Recommendations for a Jamboree?

John

Last time I went out West it took about 3 days to reach the Rockies. That was a long hard and fast trip using my GC to pull a travel trailer. Are you sure you want to take the TJ that far as it could be hard on your butt?

I'd suggest that you consider Jamborees in Maine #25, Western MA #30, Eastern PA #17 as they are all run by local clubs that know the area and are very helpful (especially if this will be one of your first day long runs or you want to hit some very hard trails). The better the club the more organized the run, and better time you will have. If you want trees, rocks and mud then PA, MA and ME are your targets. If you want water and sand then consider the NJ Pinelands #9.

I have been on each of these runs and they were well run.

While your Jeep is a rugged vehicle there is always a chance you might need repairs before going home. If you only have two weeks and need 8 days in transit, well ... The trail guides will never leave you on a trail and Jeep supports each run (or used to) with parts at the local dealer, you still might want to consider a closer location or more time. And remember that you also might want to spend time in CO and you only have about four days slack. You shouldn't miss Rocky Mt. Natl. Park

Just my thoughts

Howard

CO is just too far from the east coast for a two week driving vacation. See if you can get another week, or fly to Montrose and rent a Jeep there or in Ouray. They may even have Rubicons. RMNP is for hikers and souvenir shoppers who can't or won't walk more than 50 feet from where the Lexus is parked. There isn't much there that would be interesting to a Jeep owner, although Fall River Road was fun in my two wheel drive Dodge A100 twenty years ago. ;o)

Earle

Hi John,

About eight years ago I took my wife and two girls out to the Rocky Mountain National Park. We did it in a 79 CJ7. We now have a 2001 TJ and in January my wife and I are meeting up with a friend in Las Vegas and going to Death Valley and Titus Valley. We are taking the TJ.

With all that said, it is a long trip and unless you enjoy long drives, well. But if you do go for it. Remember if you break something!!

I live in KY and there are several super Jamborees here. #9 is great and the place where it is held is top notch. #11 is real nice and great rock formations. #27 is great scenery. #30 is a hoot only if your Jeep is built. Stock - you can go and it will test your skills and rub your skid plates.

I am going to #9 in May. Come on down for a blast!

I am a OTR truck driver, semi retired. That may be why I can drive long distance and think nothing of it. LOL

Andy

Ouray is simply _spectacular_, especially for an East Coast Jeeper. The SIlverton Steam Railway is a must-see also. I rented a Wrangler Sport a couple of summers ago and enjoyed it tremendously. It wasn't during a Jamboree though. I agree that 2 weeks is not enough time for a road trip there and back. I also suspect that the rental companies don't use Rubicons - they don't want folks on the nasty trails. The TJ I rented had tall axle gearing, 235 tires and a bikini top. Give some companies a call if you are interested. You would DEFINITELY have to reserve a Jeep, if any are even available for that event.

If it were me... I would find another week and drive my Rubi out and back. It would make a truly memorable vacation.

John Davies SPokane WA USA

""whoo hoo""!! #20 in my neck of the woods !! anyone been on this one ?

dave

You may want to try a CAMP JEEP also. Much cheaper, hell of a lot of fun, + Chrysler is there with a room full of engineers to answer questions and install factory and some aftermarket options.

Dont forget the ones up in Canada too.