tips for my 1900 mile trip

Post by **harofreak00** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:16 pm

I'm all ears. I'm taking a one way trip from LA, Cali back to MN to pick up my GXP. This will be my longest road trip of my life. I have no time limit and plan to do some sight seeing, but still get home in a reasonable amount of time. I don't plan on getting a hotel unless I need to. What do I need to do to prepare myself and/or the car.

00Beast · Post by **00Beast** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:49 pm

Sleeping bag, food, snacks. Make sure, if the sign says 150 miles till next gas, you have over 150 miles worth of gas, LOL. Cruise control usage, unless you want some more haros on your record.

2000Silverbullet · Post by **2000Silverbullet** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:49 pm

Yes, limit your driving time to about 500 miles per day and enjoy the ride.
Bring a credit card for emergencies.
Treat yourself to a shower every second night at a Motel 6.

Change the oil & filter before you leave.

00Beast · Post by **00Beast** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:51 pm

2000Silverbullet wrote:Yes, limit your driving time to about 500 miles per day and enjoy the ride.
Bring a credit card for emergencies.
Treat yourself to a shower every second night at a Motel 6.

Change the oil & filter before you leave.

Jiffy Lube FTW.

2000Silverbullet · Post by **2000Silverbullet** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:56 pm

Oh ya, and take some time in LA.
Check out the West Coast!!

Go to DisneyLand or better yet Magic Mountain in Valencia.

Post by **harofreak00** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:19 pm

I can't really bring a sleeping bag unless I can fit it inside my plane luggage. I probably won't buy any food or snacks until I get there.

I use cruise control like its going out of style, so no problems there.

I was thinking more of 1000 miles a day, is that unreasonable? If I leave on Tuesday evening I could get home on Thursday evening.

I have a $2000 line of credit available.

I wonder how much an oil change is in LA?!?! Depending on when it was last done, I might just wait until I get it home.

I won't be doing any sight seeing that involves spending money, this trip is soley to MAKE money.

00Beast · Post by **00Beast** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:22 pm

Oh, don't check luggage unless absolutely necessary. Check all tires (and spare) before leaving LA. Don't wanna be stuck in WY with no tire and no spare. I know you know this, I'm just reminding you.

2000Silverbullet · Post by **2000Silverbullet** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:32 pm

Don't forget the Apends adult diappers so you can go the entire 1000 miles without stopping.
5 hr Energy or Energy caffeine drinks. Make sure you get plenty of sleep to avoid accidents.

Post by **harofreak00** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:33 pm

I have no problems stopping to pee, I'll pee on the side of the road

swampthing · Post by **swampthing** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:39 pm

do u have a gps?

Post by **harofreak00** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:42 pm

Nope. However, its interstate the whole way home, and I have my handy Atlas...

swampthing · Post by **swampthing** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:49 pm

well that should do but a gps is a good investment

00Beast · Post by **00Beast** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:56 pm

He's cheap. If he can find it for $20, he'll get it, LOL. People have used Atlas's for years. The only back roads he needs to know are LA streets, and roads around here.

RJGill84 · Post by **RJGill84** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm

GPS units are quite cheap right now. My gfs dad got the Mio Moov 500 from RadioShack for $149. It's basic, but we modded it to basically be a fully functional Windows 5 PDA..and it was EXTREMELY easy. It will come in handy, if not just for telling you what gas and food is nearby.

I would bring a CB (they're also cheap if you don't have one) because you may hit some patches of highway with no cell coverage...and they're fun when you're alone.

I also second the energy drinks - 5 Hr energy DOES work...I took it on my way to Myrtle Beach last summer.

swampthing · Post by **swampthing** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:02 pm

this should be a fun trip with a new powerful smooth riding car. the longest trip I did was moving my grandparents here from texas driving a uhaul with a olds cutlass in tow ugh that wasn't fun

btw bring ur favorite loud music to keep u awake

olblueeyesbonne · Post by **olblueeyesbonne** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:06 pm

When do you leave? I have a navi (a little large) I could lend you since I have no need for it in the forseeable future.

00Beast · Post by **00Beast** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:08 pm

Very true. Sleep does so much more good than energy drinks.

Post by **harofreak00** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:10 pm

olblueeyesbonne wrote:When do you leave? I have a navi (a little large) I could lend you since I have no need for it in the forseeable future.

Probably Tuesday. I don't think you could get it down to me fast enough.

olblueeyesbonne · Post by **olblueeyesbonne** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:24 pm

Your right -I think Spee Dee is closed Monday along with all the other courriers.

Gumball · Post by **Gumball** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:05 pm

Haro, I got one for ya. take that progressive insurance tracking dohicky and install it on the GXP.

I want to see the results of this 1900 mile trip

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