General Gear Discussion

[DaveK]

Here is what I plan to bring for general use -

Musical Instruments(?)-
Will we have enough musicians on the trip to consider jamming around the camp fire? I could bring my carbon fiber cello. It's bulky to transport, practically indestructible, and sounds pretty good for what it is. Just don't expect expedition cello playing like that in the movie Master and Commander (that was actually Yo Yo Ma playing in the movie).

After Chazz' chili dinner, we may have several new musical instruments.

[DaveK]

Gear Assignments following Skype Conference Call of 3/17/10

Gear everyone will bring:
1 lantern each
leather gloves
day pack

Vehicle fluids:
Chazz - 1 gal motor oil, 2-3 quarts power steering fluid and 3-4 quarts gear oil 75w90
Frank - 1 gal undiluted red coolant
Charlie - 1 gal undiluted regular coolant
Tom - 4-6 quarts trans fluid
Bruce - brake fluid 3-4 cans

Menu / Meals
Chazz - paper plates, plastic cups and zip locks

Lunch
Dave, Tom, Charlie and Chazz each have one
Bob, Frank and Bruce each have two

Dessert
Frank, Bob, Dave, and Charlie each have one
Tom, Chazz and Bruce each have two

Misc.:
Bruce will bring a pop-up canopy
Charlie and Bob will bring full sized shovels
Bob will bring a hard rake
Dave will bring an ax and wood splitter.
Those who have room, will bring firewood
Those who have tables, will bring them
Dave will bring rake and broom
Everyone will bring their own shower needs

[Chazz Layne]

Vehicle fluids:
Chazz - 1 gal motor oil, 2-3 quarts power steering fluid and 3-4 quarts gear oil 75w90

I learned some new things about my vehicle during the shakedown cruise and subsequent research. As a result, I'll now have the following on the trip:

- 2 gal. motor oil (one 15W40 to make Disco happy, one 10W30)

- 4 quarts PS fluid

- 4 quarts 75W140 gear oil

[DaveK]

Any 75w90 gear oil?

Any 5w30 motor oil?

[Chazz Layne]

I have neither in stock, but I can pick some up if it is needed.

[NotAMog]

My rig requires the following

20w-50 motor oil (engine)
GL-4 (not GL-5) 90w gear oil (transmission, transfer case, portal axle hubs)
DOT-3 brake fluid (brakes, 4x4 control, locker controls)

I have a slight oil leak going on which I have not been able to locate. My mechanic thinks its the O-rings on the push rod tubes. It should get better as the weather warms and I drive the truck more often. I'll be bringing extra engine oil and GL-4 90w to keep things topped off. I'll also bring the extra brake fluid as requested. Coolant is not a problem as the Pinzgauer is air cooled.