[dodson914]

I went to order my lift today. They were big jeep guys and they had a ton of off road pics. The guy was telling me about this place below. I think he said it was $10 to camp and $7 just for the day. They have RV hookups, electricity, showers and bathrooms. Thought it looked pretty sweet and I had never heard of it. Thought I would share with you guys.

http://www.barnwellmountainra.com/

 

[Energizer]

ahh yes... Gilmer... about 1.5-2 hours from here....

I was going to go this summer, but sold my Jeep...

 

[dodson914]

This could be a reason to by a 4 wheeler

 

[Energizer]

buy a project Jeep... would be more fun, although modding it could get addictive and cost lots of $$$ over time....

 

[dodson914]

That's what the guy at the off road shop said to do. Go get a beater jeep and tow it out there. I'd rather have a 4wheeler I'd get more use out of it.

 

[Energizer]

its more fun with a full size vehicle that you aren't afraid to bang up...

 

[lanespd200]

That's what the guy at the off road shop said to do. Go get a beater jeep and tow it out there. I'd rather have a 4wheeler I'd get more use out of it.

I agree, I sold mine and can't wait to get another one. So much fun.........:werd:

 

[tex]

A friend of mine just bought an old beater jeep for $900. I don't think it has a tranny or a motor but he is going to rebuild it. I think he will probable put another $4-$7K into it depending on how extreme he goes.

Brand new a real nice 4x4 atv can go upwards of $6K or $7K but a used one can be found for around $3K.

After owning a few ATVs I would rather have a railer with a VW motor in it and make it street legal.
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[ttugrad95]

Yes Chris you need a quad so we can ride. There are quite a few nice places within an hour or so drive. Red River MC Trails is a popular place, I haven't checked it out yet. Most of the places don't allow offroading in full size vehicles, Gilmer looks like an exception.

 

[dodson914]

Yes Chris you need a quad so we can ride. There are quite a few nice places within an hour or so drive. Red River MC Trails is a popular place, I haven't checked it out yet. Most of the places don't allow offroading in full size vehicles, Gilmer looks like an exception.

This one definitely allows you to take full size vehicles. He said that all his Jeep guys go and there are lots of hummers that go out there. Unfortunately, he said I was probably too big to go out there. Some of the trails are a tight squeeze.

 

[ttugrad95]

Yeah, full size trucks don't make the best off-road vehicles. They are great for playing in the mud and sand but the wheelbase is too long for doing much tight trail wheeling or navigating rocks or deep ruts. You truck is full size and then some

 

[Energizer]

you get moved in yet? shall we all meet up one night this week prior to the BBQ ?

 

[ttugrad95]

Yeah I'm moved in, finally....unpacked? not quite. I'm not sure about this week, have plans for a couple nights already and on the other nights I need to finish unpacking, setting things up, and organize the garage so I can get my truck in it. If I get things done quickly I'll let you know.

 

[dodson914]

Yeah, full size trucks don't make the best off-road vehicles. They are great for playing in the mud and sand but the wheelbase is too long for doing much tight trail wheeling or navigating rocks or deep ruts. You truck is full size and then some

Actually my truck isn't that big. It is the exact same size as a crew cab 1500 with the 6ft bed. Only difference is the engine and trans,

He said there are some trees that would be difficult to navigate for me and that it's not as bad for hummers because if they hit the tree it may scratch some paint but won't dent them. I am plan on riding out there in John's Titan and letting him beat up on his truck, lol.

 

[TitanZX]

Just got my quad out of the shop. Been wanting to ride it

 

[ttugrad95]

Just got my quad out of the shop. Been wanting to ride it

We should head out in the next few weeks. I've been wanting to try one of the riding areas on the red river. Or if there is someplace closer to McKinney I don't know about.

 

[dodson914]

Vshortt said he would like to get some people together and go also.

 

[ttugrad95]

Vaughn may be talking about 4 wheeling in the trucks. It would be cool if we could find a place that would allow trucks and bikes so I could join in. I don't think my 2wd truck with street tires would do much. lol

 

[dodson914]

Vaughn may be talking about 4 wheeling in the trucks. It would be cool if we could find a place that would allow trucks and bikes so I could join in. I don't think my 2wd truck with street tires would do much. lol

That's what this place is buddy. It's a motorized vechicle park. Trucks, quads, dirtbikes doesn't matter everyone is welcome there. You take your bike ZX can take his quad and john and vaughn take their trucks. Tons of fun

 

[Energizer]

dang... no more Jeep means I'm out of this one... unless I can take my bro's jeep... NOT... hehe