Road trip check list
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Road trip check list
I plan on taking a trip from Memphis, TN to Germantown, WI, which is about 700 miles one way. This will be the first major road trip for my truck and me I've got a list of mechanical things to do before the trip, just the little quirks of the truck I need to tend to. But I also need help confirming and adding to a list of maintenance necessary before I take off.
So far I've got:
-oil change
-radiator fluid change
-check tire pressure all around including spare
-check clutch fluid and transmission fluid
-check washer fluid
I am currently building a mount for the bed for the gas and water Jerry cans I have, as well as building some kind of box for the back that will contain emergency oil, brake fluid, backup radiator hoses, and drive belts.
What am I missing?
I know your opinions will differ due to you not knowing my truck so well. So a quick description: she's an '89 Xtra cab 4x4 with the 3vze/5spd and a recent timing belt/water pump/front seals/etc change. Just added a camper shell to keep things dry on the road trip and college in a few months, so no worries on storage for tools, supplies, and all..
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you guys.
Eric
So far I've got:
-oil change
-radiator fluid change
-check tire pressure all around including spare
-check clutch fluid and transmission fluid
-check washer fluid
I am currently building a mount for the bed for the gas and water Jerry cans I have, as well as building some kind of box for the back that will contain emergency oil, brake fluid, backup radiator hoses, and drive belts.
What am I missing?
I know your opinions will differ due to you not knowing my truck so well. So a quick description: she's an '89 Xtra cab 4x4 with the 3vze/5spd and a recent timing belt/water pump/front seals/etc change. Just added a camper shell to keep things dry on the road trip and college in a few months, so no worries on storage for tools, supplies, and all..
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you guys.
Eric
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A towing or road service card
A good Credit card.
Cell phone.
Water and some food .
Having been in a few breakdowns on the road unless you are dragging your race car trailer . I have never had the parts or all the tools to ever get one of these fixed along the road.
while traffic flies by several inches or feet if your lucky from your vehicle.
A good Credit card.
Cell phone.
Water and some food .
Having been in a few breakdowns on the road unless you are dragging your race car trailer . I have never had the parts or all the tools to ever get one of these fixed along the road.
while traffic flies by several inches or feet if your lucky from your vehicle.
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A towing or road service card
A good Credit card.
Cell phone.
Water and some food .
Having been in a few breakdowns on the road unless you are dragging your race car trailer . I have never had the parts or all the tools to ever get one of these fixed along the road.
while traffic flies by several inches or feet if your lucky from your vehicle.
A good Credit card.
Cell phone.
Water and some food .
Having been in a few breakdowns on the road unless you are dragging your race car trailer . I have never had the parts or all the tools to ever get one of these fixed along the road.
while traffic flies by several inches or feet if your lucky from your vehicle.
Tire patch kit and pump. A bike pump works in a pinch.
Hide-a-key somewhere on your vehicle. Tucked onto the frame is a little less obvious than under the bumper. Roadside plans usually cover lock-outs too.
Did you check the air in your spare? New wiper blades? Current registration and insurance card? Chilton/Haynes repair manual? Fuses, light bulbs?
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i also like to make sure i have coolant and when the coolant bottle is empty fill them with water (save money on buying more coolant/washer fluid). set of wrenches, vise grips/pliers, a good knife, flashlight. pretty much a basic survival kit...something i keep in my truck always! never know when a zombie outbreak will happen!
KCCO!
KCCO!
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Thanks guys for the information and tips. I very much so appreciate it!
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spare tire, a jack, 4 way lug wrench. hose clamps, various hoses, some electrical wire, connectors, extra oil, fluids, etc.
as well the other good suggestions
as well the other good suggestions
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As long as you looked at things before you left .
anything minor should be good .
It is the oh boy ones wow the wheel and axle looks just like mine as it rolls past.
the vehicle ahead of you hits something just right on the road throws something through the radiator.
Heater core fails in Jan returning from Wyoming I can tell you having no defroster was the worse part.
the things that one just can`t plan for
One thing to keep a eye on is if your driving straight through I have seen some engines really start to use oil when the engine really gets warm.
Now if your really worried there seems to be some members in that area who I am sure would be glad to help you out if you have a mishap.
So start a thread looking for people along your route!!!
I was one a little paranoid carried every thing and the kitchen sink all the time. In my younger days and most often something happened i just could not fix.
It is good your going to school to have all these goodies along that will be used in normal maintenance of your baby!!
anything minor should be good .
It is the oh boy ones wow the wheel and axle looks just like mine as it rolls past.
the vehicle ahead of you hits something just right on the road throws something through the radiator.
Heater core fails in Jan returning from Wyoming I can tell you having no defroster was the worse part.
the things that one just can`t plan for
One thing to keep a eye on is if your driving straight through I have seen some engines really start to use oil when the engine really gets warm.
Now if your really worried there seems to be some members in that area who I am sure would be glad to help you out if you have a mishap.
So start a thread looking for people along your route!!!
I was one a little paranoid carried every thing and the kitchen sink all the time. In my younger days and most often something happened i just could not fix.
It is good your going to school to have all these goodies along that will be used in normal maintenance of your baby!!
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Take Friday i had a relay fail lost the headlights in the wee hours .
In the little rain and wind we were having .
things happen one can`t drag both the kitchen sink and the bathroom one along.
being able to pull the relay jumper the correct pins I was good to go till it quits raining
does not hurt to have a few assorted electrical connectors.
In the little rain and wind we were having .
things happen one can`t drag both the kitchen sink and the bathroom one along.
being able to pull the relay jumper the correct pins I was good to go till it quits raining
does not hurt to have a few assorted electrical connectors.
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