SnoBall Preparations?

We're thinking about attending this year's SnoBall if things like up correctly.

What are some things I need for the run itself?

I currently have stock tires, will they be good enough or do I need new tires?

Radio? Helmet? Extra gear (required or suggested)?

Hidden costs? Approximately how much did the trip cost between food, lodging, gas and extras?

Spare tire mounted in bed. Can I just strap it down or do I have to make a race rack?

Gas cans?

Miscellaneous suggestions?

Thanks!

I did the one this year with a stock truck. Still on low perch and the factory tires at highway pressures.

I strapped the spare to the bed with ratchet straps/D-Rings.

I didn't keep track of what it all cost, but, it was pretty cheap as weekend trips go.

I did it all stock, with tire ratchet strapped in the bed. Pull up the old snoball post, the first page had the listed items required. Same items as havoc.

for costs it might be a bit different this year, we wont know till Jason and Mark say what they are planning.

Take cash dont use CC... Lots of CC theft

Cash is king, and although a 5 gallon gas can is good. No one needed them. They were just in case.

Strapping the spare down is fine. No major jumps or whoops.

Dinner the second night was tough. Bring some trail snacks.

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

Yukon Joe said:

Cash is king, and although a 5 gallon gas can is good. No one needed them. They were just in case.

Strapping the spare down is fine. No major jumps or whoops.

Dinner the second night was tough. Bring some trail snacks.

Yukon Joe
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Joe I need my fuel can. Last morning, idling helping mark, i had to dump both my fuel cans in or i wouldnt of made it to the next fuel stop.

Didn't you partake in a mid night run? ?
That is why your carry the extra fuel. You never knew when you may need it.

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

I may or may not have partaken in a midnight run, who am i kidding. We drove through miserable conditions, way faster than we should of. We filled up on the way back north, except you and JJ had an extra 8 gallons on me, that just about what i was low on the trail.

That's why you carry extra. Never know when you got to make some good friends, lol...

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

anytime i leave my immediate area i always fill at least one 5 gallon vp can. Just today in my prep for havoc i came across a guy on a harley that had run out of fuel. so i gave him a couple gallons to get to the next exit on the highway.


Lights also came in handy last night helping a stranded motorist see to change out their spare tire on the side of the road.