Going on a road trip...need some tips

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  1. Nemesis Digital

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    This is going to be my first road trip in my subie, and I was wondering if you guys had any tips?

    Usually I change my oil, check coolant, etc?

    Im putting a brand new set of tires on also.
     
  2. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

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    cruise control :)
     
  3. Nemesis Digital

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    Take some extra oil with ya and check your oil every time you fill up.
     
  5. mmtasty

    mmtasty Active Member

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    alignment, escort X50 (or 9500), pee cup, mp3s, camera... I take my laptop and watch a movie while I'm trying to fall asleep at rest stops. I also make apoint of stopping when I see a cool setting for a picture. I'm sure you know this.
     
  6. Weapon

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    of course check all the importants oil/coolant
    check your spare tire for air pressure
    make sure to have all your insurance paperwork ready/organized
    bring a decent small tool kit
    bring a camera
    fill your windshield washer fluid
    dont pretend your name is candycane on any cb radio
     
  7. cannarella

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    Sit back and enjoy the ride. Where are you headed? I like using the heated seat on low to melt away lower back fatigue.
     
  8. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

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    cb's are sooo much fun on the road LOL.. even the handhelds pick up some interesting things.
     
  9. wrxin8or

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    a buddy of mine has an IS250 with heated and cooled seats...nothing feels better on the boys than cooled seats
     
  10. Weapon

    Weapon 90lbs of dynamite
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    i bet there are a few things in the eye candy section that would feel better on the boys :naughty:
     
  11. Nemesis Digital

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    lol thanks for the tips everyone.

    Im headed to Ohio to hang out with a group I usually meet up with every year. Im carvaning with a couple other Subarus actually from NC, so it should be fun!

    Ill definitly take pics along the way!
     
  12. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

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    sweet enjoy your drive. How many hours is that 10?
     
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    dont take the subie :eek3: lol
     
  14. wrxin8or

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    good point
     
  15. Nemesis Digital

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    Thanks man , I definitly will. Its so comfortable to drive the wagon lol. Its about 10-11 hours. Im leaving at 2am probably on Thursday morning.
     
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    Tape the front to reduce rock chip damage?
     
  17. MarkM2016GTI

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    Have fun George...Wagons FTW....

    Mark
     
  18. ScoobyMike

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    I agree, I'm going to do mine next tues when I leave for the beach!!
     
  19. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

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    all the above +
    • a tire plug kit (you can fix a tread puncture yourself safely and quickly if you screw up more than one tire)
    • a blanket
    • flares or glowsticks (chemsticks, whatever)
    • some form of protection (mace, tire checker, gun, whatever, just look up the carry laws in the states you will be traveling through)
    • a GOOD flashlight
    • zip ties in various sizes (they hold blown hoses remarkably well, and more)
    • roll of duct tape (no, i'm not kidding ;) )
    • power inverter (to recharge or run other stuff laptop, phone charger, ipod charger, ect)
    • medical kit (something road worthy no mini kits that fit in a pocket book)
    • gallon of water (break-downs, over heats, wiper fluid, it's the wonder juice)
    • SNACKS :p
    • if you're caravaning a good pair of 2-way radios
     
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