any noise at all.

There will always be a little extra noise with any rack and RTT. I feel the ultra slim Inspired Overland tent minimizes the noise.

 

[Roadbeast]

I appreciate you taking us along on your journey.
Looks like amazing time. Keep posting and keep safe.

 

[HotLap]

Awesome journey, appreciate you sharing and looking forward to doing similar with my Bronco! How’s the fuel situation been doing, you finding Bronco has plenty of range?

 

[swooshdave]

Awesome journey, appreciate you sharing and looking forward to doing similar with my Bronco! How’s the fuel situation been doing, you finding Bronco has plenty of range?

Range is hampered if we’re on the interstate going 75-80. But if we’re on the highways at 55-65 it’s much better. I’m not keeping track of the fuel spend. If I did I would have turned around and gone home by now.

I’m sure if I didn’t have the rack and RTT it would be much better.

So far I’ve put 3000 miles on it and I’m nowhere near half way.

ACC is a must have for these kinds of trips. It’s magical.

 

[mikeeshim]

Once I added the rubber seal up front you don’t notice any noise at all.

There will always be a little extra noise with any rack and RTT. I feel the ultra slim Inspired Overland tent minimizes the noise.

Would you mind clarifying what the rubber seal you added was? I'm running the same tent but on a Trailrax TRMR and the wind noise is tolerable but would like to be rid of it if possible.

 

[Emmitt]

Range is hampered if we’re on the interstate going 75-80. But if we’re on the highways at 55-65 it’s much better. I’m not keeping track of the fuel spend. If I did I would have turned around and gone home by now.

I’m sure if I didn’t have the rack and RTT it would be much better.

So far I’ve put 3000 miles on it and I’m nowhere near half way.

ACC is a must have for these kinds of trips. It’s magical.

Great trip so far! How do you like the roof top tent? Is the mattress comfortable and does it have enough space to leave your blankets and pillows up there? Thanks.

 

[HotLap]

Range is hampered if we’re on the interstate going 75-80. But if we’re on the highways at 55-65 it’s much better. I’m not keeping track of the fuel spend. If I did I would have turned around and gone home by now.

I’m sure if I didn’t have the rack and RTT it would be much better.

So far I’ve put 3000 miles on it and I’m nowhere near half way.

ACC is a must have for these kinds of trips. It’s magical.

LOL, my Raptor has ACC and at first I "scoffed" at it, but once I tried it, never going back, how all CC systems should be...

 

[swooshdave]

Would you mind clarifying what the rubber seal you added was? I'm running the same tent but on a Trailrax TRMR and the wind noise is tolerable but would like to be rid of it if possible.

There’s a thread on the Hooke rack. Let me know if you can’t find it.

 

[swooshdave]

Great trip so far! How do you like the roof top tent? Is the mattress comfortable and does it have enough space to leave your blankets and pillows up there? Thanks.

I have an air mattress and a sleeping bag plus the ladder I store in the tent. My blanket and pillow are in the vehicle when not in use. I’d recommend not overstuffing the tent.

I haven’t tried the mattress alone. It’s only about 1.5in and I tend to sleep on my side so I’m not sure it will work. They do sell a 3in option.

 

[swooshdave]

Visiting family in Nebraska and then more family in North Carolina so the full on adventure updates will be more sparse for a while. Things should pick up again after the 20th when I head home.

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