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Anmacc2's avatar
Anmacc2
Explorer
Apr 10, 2016

18 days and counting down!

18 days to launch on a 7000 mile trip. This weekend we:
Cleaned and waxed the exterior.
Libricated every lock and moving part inc. WDH
Cleaned and organized every closet, drawer, and storage space.
Cleaned and polished the whole interior.
All fresh linens and towels.
Replaced the batteries in all the remotes, flashlights, lanterns and gizmos.
Washed all the plates, silverware, pots, pans, etc...
Checked every working system.
Checked air in all 5 tires

The TV:
Oil change/checked tire pressure and all fluids.
Detailed it inside and out.
Built bike rack for inside the van.
Well it's new so there isn't much else.

Besides food and packing clothes... What's left? What are we missing?
  • NorthTrail23's avatar
    NorthTrail23
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2016
    Thats exciting! Dont forget a camera (and charger) to document it. Have a fantastic adventure!
  • alligato's avatar
    alligato
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2016
    Small tool set, jumper cable, zip ties, duct tape, wd 40 and recovery strap.
  • Anmacc2's avatar
    Anmacc2
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2016
    NorthTrail23 wrote:
    Thats exciting! Dont forget a camera (and charger) to document it. Have a fantastic adventure!


    Got it! Got a back up too. And binoculars. Thanks!
  • Anmacc2's avatar
    Anmacc2
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2016
    alligato wrote:
    Small tool set, jumper cable, zip ties, duct tape, wd 40 and recovery strap.


    Got it all but what's a recovery strap? I don't know if I got one cause I don't know what it is. Thanks.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Maps, in addition to your phone/GPS.
    Vehicle & TT registration/insurance papers.
    Emergency phone numbers written down, not just stored on your phone.
    Sun glasses and spare glasses, if you wear them.
    Wallet, Drivers license and Credit Card.
    (Last summer I was four hours into a 12 hour trip when I realized I forgot my wallet)
    Make sure your house is locked and do a walk around your rig before you leave.

    Enjoy your trip.

    A recovery strap is a heavy nylon type tow strap.
  • Drbolasky's avatar
    Drbolasky
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    For our cross-country trips I would bring along the title to the TV & TT, in the event of a worst-case scenario in which one or both are totalled.
  • ceaser_22000's avatar
    ceaser_22000
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Don't forget phone apps rv parky and I also use DAT trucker to plan fuel stops at truck stops as I use the truck lanes for my fiver.
  • corvettekent's avatar
    corvettekent
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Bring cash and a checkbook as there are a few places that don't take a credit card.
  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2016
    You need to make sure your spare TV tire cranks down and is not frozen in place. You need a spare TT tire and the tools to change it, including a torque wrench.

    You need to know and practice changing both if you have not done it before.

    Both of these are the difference between a 20 minute delay and sitting on the roadside waiting for assitance.

    If you can buy it at Wal-mart it is only the next big town away.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Anmacc2 wrote:
    18 days to launch on a 7000 mile trip. This weekend we:
    Cleaned and waxed the exterior.
    Libricated every lock and moving part inc. WDH
    Cleaned and organized every closet, drawer, and storage space.
    Cleaned and polished the whole interior.
    All fresh linens and towels.
    Replaced the batteries in all the remotes, flashlights, lanterns and gizmos.
    Washed all the plates, silverware, pots, pans, etc...
    Checked every working system.
    Checked air in all 5 tires

    The TV:
    Oil change/checked tire pressure and all fluids.
    Detailed it inside and out.
    Built bike rack for inside the van.
    Well it's new so there isn't much else.

    Besides food and packing clothes... What's left? What are we missing?


    You will find out once you get there what you forgot just like each and everyone else has! :B:W:B

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