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Camping in the U.P.

TK1215
Oct 22, 2024
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Life is a Highway

Oct 22, 2024

Last Wednesday I caught a flight to Chicago and met up with @Deano Bronc for a camping trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After a short night of sleep we were up and on the road from Indiana to Michigan where we met up with @SlashRacer and his son Wyatt. Let the good times roll!
Our first stop on the way north was at the Silver Lakes Dunes. It was clear and sunny and there were almost no other vehicles out that morning. It was a good thing for one gentleman that we stopped by, because he may have been stuck for a very long time. As soon as we got out on the dunes, there he was waving hello to us.
Lots O Fords, SlashRacer
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Life is a Highway

Oct 24, 2024

#20
UserError
Thanks for taking us along!

Next time you folks are around Chi-town, do give a holler…
It was a quick flyby
Chief Ron, SlashRacer

Hard Day?? Wuuuusahhhhhhhh

Oct 26, 2024

#21
Technical question… when in soft dunes (assuming from the pic of the stuck truck) what should we air down to for the best traction? I’ve never done serious dunes yet, but boy does that look fun…
Riding OB1, 23 4- door Outer Banks, SAS, MOD, MIC, Lux, Ordered 10/20/22, delivered 1/13/23
Chief Ron, SlashRacer
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Life is a Highway

Oct 26, 2024

#22
I think Dean went down to 17-18 PSI.
Chief Ron, SlashRacer

KCsBronco

Oct 26, 2024

#23
Bluestreak57
Technical question… when in soft dunes (assuming from the pic of the stuck truck) what should we air down to for the best traction? I’ve never done serious dunes yet, but boy does that look fun…

Yeah - We did lots of sand wheeling on east coast beaches - Tons 'o FUN!! Gotta air down as low as you can in deep sand though.

I wondered 'bout that Chevy too. Don't see any evidence of digging-out nor airing down. Says he was stuck there a while - Should see tons of sand removed from the wheels & center - but don't see any sand moved..

Cheers
Chief Ron, SlashRacer
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Life is a Highway

Oct 26, 2024

#24
He went up the wrong way and high centered on the cornice
Chief Ron, SlashRacer

KCsBronco

Oct 26, 2024

#25
TK1215
He went up the wrong way and high centered on the cornice

Poor puppy!!

Cheers
Chief Ron, SlashRacer
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Life is a Highway

Oct 26, 2024

#26
Kenneth
Poor puppy!!

Cheers

After we got him out he followed us around like a puppy🤣
Chief Ron, SlashRacer
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Looking forward to being Rocky Mountain high!

Oct 26, 2024

#27
Bluestreak57
Technical question… when in soft dunes (assuming from the pic of the stuck truck) what should we air down to for the best traction? I’ve never done serious dunes yet, but boy does that look fun…

TK1215
I think Dean went down to 17-18 PSI.

I think I did go down to about 16 because we weren't going to be there very long and we were kinda in a hurry. Normally I air down to around 10psi. I know it sounds low but you won't have any issues unless maybe you're driving like an asshat.

I also use Baja mode instead of Sand mode. Baja puts on the front camera which makes it nice for seeing what's in front of you has you crest the hills.
2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.
Chief Ron, SlashRacer
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Looking forward to being Rocky Mountain high!

Oct 26, 2024

#28
Bluestreak57
Technical question… when in soft dunes (assuming from the pic of the stuck truck) what should we air down to for the best traction? I’ve never done serious dunes yet, but boy does that look fun…

TK1215
I think Dean went down to 17-18 PSI.

I think I did go down to about 16 because we weren't going to be there very long and we were kinda in a hurry. Normally I air down to around 10psi. I know it sounds low but you won't have any issues unless maybe you're driving like an asshat.

I also use Baja mode instead of Sand mode. Baja puts on the front camera which makes it nice for seeing what's in front of you has you creast the hills.
2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.
Chief Ron, SlashRacer
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Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Oct 27, 2024

#29
IMG_9526.jpegIMG_9529.jpegThe crystal clear water pic is Kitch-Iti-Kipi. The water is 45’ deep but looks like it right below the raft we went out on.
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
Chief Ron, Deano Bronc
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Defeated by Mickey’s Hot Tub

Oct 27, 2024

#30
We stayed at the Two Hearted River campground.

We had SlashRacer’s world famous French toast and bacon for breakfast on Friday morning. Ribeyes steaks cooked in bacon grease, smothered in onions and mushrooms on Friday evening. Saturday morning we had eggs and sausage links. Saturday evening we had Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and we invited the neighbors to join us for dinner.
2021 Badlands, 4 door, 2.7L, Auto, LUX, SAS, Tow Package, MIC, Velocity Blue.
Chief Ron, Deano Bronc
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Oct 30, 2024

#31
SlashRacer
IMG_9526.jpegIMG_9529.jpegThe crystal clear water pic is Kitch-Iti-Kipi. The water is 45’ deep but looks like it right below the raft we went out on.

I was at Kitch-iti-kipi earlier this summer, in July. We have a cabin in the UP. How about the size of those fish?
SlashRacer, Deano Bronc
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Life is a Highway

Oct 30, 2024

#32
Kennyb
I was at Kitch-iti-kipi earlier this summer, in July. We have a cabin in the UP. How about the size of those fish?
You ain’t kidding!
Chief Ron, Deano Bronc

Rank IV

Nov 02, 2024

#33
I don't know how I missed this tread.
What an awesome trip and I'm glad you shared it.
UserError, Chief Ron

Smiles Per Gallon

Mar 27, 2025

#34
Late to the party, but man, having grown up in Michigan and spent most of my youth going to all those spots this dials up the nostalgia🥹. Thanks for sharing all the great U.P. beauty!
SlashRacer, Deano Bronc

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