Long trip issues for Newbie
Bought first ever TT 1 year ago and have logged 1800 miles and 25 nights, all in the relative "flatlands" of Al, TN, and NC. Longest round trip 550 miles and 7 days. Using a new 5.7L Tundra with tow...
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I am a mathematician, not an engineer, but I did get the OCD gene but I think mine is under control. Someone posted earlier that it is good to use this part of your make up when planning the trip but you should turn it off once you hit the road. Just too many unforeseen options are going to pop up to even get close to planning for all of them.
You have received some good advice. I will add two more.
Do NOT carry the extra gas cans. You are driving through the middle of America, not forging your way through the jungles of Africa. If you are concerned about gas stations being far apart just make sure you fill up when you see one.
As I get older I tend to drive less when on the road. We used to plan 300 miles or so now it is closer to 200-250 and the main reason is that we want to see things along the way. Being retired does change the plans for us. If I were on a schedule I would probably go 300-350 each day. Anything over 300 is tough for me these days.
Oh, by the way, I have a 5.7 Tundra and it runs great through the valleys, in the mountains and all places in between.
You have received some good advice. I will add two more.
Do NOT carry the extra gas cans. You are driving through the middle of America, not forging your way through the jungles of Africa. If you are concerned about gas stations being far apart just make sure you fill up when you see one.
As I get older I tend to drive less when on the road. We used to plan 300 miles or so now it is closer to 200-250 and the main reason is that we want to see things along the way. Being retired does change the plans for us. If I were on a schedule I would probably go 300-350 each day. Anything over 300 is tough for me these days.
Oh, by the way, I have a 5.7 Tundra and it runs great through the valleys, in the mountains and all places in between.
