Watagans 25th October

[Bolts]

Hey guys and girls,

I'm organising a trip to the Watagans on the 25th. Only requirements are recovery points and CB. Not sure which tracks were going to take, just figure we get out there and explore.
If you have any trails you want to drive show us where they are :D

[Kimba]

I'm in! :)

I wouldn't mind exploring some tracks starting from the RV training ground off Freemans Drive at the north end of Watagans, but no idea what those tracks will be like (and I'll need to pick up some maps too...). Happy to go along wherever though, just want to get out wheeling.

[Bolts]

Sweet.

Yeah I need to go to the map store in town to find some maps. I had a look last time for maps around that area and the lady behind the desk ask why anyone would want to go there as there is nothing but bush and rocky "roads". So I continued to explain why I would want to drive my car in the bush and on rocky road. She didn’t understand haha. It's a Jeep thing! Hahaha

[Kimba]

There's a good map shop in Crows Nest on Willoughby Rd (cnr Albany), I'll be heading in after work today or tomorrow morning - PM me if you want me to check if they have specific ones for you, I'll be looking at getting the 1:25,000 for the area. Also, if you don't have it already look at getting your hands on OziExplorer and the topos from that so you can check it out on the computer and the paper maps are saved for when you're out.

[Bolts]

[QUOTE=Kimba;904182]There's a good map shop in Crows Nest on Willoughby Rd (cnr Albany), I'll be heading in after work today or tomorrow morning - PM me if you want me to check if they have specific ones for you, I'll be looking at getting the 1:25,000 for the area. QUOTE]

I'm looking for a Watagans state forest map which will show me marked, unmarked tracks or both. Will 1:25,000 be good enough? i know alot arent marked but its just to get the general idea as i dont own a GPS so if i get lost a map is my ticket out.

[Kimba]

I'll have a poke around and see what they have. The 1:25,000 are good, only annoying thing is Watagans is over the corners of 4 of them.... will also have a quick look and see if there is a specific watagans map.

[glend]

The Department of Lands Topographic and Orthophoto maps are the ones you need. The numbers are: Morisett (9131-1N), Wollombi (9132-3S), and two others which I don't have. The Morisett map will get you into the main Watagan Road and Watagan Forest Road areas and include the main campgounds. It also covers the access from the F3 up Martinsville Road. These maps are $8.75 each at any Anaconda store, and of course map specialist shops.

[Butch in a Jeep]

Go up on sunday 26 Oct and I can show you some tracks
I work on Sat

[Wolfe]

you should try and hook up with pezz or the cherokee club guys they know the area well

[wee doggie]

The Department of Lands Topographic and Orthophoto maps are the ones you need. The numbers are: Morisett (9131-1N), Wollombi (9132-3S), and two others which I don't have. The Morisett map will get you into the main Watagan Road and Watagan Forest Road areas and include the main campgounds. It also covers the access from the F3 up Martinsville Road. These maps are $8.75 each at any Anaconda store, and of course map specialist shops.

Wollombi won't be much use. Morrisset, Dooralong and maybe Wyong is all you'll need.

Join a club and benefit from their years of experience. The Jeep Club of NSW have been driving the Watagans for over 20 years.

[Bolts]

You have to pay to be in a club right? I have just as much fun heading out with the crowd in this forum, plus its cheaper. I figure we'll be right.
Wolfe, is it Cherokee Club of NSW that you are talking about?

[Bolts]

Hey Kimba, what size wheels do you have on ur JK?

[Will239]

ill come bolts. where would you be heading from ie where do you live?

[Kimba]

Hey Kimba, what size wheels do you have on ur JK?

Asking the difficult questions, hey... Whatever it is comes standard on the '08 JK, think they're 33's (or 32.7" according to http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp when I put in the specs....)

Got the maps and have a gps too.

[homedg]

Sounds like a fun day Bolts.
i have a GPS as well.

[starter]

you should try and hook up with pezz or the cherokee club guys they know the area well


pezz is working

[Jeff]

Might be in if the heating issue is resolved...

[Bolts]

Might be in if the heating issue is resolved...

Was it your jeep at OverKill last week sometime? Do you have any idea what the problem could be?

[Mitch]

Butch in a Jeep would be good to have along for the day.He is a Cherokee club member and has an xlint knowledge of the area.I would like to come for a wheel but would prefer to go with someone who knows their way in and OUT of the place.I don,t know the Watagans at all so i hope you blokes do.I do have a Watagans map a GPS and radio.

[Bolts]

I would like to come for a wheel but would prefer to go with someone who knows their way in and OUT of the place.I don,t know the Watagans at all so i hope you blokes do.I do have a Watagans map a GPS and radio.

With a GPS, as long as you mark your track as you go and have the entry point saved then its not too hard to stuff up. Plus i mean, It'd be one hell of an adventure to get out if you did somehow get lost :D

I have a rough idea of the place plus we have maps. It's going to be a good trip out :)

[Butch in a Jeep]

Going up Sat afternoon to camp
Do some weelling on sunday

[Barfoot]

If your gps supports basic mapping, get the free download of tracks4australia - http://www.gpsoz.com.au/tracks4australia/ or $50 for their topo version. Shonky maps is another free mapset (has topo) somewhere on here : http://www.gpsaustralia.net/ - need to register. They have most of the main roads & secondary fire trails in the Watagans. Enough to get you in, around, & out of there.

[Jeff]

Was it your jeep at OverKill last week sometime? Do you have any idea what the problem could be?

It was just getting rego sorted, which included 2 new bearings. Have yet to do a full test on the cooling system now that it's back in civilisation.

[Will239]

so who is actually coming?

[starter]

ok... i can come for a limited time....
10am till 3pm

if you lot want to meet up with me i can show you a few trails

what spec are your rigs?
are you worried about damage to your rig?
what type of trails do you like?

[Will239]

unfortunately i am stock on 31's with quick disconects. CB and recovery points/snatch strap aswell.

is this allright? are there bypasses? im happy to just watch you guys do the harder stuff.

[Kimba]

I'm stock too - well, put a real front bar on it, but stock other than that. Would definitely prefer to be able to drive home at the end of the day, but a few new scars won't hurt it any. Don't have a load of experience but prepared to give most things a go...

[Bolts]

I'm on 35's and 3 1/2 lift, recov points + straps. I dont care what level we do, I just want to get out there and have some fun

[Bolts]

I dont mind body damage, i just need to drive it home like Kimba. As for trails... ruts, wombat holes, steep climbs/decents pretty much anything. Like i said, this trip was for anyone with any level of jeep.

[jsjeep]

Stupid Work

[Bolts]

Stupid Work

So do i but I'm going to be sick tomorrow, i can already feel a cold coming on... :P

[Bolts]

List of People coming

Bolts
Kimba
Will239
homedg
Pezz

Pezz that'd be great if you could show us a few tracks. Are we starting at the RV training ground off Freemans Drive (north end of Watagans)? I havent entered through there before... Is there a good meeting point around there?

[starter]

the rv track is awaba state forest... no the watto's

most of the trails i drive dont have to many side tracks or easy lines....

but i have a winch and you should all have snatch straps and recovery points

if i go.... weather permiting(as we don't want to damage the bush if it is wet) i will be heading in from the cooranbong firestation... i was planning on being there at 10am


it's up to you guys if you want to come along....
i will confirm on friday arvo if i am still going.... as i said, it comes down to mother nature for me.....



tread lightly lads....
pezz

[Kimba]

Sorry folks, unfortunately am going to have to pull out. My gran passed away this morning :( and have my mum coming down for a few days. So family stuff is taking precedence.

Next time...

[Bolts]

Sorry to hear Kimba. Catch you next time.

[Bolts]

Hey guys,

I've had to pull out of this trip. Work rang me saying if i don't come to work on sat It may give a reason for them to fire me. Sorry for the late notice but i like my job. Well i don't, but i like the amount they pay me :) Again sorry for the late notice. Hope its a good day out. Post the pics when you get back:D

[Bundybear]

So do i but I'm going to be sick tomorrow, i can already feel a cold coming on... :P

Dont Suppose ya boss logs onto AJOR by any chance ;)

[Bolts]

your not my boss are you bundy?

haha

[Mitch]

It,ll prolly be to wet anyway.It has,nt really stopped raining in Newy for a couple a days and lookiin at the radar it aint gunna stop for a couple more days.

[glend]

I thought you liked the mud Mitch, your XJ will run cooler.

[Mitch]

I like mud, in moderation.But i don,t like rippin up the trails when their too wet.

[starter]

due to the weather i will not be going this weekend....

and as bolts has bailed out on you guys with a lamo excuss i think you are leaderless

[Bolts]

haha thanks pezz. Yeah lamo excuse but i managed to get sunday off, so its not all bad.

[Butch in a Jeep]

Will be up ther on sunday as camping sat nite if any one wants to weel
U H F 20

[Bolts]

Will be up ther on sunday as camping sat nite if any one wants to weel
U H F 20

Butch, you know what, if you dont mind i might head up and meet you. I'm hangin for a wheel and seeing as work stuffed sat up (sorry to the guys who were coming) i have sunday free to have some fun.

[Butch in a Jeep]

ok will keep and eye out and uhf on

[starter]

better day to go to the beach.....
instead of busting up the trails

[Butch in a Jeep]

Pezz will not bust up any trails if to muddie will stay off the good ones
i will just show bolts some easy ones were he can have some fun and no damage

[starter]

Pezz will not bust up any trails if to muddie will stay off the good ones
i will just show bolts some easy ones were he can have some fun and no damage


cool:cool: :D :cool:

[Butch in a Jeep]

Did not see bolts
Cops NParks State Fr doing a blitz on motos and 4wd not on proper tracks

[Bolts]

Yeah didn’t make it out Butch. Has some issues with the jeep and once I got them sorted I figured it was a little too late to be heading out.

A lot of my jeep parts don’t have an engineer’s certificate. Do you reckon those park rangers and police would look that closely if I came across them some other time?

[Butch in a Jeep]

No worres Bolts
We where still there to 5pm did not do much wheeling .
The Rangers and Police where ok as long as you where on a road and jeep has rego.
Thay where to busy chaseing unrego motobikes.
60 got tickets 1 takein