bigwalton's new Jeep: "The Colonel" - 2018 Rubicon Recon JKU

[bigwalton]

Like the shade covering. Trying to figure out something lightweight, small and portable for mine without several large poles that will tuck inside the Jeep without taking up much space.

It’s ingenious. I’ll need to work out a better way to get it back stored. It’s a PITA to fit the material back inside the bag. The arms go in beautifully, the rest is like stuffing 20 pounds of crap in a five pound sack.

 

[wjtstudios]

It really is a great setup!

I've dealt with those awnings and they are a pain to get back in nice and clean. Even worse when they are wet.

 

[bigwalton]

Picked up my girls this morning at the airport in Phoenix, had a great visit with my friend and his family in the early afternoon and then took the back way up to Prescott through the mountains on 89. Hit 5997 ft according to the Jeep l, 6100 according to signs.

Beautiful drive on a beautiful day. Had a great dinner to boot. Working on tomorrow’s plan, but it will involve Jerome and likely dirt.

 

[timo439]

Yum, nachos. Nice rig, definitely jealous of the rooftop tent. Was thinking of getting one for my Eurovan Tin-Top.

 

[bigwalton]

Kid had to take a math test today so wife and I walked around downtown and found these in an antique shop

Super stoked about the Stunt Rider on the card! The deal I got on it made up for overpaying for the smallest four. The Big Roller was a steal too and the one black Laredo is in great shape except for the missing rollbar.

 

[bigwalton]

Got behind on this... will update more thoroughly later, off to the Grand Canyon today

 

[bigwalton]

 

[HighSierra CJ]

Making memories with the family. Looks like you guys are having a great time. Thanks for sharing!

 

[TexasAg77]

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Head over heels about Williams AZ, huh?

 

[bigwalton]

The Grand Canyon was utterly overwhelming. Got to check out @FlagJeep’s shop and Jeep’s last night too.

 

[bigwalton]

Made a final pass through NE AZ to the Wupatki ruins, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon and the Petrified Forest with great views of the Painted Desert. Then we headed east across the first state line of the trip into NM. We are meeting Kate’s dad’s cousin and his wife. I’ve never met them and I’ve totally got the cousin Eddie scene from National Lampoons Vacation in my head

 

[bigwalton]

Found this at the gas station at the visitors center on the north end of the petrified forest. Thought it was cool.

 

[jammer1]

Do they still sell the bears carved out of petrified wood. Got them in the 70's when we make the trip around the country (this is back when you can do something without worrying about destroying something ).

 

[Belizeit]

I was going to say just bring home one of the logs !

 

[bigwalton]

Do they still sell the bears carved out of petrified wood. Got them in the 70's when we make the trip around the country (this is back when you can do something without worrying about destroying something ).

We were coming up on the end of their open hours so we missed the visitors center/gift shop and didn’t have time to stop at any of the roadside shops before heading into the park. In Sedona we saw a lot of polished slabs of petrified wood that were spectacular. I’d love to have one for the house if they didn’t cost more than the Postal did.

 

[jammer1]

Wow, I really figured these days they wouldn't allow it to be used. Your right, the wood (stone) is beautiful. I still remember the look 45 years later.

 

[bigwalton]

Wow, I really figured these days they wouldn't allow it to be used. Your right, the wood (stone) is beautiful. I still remember the look 45 years later.

You can’t take it from the Petrified Forest NP but I’m sure there’s plenty on private land too that they can do with as they please.

 

[bigwalton]

Made it to Lawrence KS, home tomorrow if all goes well. Got 18.2 MPG on the tank that was all two-lane 65 MPH roads Coming up through KS. Speedo is corrected via ProCal and verified by GPS

75 on the highway, not so much

In true form, we hit the very, very NW corner of TX and the SE corner of CO in addition to NM, OK and KS

 

[bigwalton]

Home, 3344 miles later.





and thanks to @John N i came home to this in an old issue of FourWheeler.

 

[bigwalton]

And today was the “de-stuffification”!!!

I’d been waiting for this from the day that I saw the ad.

NOW it’s my Jeep. This is what I actually wanted. Got addicted to the drawers, so we’re going to try leaving them in. Likely going to pull the spare carrier entirely and just put a delete plate on the tailgate, but I’ll think on that for a while first.