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2600 mile round trip.. what to take?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2006KJ, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. Jan 6, 2013 at 12:05 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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  2. Jan 6, 2013 at 12:21 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    I agree. I take my previous statement back.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2013 at 7:10 AM
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    I do long road trip all the time...a good insulated travel coffee cup, a box of protein bars from Sams and a sack of my favorite apples. I haven't had an on the road breakdown needing a tow or rescue in 15 years and 400,000 thousand miles...and the last time I needed a tow home (aside from one of my on property beater trucks) was a busted lower control arm on a one ton van conversion project.

    Your truck is brand new, just make sure you have a recent oil change.

    Howard
     
  4. Jan 6, 2013 at 8:04 AM
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    Holy cow I wish I was as organized as you! I do monthly road trips about half the miles as yours and take nothing except my pups. I'm ultra spontaneous and in fact have, in the past, decided to do out of the country trips (sometimes with no firm final destination) with family and or friends along and we pack up and leave making the arrangements en route.

    Hope your trip goes well and you enjoy it. I have a feeling if you traveled with someone like me you'd not be as happy as you're going to be with your great pre planning.

    ON EDIT: Even though I've had fun on every road trip (that was for pleasure) more then once I have ended up sleeping in my vehicle or a rental car due to my lack of planning.
     
  5. Jan 6, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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    All I would say is that in my time driving long distance I learned a valuable lesson.

    When you are hungry, take the time to eat REAL food. Pull into a diner and take the extra 45 minutes to have someone prepare you something from fresh ingredients, and take your time eating it.

    Eating junk food, slamming coca cola, and only stopping for head calls and gas is how you arrive at your destination feeling like crap.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2013 at 8:53 AM
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    Seriously, not sure if it was mentioned, but a good first aid kit and a pistola (check state to state laws).

    Safe travels and enjoy the trip. Sounds like fun...
     
  7. Jan 6, 2013 at 10:42 AM
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    landphil Fish are FOOD, not friends!

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    Don't forget gas money. Not just plastic either, carry enough cash for a couple tanks full.

    I find it odd how people are most concerened about reliability on long trips. Unless you are towing, its the easiest miles a vehicle will ever put on, and proper maintenance is important at all times.
     
  8. Jan 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM
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    +1

    I alternate cash and the debit card (don't have any credit cards).
    My bank has a habit of putting a 24-hour security lock on my card if it is used to purchase fuel 3 times, so I only use it once a day for gas and use cash for the 2nd tank. I generally leave home with enough cash for gas and food for half the trip. Any cash I still have when I get home goes back to the bank.

    Few things to look out for...

    You never know when you'll find a station with older pumps that can't electronically scan the card. Cashier manually running the card is wide open for fraud... it happened to me in Anaheim when the system was down.

    Ever since the expose on card skimmers being easily installed INSIDE of the pump (the same key operates nearly every gas pump in the country), stations have been better about maintaining the tape seals on the pumps.
    No seal, or a broken seal, I pay cash.
    Give the card reader a gentle tug to make sure it's not a dummy overlay that will skim the card.

    Cover the keypad when inputting your PIN or ZIP.
     
  9. Jan 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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    I would add:

    Engine belt
    battery jumper starter with air compressor
    small cheap floor jack.(makes changing tire easier)
    Jug of antifreeze
    Jug of water
    Crank up type of flash light (doesn't need batterys)
    duck tape
    bailing wire
    case of beer
     
  10. Jan 6, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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    I think you're over thinking this whole thing a bit much. If you're staying on the highway for the whole trip you won't be far from civilization if something bad does happen. Which with a fairly new vehicle you shouldn't have to worry about. Cellphone and money for food/gas and you'll be fine. UNLESS the zombie apocalypse hits while you're out....then you might need a few extras!
     
  11. Jan 6, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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    Man that's a short trip, Master Card should cover all your needs.
     
  12. Jan 6, 2013 at 1:54 PM
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    MedlinAround Failure is the result of letting setbacks stop you

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    So i'd probably say pants, camera, gun, pillow, money, condoms, jerky, Monster, and some more money for hookers and blow. Should be good. Enjoy
     
  13. Jan 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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    You should ditch that crappy duck tape and grab some duct tape. Stuff is awesome!

    Beef jerkey and trail mix are good for snacks and will keep your mind straight.

    Don't drive beyond 16 hours in a single day before resting. Two 10 hour legs with 2 hour rests is perfect.
     
  14. Jan 6, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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  15. Jan 6, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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    great idea..

    also great suggestion to take enough cash... i always travel with cash but it's easy to forget how important it is.. or how much you rely on debt card/credit cards.

    I'll def throw in a small floor jack, one of those portable power/jumpers/compressor, and a FEW cases of beer... since OKC only sells 3.2 beer. yack!

    all good suggestions so far. Thanks! The majority of the time i'll probably listen to the XM radio... maybe change to a CD now and then. Thinking i'll stay over some where off the highway in St Loui
     
  16. Jan 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    Seriously though... 2600 miles round trip?

    That's half of an oil change interval.
    What do you normally do between oil changes? Gas, check the tire pressure, and check the oil.

    That's all you're going to need as long as you don't leave the lights on or get a flat.
    I'll pack up and head from LA to Austin on a moment's notice without a 2nd thought or any vehicle prep other than making sure the tires are up and in good shape.
     

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