Billy Creech and the Mojave Heritage Trail

Episode 161 of The 4x4 Podcast is brought to you by Artemis Overland Hardware.  Artemis Overland Hardware is a family business with a huge selection of overland equipment in stock for online orders or you can visit the showroom located in Springfield, Missouri.  Either way, Artemis Overland Hardware will get you equipped and ready for all your adventures, wherever they may take you.

Special thanks to all the new listeners to the podcast that I met out at KOH.

On today’s podcast we have an interview with Billy Creech.  

Links from the discussion:

• Billy Creech on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fractal.exploration/
•  MDHCA Store - https://mdhca.org/store/books?start=0
• Mitchell Caverns - http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=615
• Long Range Desert Group Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Range_Desert_Group 

Artemis Overland Hardware is a local family run business that supplies your adventures.  They have a brick and mortar store located in Springfield, Missouri where you can come in and browse the huge selection equipment.  And when I say the selection is huge, I MEAN ITS HUGE!  Artemis Overland Hardware has a large chunk of the catalog available from Oz Tent, 23Zero, Eezi Awn, SnoMaster Fridges, one of our personal favorites - Tembo Tusk, Kovea, Front Runner, Alu-Cab, iKamper, Comeup Winches, Factor 55, Krazy Beaver Tools, National Luna, Red Arc, Ironman 4x4, and Goose Gear.  This isn’t just a long list of reputable brands.  Artemis Overland Hardware is all about building relationships.  Relationships with customers are absolutely important.  Your satisfaction is only able to be guaranteed because of the relationship and trust that has been fostered between Artemis Overland Hardware and these brands.  

If you have any questions about anything that Artemis Overland Hardware carries, then don't hesitate to call or message Aaron and his team.  Check out ArtemisOverland.com and get equipped and ready for all your adventures, wherever they may take you.  That's ARTEMISOVERLAND.COM!  Check ‘em out and hit them up on social media to say thanks for their continued partnership with The 4x4 Podcast.

In the Garage

Dan -  Extended the roof rack length to make room for more storage.  Passenger side window regulator busted.  Drivers front ride height sensor cable on the Ram truck ripped apart by poor Ram truck design.  There isn’t enough clearance between the top of the sway bar link and the plug where the sensor attaches.  Congrats to Martin from Milestar Tires!  He was a co-driver in the EMC at KOH and earned a top 10 finish. 

Rich - 

Craig - 

News - 

KOH results

https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-optima-batteries-king-hammers-finisher-results

https://www.ultra4racing.com/2021-4wp-emc-race-results-finishers

Ford Bronco to race as a 4600 racer for Ultra4 season

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/02/03/ford-bronco-4600-ultra4-king-of-the-hammers/

Ford Raptor updated to fight back the Ram TRX 

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/02/03/2021-ford-f150-raptor-revealed/

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/02/03/f-150-raptor-versus-ram-trx/

https://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-new-ford-f-150-raptor-and-yes-its-getting-a-1846189252

Jeep Gladiator electric hybrid

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/29/jeep-gladiator-4xe-plug-in-hybrid-phev/

Grand Cherokee L

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/07/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-three-row-reveal/

Polaris RZR in hunting trim 

https://www.off-road.com/blog/polaris-refines-rzr-trail-new-hunting-trims-for-ranger-in-2021/

The new Hummer super truck

https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2020/10/2022-gmc-hummer-ev-has-underbody-cameras-jacked-air-suspension-for-off-road-prowess.html

Sneak Peek at Nissan Nivara, I mean Frontier

https://jalopnik.com/teaser-appears-to-confirm-leaked-photos-of-next-gen-nis-1846174632

MagnaFlow exhaust improves performance without the noise

https://www.off-road.com/blog/5-reasons-to-upgrade-your-exhaust-system-before-your-next-overland-adventure/

OFFROAD 101 - 

• When do post wheel inspection? Before you wash? After?  
  • Craig?
  • Rich? Both
  • Dan - before the wash looking for moist/soiled dirt. Reveals witness marks.

GEAR REVIEW -  

onX Offroad Maps - Rattlesnake Canyon https://webmap.onxmaps.com/offroad/login?latlon=34.35228,-116.67139&query=true&app=offroad 

http://the4x4podcast.com/onx

FEEDBACK -  

Mark Carrera 

Once again, I have a comment on your last show.  At one time, I considered a Subaru, but reality reared its head.  I need to carry stuff, either in the vehicle or towing a trailer.  I went with a Ram 1500.  I know a huge change.

I wanted a drawer system but can't afford a manufactured version.  I built one.  Living in New Mexico, I don't get enough rain to test the weather resistance.  But I did take a trip to Wisconsin last September.  It rained for two days, and inside, the drawers were dry. They are not dustproof but have kept out the little snow we got in December.

I covered the top with bed liner.  I added some sand to reduce cargo movement.  In front of the drawers, I added space for a second battery, a DC-DC charger, and a 2000 watt inverter (when I can afford them).  I ran conduit between that section and the back for some DC outlets and an AC outlet.  I am attaching some photos.

Mark

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Now, it’s time to hit the trails so tread lightly, God bless and stay safe while exploring your world.