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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Adventure (Let's GO WHEELING!) => Topic started by: jt_sea on July 27, 2004, 11:20:19 AM
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I got the link to this site from a co-worker who is an avid zuki owner and fun runner here in Seattle. I on the other had own a 87 Westy Syncro that I've tricked out fairly significantly and does VERY well off-road. My question to you guys is the OBCDR doable in a loaded down Westy camper van? It looks like loads of fun and just the kind of adventure I would love to do in my syncro. This would be someting I'd like to spend a week or so on. Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
JT
87 Westy Syncro
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I got the link to this site from a co-worker who is an avid zuki owner and fun runner here in Seattle.  I on the other had own a 87 Westy Syncro that I've tricked out fairly significantly and does VERY well off-road.  My question to you guys is the OBCDR doable in a loaded down Westy camper van?  It looks like loads of fun and just the kind of adventure I would love to do in my syncro.  This would be someting I'd like to spend a week or so on.  Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
JT
87 Westy Syncro
I would say no if you want to follow the route strictly... Most of the route is gravel road and dirt road but there are areas where I think you would have trouble. Well, let's put it this way... If you think you can go places a stock Ford Exploder can, then you can probably do it.. BTW: the Exploder that was in our group scraped a lot. I think it would be a clearance issue. Does your Syncro have the propane tank that hangs real low? ;)
If you're more interested in seeing most of the sights and traveling most of the route, (accepting bypasses) I'd then say yes...
Just my $.02
Good luck, Eric
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I must have missed this one. Is there a posting explaining more about the Oregon Back Country run?
Perhaps on the subject... has anyone heard more about the back-road mapping in WA, OR and CA? I think it was a year or two ago, this was posted in the paper. They mapped a road course running (mostly back roads) through the OR desert country... and would link w/ a couple similar surveys for the other states.
When finished, it was thought you'd be able to drive Canada to Mexico, mostly on "logging" roads.
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I do have the propane tank but it's really doesn't hang all that low. It's also shielded by a skid plate. I definately can go any where a stock Explorer can go and then some. It's actually quite amazing what the Syncro will do. Biggest issue is off-camber as the Westy is a bit top heavy because of the camping gear. Which sections would you say are the easiest?
JT
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I must have missed this one. Is there a posting explaining more about the Oregon Back Country run?
Perhaps on the subject... has anyone heard more about the back-road mapping in WA, OR and CA? I think it was a year or two ago, this was posted in the paper. They mapped a road course running (mostly back roads) through the OR desert country... and would link w/ a couple similar surveys for the other states.
When finished, it was thought you'd be able to drive Canada to Mexico, mostly on "logging" roads.
Yea... I don't believe the project has happened in CA or WA but Oregon has an "unofficial" route. The website http://www.oohva.com has information and they'll sell you maps of the route.
We, ZUKIWORLD, have done all the sections except for about 2 days worth in the NE corner of the state. (which may happen this year!) Stories and pictures can be found in the Article Archives...
-Eric
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I do have the propane tank but it's really doesn't hang all that low.  It's also shielded by a skid plate.  I definately can go any where a stock Explorer can go and then some.  It's actually quite amazing what the Syncro will do.  Biggest issue is off-camber as the Westy is a bit top heavy because of the camping gear.  Which sections would you say are the easiest?
JT ÂÂ
I'd say it's all the same... Mostly gravel and dirt roads with a couple of obsticles here and there. However, everything can be bypassed in some form or another. Check our Archive and http://www.oohva.com for more information...
BTW: They have plotted some other courses in Oregon to take as well...
-Eric
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Thanks Eric! BTW - My co-worker is Mike L and will be joining you guys this weekend up at Naches. Sounds like loads of fun.
JT
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Yea... I don't believe the project has happened in CA or WA but Oregon has an "unofficial" route. The website [url]http://www.oohva.com[/url] has information and they'll sell you maps of the route.
-Eric
Thanks, Eric. (http://oohva.org/) I'd lost the link.