Moving Checklist
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Smokin
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Moving Checklist
Hey all,
So in a few weeks I am moving a few states, and I am using 'ol red to make the move and pull a trailer. I want to make sure I go through the truck and make sure everything is a-ok before I get on the highway.
Here is what I have on my list so far.
Oil and filter change
Fuel filter change
I am going to have Rocky change the tranny fluid/filter and maybe even rear diff. would do it myself I just don't have the time/facilities
Check tire air pressure, I may even get the tires balanced/rotated.
I have a spare CPS, coolant, tranny fluid, oil, a few spare fuses, jumper cables and an extra serpentine belt in my toolbox...along with all my tools.
Alt is fine, batteries are fine. My battery cables are on their way out but as long as I keep the terminals squeaky clean and as tight as possible everything there seems to be fine.
Anything I am missing?
So in a few weeks I am moving a few states, and I am using 'ol red to make the move and pull a trailer. I want to make sure I go through the truck and make sure everything is a-ok before I get on the highway.
Here is what I have on my list so far.
Oil and filter change
Fuel filter change
I am going to have Rocky change the tranny fluid/filter and maybe even rear diff. would do it myself I just don't have the time/facilities
Check tire air pressure, I may even get the tires balanced/rotated.
I have a spare CPS, coolant, tranny fluid, oil, a few spare fuses, jumper cables and an extra serpentine belt in my toolbox...along with all my tools.
Alt is fine, batteries are fine. My battery cables are on their way out but as long as I keep the terminals squeaky clean and as tight as possible everything there seems to be fine.
Anything I am missing?
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I agree with Travis there Lisa. Maybe you should get a list of phone numbers of members along the way so that IF you have a problem then you'll have help just a phone call away. This is my intention in a few weeks when I go to Florida for Thanksgiving.
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found this was pretty cool on gas buddy
Trip Cost Calculator - Maximize Your Fuel Savings - GasBuddy.com
EDIT: it did not come across but, most of your trip is in the green zone so it calculated your cost at around $150 for the trip. I would guess around $200 since you got a trailer in tow
Trip Cost Calculator - Maximize Your Fuel Savings - GasBuddy.com
EDIT: it did not come across but, most of your trip is in the green zone so it calculated your cost at around $150 for the trip. I would guess around $200 since you got a trailer in tow
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You'll quickly get past me, but still, if you need to, you've got my number. The dogs love road trips (and so do I).
If you've got cordless impact tools make sure they're handy. If they are, chances are high you'll never need 'em. Bury them though, and you're about guaranteed to!
If you've got cordless impact tools make sure they're handy. If they are, chances are high you'll never need 'em. Bury them though, and you're about guaranteed to!
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A DEFINITE necessity!! I never go on long drives without a good supply of seeds and a cooler full of diet Coke/Dr. Pepper (or both!). Down side is that apparently my bladder & truck are NOT talking to each other very well. My Ranger & I were in perfect sync. 350 miles was about the limit on fuel *AND* my bladder. With this truck, I make extra stops just to empty the consumed Cokes/DPs... 
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Smokin
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found this was pretty cool on gas buddy
Trip Cost Calculator - Maximize Your Fuel Savings - GasBuddy.com
EDIT: it did not come across but, most of your trip is in the green zone so it calculated your cost at around $150 for the trip. I would guess around $200 since you got a trailer in tow
Trip Cost Calculator - Maximize Your Fuel Savings - GasBuddy.com
EDIT: it did not come across but, most of your trip is in the green zone so it calculated your cost at around $150 for the trip. I would guess around $200 since you got a trailer in tow
You'll quickly get past me, but still, if you need to, you've got my number. The dogs love road trips (and so do I).
If you've got cordless impact tools make sure they're handy. If they are, chances are high you'll never need 'em. Bury them though, and you're about guaranteed to!
If you've got cordless impact tools make sure they're handy. If they are, chances are high you'll never need 'em. Bury them though, and you're about guaranteed to!
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From: Rochdale MA
Lisa a small inverter is a good thing to carry in the glove box. It plugs into the power port and converts 12V DC to 110V AC. Nice for laptops and cell phones. They are inexpensive also, around $20, if not cheaper.
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A DEFINITE necessity!! I never go on long drives without a good supply of seeds and a cooler full of diet Coke/Dr. Pepper (or both!). Down side is that apparently my bladder & truck are NOT talking to each other very well. My Ranger & I were in perfect sync. 350 miles was about the limit on fuel *AND* my bladder. With this truck, I make extra stops just to empty the consumed Cokes/DPs...
I dehydrate myself purposefully on road trips so I don't have to stop every 100 miles.
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Thanks Jorge. I gave one to my oldest stepson when he was in college. he would come home 2 or 3 weekends a month. It gave him some reassurance that his phone would always be charged.