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BCobe 07-25-2011 05:42 PM

Road Trip Checklist
 
Wondering what some of you guys check over before a road trip or extra stuff when you hit the road for along trip. So far the only things I can think of is of course ordering a spare, oil change, belt change (need new one anyways), check fluids(brake, coolant, power steering ect), Ill be taking my tool box just in case also. Any extra tips?

tmoore78 07-25-2011 05:45 PM

Re: Road Trip Checklist
 
I always check my tire pressure before a long trip. Also clean all my windows/mirrors.

BCobe 07-25-2011 05:46 PM

Re: Road Trip Checklist
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by tmoore78 (Post 497046)
I always check my tire pressure before a long trip. Also clean all my windows/mirrors.

Yea. Almost forgot about that one!

01_ranger_4x4 07-25-2011 06:06 PM

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I never leave home without it

http://www.policemag.com/_Images/art...03guns-2-2.jpg

Oh yea, a 4 way is nice to have too.

BCobe 07-25-2011 06:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 01_ranger_4x4 (Post 497076)
I never leave home without it

http://www.policemag.com/_Images/art...03guns-2-2.jpg

Oh yea, a 4 way is nice to have too.

Ha. 10 grand is a little steep. I wanted to bring my AR but hear thats a big no no.

BlackBy4 07-27-2011 12:29 AM

Road trip checklist:
Tire pressure.
Beer.
Engine oil.
Beer.
Tranny/t-case fluid.
Beer.
Tire structural soundness.
Beer.
Tools.
Beer.
Washer fluid.
Beer.
Keys.

rstangboi 07-27-2011 12:34 AM

Re: Road Trip Checklist
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BCobe (Post 497041)
Wondering what some of you guys check over before a road trip or extra stuff when you hit the road for along trip. So far the only things I can think of is of course ordering a spare, oil change, belt change (need new one anyways), check fluids(brake, coolant, power steering ect), Ill be taking my tool box just in case also. Any extra tips?

if its for teh ranger i haz a spare for ya bro. well..stock spare.


i always bring recovery tools....ratchet straps, duck tape, tow strap, sleeping bag + pillow, water!, sunglasses :cool: , and good tunes.

watchya takin this trip for anyways?

DisturbedESV 07-27-2011 08:18 AM

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I drove cross-country in April and didn't take a spare... lol. I took the truck to the dealership the week before and had the oil changed and told them to look it over head to toe. I made sure I had a tarp, warm clothes, and tie downs at my disposal. I always keep a tow strap in the truck as well.

Fightinirish157 07-27-2011 08:27 AM

Re: Road Trip Checklist
 
DUCT TAPE that is all you need besides food and drink...

doyouquaxu 07-27-2011 09:25 AM

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doo doo paper.

HazardousRanger 07-27-2011 09:32 AM

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I bring everything that i already have in my truck anyways lol

i check:
tire pressure
coolant
wiper fluid lol
oil
steering fluid
trans fluid

I bring:
(already in my toolbox/truck)
good music
poncho
emergency kit
first aid
jumper cables
4 chains/one long cable (i lock shit up alot)
Sunglasses
Camera (you just never know)
Phone Charger
a handful of adjustable tools
toilet paper lol
orange electrical tape
lots of tie downs

I (often but not always) add:
Camelbak with water (unless im going to a hotel type place)
Ice Chest with sodas, granola bars and whatever maria has made me lol
an extra baseball cap lol
a spare set of keys somewhere NOT in the truck, like a bag in the back
Cash
and uhhh idk what else lol

BCobe 07-27-2011 01:20 PM

Re: Road Trip Checklist
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rstangboi (Post 498848)
if its for teh ranger i haz a spare for ya bro. well..stock spare.


i always bring recovery tools....ratchet straps, duck tape, tow strap, sleeping bag + pillow, water!, sunglasses :cool: , and good tunes.

watchya takin this trip for anyways?

Haha Im running 33's. Taking the trip to Visit home and pick up a trailer and possibly see a girlie. Well see on the girlie part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HazardousRanger (Post 499018)
I bring everything that i already have in my truck anyways lol

i check:
tire pressure
coolant
wiper fluid lol
oil
steering fluid
trans fluid

I bring:
(already in my toolbox/truck)
good music
poncho
emergency kit
first aid
jumper cables
4 chains/one long cable (i lock shit up alot)
Sunglasses
Camera (you just never know)
Phone Charger
a handful of adjustable tools
toilet paper lol
orange electrical tape
lots of tie downs

I (often but not always) add:
Camelbak with water (unless im going to a hotel type place)
Ice Chest with sodas, granola bars and whatever maria has made me lol
an extra baseball cap lol
a spare set of keys somewhere NOT in the truck, like a bag in the back
Cash
and uhhh idk what else lol

Damn. Pretty sure you covered it

HazardousRanger 07-27-2011 01:57 PM

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thanks , i only forgot condoms lol

i also carry a smallllll orange cone that is worthless but came wiht the emergency kit lol and gloves

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also theres always a pair of boots in the toolbox

Birdhunter1 07-27-2011 02:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by doyouquaxu (Post 499013)
doo doo paper.

Be a man, use duct tape!

Ranger Sport 07-27-2011 02:38 PM

Re: Road Trip Checklist
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBy4 (Post 498846)
Road trip checklist:
Beer.
Keys.

I like where your list is going.


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