Roadtrip prep

[Wildebeest]

I'm planning on driving the Trans-Labrador highway this summer, travelling through Newfoundland as well. A large portion of the trip will be in some very remote areas with up to 400km/246mi between services.

Wondering what peoples thoughts are on vehicle prep and any spares to carry?

I've thus far changed all fluids, upper/lower rad hoses, thermostat, air filter, plugs, belt/tensioner. I still need to change the transmission filter.

I'm considering changing the u-joints and water pump for piece of mind... yay/nay?

Brian
'04 3.7L 96000km (59000mi)

 

[tjkj2002]

Carry the small,easy to replace stuff like a extra serp belt,tensioner,upper/lower radiator hoses,radiator cap,RTV,and such.Also carry spare coolant,oil,AFT+4,and gear oil.You can always carry spare u-joints and the waterpump is your choice.Also have some tools handy to replace all of the above which is not alot.

 

[SabaII]

All fluids like stated above. Fuel if you have somewhere to keep it. I also make sure I have enough stuff in the vehicle to keep myself going in case of a major breakdown in a remote area. After you do your services make sure you put enough miles on to check everything before heading out on a trip. I hate doing a repair then immediately having to take a trip. I like to drive local for a few days that way if something were to go wrong after the repair it would have by then.

 

[Paul M]

Fix-a-flat or a mini portable compressor and tire plug kit (just in case of two flats). Portable jumper for those times when the battery decides to quit. 5 gallon container of water.

 

[Porkchop]

Cell phone food water blanket check-in plan with someone who will know your route.

 

[SabaII]

Cell phone food water blanket check-in plan with someone who will know your route.

Damn I forgot the most important one. The check in plan! Whenever I am out ice fishing someone knows where and how long I will be out. A lot of times you may not have good cell reception thats why it is important for someone to know a time frame that way they know when to come looking.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I see you have an '04.
How old is your battery?
If in doubt, replace it.

Whenever we do a major road trip or major off road excursion I make sure I carry all the aforementioned parts as well as an extra coil pack and a couple of spark plugs with us in the heep.

Also extra fuel. A minimum of 53 litres on the roof basket.
This summer for our main off road trip we'll have 106 litres of premium with us.

 

[seabass1858]

just got done a 3300 mile round trip road trip and carried all the above but I must add to carry an air compressor and tire plug kit as well. No matter how thick your tires are there is always that one screw that could fall off a contractors truck and end up in your tire.

 

[bjeepin]

^^ yes plugs i ran over a BIG screw the other day...plugs are a must!