Tips for long trip with travel trailer?
My family is planning a trip from northern NY to central Illinois in late June. About 850 miles. The plan is to take my 1/2 ton pickup and 15 foot travel trailer. I have thoroughly serviced the tru...
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From TN my furthest trips are to Ft. Wilderness \ Disney, the Gulf Coast a few times, and Ontario, Canada.
Before you leave (in addition to "normal" TV maintenance) check air pressure and lug nuts of all tires, including spares, on the TT and TV. Know how to change a tire on the TT.
I always plan my stops, and as much as possible get a pull through site at a CG to lay over - preferably where I don't have to unhook, just drop the tounge jack, stabilizers, and hook up shore power. Makes for a quick exit in the morning.
We always keep sandwiches and food in the TT fridge. Fresh water is good to have for flushing toilets and washing hands. I typically don't use the fresh water tank, but I do keep a couple of 1 gallon containers. Being able to use the bathroom in a TT vs. a gas station is really nice.
Other than that, a long drive isn't much different than a short one - have activities for the kids and don't let em drink too much!
Before you leave (in addition to "normal" TV maintenance) check air pressure and lug nuts of all tires, including spares, on the TT and TV. Know how to change a tire on the TT.
I always plan my stops, and as much as possible get a pull through site at a CG to lay over - preferably where I don't have to unhook, just drop the tounge jack, stabilizers, and hook up shore power. Makes for a quick exit in the morning.
We always keep sandwiches and food in the TT fridge. Fresh water is good to have for flushing toilets and washing hands. I typically don't use the fresh water tank, but I do keep a couple of 1 gallon containers. Being able to use the bathroom in a TT vs. a gas station is really nice.
Other than that, a long drive isn't much different than a short one - have activities for the kids and don't let em drink too much!
