📍 Meet-Up Overland Expo 2026 Meet-up - Flagstaff AZ May 15th-17th

[Tugboat]

Am going to have to cancel - going into town pickup pulled out in front of me.
Had to leave the road to avoid hitting him good news missed him bad news went thru a fence into a pasture.
Truck will not be repaired in time to make the meetup.
Best news no one was hurt sheet metal can fixed, now insurance companies are discussing liability
The result of missing pickup, fence post set in concrete, ran down the left side not a fun offraod experience repair esitmate 9K+

It would have been great if Ford made those side bed steps so they folded and didn't get ripped off

Am looking into Sinister Diesel's bed step delete instead of having the body shop replace the bed step, getting them painted to match - might be out of pocket, but it'll be cleaner and I've never ever used those steps in the last 2 years of owning the Tremor

 

[Godzilla/Tremornator]

Am going to have to cancel - going into town pickup pulled out in front of me.
Had to leave the road to avoid hitting him good news missed him bad news went thru a fence into a pasture.
Truck will not be repaired in time to make the meetup.
Best news no one was hurt sheet metal can fixed, now insurance companies are discussing liability
The result of missing pickup, fence post set in concrete, ran down the left side not a fun offraod experience repair esitmate 9K+
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It would have been great if Ford made those side bed steps so they folded and didn't get ripped off
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Am looking into Sinister Diesel's bed step delete instead of having the body shop replace the bed step, getting them painted to match - might be out of pocket, but it'll be cleaner and I've never ever used those steps in the last 2 years of owning the Tremor

dangit!!!!!!

sorry sir!!!!!!

 

[OmahaBravo]

Am going to have to cancel - going into town pickup pulled out in front of me.
Had to leave the road to avoid hitting him good news missed him bad news went thru a fence into a pasture.
Truck will not be repaired in time to make the meetup.
Best news no one was hurt sheet metal can fixed, now insurance companies are discussing liability
The result of missing pickup, fence post set in concrete, ran down the left side not a fun offraod experience repair esitmate 9K+
View attachment 255080

It would have been great if Ford made those side bed steps so they folded and didn't get ripped off
View attachment 255085
Am looking into Sinister Diesel's bed step delete instead of having the body shop replace the bed step, getting them painted to match - might be out of pocket, but it'll be cleaner and I've never ever used those steps in the last 2 years of owning the Tremor

Happy to hear everyone is fine. Hate to see this though. We'll miss ya

 

[Toxophilite]

Wow - I am sooooo sorry this happened to you. As others have stated, glad everyone is alright. You will be missed.

 

[mrmag00]

Glad you’re ok Hank.

 

[DTX2023Tremor]

So... At Traverna in Flagstaff grabbing lunch and wondering where everyone is at.

 

[Toxophilite]

@DTX2023Tremor - We still need a group dinner spot for Saturday (8-10 ppl) - Any suggestions since you are there?

 

[Toxophilite]

"Am looking into Sinister Diesel's bed step delete instead of having the body shop replace the bed step, getting them painted to match - might be out of pocket, but it'll be cleaner and I've never ever used those steps in the last 2 years of owning the Tremor"

The new spelling for "Bed Step" is "Side Light Pocket" Just sayin, before you delete them.

 

[Tugboat]

Thank you everyone for the good thoughts, - just checked with body shop 4 weeks is current estimate. Having looked over some of their work and the fact they're disassemblying the SmartCap, Decked system etc. getting everything out of the bed so there's no chance of over spray is positive.
It appears the doors will have to be replaced too, apparently the intrusion beam has been compromised, and as the song said, "And the beat goes on."

 

[DTX2023Tremor]

@DTX2023Tremor - We still need a group dinner spot for Saturday (8-10 ppl) - Any suggestions since you are there?

There's a bunch of places that can accommodate a group that size.

These are the ones I'd recommend in downtown Flagstaff:
- Urban Pine Eatery
- Cafe Stella Modern Italian Cuisine & Bar
- Pizzicletta at Dark Sky Brewing
- Beaver Street Brewery

Place I went to lunch at was also really good, but is by the university (Southern Flagstaff):
- Taverna Modern Mediterranean

Probably need spots for Thursday and Saturday nights.

 

[Toxophilite]

All -

This just dropped - Some great info regarding the Expo:

There is an App that you can download that provides scheduling, event layout, and other great info.

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[MrFancypants]

There's a bunch of places that can accommodate a group that size.

All good recommendations. For those of you that love coffee, make sure you visit one of the Matador locations. The one on Milton makes a fantastic breakfast burrito and flat white. You will also appreciate the whiskey barrel infused coffee. Kind of like an Irish coffee without the alcohol.

 

[Godzilla/Tremornator]

loaded the truck today

water
sleep/tent stuff
& clothes
all i lack

hitting the road tuesday or early Wednesday

haven't decided

see ya'll when ya get there!!!!!
safe travels everyone!!!!!!

 

[Toxophilite]

I still can’t get used to your truck without plastidip all over it

 

[Godzilla/Tremornator]

I still can’t get used to your truck without plastidip all over it

too funny
clean too


none this trip

miss the plastic dip
nice not worrying about pinstripes

I'll have carpet runner but probably won't bother

see ya Friday i guess
be safe!!!

 

[Toxophilite]

too funny
clean too


none this trip

miss the plastic dip
nice not worrying about pinstripes

I'll have carpet runner but probably won't bother

see ya Friday i guess
be safe!!!

I will be there Thursday night, hope to see you at dinner.

 

[Godzilla/Tremornator]

looks like a home run with the weather

 

[Toxophilite]

I saw that too, should be perfect

 

[Toxophilite]

All -

Here is the final attendee list and all updates for the meetup and Expo next weekend.

If you will be there and I did not include your name, please let me know.

@DTX2023Tremor
@Godzilla/Tremornator
@OmahaBravo
@Mtnduty
@Toxophilite
@FuelTankReInforcedSkidPlt
@Dogdare
@Oneand0

Thursday Night Dinner - 7:00 PM - Pizzicletta at Dark Sky Brewing - Thank you @DTX2023Tremor for the recommendation. There are no reservations, so if you arrive first, please try to secure seating for 6-8 people.

For the Friday Trail Run, I have everyone except @Oneand0 and @Dogdare attending.

Friday Trail Run:
Meet at 9:00 AM, Friday, May 15, at Schnebly Hill Road (I will be at the meetup point by 8:30)- This is a dedicated exit from the I-17 freeway - Exit 320, we will meet just off the West side of the exit. There is a large area where we can stage.
Coordinates: 34.912140, -111.642561 - We will have a 10-15 minute drive on a "smoothish" dirt road before we reach the head of the trail. There is a lookout at this spot, and we will plan or airing down at the lookout.

Travel time from Flagstaff is approximately 25–30 minutes (25 miles) to the meetup point.

The Schnebly Hill trail will take about 1.5–2.5 hours, depending on traffic and stops, and ends in Sedona. We will take a short break in Sedona before continuing to Powerline Loop, which starts and ends at:
34.81522, -111.90533 - I am not planning on airing up while we run through Sedona.

Powerline Loop is expected to take 3–4 hours with lunch. Stock Tremors can complete both trails; while there are a few challenging sections, there is very minimal risk of body or paint damage . I will carry trimming tools if brush clearing is needed, but I doubt we will need it. I will also have extra radios if someone needs one.

Please pack a lunch (and chairs) for a trail-side picnic - We will pick a spot to stop around lunch time.

OnX Maps Trail Links:

onX Offroad

webmap.onxmaps.com

onX Offroad

webmap.onxmaps.com

We anticipate finishing the trail run by 4:00–5:00 PM.

Friday Night Dinner - 7:00 PM Reservation - The Porch Restaurant - 360 W Forest Meadows, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
https://porchrestaurants.com/

Saturday Night Dinner - No Dinner Reservation. The main raffle for the Expo is between 7:00 and 9:00 PM and you must be present to win. The plan is to hopefully find a group spot where we can gather eat and drink from the many food vendors on site.

Looking forward to the event and seeing all of you.

 

[Godzilla/Tremornator]

leaving 4:30 am tomorrow
Flagstaff for supper

topped of the gas
a few groceries for the road

grocery i go to & use is awesome

they have me my own personal parking space?????

i guess?????

no one else is ever in it anyway