First "MAJOR" road trip... any preparation suggestions?
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First "MAJOR" road trip... any preparation suggestions?
Gentleman,
I am planning my first long distance road trip with my EX (no trailer). For spring break this year I have decided to take my wife and son on a road trip to South West Colorado for some spring skiing and to visit my family whom they have never met.
1500 miles, Indiana to Telluride Colorado, march 30th to April 8th.
2003 Ex V10. 122k.
Tires 12k new in 2010.
Brakes serviced June 2011
All front end parts done 2009, only 18 k since then.
This thing is in great shape and no issues. I'm just a little skiddish due to the distance and the fact that over the road mechanics will kill me on parts and labor if I have a problem.
Just curious if any of you guys have any helpful tips for the Ex as well as traveling this far with my wife of 16 years and a 6' 215 lb 13 year old.
Thanks..
I am planning my first long distance road trip with my EX (no trailer). For spring break this year I have decided to take my wife and son on a road trip to South West Colorado for some spring skiing and to visit my family whom they have never met.
1500 miles, Indiana to Telluride Colorado, march 30th to April 8th.
2003 Ex V10. 122k.
Tires 12k new in 2010.
Brakes serviced June 2011
All front end parts done 2009, only 18 k since then.
This thing is in great shape and no issues. I'm just a little skiddish due to the distance and the fact that over the road mechanics will kill me on parts and labor if I have a problem.
Just curious if any of you guys have any helpful tips for the Ex as well as traveling this far with my wife of 16 years and a 6' 215 lb 13 year old.
Thanks..
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I do 2 trips per year in my Ex, about 3000 miles per trip.
I carry an extra COP, belt, 1 replacement lightbulb for every light and replacement radiator hoses.
I also have onboard air compressor and jumper cables.
These V10's are very reliable I'm at 195k miles.
I'm planning a trip for 4 weeks starting December. Will be over 6000 miles. Taking me as far as Park City Utah.
I carry an extra COP, belt, 1 replacement lightbulb for every light and replacement radiator hoses.
I also have onboard air compressor and jumper cables.
These V10's are very reliable I'm at 195k miles.
I'm planning a trip for 4 weeks starting December. Will be over 6000 miles. Taking me as far as Park City Utah.
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Just put 9k on in one month
South Carolina to San franscisco to Orlando fl back to sc in a v10 was awesome trip and ex preformed divine. Taking another trip in 3 weeks to Vegas in it.. At 122k now left sc with 113 on it. Point it in the right direction and keep it between the lines it's a v10 as well
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In addition, make sure you check the air pressure in your spare tire. Periodically check it cause you never know when you'll need it.
Also check torque on your lug nuts.
Also check torque on your lug nuts.
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I'll be out to get yours asap.. What a great idea..
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Avoid last minute maintenance items before the trip,
give things a good week or more to find any problems.
Nothing like changing the oil/filter (or rotating tires) the day before and
finding a problem on the 2nd day of your trip because of these last
minute jobs.
give things a good week or more to find any problems.
Nothing like changing the oil/filter (or rotating tires) the day before and
finding a problem on the 2nd day of your trip because of these last
minute jobs.
