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Re: Trip Preparation

A lot of things could go wrong on a long trip, but I just took #135 ('91 with 70+K miles) on a 5K+adventure - SD to TX to WA, then back home to SD. The only trouble I had was the oil pressure switch leaking. Once it was replaced the only other problem was having to refuel the Beast ever so often! Oh yeah, I forgot, locked my keys in the car in Yellowstone. Having good AAA coverage is a good thing to have!

Re: Trip Preparation

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON (Post 71066)

Couple of those red shop rags. Wrap them around the can of Fix a flat. Make sure you change out the wiper blades before the trip. Maybe a few fuses and common bulbs?

I went to get some refills the other day, and believe it or not, not a soul in Wichita sells em........only the whole blade.......uhggg! Anyone got a tip on a source?
:confused:

Re: Trip Preparation

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette (Post 70924)

Rick short list.

Cash for the hookers
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Best advice I have heard yet!

:cheers:

David

ps Kevin that was excellent advice with the insurance....

Re: Trip Preparation

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Originally Posted by WydGlydJim (Post 81009)

I went to get some refills the other day, and believe it or not, not a soul in Wichita sells em........only the whole blade.......uhggg! Anyone got a tip on a source?
:confused:

I use ExactFit by Trico. 20-2 is on the package. I get them at AdvanceAuto and Auto Zone here on the East coast.

Giood Luck.

Jim

Re: Trip Preparation

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette (Post 70924)

For the drive I'm packing an alternator water pump, some plenum gaskets, and a couple of serp belts. Plus these items don't take a lot of room in the car.

If you are in a pack of Zs.....and you are the parts guy...yes to this list. I used to carry water pump, alternator, hoses, belts, and even gaskets. I found that I never used them including the fluids I took along :mrgreen:

I do carry a volt/ohm meter as well as a couple screw drivers (flat and philips), metric allen and torx set. I also carry a metric socket set and flex metric ratchet set.

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The tools are a bit overdone but I may use them on someone elses car that has had poor maintenance or poor trip preparation. I also carry a good flashlight or even two flashlights. Yes....a credit card with high limit and good cell phone with Jeff's number.

I concur with Daryll :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON (Post 71066)

Couple of those red shop rags. Wrap them around the can of Fix a flat. Make sure you change out the wiper blades before the trip. Maybe a few fuses and common bulbs?