Like a Champ on Alpine Loop

[JonBoyK]

Fun week...

 

[General]

Nice photos, looks like a fun and memorable trip. What were your favorite parts about the Roxor versus other side-by-sides? Any unexpected joys or limitations of this new machine?

 

[JonBoyK]

The only trail I did not do was Poukipsee(sp), until I get lockers and possibly a small lift I didn't want to attempt it. The rest was handled perfectly. Personally I love the 5 speed and low gearing going up and down these trails compared to any side by side. However the leaf springs do make a bit of a rough ride. Definitely air those tires down. The side by sides will be zooming past, but slow and steady makes for much more appreciation of the beauty these trails provide.

 

[JonBoyK]

If only the pictures did the scene justice...

 

[Bister]

Awesome pics and thank you for not holding your phone vertically, lol. So much more to see this way. ?

 

[JonBoyK]

A few more...

 

[BDRAG]

The only trail I did not do was Poukipsee(sp), until I get lockers and possibly a small lift I didn't want to attempt it. The rest was handled perfectly. Personally I love the 5 speed and low gearing going up and down these trails compared to any side by side. However the leaf springs do make a bit of a rough ride. Definitely air those tires down. The side by sides will be zooming past, but slow and steady makes for much more appreciation of the beauty these trails provide.

I did the trails up around Ouray Colorado and Lake City areas a few years back but in my 2011 Ford Raptor. along with 5 more Raptors. Man there were some skinny areas. I had taken a rented CJ on these and had been beaten silly a few years before that. The Raptor did it like a limo! Lol. It was great when you would come across others in quads, side x sides and jeeps and this 6000 lb Ford was happily driving along at speed. Had a few 8-10 point turns but it managed wonderfully.

Unfortunately the Raptor met its demise when a guy stopped in his 2001 Buick in the middle of a 3 lane highway to offer gas to a stranded car at 5:30 am with no lights or flashers on either. I missed the stranded car when I went hard left but nailed the good Samaritans Buick at about 60 mph. Thank god nobody was hurt. The Raptor died.

I am hoping to do the same roads in the Roxor next summer.

BDRAG

 

[Norseman]

Colorado is very beautiful!

 

[Shortbus]

Awesome pictures and I agree wholeheartedly slow and easy wins the race and it is a bit rough but love hearing that little diesel as I’ve been driving a truck for 38 years plus.

 

[toolsinaction]

Fun week...

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Wow, that looks like a blast! So amazing...

 

[Bfree]

Been on the Alpine loop a many a times. Our Favorite vacations by far. Ive always had either 4 wheelers or SXSs to go up and always felt sorry for those slow Jeepers! haha. But now that Im about to pull the plug on the ROXOR, I want to do the loop and now I can talk about all those young ens wizzing past me on their SXSs and think, hey slow down and enjoy the view. Thanks for sharing

 

[Chainring]

Where is this Alpine loop!? I love the Ft. Davis and Alpine area, not familiar with this road - but should be!

 

[JonBoyK]

In between Lake City, Silverton, and Ouray. Absolutely wonderful network of roads.

 

[Bobby]

Wide open spaces. Way jealous. I live in a beautiful part of the country, but there are many! Thanks for sharing

 

[BDRAG]

Found a pic of My Raptor up there. Sure was a smooth ride!

BDRAG

 

[BayouLady]

Found a pic of My Raptor up there. Sure was a smooth ride!

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American Basin?

 

[JonBoyK]

American Basin?

Sure looks to be

 

[BDRAG]

American Basin?

The heck if I know. I was the 3rd or 4th raptor in the group of 6 or 7 of us. We sure took up a lot of space.

There were many 6 or 8 point turns. LOL. I think the Raptor turned sharper than the Roxor but is 3 feet wider. LOL. .

BDRAG

 

[Campyman]

I’m jealous.

 

[BayouLady]

I did the trails up around Ouray Colorado and Lake City areas a few years back but in my 2011 Ford Raptor. along with 5 more Raptors. Man there were some skinny areas. I had taken a rented CJ on these and had been beaten silly a few years before that. The Raptor did it like a limo! Lol. It was great when you would come across others in quads, side x sides and jeeps and this 6000 lb Ford was happily driving along at speed. Had a few 8-10 point turns but it managed wonderfully.

Unfortunately the Raptor met its demise when a guy stopped in his 2001 Buick in the middle of a 3 lane highway to offer gas to a stranded car at 5:30 am with no lights or flashers on either. I missed the stranded car when I went hard left but nailed the good Samaritans Buick at about 60 mph. Thank god nobody was hurt. The Raptor died.

I am hoping to do the same roads in the Roxor next summer.

BDRAG

We will be camping in Lake City for the summer. Look us up!