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are your services current...and I’m not taking about answer being yes if you have 9999 miles in the oil .....espeacilily if you tow, high idle, etc
Ditto on the. Result card and roadside assistance plan.
make sure you can lower the spare and have the lock key
I’d bring a co2 tire plug kit, a strap that can go around the tire, and a good tall hydraulic jack. My sop is to try to fix the flat before I decide to replace it. So while I gave it jacked up, I try to find the cuase of the flat , plug it with the tire kit, wrap a strap around the tire to tighten the tire so it will re- bead , then use the co2 to fill it. You can use a handful of the little BB gun size co2 cartridges, but I went on amazon and bout a few the size of a beer bottle.
first aid kit, cones, flares or flashing triangle lights, etc.
two sets of IDs in seperate wallets
everyines medications
Some supplies is helpful but think about it....I had s coolant loss once becuase the hose piped off..I knew becuase my coolant presure gauge went to zero while my engine temp gauge show all was well....it took three gallons to refill once I fixed the hose problem and I happened to have some of those ford hose clips . If you loose oil it could be too serious to fix so not sure how helpful bringing oil would be...unless your oil filter got loose...then you would need an oil filter wrench. I’ve had brake fluid loss due to brake line problems so having extra brake fluid and vise grips to clamp off the bad hose worked.
extra fuses is a must.
large gauge jumper cables
tow hooks, tow straps, axle wrap straps...to pull people that are stuck out of your way...or trees, etc
if your towing a can of electrical contact cleaner spray to de corrode you 7 pin harness.
battery post cleaning tools and sprays is helpful....I’ve seen cases first hand where vehicle starts but does not charge ....corrosion on battery post.
If you have the battery with caps make sure the fluid is orrery.
Your Truck is 6 years old , me personally would load test the battery to make sure I’m not frying my alternator keeping it charged.
after s few hours do a walk around for funny things and funny smells. I once smelled paint, like the smell of heat proof engine paint when hot....narrowed it down to the rear axle which was hot enough to fry eggs.. I drove it to a parts store and bought some gearboil and a pan to see how much gear oil I had..nothing drained out so I filled it to proper levels. Vehicle only had 70k miles and was not due for greabox service til 90k miles.
I carry some Wilkie talkie cab radios that use rechargeable usb batteries. They have a 28 mile range. Your CEL phone is going to be worth diddly squat in the middle of nowhere or the mountains.
Landers, water, toilet paper, lipstick sized mace, etc.
most folks never use what they pack so think it thru and understand why your packing extra stuff.
You're a prepper, Fritz. I like it. Don't forget the EDC lock blade and small flashlight. I'll usually go with the Glock 23 in colder weather but now that the warmer weather is upon us ( or yeah, I'm in Buffalo... It's ALMOST here. ), I'll conceal carry my Glock 43 and at least one spare mag. A pair of hand cuffs in the console. Have a seat belt cutter and window breaker in the organizer on the visor. Don't forget a way to make fire. Maybe hide the 22 in the lockable box under the 70% rear seat to hunt small game. Remember to bring bug repellant and a bug night. Some candles as they produce enough heat to keep the inside of a vehicle warm. Emergency thermal sleeping bag and tent. Essentially pack a Bug Out Bag. You never know. One would rather have and not need, than need and not have.
Great thread. In September I am going to take the truck from Connecticut to Florida and back. Heading to Fort Pierce, when there I will be traveling across FL to Tampa and back to Fort Pierce. I'm sure this thread will be buried by then and I'll probably start another. I am looking forward to the trip, I love driving the thing.
I am always ready....I drive a motorcycle to work and I wear this everyday. Tool kit, first aid kit, trama kit, emergency egress kit, escape and evasion kit, weather kit, personal supplies, medical supplies, cb walkie talkie, camping gear, hunting and fishing gear, climbing gear, water purification, air mask, chemical gloves, etc
you never know when the zombie apocalypse will happen.
i saw a YouTube video once where a guy drives off the road and gets thrown into a tree. Broken back, ribs, legs, etc. he ran the video for 6 hours and talked to his audience and discribed 4 groups of rescuers that walked past his tree and could not find him. He lived thru the night but ultimately died and that was on the recording . He would have been found if only he had a whistle.
I make many cross country runs towing my 5th wheel. This year will be a 5K round trip give or take from Maryland through Colorado and on to Arizona and back. About the only thing I take is an air compressor for trailer tires, extra set of fuel filters and a cac pipe.
We're almost finished with our trip from from Texas to Maine for the summer. We are pulling a 15,000 pound fifth and have done nothing but add fuel and DEF (one 2.5 gallon jug) for the entire 2500+ mile trip towing the trailer, plus another 1500 miles running around sightseeing. I'm not sure why the need to carry a bunch of "just in case" fluids and parts.
I am always ready....I drive a motorcycle to work and I wear this everyday. Tool kit, first aid kit, trama kit, emergency egress kit, escape and evasion kit, weather kit, personal supplies, medical supplies, cb walkie talkie, camping gear, hunting and fishing gear, climbing gear, water purification, air mask, chemical gloves, etc
you never know when the zombie apocalypse will happen.
i saw a YouTube video once where a guy drives off the road and gets thrown into a tree. Broken back, ribs, legs, etc. he ran the video for 6 hours and talked to his audience and discribed 4 groups of rescuers that walked past his tree and could not find him. He lived thru the night but ultimately died and that was on the recording . He would have been found if only he had a whistle.
That's a sad story but could have been different with a little preparation. It never hurts to be prepared. It's always better to have and not need, than need and not have. I knew you were the real deal Fritz. I'll ride with you anytime.
Besides, you may come across someone else who needs what you have and you can help them.
We're taking a trip from Idaho down to Georgia, up to North Carolina, then Washington DC this summer. We're putting the camper on the truck, so we're literally taking the kitchen sink.
I don't normally take a bunch of extra stuff, but I always ensure I bring cash... Even in 2019, there are still places where cards won't work, or the system goes down, or...
You only need cash for toll roads and there are lots of them on the east coast. Also don't forget tunnels. You will pay for those also. You will get something in the mail. LOL
You are going to see a lot of beautiful country for sure. In DC make sure to figure what you want to see and plain accordingly.There is so much to see there . It's a incredible place.
We're taking a trip from Idaho down to Georgia, up to North Carolina, then Washington DC this summer. We're putting the camper on the truck, so we're literally taking the kitchen sink.
I don't normally take a bunch of extra stuff, but I always ensure I bring cash... Even in 2019, there are still places where cards won't work, or the system goes down, or...
Nice! That sounds like an awesome trip. You might want to drive a little further north and go to New York City to see the 911 Memorial Museum and the Reflecting Pools at the base of the twin towers. I want to take my family to see them at one point. Have a great trip.
AS ALWAYS, CASH IS KING!
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At least that way you know you didn't forget anything!
