Cabbage Tree 29/10/06 [Archive] - Sydney Jeep Club Forum

Jumbo

20-09-06, 08:33 PM

Hi all,
I am running a day trip to Cabbage Tree on Sunday, 29/10/06.

Meeting point is BP @ North Richmond (LHS coming from Richmond just after the bridge over the Hawkesbury river) @ 9:30 am for a 10:00 am departure.This will be the morning tea stop as well

As this is a "B' trip you will need to have recovery points front and rear,a snatch strap,shackles and a UHF radio(hand held is fine).

Convoy procedure will be followed and National Park rules apply(no dogs,must be registered and licenced etc)

If it is raining I will postpone the trip to another date.You can check here or call me on 0408409917 on the Sat before.Or you can drop me an email at jumbo01@optusnet.com.au

So pack your lunch and your sense of adventure,dust those winter cobwebs off the 4wd lever and come out to enjoy a trip out to one of the last local tracks left near Sydney. :D

PS As is the usual procedure with my trips the LAST one to arrive at the meeting point will be writing the trip report for the Wave... :evil: :twisted: :D

Cheers
Jumbo

arb87u

25-09-06, 02:07 PM

80% will confirm. :)

sir_camel

25-09-06, 02:36 PM

I'd love to but i can't do Sundays...next time

jeepy

25-09-06, 03:55 PM

While this sounds like a great trip, I wont be able to come along. The machinery may make it, but the driver needs a few more 'C' trips under his belt before moving on to the next class.

Am very interested in seeing pics, or possibly coming along as a passenger, if anyone has a spare seat, I could be persuaded to fill it.

- matt

Steve F

25-09-06, 04:49 PM

I'm interested as well, unlocked OK?

Cheers
Steve

arb87u

25-09-06, 05:54 PM

if i go you can grab a seat with me if you dare matt :evil: :evil: :evil:

This trip will be the first real test of my new suspension apart from meani arvo/night run this weekend so i am looking forward to it.

jeepy

25-09-06, 06:30 PM

Thanks Warren,

I will take you up on that offer.

Mmmm I just got cold chils down my spine ... and why do I keep likening this experience to Homer eating Chief Wiggum's Guatamalean Insanity Pepper?

Oh well what ever doesn't kill me can only make me stronger!!

- matt

Jumbo

25-09-06, 07:29 PM

arb87u
No probs not really expecting anyone to commit just yet.,well except for the trip leader and tail end charlie :roll: Just thought I'd give every one as much notice as I could.

jeepy
There is a little bit of "C" grade stuff on the way in and a nice little trail up to a look out that is suitable for stockers.You could bring yours in for the "C" and park at the top of the rough stuff.Then hitch a ride or walk down to where all the action is happening.The track is down to the river turn around and back out the same way.Pretty short but can be interesting depending on line choice. :twisted:

sir_camel
..was going to make it Saturday but I have a wedding to go to and this is the only week end I have free till the end of November

stevef
Yep unlocked should be fine,we had a unlocked pootrol do it with very little problems.I'm sure we'll have plenty of eager roadbuilders around to help out when needed any way. 8)

Cpage66

26-09-06, 05:00 AM

I'm gonna try to make this one...Last time we were there somebody got hung up for about 2 hours and then the ranger ran us out.
Unfinished business...

Antz

26-09-06, 08:33 AM

I'm gonna try to make this one...Last time we were there somebody got hung up for about 2 hours and then the ranger ran us out.
Unfinished business...

I remember that day

http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/albums/Cabbage-Tree-Lane-04-12/100_0412.sized.jpg

MRGC

26-09-06, 09:16 AM

So far Im looking good to go for this trip will be 100% as the time gets closer .
Where is this track exactly I may have been there but wasnt aware that it was called cabbage tree lane.

Cpage66

26-09-06, 01:08 PM

Antz, that must have been early that day before we had TWO winches going to get Chrispy off that little ledge.
That was the the day I popped my first spring out driving down into Cabbage Tree!

stevet

28-09-06, 10:06 AM

It would be good to see what is down the end of the track :lol: , or just get there!. I'm in ,if, I am not working- (have to wait for the roster.). :roll:

Tropey

28-09-06, 10:34 AM

i'm 80% in... time to dust off the 4wd lever. It's been a few weeks.
Will let you know closer to the time.

Antz

28-09-06, 02:26 PM

I'm in ,if, I am not working- (have to wait for the roster.). :roll:

Me too.

stevet

06-10-06, 08:35 AM

I'm off, so I'm in :lol: Got to see whats down there???

arb87u

06-10-06, 11:12 AM

i am 100%, see you guys at the meet point, and don't be last! :twisted: :twisted:

ajeepb

07-10-06, 06:36 PM

Im up for it, My semi slick bfg muddies and no SYE may be an issue though, can anyone please advise?

Jetty

08-10-06, 02:03 AM

Jumbo, please count me in this trip. looking forward to it.

arb87u

09-10-06, 09:10 AM

Im up for it, My semi slick bfg muddies and no SYE may be an issue though, can anyone please advise?

I might suggest that you attend a C with B options trip first (as a new member) but if you feel that you are up for a B trip with a bit of road building and maybe a snatch or two we will get you up and down.

If it is you intention to come along on any SJC trip you will need rated recovery points front and rear and a snatch strap, 2 rated shackles and a UHF radio :)

ajeepb

10-10-06, 08:27 PM

Work has stuffed me now. Yeah the 31's just wont cut it!, saving for my FCII's :wink:, and getting my sye under way.

Steve F

15-10-06, 10:45 AM

Definatley in now + possibly one visitor

Cheers
Steve

Tropey

19-10-06, 11:59 AM

pretty much a definate now... unless something unexpected pops up.

Dorzun

19-10-06, 08:11 PM

Can I hitch a ride with someone? Please!

TJ won't be back on road by then, don't think KJ or XJ in current set up would be up to it.

Antz

19-10-06, 08:42 PM

You're welcome to my passenger seat Brad.

Steve F

19-10-06, 11:43 PM

Can I hitch a ride with someone? Please!

TJ won't be back on road by then, don't think KJ or XJ in current set up would be up to it.

I can give you a lift out there and you're welcome to ride along if you want when we get there or hop in with Antz (it might be safer) ;)

Cheers
Steve

Dorzun

20-10-06, 06:19 PM

Consider the passenger seat booked then. I'll ride shotgun for the day, need to spend some time in an XJ learning how they go anyways.

I'll be running back and forth with the video camera as well.

Dorzun

20-10-06, 06:23 PM

You're welcome to my passenger seat Brad.

Thanks mate,. will make use of it during the day I am sure.

Jumbo

24-10-06, 06:56 PM

Ok looks like the list is;

SteveT
ARB87U
Jetty
SteveF + Dorzun + 1
Tropey
Antz
Mick
Jumbo
Rupert

I'll be there one way or another just hoping my rear drive shaft arrives before saturday. :roll:

Cpage66

25-10-06, 05:09 AM

I'm def. out...don't have the heep running how I want quite yet.

Tropey

25-10-06, 04:21 PM

what road is the BP actually on ???
I'm coming from near the balcktown area if anyone knows the quickest way.
Thanks.

Dorzun

25-10-06, 07:30 PM

Steve,

What time are you planning on leaving?

Steve F

25-10-06, 07:36 PM

Spooky, just sent you a PM, 8:30?

Cheers
Steve

Jumbo

26-10-06, 05:46 PM

what road is the BP actually on ???

The BP is on the start of Bells line of Road just after the Richmond Bridge.
Quickest way from Blacktown is down Richmond/Blacktown rd all the way to the end turn right onto castlereagh/bodsworth rd then left onto Kurrajong road which turns into bells line of road over bridge. Just follow the signs as if heading to Lithgow.BP is on LHS at start of Nth Richmond shopping centre.

arb87u

26-10-06, 07:45 PM

looks like i am out, still aint got around to getting my heep fixed. Still got diff fluid leaking from my front axle. Will try and get tomorrow off and see if i can get it all fixed but i doubt it. I was really looking forward to this to :(

Antz

26-10-06, 08:32 PM

Might have to scrub me, looks like I'm going to have to work on Sun :evil:

Tropey

27-10-06, 10:57 AM

sir_camel

29-10-06, 09:47 PM

Any news? How'd the trip go?

Steve F

29-10-06, 10:10 PM

Great trip, Steve T got some minimal panel damage everyone else got through unscathed. My poor XJ was a little inadequate ;) Needed a winch from Mick to save time but in my defence I was the only one unlocked and other than Steve T the only one running 31's.

Tooks us an hour or so to get down to the river and another 1.5 roughly to get back up again. There were a couple of slips on the rocks coming up with some TJ's in some odd positions with a fair bit of raod building and guidance needed. All up a great day and a fun trip well organised by Jumbo.

I didn't take many pics but here's a few:-

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Cabbage-Tree/Cabbage_Tree_002.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Cabbage-Tree/Cabbage_Tree_004.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Cabbage-Tree/Cabbage_Tree_026.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Cabbage-Tree/Cabbage_Tree_019.jpg

Cheers
Steve

Tropey

30-10-06, 11:21 AM

Great trip.... thanks to all and Jumbo for organising it. I will upload some pics tonight hopefully.

Jumbo

30-10-06, 07:32 PM

No probs guys,it was great to get out and about with nothing but Jeeps in sight for most of the day.. :D

I hope you all had a great time I know I did once the panadol and red bull kicked in,, :roll: . I had the in car camera running for most of the day haven't had a chance to check the footage yet but will try and get it to the meeting,depending on work commitments.

Tropey

30-10-06, 09:03 PM

lets see if I can get these to work.
Sorry they're not click free.... couldn't get the image bit to work.
anyhow.... below are some of the shots I took.

http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2082.JPG.html
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2087.JPG.html
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2092.JPG.html
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2098.JPG.html
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2110.JPG.html
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2128.JPG.html
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2132.JPG.html

Steve F

30-10-06, 09:09 PM

To post the images here you need to right click on the picture and go to its properties and then post that here as an image.

so

http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/v/tropey/cabbage+tree/IMG_2087.JPG.html

is

http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/79802-1/IMG_2087.JPG

which is

http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/79802-1/IMG_2087.JPG

Cheers
Steve