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[this_is_nascar]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this message board. I've been lurking for the last month or so, but just completed my registration yesterday. I've been living in Camden County for all of my 45-years. I've recently purchased a 2001 Ford Ranger with the intent to do some off-roading. I've been visiting the Pines and Wharton off and on for many years, however my visits have been limited to the highway scenes. I really look forward to using the truck to get back into some of the scenic areas that would not be possible in an automobile.

I've been reading my butt off in order to better understand some of the basics of off-roading, where to visit, where NOT to visit, etc. I've picked up many great tid-bits of information, but I still have much more to learn. I usually learn best by asking questions, listening to feedback and applying that information out in the real world.

Please be patient with me, as I know I'll have many questions.

 

[Teegate]

Thanks for the post and welcome.

So who is your driver in Nascar? Jessica watches it every weekend for Jr.

Guy

 

[this_is_nascar]

Thanks for the welcome. Mark Martin in the #6 AAA Ford car is my driver.

 

[Teegate]

Thanks for the welcome. Mark Martin in the #6 AAA Ford car is my driver.

Yea...for an old man (younger than me) he is consistently up in the front. And he seems genuinely nice.


Guy

 

[bobpbx]

I've been reading my butt off in order to better understand some of the basics of off-roading, where to visit, where NOT to visit, etc. I've picked up many great tid-bits of information, but I still have much more to learn.

Many of us on this site go where we please (within environmental limits of course), but don't even use the term "off-roading". 99.999% of driving in the pines is on a road. Dirt or sand yes, but still a road. So, the best advice I could give is this: "get in your vehicle and drive into the pines. You'll only learn whats out there by experience".

 

[Ben Ruset]

Also, use your vehicle to get into the Pines, then get out and use your feet. You'll see so much more interesting stuff on foot than you will behind the wheel of a vehicle.

 

[woodjin]

However, when it comes to insuring you get your truck out of the woods, I strongly suggest the following
1)hand winch (come along) fairly cheap and pulls slow but can be a life saver.
2)tow rope or chain. Buy two, trust me.

Take my advice on this. It is a necessity.

Jeff

 

[this_is_nascar]

That's folks. Certainaly, great advice, which I will take seriously. Because we wheel alone, my biggest fear is breaking down or getting stuck in the middle of nowhere.

 

[Boyd]

Welcome Nascar. Although the pine encompass a large area, if you go onto Google Maps or Google Earth you'll see that it's actually impossible to get too far away from a paved road.

If you have a few good maps, a compass, a cell phone and a GPS there shouldn't be too much worry about getting stranded and starving If you know where you are, you can always walk to a road within a few hours, or reach a place with a cell phone signal in less time than that. And the reality is, even on the little sand roads if you wait for awhile someone will come along. Bring some water, snacks, a couple good flashlights and other common sense emergency supplies and then just enjoy yourself!

BTW, you don't necessarily need 4WD to get out into the pines. I have been to places that might surprise you in my car, as have others on this site. And Ben's advice is great; get out and walk. That will take you places where no vehicle can go.

 

[this_is_nascar]

Thanks Boyd. I did some nice wheelin' on Saturday and was surprised to see how many dirt-roads lead back to a main highway or to another road that leads to a highway. At points, I thought I was driving in circles, but made out OK anyway. I'm glad I got to see the bridge on Carranza before contruction starts. I got there just as the construction guys were dropping off the equipment.

 

[Teegate]

Thanks Boyd. I did some nice wheelin' on Saturday and was surprised to see how many dirt-roads lead back to a main highway or to another road that leads to a highway. At points, I thought I was driving in circles, but made out OK anyway. I'm glad I got to see the bridge on Carranza before contruction starts. I got there just as the construction guys were dropping off the equipment.

So you must have been the person(s) that they asked me about.

Guy

 

[nancy71]

welcome

hi welcome to the forums..you can find them very helpful with info..i bought the book GHOST TOWNS AND OTHER QUIRKY PLACES IN THE NEW JERSEY PINE BARRENNS BY BARBARA SOLEM-STULL. that book is great even gives you maps to where everything is.just a useful tid bit.

 

[Mofcuh]

It is really??

 

[long-a-coming]

hi welcome to the forums..you can find them very helpful with info..i bought the book GHOST TOWNS AND OTHER QUIRKY PLACES IN THE NEW JERSEY PINE BARRENNS BY BARBARA SOLEM-STULL. that book is great even gives you maps to where everything is.just a useful tid bit.

I have only had that book for about two months and it is already beat up from repeated use. Boyd's Field guide is another one to have out there for a wealth of info.

 

[Teegate]

It is really??

Your homepage link on your profile is faulty. I tried two different browsers.

Guy