SoCalXJ

SoCalXJ.com 13th Annual Jamboree 2012

Trail Runs
Event Date: Fri, April 13, 2012
End Date: Sun, April 15, 2012

Location: Truckhaven Hills

Potluck Saturday night (optional), signup sheet:

http://www.luckypotluck.com/cgi-bin/display/potluck.pl?id=133359016873106504158

Operation Desert Fun 9

In case members were not aware, Operation Desert Fun 9 will be taking place on October 14-15 at the new Truckhaven 4x4 training area off the S-22 out by Salton City. This Jeep event is open to everyone and is a fund raiser for Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veteran Association. Please tell all your off-road friends about this great event.

I have a PDF file of the event for anyone that is interested.

9th Annual Fiesta Island BBQ Picnic Potluck Sunday, August 21st

  Meetings
Event Date: Sun, August 21, 2011  Start Time: 06:00 AM
End Date: Sun, August 21, 2011  Ending Time: 10:00 PM

It's that time again. Come one, come all. It's time for the SoCalXJ Fiesta Island BBQ Picnic Potluck Show'n'shine Hootenanny Cavalcade!

TIME:
Morning until whenever. Typically Sunrise-Sunset, come anytime between 6am-10pm (official beach hours).

Potluck signup sheet:
http://www.luckypotluck.com/potluck/XJPicnic82111

Map, click on the blue pin, and get directions to:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213636899238715041971.00048d2fe378839f15a18&msa=0

This is the 9th year in a row we drive are XJs to the beach during the summer time for some good food, and water play (Jet ski's boats kayaks sandcastles, fire pits, etc). Bring some food for yourself, and some to share if you like. We can use some tables if you have them.

Feel free to drive your daily drivers, RVs, tow rigs, Tjs, whatever, if that's all you have, driving/owning an XJ is not required, it's just encouraged. You don't have to be a member of SoCalXJ.com either.

Info on Fiesta Island (Map/Rules/Regs of the location,etc)
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/missionbay/fiestaisland.shtml

No camping on the beach, closes at 10, no alcohol, no glass containers

SoCalXJ.com 12th Annual XJ Jamboree

  Trail Runs
Event Date: Fri, April 29, 2011  Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Date: Sun, May 01, 2011  Ending Time: 12:00 PM

Held at Superstition Mountain

MAP WITH DIRECTIONS:

http://tinyurl.com/SuperstitionMtCamp

ABOUT THE EVENT / REQUIREMENTS:

Saturday morning will be a main run day. Saturday the 30th is THE big day for runs. If you can only make it for a day, come on Saturday morning. Superstition Mountain has a lot to offer in the way of trails for all levels of experience and vehicles. From mild to wild. Stock to heavily modified, bring it out. Or just come to camp and have a good AND safe time. XJ or not. We will be there having a good time as usual.

Cal-4-Wheel safety requirements MUST be adhered to. Especially the ones about seat belts/tops/tow points/battery hold downs/etc. Please read and prepare carefully. These are for your own safety, the safety of your vehicle, as well as others around you. Even if you are planning on coming out and not running trails but just exploring about on your own, if you don't have these, DO NOT try it…

Roll bar or factory installed hard top.
Emergency brake, parking brake, line-lock or other redundant braking system.
Tow strap or rope (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).
First aid kit.
Jack capable of lifting the vehicle & tools to change tire.
Spare tire within 3 inches diameter of other tires, or, for tires 37" or larger, run-flats or tools to repair/reinflate tire.
Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored.
Seat belts for all vehicle occupants.
Antennas must be rigid or restrained in a manner to prevent injuries.
Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e. tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are not permitted.
Battery hold downs (no bungie cords).

- http://www.cal4wheel.com/safety-requirements.html

DIRECTIONS:

Camp: 32 54.617 N 115 46.469 W

Directions to camp site:
1. Take 8 east out of San Diego, Head towards El Centro. Superstition is just west of El Centro.
2. Exit Dunaway
3. Dunaway, exit off of the 8 go north 1.5 miles
4. Turn right onto EVAN HUGHES go east 4.3 miles
5. Turn left onto HUFF go north approx 6.4 miles
6. Turn left onto WHEELER ROAD 32 52.891 N 115 43.124 W
7. Wheeler road starts out paved then turns to a dirt road. Go West 4.15 miles
8. Turn right on an unmarked dirt trail. 32 53.667 N 115 46.996 W go .5 miles
9. Trail will "Y" in a wash like area and split a few ways, stay left! 32 54.075 N 115 46.851 W at this point you are .75 miles from camp.
10. ~1.25 miles from the right onto the dirt trail until you hit camp, again, stay to the left.

RVs and trailers have been to this spot before, and there will be many large class A and etc vehicles there. The mileages listed should be fairly accurate.  

- http://tinyurl.com/SuperstitionMtCamp

MORE INFO ABOUT THE AREA:

http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Superstition_Mountain
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/elcentro/recreation/ohvs/superstition.html

Annual SoCalXJ Fiesta Island Picnic

  Meetings
Event Date: Sat, August 07, 2010  Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Date: Sat, August 07, 2010  Ending Time: 10:00 PM

Bring your Jeep, boat, rv or lawnchair. Barbecue, share food, eat and stare at Jeeps.   Sorry no trail runs here.   Come out a meet the SoCalXJ group!

Stay late and watch the Sea World Fireworks at 950 pm

Bring firewood, bikes, frisbees, kids, friends, friendly dogs, food, umbrellas, EZ-Up canopies, suntan lotion, beach toys, water toys including boats and jet skis, and a willingness to come out and enjoy the day. You do NOT have to show up in an XJ, but it looks really cool when they're all lined up!

Click here to sign-up for the potluck

Directions: Click Here for Map

Just south of the cut-across "short" loop access rd. You can MapQuest/Google/ GPS "1510 Fiesta Island Rd, San Diego, CA 92109".

Fiesta Island rules: No glass containers of any sort. Alcohol is not allowed on San Diego beaches. If the fire rings are still there, no painted/treated/ nailed wood, and no pallets. Dogs are allowed, off leash is okay.

11th Annual SoCalXJ Jamboree

  Trail Runs
Event Date: Fri, March 26, 2010  Start Time: 09:00 AM
End Date: Sun, March 28, 2010  Ending Time: 05:00 PM

Come join us in Truckhaven (out by the Salton Sea) for the 11th Annual SoCalXJ Jeep Jamboree. Everyone is welcome. Dry camping, no hook-ups. There are no fees. Come one, come all. Stock to heavily modified. Proper tow/recovery points required for runs.

Saturday the 27th is THE big day for runs. If you can only make it for a day, come on Saturday morning.

Click Here to view potluck info

Where: Truckhaven GPS Coordinates

more info on the location: http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Truckhaven_Hills

Update and Pics!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48873875@N03/
http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj296/cuda273/xj%20Jambo/
http://tinyurl.com/SCXJ2010Jambo

Fiesta Island Picnic

Other
Event Date: Sat, June 20, 2009
End Date: Sat, June 20, 2009

Annual SoCalXJ Fiesta Island Picnic.

Bring your Jeep, boat, rv or lawnchair. Barbeque, share food, eat and stare at Jeeps.

Stay late and watch the Sea World Fireworks at 950 pm

Bring some firewood to share.

No Alcohol allowed on San Diego Beaches

Petition to Save Johnson Valley

Based on an email:

As many of you know, Johnson Valley OHV is being seriously considered by the US Marine Corps as their new training area. The public scoping meetings and studies have been completed. The Public Comment period ends on January 31st, 2009.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS LINK TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW WITH AN INTEREST IN SAVING OUR PUBLIC LANDS. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/SaveJohnsonValley-SpecificPlan

SoCalXJ.com 10th Annual XJ Jamboree

Trail Runs
Event Date: , March 13, 2009
End Date: , March 15, 2009

Held at Johnson Valley, CA

Videos:
http://vimeo.com/3736105

XJ Tech for Newbies

Mike G found a nice collection of XJ Tech Articles from Offroad-Adventures:

Part 1: Finessing the Jeep Cherokee XJ
Part 2: Finessing the Jeep Cherokee XJ - DriveTrain
Part 3: Finessing the Jeep Cherokee XJ - Suspension
Part 4: Finessing the Jeep Cherokee XJ - Body and Bolt-Ons