LOTO 2024 Trip!

[RiverDave]

This thread is Sponsored by Absolute Speed and Marine! I appreciate them helping us get the boat ready for LOTO! Everything from a leaky water pump to changing out mufflers to exhaust tips and transporting it back and forth to Tireman when my truck was in the shop!

First time towing out there.. as always all trips start at Terrible Herbst!

We are currently just a little east of William’s AZ enjoying 71 degree weather!

 

[callbob]

Got 6 extra tires and wheel bearings? Half a snap on truck full of tools? J/k Dave. Have a safe trip and enjoy.

 

[Gramps]

Dave, are those ambulances following you????

 

[JFMFG]

This thread is Sponsored by Absolute Speed and Marine! I appreciate them helping us get the boat ready for LOTO! Everything from a leaky water pump to changing out mufflers to exhaust tips and transporting it back and forth to Tireman when my truck was in the shop!

First time towing out there.. as always all trips start at Terrible Herbst!

We are currently just a little east of William’s AZ enjoying 71 degree weather!

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Great looking set up.

 

[RiverDave]

Grabbing an early dinner at Cracker Barrel and then gonna run as far and as hard as we can

 

[4Waters]

Dave, are those ambulances following you????

Yes, incase he falls again

 

[sonicss31]

Wife and kids on this trip too?

 

[OC Daytona]

Sweet setup. What's your overall length?

 

[Ziggy]

Yes, incase he falls again

I suggest he remain in his own boat
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Have a bitchen time @RiverDave

 

[Holymoses]

First time to Loto as well from Vegas. Made it to Albuquerque NM already. Looking forward to seeing other west coast boaters making the trip!

 

[HST4ME]

Grabbing an early dinner at Cracker Barrel and then gonna run as far and as hard as we can View attachment 1418286

No ballerina between boats this time.

 

[SoCalDave]

First time to Loto as well from Vegas. Made it to Albuquerque NM already. Looking forward to seeing other west coast boaters making the trip!

Did you not get the memo NOT TO STOP OVERNIGHT IN ALBUQUERQUE...JK.
Hope your trip is uneventful and post plenty of pics for us less fortunate inmates.

 

[Cooter01]

Have a safe trip!

 

[renodaytona]

Can’t wait to see all of the updates. Have fun be safe!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Anyone rolling to LOTO let me know if u need to drop a trailer @ our place or need dock space, happy to help.
Rob
573-319 eight eight 1 zero

 

[calkid]

Have a safe trip! If you need to stop near Albuquerque the Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino off the I25 is as safe as it gets around there. Just let security know your plans.

 

[RiverDave]

Welcome to Gallup NM! 500 miles in a little over 1,000 to go.. we might just iron man this fucker tonight lol

 

[JFMFG]

Welcome to Gallup NM! 500 miles in a little over 1,000 to go.. we might just iron man this fucker tonight lol

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I’m along for the ride. Curious as to how far you get.

 

[Tank]

Gonna be a great thread with a few checking in doing the drive. Thanks for letting us live vicariously thorough you guys!!

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Take your props off and into the hotel room with you if you stop.

 

[JFMFG]

Take your props off and into the hotel room with you if you stop.

considering Dave is the night guy in RDP I’m assuming he will make 2 am no issue and be long past NM

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Welcome to Gallup NM! 500 miles in a little over 1,000 to go.. we might just iron man this fucker tonight lol

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@Shlbyntro and I have done the Austin run straight… similar miles.. you’ll be dead dog tired but you’ll make it.

I’ve also done it solo but was delirious seeing black spots in my vision..water vs redBull Is my key and running laps every hour or so around the truck lol

 

[Ziggy]

@Shlbyntro and I have done the Austin run straight… similar miles.. you’ll be dead dog tired but you’ll make it.

I’ve also done it solo but was deletions seeing black spots in my vision..water vs redBull Is my key and running laps every hour or so around the truck lol

Running laps?? Lmao....You trying to break RDs ankle again??

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Running laps?? Lmao....You trying to break RDs ankle again??

My fat ass would make instagram if seen

 

[JB in so cal]

Looking forward to a great thread. Please disclose real world costs associated with a trip like this. Fuel for truck, boat, lodging... If you can; understand some may be sponsored but a general estimation.

I know, I know. If you have to ask, blah blah blah

Have fun!

 

[H20 Toie]

Damn so bummed i'm missing this trip

 

[Outdrive1]

Go Dave go!!

 

[RiverDave]

considering Dave is the night guy in RDP I’m assuming he will make 2 am no issue and be long past NM

I drove the first 5-600.. we stopped got beers I’m 9 deep right now.. but wait till ya hear the Albuquerque story.. lol.

That place totally lives up to its reputation

 

[rivrrts429]

I drove the first 5-600.. we stopped got beers I’m 9 deep right now.. but wait till ya hear the Albuquerque story.. lol.

That place totally lives up to its reputation

You’re sitting in a truck drinking beers. No better time to share a good story lol

Some of the best stories ever told is me drinking roadies in the cab of a truck with some buddies.

 

[RiverDave]

Albuquerque is as much if not worse than they say it is. We stopped for beer P and some gas. We didn’t get gas almost got robbed and into a situation. That place sucks.

We were there for minutes and it went sideways quick..

I’ll tell the story later.. only pic Todd got. Dude near me is the guy that was up to no good with me. His pals kept walking up to the back of the boat and he kept pulling forward..

Don’t stop there if you can help it.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Damn so bummed i'm missing this trip

want to fly into springvegas and rent a car, I'm at the fuck it im down point lol

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Albuquerque is as much if not worse than they say it is. We stopped for beer P and some gas. We didn’t get gas almost got robbed and into a situation. That place sucks.

Jesus...glad y'all made it out without it getting worse

 

[sirbob]

Hopefully that rain didn’t last long!

Have a great trip Dave!

 

[JFMFG]

I drove the first 5-600.. we stopped got beers I’m 9 deep right now.. but wait till ya hear the Albuquerque story.. lol.

That place totally lives up to its reputation

No way

 

[Warlock1]

Man I can't wait to hear all about this trip. Good luck with the journey.
Hopefully the story is as good as my Cancun story...lol

 

[DRYHEAT]

That particular loves was a shit hole 30 years ago. Took it off my list of places to fuel, only if you’re desperate and need fuel.

 

[Desert Whaler]

I don't know Dave . . . that Loves gets GREAT reviews !!!!

 

[Jefftowz]

Albuquerque is as much if not worse than they say it is. We stopped for beer P and some gas. We didn’t get gas almost got robbed and into a situation. That place sucks.

We were there for minutes and it went sideways quick..

I’ll tell the story later.. only pic Todd got. Dude near me is the guy that was up to no good with me. His pals kept walking up to the back of the boat and he kept pulling forward..

Don’t stop there if you can help it.



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Albuquerque tourism slogan “Come for the chilis stay because your car was stolen”

 

[24 Sleekenforcer]

Albuquerque is as much if not worse than they say it is. We stopped for beer P and some gas. We didn’t get gas almost got robbed and into a situation. That place sucks.

We were there for minutes and it went sideways quick..

I’ll tell the story later.. only pic Todd got. Dude near me is the guy that was up to no good with me. His pals kept walking up to the back of the boat and he kept pulling forward..

Don’t stop there if you can help it.



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That’s one of the worst parts of the area, I don’t even stop there in the daytime.Glad you make it out of there.

 

[Singleton]

Albuquerque is as much if not worse than they say it is. We stopped for beer P and some gas. We didn’t get gas almost got robbed and into a situation. That place sucks.

We were there for minutes and it went sideways quick..

I’ll tell the story later.. only pic Todd got. Dude near me is the guy that was up to no good with me. His pals kept walking up to the back of the boat and he kept pulling forward..

Don’t stop there if you can help it.



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When everyone says it’s bad, we are not just saying that.
You either stop at the casino (west side) or once east of the city.
That Love’s is by the RV dealerships. They warn folks not to visit that place.

 

[hallett21]

When everyone says it’s bad, we are not just saying that.
You either stop at the casino (west side) or once east of the city.
That Love’s is by the RV dealerships. They warn folks not to visit that place.

What turned it into such a bad place?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

What turned it into such a bad place?

Democrats!

 

[2Driver]

Id pull into a nice area KOA and sleep in the boat

 

[Warparty36]

If the timing works out, stop at the steakhouse in Amarillo. You’ll enjoy it.

Home of the 72oz Steak - The Big Texan Steak Ranch

The Big Texan Steak Ranch, world famous for of the free 72oz steak challenge. Historic Route 66 landmark and Texas icon. Only located in Amarillo, Texas.

www.bigtexan.com

 

[RiverDave]

Pics from driving through the night

 

[RiverDave]

4 hrs and 20 minutes to the Camden right now

Starting to see boats

 

[mbrown2]

Super cool...loving driving east as the Sun is coming up!

 

[Singleton]

What turned it into such a bad place?

Bad policies around theft, etc.
No consequences for bad actions

 

[hallett21]

Happy to see you guys rolling and even happier to see no body bags lol

 

[81Sprint]

I don't know Dave . . . that Loves gets GREAT reviews !!!!

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From the reviews, sounds like the cashiers try to rip people off of their gas money at the pumps!