general help - driving cross country

[ab_slack]

The point being even if you maintain your vehicle properly you still want to give it a good once over before hitting the road. Belts, hoses, fluids. Murphys law says it will fail at the most inopportune moment. Most all problems can be avoided when you give them an eyeball.

Not to mention when driving locally if you ain't got a spare or something not quite right that isn't broke yet you might end up stuck but you probably can get a ride from someone, get your own tools, get to local parts place, correct the issue.

It is quite another matter if you are on the road and all you have is what is with you.

This is why, if I will be a good distanc

 

[6.2]

I'm this day and age unless your in a completely remote area you won't have any problem getting things squared away.

I carry spare plugs, wires, hose, etc. As well as tools. If something breaks I can pretty much fix it. Unless its something major. Always in the truck.

Maybe I'm just more prepared than you guys.

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[kimcrwbr1]

I'm this day and age unless your in a completely remote area you won't have any problem getting things squared away.

I carry spare plugs, wires, hose, etc. As well as tools. If something breaks I can pretty much fix it. Unless its something major. Always in the truck.

Maybe I'm just more prepared than you guys.

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Oh lord it`s hard to be humble is the song ringing in my ears right now

 

[6.2]

Lol. Whatever.

If you guys choose to only check things before a long trip that's up to you. I check everything monthly, and a quick once over every weekend.

Takes no time at all to do.

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[bmerr98]

I fear we've decended into nit picking...all RBV owners know (or will find out) that it pays to be prepared for things breaking, wearing out, tearing up etc, just like every other vehicle and machine ever built. All on the same side, Ranger Buddies!

 

[96Indyram]

Its been almost a month....no update?
wonder if he made it to Kansas?

 

[Kowboy]

Maybe he cannot figure out the trickery of OZ. Or maybe it's because no one mentioned to check his belts and pulleys.

 

[wildbill23c]

Given this is an RBV thread, and the vehicle being an older Ranger, I'd think fluids would be checked constantly given the amount of random fluids these vehicles leak . Actually I check fluids in my B2 once a week at least because I know it leaks oil, so while the hood is open that's the opportune time to look over everything else as well.

Also, carry an extra fan belt, at least for the alternator, you can live without the A/C, and power steering, but not so long without the alternator. Extra radiator hoses, and heater hoses or something to plug them with at least, some extra fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid, etc) is also good to carry on long trips. Ok, now that you have your truck full of auto parts now what HAHA.

 

[Mickey Bitsko]

Gas - to move
Electrical tape - cover up annoying lights/gauges on dash
Good stereo - drown out irritating grinding/whistling/groaning/sputtering noises.

Should be good to go

X2^