Road trip essentials
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Road trip essentials
As I sit here with 96 hrs left before we head out to Las Vegas via Rt 66/I-40. I wonder if there is anything else I should have gotten to bring along.
I'm not talking safety items or what-if's for the car, but comfort stuff. The wife has to have her neck pillow and Sony WH-1000XM3's charged and ready. Me, comfortable shoes,
a few bottle waters, iced tea's, and a cup of coffee when we head out. I'll stuff a pair of gloves in the door for cold mornings, and there will be a few, and a fleece behind the seat.
Other than that, a few snacks, etc.
My question is, what are your absolute necessities to have for a partial cross country? The "if you ain't got it, I ain't going" things you take with you.
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I'm not talking safety items or what-if's for the car, but comfort stuff. The wife has to have her neck pillow and Sony WH-1000XM3's charged and ready. Me, comfortable shoes,
a few bottle waters, iced tea's, and a cup of coffee when we head out. I'll stuff a pair of gloves in the door for cold mornings, and there will be a few, and a fleece behind the seat.
Other than that, a few snacks, etc.
My question is, what are your absolute necessities to have for a partial cross country? The "if you ain't got it, I ain't going" things you take with you.
2017 Watkins Glenn Grey GS, Throw a wave if you see us.
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As I sit here with 96 hrs left before we head out to Las Vegas via Rt 66/I-40. I wonder if there is anything else I should have gotten to bring along.
I'm not talking safety items or what-if's for the car, but comfort stuff. The wife has to have her neck pillow and Sony WH-1000XM3's charged and ready. Me, comfortable shoes,
a few bottle waters, iced tea's, and a cup of coffee when we head out. I'll stuff a pair of gloves in the door for cold mornings, and there will be a few, and a fleece behind the seat.
Other than that, a few snacks, etc.
My question is, what are your absolute necessities to have for a partial cross country? The "if you ain't got it, I ain't going" things you take with you.
2017 Watkins Glenn Grey GS, Throw a wave if you see us.
I'm not talking safety items or what-if's for the car, but comfort stuff. The wife has to have her neck pillow and Sony WH-1000XM3's charged and ready. Me, comfortable shoes,
a few bottle waters, iced tea's, and a cup of coffee when we head out. I'll stuff a pair of gloves in the door for cold mornings, and there will be a few, and a fleece behind the seat.
Other than that, a few snacks, etc.
My question is, what are your absolute necessities to have for a partial cross country? The "if you ain't got it, I ain't going" things you take with you.
2017 Watkins Glenn Grey GS, Throw a wave if you see us.
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I'd want my detailer spray and micro fiber cloths. A radar detector is a good thing. I personally like a map or a map book for spur of the moment side trips that you can't see on your nav screen. Charging cords, cameras, any meds. Williams, Az, Seligman, Hackberry, Kingman, Oatman are all great places to stop out here in Arizona. Oh, you might want to bring shorts and t shirts as its been upper 80 degrees here this week.
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I think with all the posts nailed it. A nice glass cleaner and detailer spray are nice for the corvette. A cooler with drinks is also great. On long trips one thing I do is I like to stop about once an hour and just walk around. Now, some folks I travel with hate it and I adjust but some after a long trip and stopping every hour you feel so much fresher after the long trip, A few years ago I decided I always felt rushed so now I just take my time doing just about everything and take the time just to take a deep breath and look around my surroundings.
Good luck on your trip.
Good luck on your trip.
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The hand/baby wipes were missing from the list, they'll go in for certain. Have most of the other recommendations covered already.
We've learned not to get in a rush a long time ago and are quite fond of taking our time, you see more that way. That's why we're taking two days there and back.
I grew up in Arizona so it's interesting to see what has become of all the old tourist traps and sights along I-40/Rt 66.
I'm hoping we can make it to Williams from Holbrook to see the trains before they leave for the day. Another stop in Kingman then on to LV!
owc6 mentioned RF's, you'll have to help me out with that one. The lift pucks stay in full time.
We've learned not to get in a rush a long time ago and are quite fond of taking our time, you see more that way. That's why we're taking two days there and back.
I grew up in Arizona so it's interesting to see what has become of all the old tourist traps and sights along I-40/Rt 66.
I'm hoping we can make it to Williams from Holbrook to see the trains before they leave for the day. Another stop in Kingman then on to LV!
owc6 mentioned RF's, you'll have to help me out with that one. The lift pucks stay in full time.
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Good paper maps for your route area, for planning and enjoyment.
The large-print (even if you're young) Rand McNally
and
Something with terrain and points of interest. We ordered a "Southwest USA" or some similar title from Amazon.
Ice scraper for windshield.
EDIT:
Forgot to say, have a great trip!
The large-print (even if you're young) Rand McNally
and
Something with terrain and points of interest. We ordered a "Southwest USA" or some similar title from Amazon.
Ice scraper for windshield.
EDIT:
Forgot to say, have a great trip!
Last edited by Gearhead Jim; Oct 21, 2019 at 07:50 PM.
