What do you carry on a long road trip?

[46mech]

I know you've already gotten this answer, but I'll just to put an emphasis on it... . NEVER, EVER put automotive anti-freeze in your holding tanks!



Just like RustyJC said..... RV anti-freeze is specifically made for this.

 

[A Johnson]

Wow, lots of good suggestions, might have to get air ride to level it all out



I aslo like to take an extra spare tire for the truck, as I figure I can leave the trailer:{ but not the truck.



A Johnson

 

[Pat_in_Utah]

Batteries

Service batteries in truck and trailer. My trailer batteries boiled 1/3 low and only had 2 days of charge.



Tire pressures, bring gauge. Fix-a-flat (gasp!)? Floor jack? Star wrench? Toolboxes? Sunglasses? Cooler? Ice scrapper? Rain-X?



Have a good trip,

Pat

 

[Texas Diesel]

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[Texas Diesel]

Picture of 3$^$%>^&*%#$^@$%&^ boss:

 

[The patriot]

Originally posted by Pit Bull

S&W 357 Mag.

Yea, what he said... ... . and a porta potty.

Eric

 

[Texas Diesel]

Wooo hooo! Problem solved. The new owners of the company and the fresh manager *decided* to reduce vacation time from 3 to 2 weeks which originally ended my trip plans. Problem was solved by getting a *new* job that paid more $$ and had three weeks vacation right from the start. Really felt good to tell them to get lost, Wyoming here we come. Should I mail the (censored) hole who told me my scheduled vacation was cut a post card from Devils Tower



Revenge is a dish best served any way you can

 

[RichB59]

I always

carry my 1000w generator and a battery charger. A fuel filer and a complete kit for an oil change. Also a 12v air compressor. I think I'll get the belt and hoses sounds like good ins. I forgot I also carry and extra lift pump



LOL RichB

 

[Texas Diesel]

lift pump,

fuel filter,

OBDII code reader,

service manual,

Tires rotated,

Maps,

GPS,

Camera,

4 way lug wrench,

jack,

thermostat,

radiator hoses,

gear oil for the rear diff

Engine oil

engine oil filter,

cellphone.

Dodge roadside assistance card.

Warranty card.

Extra propane tank,

two pack of small propane tanks,

electric heater,

antifreeze,

tools,

Camera battery charger

Jackets

Teflon tape

Grease

Generator

50’ electrical cord

A shovel,

TDR travelers companion phone #'s (Wish I had one)

big cardboad box flattened for crawling under vehicle

fire extinguishers

axe

chewing gum for altitudes

tire chains

RV anti-freeze

Service batteries in truck and trailer

battery charger

Tire pressure gauge

Star wrench set

. 357 Mag x 2

wife (optional)

beer

old TDR mags for reading



am I missing anything?

 

[Andy Perreault]

Originally posted by Doc Tinker

Don't forget some hand cleaner and rags, just incase. You won't like nastying up your steering wheel...

I carry a pair of work gloves and wear them when I refuel, in order to keep the diesel fuel off my hands and off the steering wheel, shift lever, etc. I also carry a box of those "wash 'n dry" individual foil packet moist towlette things, whatever you call them. Some people are pretty careless when they re-fuel, and I've come across some fuel nozzles that were just coated with fuel. I'm also careful not to let the hose rub against my clothes. I learned the hard way while wearing nice pants to a social occasion once. Got a nice dirt-soaked diesel fuel stain from a coated hose.



Might want to add a spare serpentine belt to your list. Double check that it's the right one.

Andy

 

[Sleepy Creek]

I always carry about 100' of good heavy duty rope for a variety of reasons.