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Nov 14, 2005 | 12:10 PM

howardq99

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Road Trip!!!

I am new to diesels and I will be taking my family on the first road trip in our new X this Thanksgiving (Phoenix to Denver). I need to put together a new "boonie box" for the new Excursion...what items do you think I need to include to help insure a smooth trip?

I think someone said that a spare intercooler hose is good to have, any other suggestions?

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Howard

Nov 14, 2005 | 01:23 PM

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What year is your Excursion and how many miles are on it?

Nov 14, 2005 | 01:36 PM

howardq99

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Sorry, my signature did not come through....
2004 4X4 PSD with 23K miles.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by howardq99

Sorry, my signature did not come through....
2004 4X4 PSD with 23K miles.
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I could just be me. I use the Mozilla browser and it does not support the floating signture feature on this site.

The spare hose is a good call, I guess.

I would just suggest a good thorough inspection prior to the trip. These trucks are fairly bulletproof and if something does go bad it usually ain't a "fix on the side of the road" deal.

Nov 15, 2005 | 09:44 PM

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a can of fix a flat, if you arn't willing to spend the time changing the tire, some cash/credit card, and a cell phone

Nov 16, 2005 | 05:06 PM

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Assuming the truck has been properly maintained, some fuel treatment and enjoy the trip. You never know the quality of the fuel stop, even when it is a truck stop.

RoyC

Nov 16, 2005 | 05:22 PM

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make sure your tires have the proper inflation pressures. Bring you checkbook for the fuel.

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Nov 17, 2005 | 09:59 AM

howardq99

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Snow chains????

Thanks for all the good info, I'm really looking forward to an awesome time.
Any input on snow chains? I'm not sure I'll need them but I have almost zero experience driving in snow...
Howard