Not Indestructible

[marret]

Yep, me as well and after last summer, the paint is what it is.

Fantastic photos and trip.

[ctb]

THANK YOU FOR THE POST!!!! and the kindness to share local....(SOME people think they own places and won't share)...anyway THANKS-THANKS-THANKS... trip reports are what I miss most on here!!

[arctictraveller]

Great report, there are lots of roads like that in the PNW. The good part is the growth keeps out 99% of the people, so when you arrive at your destination you have it all to yourself. I've been down plenty of those, but try to stop short of any serious damage. I do carry a saw to trim the bigger stuff, and I designed my solar panel racks to guide the limbs over the top, but the sides still get pretty scratched up. Looks like a fun trip.

[GAR]

Got the new van pinstriped just this year running through brush to get to a spot with no other campers. Its worth it in my opinion. I use to carry a very sharp machete, hedge trimmer, and pruning sheers. Now I just plow through, only stopping to take out the big stuff. Once its scratched up, then its easy. Its those initial scratches that are hardest to digest. Ha!

Gar

[Vanimal]

This is why I don't mount anything on the outside of my van (racks, jacks, etc.)!

Here are more photos of that trip:

I know it may not be a big deal but if you did have exterior mounted stuff it also strengthens the bumpers so some limbs may snap off as well. I have considered some thick military grade canvas tarps attached to my sliders and roof rack but have not arrived at that need yet!