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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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1400 Mile trip. Checklist?

I'm driving from New York City to West Palm Beach, Florida tomorrow with a stop at Mrytle Beach and then another stop at Disney. Approx 1400 miles

I've filled up on all of the fluids.
- Brake Fluid
- Power Steering
- Coolant
- Wisdsheild washer fluid

- Oil Change
- Tranny fluid change


Is there anything else I should do?
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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If your wife or girlfriend is going bring earplugs.

If your wife and girlfriend are going bring camcorder.

Old Nov 3, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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rent a caddy..jk hf!
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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check the spare for pressure, pack change of clothes easy to get to, pack food/drink easy to get to, pack napkins/kleenex/towels easy to, bring a little extra oil/coolant/windshield washer with you

also, check your tires for bald spots/wear/pressure. Run your hand over them for any deformitites you might not see from the outside.

make sure you take breaks every so often so you don't get overtired.
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Conrad283
I'm driving from New York City to West Palm Beach, Florida tomorrow with a stop at Mrytle Beach and then another stop at Disney. Approx 1400 miles

I've filled up on all of the fluids.
- Brake Fluid
- Power Steering
- Coolant
- Wisdsheild washer fluid

- Oil Change
- Tranny fluid change


Is there anything else I should do?
i just did a two round trips from norcal to socal. it was a good 2,6xx miles. i didn't really filled up brake fluid, power steering etc... it was full the whole time.

anywayZ bring some handy tools, spare jack and tires, fuses, water, and get enough sleep. driving more than 8 hours is not really healthy....

and lastly, have fun and enjoy your trip
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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btw get a radar detector if you have one. highway patrols are extremely gay and they give out gay tickets for no reason.
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Bring NoDoz pills. Those caffeine pills really help if you get sleepy.
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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keep a plss bottle handy...you know, just in case you gotta go.

and honk when you pass this way (No. VA)
Old Nov 3, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 06:00 AM
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Thats a lot of driving, I would rather fly on a plane. Take a first-aid kit, flash light, jumper cables, a cellphone, and you will be alright.
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 08:15 AM
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at least borrow a radar detector..... long hwy drives tempt u to drive faster........
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