Trip checklist

Shawneebear93 · May 31, 2005

I'm going away this Sunday until Saturday. About a 2 hour, 250 mile (round trip) to the beach. I plan to check my oil, tire pressure, washer fluid and make sure I've got my breakdown kit in the hatch (flares, flashlight, jumper cables, air pump, blanket). Just curious to see what you guys do, if anything, before you make a long trip. More importantly, to make sure I'm not forgetting anything.

mr_woodster · May 31, 2005

Check the oil and water, and throw a case of oil in the back seat !!! lol

evintho · May 31, 2005

I always bring a small toolbox w/basic hand tools, voltmeter, flashlight w/good batteries, rags, WD-40 and duct tape.

And like I always say 'the best insurance you can carry is a cell phone and AAA card w/the extended towing option!'

glowstang93 · May 31, 2005

Don't forget the tunes, oh yea, I always have my handy floor jack, air compressor, & tools just in case a Chevy may need some help.

And safety first, the fire extinguisher

It will be ok, you have the power of REEF BLUE to watch over you on your trip. Enjoy and don't forget the extra towels to cover your seats for the ride home

Dan P. · May 31, 2005

evintho said:
I always bring a small toolbox w/basic hand tools, voltmeter, flashlight w/good batteries, rags, WD-40 and duct tape.

And like I always say 'the best insurance you can carry is a cell phone and AAA card w/the extended towing option!'

You cant forget the duct tape I would say take some basic tools with ya, like a socket set and some screwdrivers.

Like so:

Shawneebear93 · May 31, 2005

Evintho - I've got Sam's club, so I'm safe if I (God forbid) need a tow.
Glowstang93 - HaHa, yea I always call it Teal, but is it Reef Blue? I'll have to check the color codes! I'll have plenty of towels to cover the beer indeed!
DanP. - How could I forget duct tape?!

Asha'man · Jun 1, 2005

If your car is in decent running condition, you really shouldn't need much of anything. A couple years ago, I was driving 120 highway miles per day for three solid weeks, and never had to do anything but fuel up every three days. You should be fine with the very basics.

Brian

glowstang93 · Jun 1, 2005

My last long road trip was 6 hrs, from Olney Il to London Ky for training. It was ok on the way there. But while there, my alternator crapped out again. Luckily I was able to get another at Advance and replace it in the usual 5 minutes Then on the way back, the clutch went out on my A/C compressor, so no A/C for me. As soon as I got back I replaced that alternator with a 3G upgrade. The clutch I did myself with the help of Autozone Loan a Tool program and my wife helping too. Really 2 hrs is not much of a road trip, it will just get ur muffler warmed up

Shawneebear93 · Jun 1, 2005

Yeah I'm not really worried, just been having trouble the last few months with the car and would rather be safe than sorry. Plus my girlfriend is going with me and I wouldn't want to listen to her whining if I had nothing to fix something with.

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