Unexploded grenade found in Dunebuggy Flats

On Saturday, November 5, 2011 the Imperial County Arson and Bomb Unit was dispatched to detonate an unexploded 40 millimeter grenade found by a camper in the Dunebuggy Flats camping area of the ISDRA. Dunebuggy Flats is also known as Gordons Well.

Even though the Imperial County Arson and Bomb Unit successfully destroyed the grenade, the camper that discovered it made one crucial and potentially deadly mistake. HE MOVED IT! Please, if you ever come across any strange object that is thought to be a UXO, don't disturb it and report it to 911 immediately. Experts also advise that you move at least 100 feet away from a potential UXO before using any cell phones or radios.

I hope that you never come across any UXO, but don't forget that the ISDRA was part of the training ground for General George S. Patton and his troops during WWII. Where do you think Patton's Valley got it's name? None the less, if you do happen to stumble upon UXO, here is some general guidance that will help you with the rules of engagement.

Recognize, Retreat, Report!

• If you see UXO, STOP, do not move closer.
• Do NOT transmit radio frequencies near UXO (cell phones, two-way radios, CB radios. Keep at least 100 ft. away).
• NEVER touch, move, or disturb UXO.
• NEVER remove anything near UXO.
• Call 911 and report UXO. Move 100 ft. away before using cell phone or radio.
• Avoid any area where UXO is located.

The full BLM article can be found here.

Dune smart, and be safe out there duners!

 ~Razor

Camp In Comfort With A Vortex

Desert season has officially started and we've already had rain at all of our favorite sand slinging camping areas this weekend such as Glamis, Buttercup, Gordons Well, Ocotillo Wells, and Dumont and some of you may be finding yourself in the market to upgrade your old trailer or trade in that old tent for a cozy new toy hauler. Well, if you are, you might want to check out the Vortex from our friends over at MVP RV.

The aluminum framed, laminated Vortex is the ideal choice to compliment your camping lifestyle and includes standard features such as:

• Built in 4000 watt Onan generator
• LCD flat screen TV
• 100 gallons fresh water capacity
• Convection oven
• 40 gallon fueling station
• 7 foot ramp door
• 2 inch fully insulated deck floor

In addition, the standard "Camp in Comfort" package also includes other options such as:

• Pressure washer
• 13.5 A/C
• Awning
• High intensity lights with a door-side dimmer
• Outside speakers
• Upgraded cherry wood cabinetry
• Dynamic exterior graphics
• Stylish interior decor

Available as either a Travel Trailer or a Fifth Wheel, ranging in length from 20 feet up to 32 feet.

For a complete list of options and upgrades, please check out the downloadable brochure, or go over to the MVP RV website. If the Vortex doesn't fit you needs, they also have several other models to choose from.

So whether you're tired of fighting the wind and the rain, ready to upgrade your old RV, want to protect your awesome sand slinging machines with a new toy hauler, or just looking to be a bit more comfortable while enjoying your favorite weekend getaways, go check out all of the great product lines at MVP RV.

-Razor

Happy Halloween Duners

It's Halloween weekend, the official start of this years desert season and with an estimated 73000 visitors expected, it's also one of the biggest desert camping weekends of the year. Large holiday weekends like Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, and Presidents always draw a large crowd so safe duning needs to be stressed more than ever. Keep your speed down around other campsites and please don't drink and ride. Remember, it's our behavior as responsible duners that will help preserve this great sport for all of the future generations to come.

Have a safe and happy Halloween Duners!

-Razor

Powered By Beer T-Shirts

Listen up all you beer lovers! SandRazor now has custom designed, one of a kind, "Powered By Beer", t-shirts available for sale.

Be one of the first to show the world your true love for beer with this SandRazor original "Powered By Beer" t-shirt! Don't wait, get yours now!

For those of you that feel that being "Powered By Bacon" more appropriately describes you, there are also "Powered By Bacon" t-shirts available through one of my other web sites, ThePioneerWay.com. Get one for yourself, give one as a gift, or both!

Both the "Powered By Beer" and the "Powered By Bacon" t-shirts feature an original design printed on a cotton t-shirt that is made in the USA by American Apparel.

SandRazor "Classic" t-shirts are also now available. Don't be left out!

Light Up Your Ride

The first big trip of the 2011 desert season is only days away. If you're still working on your sand rail, jeep, or other off-road vehicle, time is running out.

Is your ride ready? Don't be left in the dark, light up those dunes with a new light bar from sandparts.com.

Running your favorite sand slinging machine through dunes is one of the best times you'll ever have out in the ISDRA, but it's even more fun at night, so it's important to make sure that you have the proper lighting. LED light bars from sandparts.com come with durable die-cast aluminum housings and are packed with high intensity LED bulbs that will light up the desert with minimal power consumption. Light bar models are available in either flood, spot, or combo beams and range from 6 inches to 40 inches, which make them the perfect addition to any sand duning vehicle.

Why not brighten up your next dune adventure with a high tech LED light bar from sandparts.com?

Save Big This Labor Day

Happy Labor Day duners! It's looking like it's going to be a great great holiday weekend.

Whether you are heading to the beach or hanging around the house and barbecuing this Labor Day weekend, don't forget that desert season is fast approaching and Labor Day weekend is a well know time to save big on camping gear as well as car & truck parts and accessories from all your favorite big name stores.

Check out some of these great opportunities to save on name brand items but not wait because most of the deals are only valid this weekend only.

Huge Auto & Truck Parts Labor Day sale at Sears. Sales on Michelin tires, all Cobra products, batteries, even service. Plus, use promo code LABORDAYSHIP for free shipping!

Get 15% off any order, plus get $50 back at Advance Auto Parts this weekend. Make sure to use use promo code LABOR in order to lock in your savings!

All truck parts on sale at Performance 4 Trucks, including tires, shocks, exhaust systems, wheels, and more. The sale is good through the 6th.

Save up to 20% on all your favorite truck parts at 4Wheel Parts. Sale ends on the 6th at midnight.

Free shipping on any order at JC Whitney. Make sure to use promo code DAYOFF. Expires on the 5th.

Exclusive Offer from TomTom: Get 15% off any all GPS systems, route planners, and speed camera alert systems. Use promo code TTFALL15.

Save 20% on orders of $150 or more at Cabela's. Offer good through the 6th.

Enjoy super savings all weekend on RV supplies and accessories at Camping World. Offer expires on the 5th.

Got Sand Rail Parts?

Desert season is just around the corner and many of you are probably working feverishly in order to build, modify, or repair your favorite sand slinging dune buggies and off-road cars before the first trip.

Don't waste another minute. If you are in need of parts for your sand rail, or you are looking to accessorize your Rhino or Razor UTV, make Sand Parts your first stop. Shop now for quality name brand sand rail parts from vendors like Fox, King, Hella, K&N, Outerwears, VDO, Tri Mil, Engle, Kennedy, Mickey Thompson, and many more.

It doesn't matter if you're building a low dollar dune buggy or a high-end extreme sand rail, if you need high quality sand rail parts at affordable prices, than you should check out Sand Parts.

Sand Parts is the preferred sand rail parts and accessories distributor for SandRazor so make sure to visit them online now!