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2,500 mile road trip about to begin - any advice? Dunkirk - Sunday, 20 May, 2012, at 2:11:13 am |
Re: 2,500 mile road trip about to begin - any advice? Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 20 May, 2012, at 10:10:30 am |
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Dunkirk
I'm heading out from Seattle to Ottawa (Canada) in a week or so in my '01 Boxster S (54K miles on her). Roughly 2,500 miles by the time it's all said and done. I've done long day trips before (Seattle to Salt Lake City) but never a trip like this. Any advice on things I should do or take "just in case"? So far...
- changed the oil & replaced the front brake pads (other maintenace all up to date and tires all in good shape)
- made sure my AAA membership was up-to-date
- got the fancy gel seat for the driver
- extra quart of oil in the frunk
- hidden key
- I just ordered one of those cup pilot cup holders. I can't stand trying to shift with a hot coffee in one hand.
- usual other stuff: iPhone, iPad, Verizon Mi-Fi (I'll be a traveling Wi-Fi "hot spot")
I'm looking for any suggestions on car stuff I should be thinking about or creature comforts. I typically drive ~850 miles a day.
FYI, in case you're interested, my route is I-90E to I-94E, cut over to Duluth, cross Michigan's upper peninsula, cross into Canada at Sault Ste-Marie and then Hwy-17 the rest of the way.
Any advice appreciated! I've taken our Pontiac Vibe the last two summers. Can't stand leaving the Boxster at home this summer!
Re: 2,500 mile road trip about to begin - any advice? hoppy44 - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 11:23:10 am |
Re: 2,500 mile road trip about to begin - any advice? Eric in Lincoln - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 12:44:55 pm |
Plenty of bottled water. I pack pretzels, nuts to snack on. I pack a blanket and some small ... MarcW - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 2:13:36 pm |
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Dunkirk
I'm heading out from Seattle to Ottawa (Canada) in a week or so in my '01 Boxster S (54K miles on her). Roughly 2,500 miles by the time it's all said and done. I've done long day trips before (Seattle to Salt Lake City) but never a trip like this. Any advice on things I should do or take "just in case"? So far...
- changed the oil & replaced the front brake pads (other maintenace all up to date and tires all in good shape)
- made sure my AAA membership was up-to-date
- got the fancy gel seat for the driver
- extra quart of oil in the frunk
- hidden key
- I just ordered one of those cup pilot cup holders. I can't stand trying to shift with a hot coffee in one hand.
- usual other stuff: iPhone, iPad, Verizon Mi-Fi (I'll be a traveling Wi-Fi "hot spot")
I'm looking for any suggestions on car stuff I should be thinking about or creature comforts. I typically drive ~850 miles a day.
FYI, in case you're interested, my route is I-90E to I-94E, cut over to Duluth, cross Michigan's upper peninsula, cross into Canada at Sault Ste-Marie and then Hwy-17 the rest of the way.
Any advice appreciated! I've taken our Pontiac Vibe the last two summers. Can't stand leaving the Boxster at home this summer!
Re: Plenty of bottled water. I pack pretzels, nuts to snack on. I pack a blanket and some small ... chrismmm - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 6:22:03 pm |
V-1 is good, but I prefer the Escort 9500ix Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 7:38:26 pm |
Re: V-1 is good, but I prefer the Escort 9500ix chrismmm - Tuesday, 22 May, 2012, at 4:39:05 am |
Re: V-1 is good, but I prefer the Escort 9500ix Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 22 May, 2012, at 10:56:49 am |
Just the place for LE to hang out, and the V1's bogey counter can mitigate the danger. *NM* Laz - Friday, 25 May, 2012, at 11:08:37 am |
Not a problem with the Escort Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 25 May, 2012, at 12:57:35 pm |
I'm a BIG fan of the V1... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 May, 2012, at 10:29:31 am |
It's another line of defense, but exogenous info sources depend on how thorough the reportage is. *NM* Laz - Friday, 25 May, 2012, at 11:13:59 am |
I've only every owned a V1 so I can't say for sure it is the one to have but I've been... MarcW - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 7:52:45 pm |
Re: I've only every owned a V1 so I can't say for sure it is the one to have but I've been... chrismmm - Tuesday, 22 May, 2012, at 4:41:09 am |
a comment.... por911(bc) - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 2:16:12 pm |
How about a gallon of distilled water in the frunk to compliment you quart of oil? dghii - Monday, 21 May, 2012, at 10:31:02 pm |
On one of my long road trips (MA to FL) I found that tom coughlin - Tuesday, 22 May, 2012, at 8:56:55 am |
Some variables: seat type, driving position, body parameters. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 22 May, 2012, at 9:49:39 am |
Gel Seat - Which one did you get? *NM* Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Friday, 25 May, 2012, at 8:45:44 am |