Going on a road trip...need some tips

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.

 

cruise control

 

lol you bet!

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

i bet there are a few things in the eye candy section that would feel better on the boys :naughty:

 

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!

 

sweet enjoy your drive. How many hours is that 10?

 

dont take the subie :eek3: lol

 

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.

 

Tape the front to reduce rock chip damage?

 

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

Mark

 

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

 

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
• if you're caravaning a good pair of 2-way radios