Dargo to Bright Dash MEDIUM / HARD

Alpine National Park, VIC
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We'll be slicing the high country in half, taking all the seasonally open trails available to us. The scenery will be incredible, it'll be cold, there will be snow and you will remember the trip. It'll be around 125-150kms of massive mountains between fuel, so you'll need to be prepared. Please arrive friday night if possible so you have a good night sleep and you aren't over driving by saturday arvo. Pack your chainsaw. Inspect your car properly. We should be in Bright in time for a morning coffee Sunday.
Note - this trip will be slightly faster paced than usual because of the distance we need to travel. If you like to drive in second gear at exactly 1500RPM all the time, this won't be your ideal trip. I'm not saying we'll be flying but it's not a leisurely stroll.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Jason

  • Jason (FauxBogan) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills I had chainsaw training Completed Intermediate training Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 36 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Sep-2018 20:57)
    Shadow (2020 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Daniel

  • Daniel (wj_dan) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (06-Sep-2018 21:00)
    grand cherokee (2013 wk)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Christo

  • Christo (Bulldozer_JK) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (06-Sep-2018 19:19)
    Jeep TJ Wrangler (2001 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Danny

  • Danny (Bogg3d) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (06-Sep-2018 19:41)
    79 Single Cab (2015 LandCruiser)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Damo (Midnightmods) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (06-Sep-2018 19:09)
    JKU rubicon (2015 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Kelvin

  • Kelvin (TREXGQ) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 6 (Completed over 83 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (06-Sep-2018 18:34)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Alex (15triton)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    MN Triton (2015 Triton)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Antony

  • Antony (Peloza79) Trip Leader - Level 5 (Completed over 43 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Vdj79 landcruiser (2013 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Ben Howe

  • Ben Howe (Nacho) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    hilux (2012 hilux)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Paul

  • Paul (Sir_luxalot)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Hilux (2013 Hilux)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Zak

  • Zak (Uzooz) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 4 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Dakuwqa (2020 Gladiator)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Freddy

  • Freddy (Frenchy) I had chainsaw training Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan patrol GU (2004 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Winston
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
31 Aug 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi All! It looks we've got enough people for a good trip. Please let me know if you plan to be at camp Friday night or Saturday morning.
01 Sep 2018
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
Will b there Saturday morning. Only a short morning drive for me. Bit worried with how many jeeps are going! Who's going to tow us all home?
01 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Daniel (wj_dan) wrote: Will b there Saturday morning. Only a short morning drive for me. Bit worried with how many jeeps are going! Who's going to tow us all home?
Hey mate, you may want to check with Jason and see what time he want to start on Sat monring. Considering a great distance to travel, it may be wise to start very early. I may join this trip.
01 Sep 2018
Damo (Midnightmods)
What time would we be meeting at camp on Friday ?
01 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
I'd like to camp on Fri night.
01 Sep 2018
Christo
Christo (Bulldozer_JK)
I'll likely join Sat morning.
01 Sep 2018
Danny
Danny (Bogg3d)
I will be camping Friday night🍺👍
01 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Daniel (wj_dan) wrote: Will b there Saturday morning. Only a short morning drive for me. Bit worried with how many jeeps are going! Who's going to tow us all home?
Yeah, the amount of jeeps is a bit funny. Everybody else scared?
01 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I want to leave 8-8.30 on Saturday because I'm an early riser and it is a hike as Kelvin stated. It'll be 75-80kms camp to camp, so it won't be a slow pace.
01 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Where are you planning to camp on Fri Jase? ..... I will join you.
01 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
In the large clearing beside Kingswell bridge. See you soon.
02 Sep 2018
Trevor
Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: In the large clearing beside Kingswell bridge. See you soon.
A couple of photos to tease the participants
Just off Kingswell bridge back in june 2018

Billys Goats Bluff. Kingswell Bridge is to the top and about the centre of the photo - in the valley of course
Photo was taken from Nathan (maltalian0) drone footage

Have other things to do in the next couple of weeks
plus the GQ is in the process of getting a new clutch after the clutch release bearing finally died
02 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Trip pace explained in trip description.
05 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Steven (ReefMaster) wrote: Haha... I don't have a cruise control!... all good mate.. will push my TREX...
Haha sorry I was updating Steven's forum post using his account and forgot to sign out before i replied this
05 Sep 2018
Damo (Midnightmods)
Could someone inbox me a pin drop for the meeting point on friday night please?

I have limited space in my jeep but I have a chainsaw, do I bring it?
05 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi Damo,
Please bring your chainsaw; the more the better and you should try and be self sufficiant.
Kingswell Bridge - We're meeting in the large clearing directly beside the bridge. https://www.google.com.au/maps/search/kingswell+bridge+dargo/@-37.4107597,147.1121528,15.5z
05 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hey Jase is the camp spot on the northern side (pass the bridge) or south?
05 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hey Jase is the camp spot on the northern side (pass the bridge) or south?
It's the only massive clearing right beside the bridge. It's on the North side of the river on Wonnagatta Rd. You'll know it when you see it.
05 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Alright boys, looking forward to it!...big thank you for Jase running this trip.... . just a friendly reminder to ensure your winch and your vehicle is in good shape, spend a small amount of time to go over your car will help save you from hassle.

I will be on channel 39.

See you tomorrow night at the camp.
06 Sep 2018
Christo
Christo (Bulldozer_JK)
Didn't get time to fit the front bar and winch. But Damo will be my winch bitch.
06 Sep 2018
Damo (Midnightmods)
Expect to be at camp between 6-9pm with myself and christo. White jeep and green jeep
06 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Great, looks like only Daniel will come on Sat then. For anyone who come on Sat morning, please can you arrive by 8am (or even earlier) so we can break camp as early as possible. Jase, let me know if that suits you.
06 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
I will arrive around 9pm, leaving Melbourne at 4pm.
06 Sep 2018
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
Black v8 grand cherokee will be over the bridge before 8 Saturday morning. You hear me before u see me! Can't wait. I'm also bringing my boy. First proper trip for him. I'm really excited to share this experience with my little mate.
06 Sep 2018
Danny
Danny (Bogg3d)
All going well I will be there by 5pm
See everyone there 👍🍺
06 Sep 2018
Christo
Christo (Bulldozer_JK)
That's awesome mate. I can't wait to take my 20 month old daughter. What an experience it will be for the little fella.
06 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Daniel (wj_dan) wrote: Black v8 grand cherokee will be over the bridge before 8 Saturday morning. You hear me before u see me! Can't wait. I'm also bringing my boy. First proper trip for him. I'm really excited to share this experience with my little mate.
Hi Daniel how old is your son?
06 Sep 2018
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
Nearly 10. He's a funny little man. I'm sure you will all get a laugh at some stage. I gave him first driving lesson the other day out the farm. Another one of those once a lifetime moments.
06 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Daniel (wj_dan) wrote: Nearly 10. He's a funny little man. I'm sure you will all get a laugh at some stage. I gave him first driving lesson the other day out the farm. Another one of those once a lifetime moments.
Oh great, my son is 10 too. I will see if I can bring him with me.
06 Sep 2018
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
Sounds good. My boy was asking if any other kids were going.
06 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Watch out for wildlife folks; there is a lot of roadkill. See you all soon.
07 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
You didn’t clear them for us ?
07 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hey guys got some issue with my truck..oil leak quite badly around first cylinder block... dont want to take my chance... need to pull out urgently... very sorry about that... damn it... already at Sale!!!!!
07 Sep 2018
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
Keep coming to starry mate we can check it out at my place. Never know might be minor.
07 Sep 2018
Daniel
Daniel (wj_dan)
90 hobson street.stratford
07 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Daniel (wj_dan) wrote: 90 hobson street.stratford
I am still quite far from you mate... and making strange noise now... thanks for offer but i think best to pull out.. see if you connext me on facebook i can send you a pic of the oil... i think somethint wrong with the cylinder as it was very hard to get the engine start today... never happen before... i thought it could be bad fuel...
07 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Sorry to hear your having issues Kelvin. Are you home safe now?
08 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Sorry to hear your having issues Kelvin. Are you home safe now?
Yes mate, it turned out the noise were coming from a broken exhaust mounts (2 of them!) and the whole exhausted was sitting on the cross member.... I did check them before I left home, didn't expect the vibration caused that.........
The oil could be coming from the leaky streeing pump and the wind/fan blew them all over the inlet manifold.... it may not be from inside (finger cross)......
REALLY SPEWING I can't make it to the trip!...........
08 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote:
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Sorry to hear your having issues Kelvin. Are you home safe now?
Yes mate, it turned out the noise were coming from a broken exhaust mounts (2 of them!) and the whole exhausted was sitting on the cross member.... I did check them before I left home, didn't expect the vibration caused that.........
The oil could be coming from the leaky streeing pump and the wind/fan blew them all over the inlet manifold.... it may not be from inside (finger cross)......
REALLY SPEWING I can't make it to the trip!...........
I had to leave the trip too! Luckily we were near Dargo when it happened. I ripped a rear shock mount apart. I had to drive home with three shocks!
08 Sep 2018
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote:
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote:
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Sorry to hear your having issues Kelvin. Are you home safe now?
Yes mate, it turned out the noise were coming from a broken exhaust mounts (2 of them!) and the whole exhausted was sitting on the cross member.... I did check them before I left home, didn't expect the vibration caused that.........
The oil could be coming from the leaky streeing pump and the wind/fan blew them all over the inlet manifold.... it may not be from inside (finger cross)......
REALLY SPEWING I can't make it to the trip!...........
I had to leave the trip too! Luckily we were near Dargo when it happened. I ripped a rear shock mount apart. I had to drive home with three shocks!
Oh shit... not our week for sure!... did they continue on the trip or finished earlier?
08 Sep 2018
Jason
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
We were only about an hour into driving, so Dan took over. I haven't heard anything since.
09 Sep 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

6 GOING, 10 Interested
7 adults , 1 children (8 in total)
Trip Date
07-Sep-2018 (Fri) to 09-Sep-2018 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Kingswell Bridge, Crooked River Road
6:00 PM (Fri, 07-Sep-2018)

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Jason

Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member

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