Scott Farris wrote:
The requirement I like for wheeling is a min 1/16" of tread. Like yeah, wheeling with slick tires is so much fun. Why don't we go with min 1/4" tread and at least an all terrain pattern?
I also think "Vehicle must not have any excessive fluid leaks" needs to be defined, maybe as a leak that drips, runs or pours. Stained diff covers and the like, that are not dripping are the only acceptable fluid leaks.
And are we really going to prevent a member from wheeling with us because they don't have a trash bag? Is this to prevent littering or to use as a fluid leak containment/abatement tool? If the latter, maybe we should require a shovel? and maybe just requiring all runs have a minimum 5 heavy duty contractor garbage bags and a tarp or two would be better than chasing after individuals for their bag and does it have a hole in it. And if the former why not simply say intentional littering will get you kicked off the site and barred from future wheeling events as it goes against everything NEXterra stands for.
And finely, the requirement "All gear must be securely strapped down inside or on your vehicle at all times", just doesn't seem to fit our wheeling style. We rarely hit 10 mph and the chances of rolling at speed where loose items will be hazardous, is almost inconceivable. I like having my shackles and recovery strap loose where I can quickly grab them, (especially if I'm stuck in water covered mud). Plus tying all the recommended stuff, plus wheel chocks, a jack stand, a spare front axle and other misc. gear down in the back of the Xterra is a definite pain. Stuff like air tanks, water jugs and heavy tool boxes always get tied down, but imho the rest should be left to the discretion of the driver, we've already signed the waver.
Crotchety old guy,
Scott
Great points Scott, please present them in the Supporting Members forum and start the conversation!