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RamJam 2014 - Moab Utah - 8-12 September (Official Dates)

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#1 ·
It's Official - RamJam 2014 will be held in Moab, Utah; 8-12 September.

Inclusive dates are 8-12 September, Monday thru Friday. Travel weekends on both ends.

We're planning a minimum of 5 awesome trails, including 2 hard core runs, plus night runs, tech sessions, and we're continuing the final night bonfire tradition hosted by our local brother Ken.

There will be tee shirts, decals, giveaway prizes...and a whole lot of great friends and great machines.

I will be giving away one of our ASA Modifieds Cold Air Intakes, with each color available for the winner's choice, and we'll install it right 'there'.

The activities in Moab will have tapered down, and we stand a good chance of having the trails almost entirely to ourselves. And those we come across will be awe-struck with the massive number of full size trucks coming their way. It will be awesome. 8)

Make your rsvp's soon - the hotels, campgrounds, KOA, etc are likely to book up rapidly.

Convoy's and routes will be forming over the next several months. No matter where you are, chime in - there is a very good possibility you can join others coming in from the four corners of the country, and even farther north from our Canadian brothers and sisters wanting to join us, eh. ;D

Really looking forward to seeing all of you again, or for the first time. The evenings after the trails are outstanding times to revell in the day's events - Do be sure to bring your favorite local adult beverages to share with those from out of town. Don't worry Dave - I'll bring several cold bottles of 1554 for ya ;) ;D.

Much, MUCH more to follow. Stay tuned!

- Sam
 
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#27 ·
I've always wanted to wheel Moab - this may be my chance!
Josh
 
#28 ·
well this will be a good opportunity fellas {cool}. And something to keep in mind - these events are intended to allow something for everyone, meaning some trails won't be a huge 'technical' challenge while others...will {devil}. That said, let me explain how the trails are rated.

The trails at Moab are rated on a difficulty scale of EASY, MODERATE, and DIFFICULT. The Easy trails are the Family Fun Runs - can be done with the family minivan or SUV. The Moderate runs are for the sport utility vehicles with a good driver. The Difficult runs are the hard-core challenges.

Now, the Difficult trails could be further separated into 'normal', and 'hard core'. That said, my basically stock Ramcharger with 33" tires and open diffs does the 'normal' trails with very little issue. However, because of my open diffs, smaller tires, and lack of decent armor, I do usually take the bypasses on most of the hard-core obstacles.

The part about Moab that will get everyone's blood pumping...is the steep climbs and decents. You'll be pushing against your dashboard just waiting for your truck to slide right off the rock.....and it just won't - but it does require what I call "MCR" - 'Moab Cognative Re-calibration', because until you actually do Moab, you really won't 'get it' 8). And once you do...you'll just want to come back for more and more and more and more....and more. ;D

Think about a good roller coaster - the initial climb up the massive mountain up to the tip over point and the huge fast downhill - well the uphill is slow and steeeeeep - that's Moab, but, the downhill part is also nice and steeeeep.....you'll just be going super slow and pointing at the ground. It's very hard to describe, and absolutely awesome.

It is very common for Moab newbies to shout, loudly, "there's no f-n' way I can get up that!!"...then they witness a stock Ramcharger go right up and over...then they have to force their brain to believe that yes indeed, they really can... - that...is "MCR", and the resulting huge ear-to-ear grin across that person's face is always 'priceless'. ;D

So...all that said, we want everyone's mecca to Moab to be 'worth it'. We're working on the trail line-up, and it's looking really sweet. Stay tuned 8)

- Sam
 
#29 ·
well if we do end up going ill be working towards a cb to put in my dash a new set of tires 33s if i can afford and a couple other cosmetics for the truck.... wife is a short girl and already has trouble getting into the truck lmao
 
#30 ·
Mad Max said:
well this will be a good opportunity fellas {cool}. And something to keep in mind - these events are intended to allow something for everyone, meaning some trails won't be a huge 'technical' challenge while others...will {devil}. That said, let me explain how the trails are rated.

The trails at Moab are rated on a difficulty scale of EASY, MODERATE, and DIFFICULT. The Easy trails are the Family Fun Runs - can be done with the family minivan or SUV. The Moderate runs are for the sport utility vehicles with a good driver. The Difficult runs are the hard-core challenges.

Now, the Difficult trails could be further separated into 'normal', and 'hard core'. That said, my basically stock Ramcharger with 33" tires and open diffs does the 'normal' trails with very little issue. However, because of my open diffs, smaller tires, and lack of decent armor, I do usually take the bypasses on most of the hard-core obstacles.

The part about Moab that will get everyone's blood pumping...is the steep climbs and decents. You'll be pushing against your dashboard just waiting for your truck to slide right off the rock.....and it just won't - but it does require what I call "MCR" - 'Moab Cognative Re-calibration', because until you actually do Moab, you really won't 'get it' 8). And once you do...you'll just want to come back for more and more and more and more....and more. ;D

Think about a good roller coaster - the initial climb up the massive mountain up to the tip over point and the huge fast downhill - well the uphill is slow and steeeeeep - that's Moab, but, the downhill part is also nice and steeeeep.....you'll just be going super slow and pointing at the ground. It's very hard to describe, and absolutely awesome.

It is very common for Moab newbies to shout, loudly, "there's no f-n' way I can get up that!!"...then they witness a stock Ramcharger go right up and over...then they have to force their brain to believe that yes indeed, they really can... - that...is "MCR", and the resulting huge ear-to-ear grin across that person's face is always 'priceless'. ;D

So...all that said, we want everyone's mecca to Moab to be 'worth it'. We're working on the trail line-up, and it's looking really sweet. Stay tuned 8)

- Sam
I'm hoping to go. what are the age restrictions-if any??do I need a winch?? I can't wait to see all of your trucks!! ;D ;)
 
#31 ·
no age restrictions - I'm assuming you want to bring younger kids?  Please do!  These gigs are always family oriented, and kids that have come in the past have always had good stories to tell afterwards. 

A winch is always a very good accessory for these events, however I would not say you would 'need' one.  Typically more than half of the trucks in our groups have a winch so if you get in a jam someone will be close by to yank you out.  No worries.  ;)

Hope to see you there!

- Sam
 
#32 ·
Mad Max said:
no age restrictions - I'm assuming you want to bring younger kids? Please do! These gigs are always family oriented, and kids that have come in the past have always had good stories to tell afterwards

- Sam
well i dont plan on bringing my girls ones 4 and the other will be turning 2 so unless a more experienced driver will ride shotgun with me i cant chance my lil ones getting hurt. and ill be buying a cb radio this Monday or next to install
 
#33 ·
Mad Max said:
no age restrictions - I'm assuming you want to bring younger kids?

- Sam
no, I am the younger one. I will be getting my permit this summer and have allot of offroad experience and am planning to come with my dad. ;D I'll try to get a CB and a lift and new tires before then.
 
#34 ·
We usually end up helping other groups out with the winch more than us. Ken had to help out a bunch of ******** that nearly died on hell's gate last September. I think Homer filmed that? Is it on YouTube? It was truly a " hold my beer" group.  ::)
 
#35 ·
blueduster said:
We usually end up helping other groups out with the winch more than us. Ken had to help out a bunch of ******** that nearly died on hell's gate last September. I think Homer filmed that? Is it on YouTube? It was truly a " hold my beer" group. ::)
...I still can't believe those guys didn't get hurt somehow - they were a scary bunch {no}

sparky wagon said:
no, I am the younger one. I will be getting my permit this summer and have allot of offroad experience and am planning to come with my dad. ;D I'll try to get a CB and a lift and new tires before then.
no worries at all. You and your dad will have a great time. We are a fairly conservative bunch of wheelers. Sure we'll push our rigs here and there, but we always have safety in mind and we're all pretty good at being spotters.

- Sam
 
#38 ·
jdgrant86 said:
definitely count me and my buddy in for this year. we will be bringing our toys to play as well.
{cool}
 
#39 ·
hee hee hee hee hee hee......this is gonna be a good year {cool}  ;D
 
#40 ·
jdgrant86 said:
...in progress:
88 power ram, 528 big block, 5 ton rockwell axles, 52 inch military tires...
.....sayyy WHAT ? ? ? ? Ummmm where's the thread on That??!! :D

- Sam
 
#42 ·
#43 ·
nakoni101 said:
is there a site or anything I can turn too to figure out phone number, local laws, requirements on the vehicle if any are needed, ect.
...not sure what you are asking for/needing? Requirements on your vehicle, like 'street-legality' type of things? You can essentially trailer any vehicle to/from the trails, and even through town you can get away with some 'not-street-legalness', but for the trails themselves I'm not sure of any specific requirements other than safety items you'd personally want. Maybe Ken can chime in on those if any?
 
#45 ·
I've dinged my bumpers and rockers a little but nothing serious. Most of the hard stuff has bypasses.  But yes, sliders and some kid of off-road bumper would help. But you can get by without.
 
#47 ·
Mad Max said:
...I still can't believe those guys didn't get hurt somehow - they were a scary bunch {no}

no worries at all. You and your dad will have a great time. We are a fairly conservative bunch of wheelers. Sure we'll push our rigs here and there, but we always have safety in mind and we're all pretty good at being spotters.

- Sam
Translation. Beer holders. {gloating}

Seriously, I am seeing if I can make it as I will be free from family responsibilities by then. It looks to be a great time. Looking forward to a non humid climate. {cool}
 
#48 ·
GotSmart said:
Translation. Beer holders.
.....no no - no drinkin' during the trails {dont} - need to be very clear on that {pope} - besides, someone needs to be capable of preventing 'doom and destruction', as opposed to those that prefer to hold a beer (or two) instead of very rapidly pulling cable and preventing their 'friend' from toppling backwards down Hells Gate.....
 
#49 ·
nakoni101 said:
alright and I meant like how some offroad parks wont let u have tow ropes with hooks instead u need looped ones without the hooks
Truthfully tow ropes with metal hooks on the ends a an accident waiting to happen. They are only useful for towing a dead vehicle slowly for a short distance, not for extracting a stuck vehicle which creates much higher shock loads.
 
#50 ·
Just teasing on that.  {cool}

Beer is much better when consumed at rest.  (or while working on a real hot day)  Never driving.  I am disabled due to a drunk driver.  I refuse to get in any vehicle where the driver has been drinking.  I have been the DD for my friends many many times.  It was actually more fun that way.  I could watch them make fools out of themselves, and laugh at them the next day as well.  Even today I can't handle more than 3 drinks at any time. 

I prefer being the cook.  I make a mean road stew.  Is there a night where we will be all eating and partying together?  Perhaps a pot luck on Friday night?
 
#51 ·
road stew = good!  And yes indeed - Friday night is actually when Ken will be having his traditional Moab potluck dinner and Bonfire!  He lives there in Moab and for the last couple years we've all assembled at his place on the last evening before everyone heads home, and we do a big ole pot luck dinner with brats, BBQ, chicken, burgers etc etc and everyone brings a side or desert, and of course adult beverages to accompany the tall tales from the weeks adventures {cool}.  Then we head down to the river for a huge bonfire.  It is really a great way to cap off a fun week and everyone has a nice relaxing time.  Good stuff {cool}

- Sam
 
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