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Hi Rick, I weigh about 200 lbs plus gear. As I have never drained the battery past the halfway mark with 11-16 mile rides and >1000ft vert, it seems like the range is okay.

@@motleymeanderings thanks for sharing, I’m only slightly heavier so should be comparable

We nicknamed them Kamikaze beetles because they would slam into everything, spin around, and then fly off. We think these were the same ones in the puddle, but we’re definitely not experts.

@@motleymeanderings You’re probably right.. more at home swimming than flying it sounds like

Hi, the bike racks are from 1Up USA. There are the roof mount style. We love them.

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I’m actually somewhat familiar with the MP case, Jin Fang. I volunteer with Search & Rescue and have been involved with ongoing search efforts. Jin’s backpack was found near the 78, but we think it was washed down the canyon by the rains. It’s about two or three miles up the canyon to the trailhead from the 78. The cell coverage is really bad at the trailhead. The truck was on the other end of Harper Canyon, near Pinion Wash. We think they hiked out through Harper canyon instead of going back up Pinion. He was found near the trailhead of Harper Canyon. We will be searching the area again. Our K9s can only be in the heat for short periods, so we’re breaking up our search efforts into morning efforts. It should start cooling soon out there. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.

Thanks for these details & for your efforts to locate Jin. Since Jin went missing on July 22, this searching is the first glimmer of hope that Jin may finally be found & brought home to her family. How was your team able to tell it was Jin’s backpack? Did it have markings or ID in it? Most hikers who go to Harper Canyon to do the loop trail get to the trailhead via Old Kane Springs Rd to the E. Looking at a map, Pinyon Wash runs S from Hwy 78. Does your team think that JRF got from his truck to the trailhead via Pinyon Wash or some other route? Would appreciate it if you could clarify,

@@slmt999-p6n We think they went in through Pinion Wash based on the extensive damage to the truck. The squeeze and heart attack hill are along that route and they’re both very challenging for a stock vehicle. I can’t give many details on the investigation side as it’s an ongoing LE investigation but items in the backpack indicated that the backpack belonged to Jin. We will continue to search.

@@motleymeanderings Great video of your 4-day trip up Harper Canyon. Really enjoyed it. If JRF's truck went thru the Squeeze & Heart Attack Hill, you would think there would be dark blue paint on the rocks at those 2 locations, especially given the extensive damage to the truck. Did anyone check the rocks for paint? From your description, it sounds like the truck was more or less at this location: 33.105531, -116.288387 Am I in the ballpark? It would be helpful to visualize the approximate distance from the truck to the trailhead where JRF was found.

@@davidschmidt9508 Thanks! We’re going off the extensive damage to the truck. They could have also gone up Fish Creek, but that’s the only two ways in to where the truck was located and where a truck can access. He was found near the entrance to the trailhead of Harper Canyon. It is a very remote hike from the fish creek area to the entrance at Harper. It’s rocky and difficult.

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Hi Steve, actually we're pretty snake aware. We make a lot of noise as we move, stare at the ground, generally step slowly and carefully and use our hiking poles to alert any local inhabitants. Oh, and Michelle usually makes me go first! 😂 Thanks!

Hi Scott, we were in the northern region of the park on the last trip but all of the park is amazing. If you’re in AWD or 2WD, consider Blair Valley but if you have full 4x4, Fish Creek, arroyo Tapiado, coyote canyon or even Ocotillo Wells OHV park offer so much!

@@motleymeanderings We’re in a Ford Transit Quigley 4X4 and planning to start up Coyote Canyon to Sheep Canyon and setup camp for a day or two. Then south to Plum Canyon and then on to the Blair area the next day. We will have 5 days to wander around to get our first peek at the park. Thanks for the info.

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Thank you for the feedback! The passenger side propane tank was a factory mount and just bolts on to the trailer. I copied that and added another one myself on the driver side. The hose reaches both, so I just switch the hose over when one tank is empty, which is hardly ever.

@@motleymeanderings Thanks good to know. I have the factory mounts on mine, but wonder if they would carry the weight of a larger tank. I enjoy your channel and will continue to watch.

Hi Joel, thanks for the kind words. We actually do use it all the time. I just grill and fry with either the Skottle or my propane or charcoal grill. Most everything else Michelle cooks on the two burner on the MO.

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Hey Chuck, man, I would love to explore some of the trails back in that area! I hope you're well!

Thanks, Jeff! That means a lot!

Thank you! Yes, I had a remarkably great time!

Much appreciated! I'm really new to it all, but it was fun to do. Thanks so much!

Variety is the spice of life. BV was a different trip and in another video. 😀

Thanks! March should be a good time of year. Your Gladiator should have no issues whatsoever out there. I would recommend traveling with at least another vehicle. It is an extremely remote part of the country and there’s no cell service, or any service at all. Extra fuel, recovery gear, 1st aid gear, and some type of satt communication (Spot, In Reach or rented sat phone) are all prudent. You’ll be rewarded with truly breathtaking views without crowds!

Thanks, brother! Semper Fi!