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**Posted by Raymond_B** 6/16/2022 12:01 PM

Range and charging availability aside, I wonder how something like a Tesla that has a liquid battery cooling system would do?

**Posted by Bentworker** 6/16/2022 9:28 PM

Interesting story…

When the wife and I drove through Death Valley in January we saw a Tesla.

We got up at O’dark thirty, hopped in the van and drove out north through the park for sunrise. Saw several folks photographing the sunrise from different vantage point.

Also saw a Tesla S or Y out in the ding weeds, brush and sand. Looked like they spent the night out there. Park service was most likely not pleased…

BTW I think I am down for a Death Valley trip.

**Posted by rpm** 8/05/2022 11:55 PM

**Posted by BobE** 8/06/2022 6:08 AM

Bad news for the 1000 people there, I'm guessing it could get quite hot there soon.

**Posted by MS** 8/06/2022 9:20 AM

BobE wrote:
Bad news for the 1000 people there, I'm guessing it could get quite hot there soon.

Man, that would be my luck. Surely they are sending help to keep those folks from dying out there???

**Posted by Raymond_B** 8/06/2022 10:01 AM

Yikes!

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/05/us/death-valley-national-park-flooding/index.html

**Posted by Rudi** 8/06/2022 12:08 PM

There is a reason it’s called DEATH Valley!☠️

**Posted by almcgee** 8/06/2022 12:27 PM

I am interested.

**Posted by 6sally6** 8/06/2022 2:27 PM

Rudi wrote:
There is a reason it’s called DEATH Valley!☠️

X-2!

6sal6

**Posted by boss347convertible** 8/07/2022 12:13 PM

There are several entrances/exits to and from Death Valley accessible by four wheel drive, and I have been on most of the access/egress points and a stock four wheel drive truck can easily make these grades. Google Maps Cerro Gordo just outside of Lone Pine and you will see the road leading to the silver mine (graded for two wheel drive cars), which continues past the silver mine into Death Valley. For kicks, Google the salt tram that used to transport salt from Death Valley to a steamship on Owens Lake. Much of the tram system remains and it is a great day exploring.

**Posted by mustangermike** 8/09/2022 8:59 AM

I'm intrigued by this idea. With that said, it would help to have my car finished.

**Posted by MS** 8/09/2022 9:02 AM

mustangermike wrote:
I'm intrigued by this idea. With that said, it would help to have my car finished.

What is left to do?
Should we call Garage Squad?

**Posted by mustangermike** 8/10/2022 7:27 AM

I'm getting up the gumption to start cutting up my floor pans. I got the car back up on wheel dollies yesterday. Next step is to move the car out of the way, make sure my floor is level, get it back on jackstands, etc. Then I will be ready start cutting. All of that to say, I sure wish I had a minisplit in my garage!

Last edited by mustangermike (8/10/2022 7:27 AM)

**Posted by BobE** 8/10/2022 12:35 PM

Although not as hot as Texas, could use a minispilt in NY too.

**Posted by boss347convertible** 8/22/2022 5:34 PM

Last weekend, I drove a passenger car on U.S. 395 from the intersection of 395/15 to June Lake, approximately 280 miles. The route parallels Death Valley and we saw temperatures ranging from 102 F to 108 F. The weather report states Death Valley is 117F today. I will make the drive to Lone Pine, which sits to the west of Death Valley by approximately 25 miles, in the Model T in late October and report on temperatures upon my return.

**Posted by MS** 8/23/2022 8:45 AM

Thanks boss357 for the info. Maybe you could plan out a route? Let us know.

**Posted by boss347convertible** 8/25/2022 9:56 AM

MS wrote:
Thanks boss357 for the info. Maybe you could plan out a route? Let us know.

I will post a couple of routes. A loop taking in Death Valley and Panamint Valley can range from about 350-670 miles depending on where you start and finish. The adventure could start and end at Santa Monica Pier, the approximate end of Route 66, and that loop would be approximately 670 miles.

Another consideration is whether you want all highway, or a combination of highway and stop and go. Either way, there will be some interesting stops and sights to see.

**Posted by Don** 9/02/2022 4:20 PM

https://weather.com/news/weather/video/tourists-flock-to-death-valley-to-experience-extreme-september-temperatures?cm_ven=hp-slot-2

**Posted by BobE** 9/03/2022 1:52 PM

No thanks, not on my bucket list.

**Posted by rpm** 9/30/2022 3:00 PM

21 things to do in Death Valley 😁

https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-death-valley-national-park/

**Posted by Raymond_B** 10/06/2022 2:11 PM

Looks like someone saw this thread

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/death-week?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=633f24fdbdb53b49655df38c&ss_email_id=633f29979f8f5c2eadf2be8f&ss_campaign_name=From+Sick+Week+to+Death+Week%3F%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2022-10-06T19%3A17%3A22Z

**Posted by MS** 10/06/2022 4:13 PM

Raymond_B wrote:
Looks like someone saw this thread

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/death-week?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=633f24fdbdb53b49655df38c&ss_email_id=633f29979f8f5c2eadf2be8f&ss_campaign_name=From+Sick+Week+to+Death+Week%3F%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2022-10-06T19%3A17%3A22Z

I did not see that, but makes sense to ley somebody local do all the planning. Seems like it would be cooling off in November??
But most would have more likely met their medical insurance deductible by then…. Just thinking ahead.

**Posted by Bentworker** 2/15/2023 4:43 PM

So which forum member is affiliated with Sick the Mag?

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/death-week

**Posted by boss347convertible** 2/24/2023 1:23 PM

Took a road trip through Death Valley last weekend in my truck. From Baker, proceeded north to Furnace Creek (113 miles) and spent the night in Furnace Creek. Lodging in Furnace Creek was $325 for two double beds in a room. Lodging at the Inn at Furnace Creek was $600 per night. At the Ranch, you can park your car in front of your room. The Inn has valet parking and an outdoor parking lot below. Prime Rib dinner at the Ranch was $50 per person and very good. Breakfast at the Inn was $30 per person and very good.

Night 2, we stayed at Panamint Springs Resort (55 miles from Furnace Creek), $253 per night for a tiny room. Dinner at Panamint Springs Resort was good and about $45 per person.

Night 3, we stayed at the Dow Villa Motel (50 miles from Panamint Springs) in Lone Pine and explored Lone Pine.

Observations: Weather was perfect between 55-75F during the day, 40-45F at night. Clear and sunny most of the time. This trip can easily be done in a day. We stopped at every stop and took our time. Roads were clear and free of debris. The road to Scotty's Castle is closed indefinitely. I would suggest spending the night in Furnace Creek as Baker is approximately 188 miles from the coast, making it a 300 mile day for me.

If I find time, I will take the Mustang through Death Valley in early April.

**Posted by Bentworker** 4/13/2023 11:07 PM

I’m in Death Valley right now- April 2023

High today was 88, later this week it is supposed to tickle 100. There was a vintage car run of some sort we crossed paths with today. All nicely restored from the 30’s and 40’s. Traveling in small groups with what appeared to be chase cars.. A mind blowing amount of flowers in bloom.

We entered the park from the Southeast. Went from Shoshone West to Ashford Mill, then North to Badwater Basin, Devils golf course, Artists Palette and finally Furnace Creek for the night..

April might be a good month to do a future Death Valley run.

Still an unforgiving place. There was a guy taking a break in the shade on the side of a pit toilet. You got to be pretty desperate to use a pit full of poo as a shade structure. Next time I come I am putting one of those pop up shade structures in the ride just in case.