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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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trip prep.

im getting ready to go on a trip about 800miles i will be towing my boat, any tips for best milage, and some things i should check before i go?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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800 miles is a pretty good distance to be towing that trailer I would def make sure the wheel bearings on the trailer are greased really good, the truck just make sure all of you fluids are topped off have a spare tire and a spare cps and you will be fine. Also check out the roadside help network in case something happens. We probably have somebody close to your route. Have fun with it.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Make sure you have a spare tire for your truck AND the trailer. A jack would probably be nice too (if you don't have your factory one)...

Have fun!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Jack.. jumper cables...Sockets.. breaker bar.. grease.. oil..aintifreeze..brake fluids.. spare fuel filter, CPS...

Do you have bearing buddies on your trailer? They are a life saver.. I highly recommend them.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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yes this trip will get me to 150,000 so that will be fun too!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Good tire guage, Zip ties and Duct tape
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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For best mileage leave the boat at home!! lol
If you like me that aint gonna happen so I think Andrew and Jonh have listed the usual stuff I carry.
 
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