The first time out in my rig I discovered that the brakes weren't up to the combination of TF99, 4:1 in the transfer case and 5:38s in the axles. Had to convert the rear drums to disc and then everything was fine. Before the rear discs it would pull through the brakes on a steep downhill. Like...
For instance, at Walker, you are going to have to run the 4x4 trails due to wheelbase. However, you will have some issues on the obstacles.
I have seen herds of Rzrs in Moab and they work well there as long as you aren't trying the hard trails.
My truck is pretty much the same as Kevin's, except he has a Banks kit. His camper is a bit larger in that his was built for a crew cab and mine for an extended cab, although both are 9 1/2' campers.
We both have airbags.
I have towed to and from Moab with my 97 PSD and an extended drawbar without any issues. I was towing a YJ on a 10K GVW trailer.
One caveat, I do have Firestone airbags that I installed on the rear.
The camper is a 9 1/2 ft S&S.
I used to figure that it was 1050 miles from Sammamish. Driving alone, I usually stopped in Mt. Home, Idaho as I had a buddy there and then the second day into Moab.
Most of the year they are pretty lax about the driving rules but they tighten things up during Jeep Safari. Most of the year...
We made a deal today for a new to us motorhome. It is a 2000 Monaco Dynasty. The PO was underwater on his loan so the bank agreed to give us a clear title if he signed a personal loan for the difference. He dumps a loan that he couldn't handle and we got a great rig.
I share all your frustration, but a word of clarification. These are Maintenance and Operations budgets. By definition, they are not used for Capital (new construction) projects.
My daughter is an LEO in Renton. I asked her once if she would pull someone over for not having full coverage on the tire width. Her response? Only if I needed a reason to pull them over.
At the October Walker Valley Focus Group Meeting, Chris Thomsen from DNR explained that even though DNR and WDFW get the small portions of the money from the Discover Pass (8% each as opposed to 84% for Parks), DNR and WDFW get their shares first.