traveling in AZ/CA heat
Folks: We are near Casa Grande, AZ and temps have sky rocketted up to 120. Would like to leave here for OR however, travelling in this heat is dangerous. I'm thinking we should stay put t...
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Stop often and use a short piece of broomstick to thump your tires all around. The ear will detect any differences very readily.
I also carry a laser thermometer with a beam. You can shoot from one side to the other to check brake parts and tires very easily.
Make sure you have gas for your generators too. And water.
I once pulled up and out of Palm Desert where the temp was 117F and drove up the hill to escape the heat below. I put the defroster on full heat to help pull heat from the engine, opened the windows, and up we went.
I also carry a laser thermometer with a beam. You can shoot from one side to the other to check brake parts and tires very easily.
Make sure you have gas for your generators too. And water.
I once pulled up and out of Palm Desert where the temp was 117F and drove up the hill to escape the heat below. I put the defroster on full heat to help pull heat from the engine, opened the windows, and up we went.
