Pre Long trip checklist

[MarzVP]

I am planning on doing a long trip soon with a full load in the wagon. Is there anything I should get checked before going besides brakes and tyres? I want a safe trip.

[Boonz]

fuel, air and trans-cooler filter, lines and top and bottom hoses for stiffness

[MarzVP]

Thanks Boona I just did my air filter and I have a new fuel filter waiting to be put in. Will make sure i check all my hoses too.

[Boonz]

yeah last thing you want is a split hose out the middle of no where

[MarzVP]

Thats what the RAC is for!

[Boonz]

hehehe they are there to take your money

[VN-88]

make sure your check your trans and engine oil too, maybe even replce them just to be safe your engine will be doing allot of runningon constant hot oil, i drive 30 mins to work and back each day so i check mine every 3 weeks or more, but ialso have a ver very very slow sump leack, also check your spair ive palled it out to check once nad it was flat, valve just vent to the shit for some reason

[MarzVP]

Yeah I was planning on doing an oil change before I go as that is easy enough to do myself. I check all my fluids once a week.

[Boonz]

oh and take a spare alternator belt because they have a habit of snapping after long trips

[LowVp]

spare tire pumped, jack and spanner, wiper blades, lights

[CLE]

Perhaps a wheel alignment/balance before your trip.

Also:

Check ALL fluids/oil levels - transmission, engine, brakes, coolant, wiper detergent stuff.

Make sure all of your lights, indicators work etc.

Ensure your tyres have the correct pressures.

Check the other obvious things - make sure none of your hoses look sus.

Make sure your spare wheel/tyre is actually in the car and is ready for use, along with the jack etc that you'll need to put it on.

Belt up and enjoy your trip!

[FXST01]

don't forget some fuses and globes

[Stretcher Bearer]

Wiper fluid reservoir- make sure it's got cleaner in it and not just water!
Check your battery and coolant.
Clea you glass.
Tyre pressures

Spare Globes, Belts and Hoses. A 2 Lt Bottle of water in the boot.

Check before you leave- indicators, wipers, horn, lights, hazards

Most importantly get some sleep before you leave and stop when you feeltired. Keep upyour fluids but don't over eat- you'll get tired easily.

[MarzVP]

Thank-you everyone for your responses I will now make up a list of all your suggestions and work through it before I leave.

[FXST01]

oh and make sure you have a wheel brace that fits and a jack that works.

[michaelw]

First aid kit.

Mike

[Stretcher Bearer]

Dunny Paper?

[Garth]

a spare car?

just a standard service champ, nothing major needed, take a spare belt, and make sure spare is all good, just comon sence is all that is needed

[Boonz]

hey were just giving some pointers cant hurt to check it anyway

[MUZZA65]

Always carry at least 10ltrs of water with you and enough food to last three days,a mirror and matches or lighter or magnifing glass if you are going on a long journey

[Bax]

Satellite Phone - GPS - Flare Kit - Emergency Poncho's. Inflatable Raft. Skateboards.

Haha, nah check your oil and coolant and lines. If your not going too far off the beaten track then don't fret too much. Pumped up spare, know how to use your jack. viola.. Done.

[HDT_aero]

i cant believe no one has said tools

[Bax]

They're in the car.