Long road trip! 2500 miles. What are the things I must have?

[kingpin]

So I am driving back home at the end of may with a friend of mine who is flying in.

The drive is from Edmonton Alberta to Toronto Ontario. Roughly 3600kms.
We are driving my 2002 Ford expedition with 220 000 kms on it and hasn't given me any trouble and runs real well.

I am changing the oil on the weekend(Mobil 1 pure synthetic), replacing the thermostat, replacing the air filter, checking the spare and all tires.

I have an emergency roadside kit with flares, cellphones, gps, and CAA(auto club has been informed). They are sending me maps with information like gas stations, restaurants and hotels.

I was thinking of putting some gas in a jeri-can but don't want to stink up the truck. So I was thinking of strapping it to the outside of the back door or on the roof.

I've never done a long trip like this so I don't really know what I'm in for.
Oh and the best thing is my buddy is a mechanic which should help a bit if needed.

:cheers:

[BuckyThreadkiller]

Iron bladder.

[Rob]

10mm and 400 rounds + 9 cases of beer

[MrPeabody]

Snacks for the road and the motel room. These snacks must represent the four food groups. Salt, Sugar, Fat and Alcohol. Tip: String Cheese can cover both the Salt and Fat groups. Of course, do not use the Alcohol until the driving is done for the day.

Have a safe and fun trip!

[Skia]

Skittles
Fig Newtons
peanut M&M's
perfect Road food

You're welcome.

[kingpin]

Iron bladder.

:rofl:

I was thinking about eating a couple blocks of cheese before the trip to stop up my stooper.

[FRISKY]

Radar detector...

[Blademaker]

We drove across the US a coupla years ago.
From Atlanta GA. to San Fransisco, down to LA, and back across the Southern US.
Trip of a lifetime, on the road for almost a month.
We had a blast. Find a town that we liked stay 2-3 days, move on.
Sounds like you have everything in order.
Snacks are a must.
Ditto for a coupla rolls of toilet paper. You never know.
Beef jerky.

Have a great trip.

[Rotorhead]

Plan your hotels, have some snacks and a cooler within reach for water and some soft drinks. Maybe a tire plug kit and 12v cig lighter tire pump. You are way over planned for any trip I've ever done. Most important thing is to bring a car charger for your cell phone.

I think strapping a gas can to your bumper is a DOT violation.

Edit. If it is still bad snow there, bring a shovel and lots of warm clothes. Snow proof boots and extra socks in case your feet do get wet. Sleeping bags rated for the expected temps could be good also. Last bit of advice is to have a few MRE's if the weather or roads are really bad.

[Omega Man]

:rofl:

I was thinking about eating a couple blocks of cheese before the trip to stop up my stooper.

shyte paper and baby wipes. When you start to get tired, you can always use a wipe to clean your junk / face to make you feel better.

Nothing worse than a long trip with greasy nuts or bung.

Don't forget water for you and the truck.

[69camfrk]

10mm and 400 rounds + 9 cases of beer

10mm won't save him from the big ass bear that's gonna eat him when he breaks down. Said bear will drink all the beer, so he might as well just make it a six pack to cut down on expenses.:lol::leaving:

[kingpin]

Right. I forgot a couple rolls of TP.

I love my coffee also, but want to try and stay away from it because it makes want to go the washroom.

Maybe I will substitute with with some coffe crisps and other candies.

Anybody know about a product called water wetter?
I'm wondering if I can put some in older coolant or if I have to drain the system first.

[dwjz06]

TUNES Mike.:D:cheers:

[69camfrk]

Right. I forgot a couple rolls of TP.

I love my coffee also, but want to try and stay away from it because it makes want to go the washroom.

Maybe I will substitute with with some coffe crisps and other candies.

Anybody know about a product called water wetter?
I'm wondering if I can put some in older coolant or if I have to drain the system first.

A few of my racing buddies use the water wetter and swear by it, but I can't see why you would need it. It is sold at most any auto parts place here in the states and according to the guys that use it, it will drop your water temp. Just me, but depending on what you are changing in your cooling system, I would probably mix it with some fresh coolant. You are far enough north that I can't see you having to use it though.

[1911fool]

10mm won't save him from the big ass bear that's gonna eat him when he breaks down. Said bear will drink all the beer, so he might as well just make it a six pack to cut down on expenses.:lol::leaving:

This 10mm should stop the bear from stealing his beer.

http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=113

[Y2Kvert4me]

10mm and 400 rounds + 9 cases of beerAnd a large bag of Funyuns.


:cheers:

[kingpin]

I was actually thinking about getting some kind of firepower. But figuring I have never even held a firearm I will lay off of that one.

WTF are "funyuns"?

[ChasC5]

Plane Ticket. :D

[MEANZ06]

WTF are "funyuns"?

this...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/meanz06/1005563.jpg

damn good when drinking too! :beer: :cheers:

[LATB]

Long road trip! 2500 miles. What are the things I must have?


weed...whites...and wine

:dance:

[MEANZ06]

weed...whites...and wine

:dance:

the 5th... :leaving:

[Kerrmudgeon]

I dunno man, it's still pretty cold up here, you may need one of these....
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/RealDoll_example.jpg/364px-RealDoll_example.jpg

[LATB]

the 5th... :leaving:

"And I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari
Tehachapi to Tonopah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the backroads so I wouldn't get weighed
And if you give me weed, whites and wine
And you show me a sign
And I'll be willin' to be movin'..."

:dance:

[Uri]

Nothing worse than a long trip with greasy nuts or bung.


And greezy from what prey tell? WTF over.......:rofl:

[GRN ENVY]

Maybe a math book so you can learn conversions, 2500 miles is 4023.4 kms :D


back on topic, lots of music, a cooler full of favorite drinks, and a few grocery bags full of yummy snacks

[Uri]

Maybe a math book so you can learn conversions, 2500 miles is 4023.4 kms :D


back on topic, lots of music, a cooler full of favorite drinks, and a few grocery bags full of yummy snacks

Nothing like a belly sagging snacks to induce incoherance and droopy eye lids.....:sleep::sleep:

[themonk]

I did that drive twice (but to Calgary from Toronto and vice versa), the last time I did was 10 years ago in my 1987 5.0L LX in mid December, took me 36 hours, by myself.

Bring an air compressor and the tire goop shit, lots of snacks and pop, blanket, pillow and above all, lots of good music.

TP

Safe trip dood.

[kingpin]

Maybe a math book so you can learn conversions, 2500 miles is 4023.4 kms :D


back on topic, lots of music, a cooler full of favorite drinks, and a few grocery bags full of yummy snacks

:notfunny:

I was closer than I thought! :D

[Entropy]

YouTube - F&L 2 Bags of Grass

[kingpin]

I did that drive twice (but to Calgary from Toronto and vice versa), the last time I did was 10 years ago in my 1987 5.0L LX in mid December, took me 36 hours, by myself.

Bring an air compressor and the tire goop shit, lots of snacks and pop, blanket, pillow and above all, lots of good music.

That must of been a fun drive in the winter.
You couldn't pick a better time. :D

I have a couple large cans of that tire goop shit, a mini compressor with a car booster on it.

My buddy thinks that we're stopping to pass out in a hotel half way through. :rofl:
I have an old futon mattress that I am folding up and putting in the back. ! person sleeps if he wants while the other drives.

NO BLOWUP DOLLS MIDGE! :cheers:

[snide]

Radar detector...

Illegal in Ontario. I lost a V1 to those asshole OPP dickwads, fcuking scumbags.

[GRN ENVY]

:notfunny:

I was closer than I thought! :D

:lol:

Nothing like a belly sagging snacks to induce incoherance and droopy eye lids.....:sleep::sleep:

Thats what a cooler of mountain dew is for :D

[beadist]

I've done 7-8 cross country trips. Here's what I carry in addition to your list.

Wet wipes or baby wipes
Roll of paper towels
Gallon of water. Can be used for the car or by you.
Jug of coolant, Qt of oil, and power steering fluid.
Jumper cables
Tire pump (the kind you plug into your lighter, $15.00 ) and a tire gauge
Fix a flat
Duct tape
Multi-tool
Trash bag
Camera so you can post photos for us to see :D

Medium sized cooler for drinks and snacks. 2 days before leaving take 4-6 16 oz. bottles of water and freeze them. First day they'll cool everything in the cooler. Second day you can drink them. Second day you can get ice from the motel.

Lots of snacks and good music.

Always gas up before it gets to 1/4 of a tank. You don't want to be low on gas and get stuck in a tie-up.

Have fun! :seeya:

[snide]

I did that drive twice (but to Calgary from Toronto and vice versa), the last time I did was 10 years ago in my 1987 5.0L LX in mid December, took me 36 hours, by myself.


I've done the trip several times, but from Vancouver to Toronto or Montreal.

[MEANZ06]

"And I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari
Tehachapi to Tonopah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the backroads so I wouldn't get weighed
And if you give me weed, whites and wine
And you show me a sign
And I'll be willin' to be movin'..."

:dance:

YouTube - F&L 2 Bags of Grass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2dwG3Lr49M)

:lol:

[kingpin]

Illegal in Ontario. I lost a V1 to those asshole OPP dickwads, fcuking scumbags.

:rofl:

I'm one of the lucky ones who has never really had any issue with the T.O cops or the OPP.

I was caught doing 120 in a 60 zone. I thought I was done for, and this is in Scarborough(ghetto). LOL!
Guy let me go after a 5 minute lecture. There was a $50 missing from my drivers liscence wallet. But, that's what it was there for. :cheers:

[Kerrmudgeon]

:rofl:


Hey Kingpin, T.O. dude......It's MUDGE. not midge!:D
I've crossed our beautiful country a couple of times on road trips, and, in very old cars. Couple things.....be prepared for a whole day of boredom crossing the prairies, and when you get to the Ontario border and think your home, your not! You have another 1000 miles to go and our "national" highway is severely lacking through northern Ontario. Thunderbay-Sue ST. Marie area....two lanes sometimes, and rock slides to watch out for, and.... dangerous drunken natives.......! Ask me how I know? Have a great trip! Every Canadian should see and experience just how vast our country is! :D

[Uri]

:lol:



Thats what a cooler of mountain dew is for :D

Wide awake with a bloated bladder & a ticket for public urination....... :rofl:


Some amphetamines and a water bottle. Cigarettes/ old school shit.....good to go.

[kingpin]

Cigarettes/ old school shit.....good to go.

Gonna be packin' the cig's away for sure.

:dance:

[high desert]

Wide mouth bottles so you can piss on the go.

Oh yeah, hookers and blow ftw.

Have a safe trip. :cheers:

[GRN ENVY]

Wide awake with a bloated bladder & a ticket for public urination....... :rofl:


Some amphetamines and a water bottle. Cigarettes/ old school shit.....good to go.

Did I mention getting diapers?

[snide]

Every Canadian should see and experience just how vast our country is! :D

:withstupid: And yes, Northern Ontario sucks ass. :lol:

[kingpin]

So how do you guard against rock slides?
Maybe I will start drinking a little earlier to improve my reaction times. :driving:

[sasnglass77]

So how do you guard against rock slides?
Maybe I will start drinking a little earlier to improve my reaction times. :driving:

Have a safe trip Mike!

[kingpin]

Have a safe trip Mike!

Thanks Laurie! :cheers:
It sounds like it will be uneventful for most of the trip.
A little excitement never hurt anyone though. :dance:

[sasnglass77]

Thanks Laurie! :cheers:
It sounds like it will be uneventful for most of the trip.
A little excitement never hurt anyone though. :dance:

I have a dog with a bone...I'll gladly let you borrow it.
I don't need the "excitement" :lol:

Where will you be ending your adventure?

[kingpin]

I have a dog with a bone...I'll gladly let you borrow it.
I don't need the "excitement" :lol:

Where will you be ending your adventure?

HAHA! After spending a year here, a little excitement is just what i need.
I will end up back in Toronto. A city called Scarborough where I lived my other 34 years.

Can't wait. WooHoo! :dance::dance:

[sasnglass77]

HAHA! After spending a year here, a little excitement is just what i need.
I will end up back in Toronto. A city called Scarborough where I lived my other 34 years.

Can't wait. WooHoo! :dance::dance:

Ah cool, I met a few of the mounted officers at a competition a couple years ago :cheers:

How much longer will it take you?

[kingpin]

Ah cool, I met a few of the mounted officers at a competition a couple years ago :cheers:

How much longer will it take you?

What kind of competition?

I will leave on the 20th of May and hope to be in Toronto bbq'ing with friends on Monday.
It's supposed to be a 30-40 hour drive.

[sasnglass77]

What kind of competition?

I will leave on the 20th of May and hope to be in Toronto bbq'ing with friends on Monday.
It's supposed to be a 30-40 hour drive.

National Police Equestrian Competition.

YouTube - Police Competition

This is the one I went to in Morristown, NJ.
I volunteer with my county's mounted unit.

[kingpin]

That's awesome. I thought we were going to see you doing that.

[sasnglass77]

That's awesome. I thought we were going to see you doing that.

I'm not a sheriff or a deputy, just have some friends that are. I just rode with them up the stable, been invited to participate in practices and groomed and tacked the horses for details such as concerts. :cheers: