What do you carry on a long road trip?

[Texas Diesel]

I have a spare lift pump, fuel filter, OBDII code reader, service manual, tools. Air filter is clean, engine oil will be changed, diff oil will be changed, transmission oil will (hopefully) be changed. Tires rotated, trailer brakes adjusted, wheel bearings just serviced. New Jordan Ultima Maps, GPS, Camera, dog, 4 way lug wrench, jack, service manuals. What else do I need? 3500 mile trip in 4 weeks



Suggestions?

 

[Deezul1]

Money.

Looks like you are pretty well covered, maybe hoses and belt

 

[HillCountrykid]

How many service manuals are you taking?



Brian

 

[Shooter]

Plenty of chips and sodas. Toliet paper. Oo.

 

[Texas Diesel]

Originally posted by Deezul 1

Money.

After buying all the spares I dont have any left



HillCountryKid, just one, volume 1&2, typed it twice for some reason

 

[rrausch]

A few gallons of drinking water if you're crossing the desert.

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

I also carry a spare thermostat, belt, and radiator hoses, enough gear oil to change out the fluid on the rear diff (which also means I have enough to change out the front if necessary), engine oil filter, and enough oil to change the engine oil (in case an oil line ruptures or something to that effect).

 

[Texas Diesel]

Ok, got the old 190 thermostat, good, looks like a good reason to buy a gator back belt extra oil , ok. Dont have any spare hoses, but I do have a radiator hose patch kit. What do you carry the engine oil filter for? TIA



We will have the fresh water tank in the trailer full, so water is ok.



Extra propane tank, generator, fuel, two Ham radios, warm clothing, We are set for a Siberian expedition...



The TT is completely insulated except for the holding tanks, (insert theory here: ) can I add antifreeze to the holding tanks if the temp gets below freezing? I mean the automotive type??? Anyone tried this?

 

[John Berger]

I carry spare hoses, serpentine belt, old lift pump(mine didn't go bad, I replaced it while it still worked), extra oil and fuel filters, a couple of quarts of oil, plenty of fuses, my service manual and back issues of the TDR and a spare thermostat.

 

[RustyJC]

Originally posted by Texas Diesel

The TT is completely insulated except for the holding tanks, (insert theory here: ) can I add antifreeze to the holding tanks if the temp gets below freezing? I mean the automotive type??? Anyone tried this?

Get the non-toxic RV (propylene glycol) anti-freeze at Wal-Mart.



Let's see, what do I carry on a long trip towing the 5ver?



1. A cellphone.



2. Good Sam ERS (emergency roadside service) card.



3. Dodge roadside assistance card.



4. Warranty card.



5. Credit cards.



Oh, I have other stuff in the Weatherguard 5ver box, but it's only there in case the 5 items listed above don't work!



Rusty

 

[Deezul1]

I suggest carring only a 1/4 tank of water unless heading for dry (no hookups) camping as at 8lbs per gallon the load is quite a bit less on the trailer tires and 1/4 tank should be plenty for any emegency

 

[Texas Diesel]

Ok, cell phone onlist, and will change service to nationwide

ok on 1/4 tank of water, can always get more and sure beats hauling it up the rocikes

walley world anti-freeze, is this some RV type?

fuses, ok on the list now.



Looks like I'm gonna have a exhaust brake now, found a used Jacobs brake that fits the budget, now get it installed...

 

[Pit Bull]

S&W 357 Mag.

 

[RustyJC]

Originally posted by Texas Diesel

Walley world anti-freeze, is this some RV type?

Yep - go to the RV section (usually next to automotive) and you'll see some 1-gallon bottles of pink stuff. It will be marked as RV anti-freeze - it's non-toxic propylene glycol. It's used to circulate through the fresh water lines, pour in the P-traps and holding tanks to prevent freezing when you winterize the rig. On my 5ver, it takes just over 1 gallon, but I have the winterization bypass on my 10 gallon hot water heater. This consists of bypass valves that allow you to bypass the hot water heater when you're circulating the RV anti-freeze. Of course, you have to drain the hot water heater if you don't pump anti-freeze through it if it's in danger of freezing.



Rusty

 

[NVR FNSH]

The amount of water in your fresh water tank is really dependent on how your trailer is loaded. In my case I have to carry a full 82 gal fresh water tank in order to get enough pin weight when the motorcycles are in the garage portion the trailer. ~550 lbs behind the axles plays hell with pin weight... ...



Brian

 

['956Wheel]

A shovel, TDR travelers companion phone #'s, entertainment for kids (if you got em), big cardboad box flattened for crawling under vehicle, poop bags for the dog, inspect fire exinguishers, axe, misc electrical supplies i. e. connectors, sunscreen, chewing gum for altitudes, service gen-set... . and chili fixens and your ready to rock n' roll!



Mike

 

[Texas Diesel]

Originally posted by Pit Bull

S&W 357 Mag.

Two already on the permanent travel list.

 

[plntmgr]

We lost a fuel pump in Corning Ca. and had to be towed back to Redding Ca(54mi. ). With insurance from Camping World ($79 / year), it cost us nothing. The pump was still under Cummin's warranty. The tow service called a camp ground for a pull thru site and dropped the rig there(34') and then took the truck to Dodge. Very satisfied.

 

[Doc Tinker]

If you plan to be in the Rockies during snow season, may I suggest tire chains?



I'd say your pretty well covered with the mechanical needs. Don't forget some hand cleaner and rags, just incase. You won't like nastying up your steering wheel after you stop to help a busted Ford with all those emergency supplies you're taking along and won't need for the Dodge



Doc

 

[Turbo Horseman]

A pillow for naps and sleeping.