...road trip?
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From: Blackwater, VA
...road trip?
looking at taking my truck on her first real road trip (with me anyways) in about 2 weeks. round trip will be around 750-800 miles...we'll pass the 200k mark and then some! 
i know i will be towing but i don't know how much yet- do's or don't's for getting her ready??
i know i will be towing but i don't know how much yet- do's or don't's for getting her ready??
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From: Darien, Wi
Make sure all the fluids are topped off and that the oil and filter have been changed recently, check your tire pressure on all tires including spare and on the trailer you're towing and have fun.
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I see from your public profile you are in one of my neighboring states so I will send you my cell and work #'s in case you need it.
I live everywhere between Crossville and Bristol, Even towards Asheville a bit. (Relocating
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LOL....he lives in Va.........If he can find exotic in 800 miles I will fill my tanks and meet him there
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Definately have a spare CPS and the tools to swap it out. An extra serpentine belt might not be a bad idea either. Don't forget the cell phone and charger.
Is anyone still using CB radios? My wife looked at me "funny" when I said I wanted one for my truck.
Is anyone still using CB radios? My wife looked at me "funny" when I said I wanted one for my truck.
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I have a CB in my truck. Never use it but it was handy coming home from Missouri with the truck in the worst ice storm in the last 10 years. The truckers keep you up on the brake checks and road closings.
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Did you get your truck from TFB the teacher in Lamar?
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CB's are awesome to travel with. They help when you need it, keep you out of trouble when you don't need it and can be a good friend on a long run in the middle of the night.
Oh yeah Miss Independant, I forgot to send the PM, it is sent now.
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I LOVE my CB! I found a new-in-box Cobra for $30 at Big Lots, so it was one of my first additions. usually I just put it on ch 19 and see what I can pick up
most places we go wheelin it's a requirement anywayswe're headed to Danville, PA, flat-towing a Jeep and a bunch of parts, getting a new trail rig built! probably 6500-7k lbs. my friend's trying to talk me into a programmer before then...this is his thing, so he's paying for all my fuel...but I thought in all fairness I should tell him with that kind of weight, going uphill, I usually only get 10ish mpg :/