Author Topic: 2007 Kamloops Mid-Winter Challenge (Read 18049 times)

RC51 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2007, 11:50:25 PM »

If this is a problem I'll fly.

RC51 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2007, 11:57:46 PM »

Sorry, Blake - I did misread your email. 6 people is a bit much.

RC51 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 08, 2007, 12:30:26 AM »

Ok, so maybe I won't fly just yet. It's almost $600! We'll need to figure something out.

RC51 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 08, 2007, 12:30:26 AM »

Ok, so maybe I won't fly just yet. It's almost $600! We'll need to figure something out.

Blake · « **Reply #34 on:** January 08, 2007, 01:22:05 AM »

Hey guys,

I think we can fit six people and equipment in the van. In the summer we fit five people and equipment. It was tight, but we had more equipment than we'll need for this race. We do NOT have to bring tables, chairs, or tents. That will save a lot of room.

I will go have a look inside the van to figure out just how many Rubbermaid boxes and toolboxes I think we can fit in there.

I'll also check the tire size.

Blake

Blake · « **Reply #35 on:** January 08, 2007, 01:53:27 AM »

Hey guys,

Daryl, the van has these tires: P235/75 R15
Let me know if you find those chains, and whether you think they'll work or not. I guess we could test fit them next Saturday if we had to.

As for the van capacity: I just went outside with my R/C gear to test fit stuff. There is room behind the back seat to stack nine of the big Rubbermaid containers. There is room under the two bench seats for half-height Rubbermaids, or duffle bags, or knapsacks, etc.... There will be room on the bench seats for two or three more large bins/boxes, and room on the floor behind the drivers seat for another large box. This will still allow six big guys to sit comfortably and safely. We'll probably want to partner Chris and Mick with Daryl and Phil, and then give Jody the front seat....

So, assuming we all have the equivalent of two large boxes/totes and one duffle/knapsack, I'm pretty sure it's doable.

Blake

haddow · « **Reply #36 on:** January 08, 2007, 02:27:07 AM »

cool, shotgun

OX · « **Reply #37 on:** January 08, 2007, 11:49:49 AM »

Blake, I have a set of chains that I used on my old ambulance van. I can't remember if they are 15" or 16", you can try them out if you want. Let me know and I'll bring them into work and meet you somewhere.

Dave Ox.

RC51 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 08, 2007, 12:01:40 PM »

OK, Blake. I'll make the hotel reservations this week. I'll also make Ferry reservations for the 9th at 9:00AM for 5 adults and one child 8O . Is the Van considered overheight? I will also bring my assured loading card for the trip back since timing is unpredictable.

Re: cargo, I'll also be bringing the Robi Dyno w/laptop and the tire lathe w/portable battery power rather than using the one off the van, so I may end up with one of my black hard cases to fit those items in. At least other IROCC guys at the hotel won't need to bring a tire lathe or dyno. Sound OK?

Phil

CHRIS_MORRISON · « **Reply #39 on:** January 08, 2007, 12:26:53 PM »

phil very funny one child

Blake · « **Reply #40 on:** January 08, 2007, 02:19:37 PM »

Dave, thanks for the offer. I may take you up on those chains depending on what Daryl finds.

Phil, the van is NOT overheight so just get a regular car reservation. It'll be nice to have those assured loading tickets for the return trip! Good to know that you're bringing a tire lathe... we should need only one of those.

I assume someone will bring a motor lathe...? I do not own one.

Blake

RC51 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 08, 2007, 03:54:46 PM »

Hi, Blake.

I'll bring the comm lathe, too.

Phil

dajracer · « **Reply #42 on:** January 08, 2007, 06:50:11 PM »

Chains were right where I left them. One problem is that the size label has disappeared but I am sure they will fit because the tires I had on the Dakota were 235x75x15 but probably best if we double check to see if they fit- hopefully we won't need them!!

Blake · « **Reply #43 on:** January 08, 2007, 07:53:25 PM »

Ok, cool Daryl. Bring one out on Saturday and we can try it out. With six people and equipment in there, we should get excellent rear traction!

Blake

RC51 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 08, 2007, 10:47:46 PM »

Hey, Guys.

I looked up all of the recommended hotels close to the track and they're not in the same price range or part of the city as the summer. We also don't have the minimum number of room bookings to qualify for the discounted rates. Soooo, the question is: how much per night would you be able to spend. Set the limit and I can book from there. With 5 of us staying together the best bet is to get two rooms and split the cost five ways. Either that or we move out of the area to a place matching our budget. Your call.

Phil