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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A few things not mentioned that I have learned from experience:
Carry at least 10 gallons (maybe more if diesel) of water in the fresh water tank in case you overheat at some point. I wouldn't carry more if you're not dry camping to save the weight.
Carry extra fuses and bulbs (it's a time saver to not have to find them on the road).
On long trips you should consider an oil change en route if your total exceeds 3000 miles. If so, if you use an oil that's not common, take it with you(hard to imagine but I had trouble finding Rotella once).
Take tools along to make repairs that you are comfortable with. (Tighten plumbing if leaks appear, tighten other things that might loosen, grease hitch balls, tire inflator, etc.)
The idea mentioned above about not fully unhitching is a great time and energy saver if it's possible.
You may have considered what I've mentioned already, but I learned some of these the hard way. We've made 12 trips of over 5000 miles over the years.
Carry at least 10 gallons (maybe more if diesel) of water in the fresh water tank in case you overheat at some point. I wouldn't carry more if you're not dry camping to save the weight.
Carry extra fuses and bulbs (it's a time saver to not have to find them on the road).
On long trips you should consider an oil change en route if your total exceeds 3000 miles. If so, if you use an oil that's not common, take it with you(hard to imagine but I had trouble finding Rotella once).
Take tools along to make repairs that you are comfortable with. (Tighten plumbing if leaks appear, tighten other things that might loosen, grease hitch balls, tire inflator, etc.)
The idea mentioned above about not fully unhitching is a great time and energy saver if it's possible.
You may have considered what I've mentioned already, but I learned some of these the hard way. We've made 12 trips of over 5000 miles over the years.
