Mule Canyon trip on 7/20/13...

Here's a screen shot from the navigation application on my phone.  At some point, I was right near Kramer Arch, but I never saw it.

If you can't stand the heat....

So, if you notice that your starter cranks a bit more slowly than it used to, or you notice a coolant leak, or any other problem, have it repaired before you embark on your trip.

More to follow.

If you can't stand the heat.....

Generally, catastrophic engine failures, even in high-mileage vehicles are rare.  That is not to say that they don't ever occur.  They do, especially if an engine or other power-train component has been neglected or abused.  Again, driving off-road is a risky activity.  But, failure of an accessory, such as a water pump, an alternator, a hose, or a battery, is a more likely scenario.

Mule Canyon- July 20, 2013.

The back-country navigation application on my phone led me to the vicinity of Kramer Arch.  I thought that this was it, but I was mistaken.

Photo by Scott Schwartz

If you can't stand the heat...

Having an older vehicle , with a lot of miles on it does not preclude one from going on long off-road trips, as long as the vehicle in question is kept in good repair. This means spending the time and money to keep it in good shape.

To be continued....

More from Mule Canyon....

Mule Canyon- untitled - Photo by Scott Schwartz, 7/20/2013.

If you can't stand the heat....

The answer is "no".  The authors Jeep Cherokee has over 200,000 miles on it.

More to follow.

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