Driving Cross-Country in a heavily loaded LC w/trailer - Tips?

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fengler

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Hi All,

I am moving to michigan and i am taking the LC with a 12x10 cargo trailer packed to the gills and a kayak w/ cargo rack on top of the LC. Any tips before i make my journey? I had it all the fluids changed, tires look good, slight leak in the PS rack, but i will deal with that once i get up there. Any essentials you think i should bring? its about 30 hours worth of driving.
 
Don't run out of gas. :) safe travels. You'll be fine
 
Keep your speed to 65 and under. Tell your male ego that it is OK when a minivan passes you. And, make sure the trailer is packed properly; the tongue weight should be neither too heavy, nor too light. Pump up the rear tire pressure to much more than you cruise around town with. Also, does the LC have airbags?
 
Pitch said:
Keep your speed to 65 and under. Tell your male ego that it is OK when a minivan passes you. And, make sure the trailer is packed properly; the tongue weight should be neither too heavy, nor too light. Pump up the rear tire pressure to much more than you cruise around town with. Also, does the LC have airbags?
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Luckily the trailer is double axle, so that helps a lot. It does not have air bags (suspension, which i assume youre talking about), but it has ome hd springs.
 
Good luck and congrats on your new position Nick! Id suggest to use your ECT Power button throughout your trip; It acts like a tow/haul. Id also take off your overdrive button up long grades. It will help keep your transmission from being overworked and running hot.

And like Pitch suggests: Check your load occasionally and make sure nothing shifted and check the tires.

Safe travels!
Murf
 
If that trailer is really 10' wide I would think about some kind of mirrors that extend further than the stock mirrors. I would avoid metro areas as much as possible and those I did have to go thru be sure it's wasn't during rush hour. Being unfamiliar with a area, heavy traffic and a wide trailer is something you want to avoid if possible.

Was your 4Runner, Tacoma or Tundra search for a winter driver in the salt belt?

Best of luck to you Nick.
 
Living in the Past said:
If that trailer is really 10' wide I would think about some kind of mirrors that extend further than the stock mirrors. I would avoid metro areas as much as possible and those I did have to go thru be sure it's wasn't during rush hour. Being unfamiliar with a area, heavy traffic and a wide trailer is something you want to avoid if possible.

Was your 4Runner, Tacoma or Tundra search for a winter driver in the salt belt?

Best of luck to you Nick.
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Re: The last question, yes sir, i dont want my baby to get salted out, but I determined my finances were not in order at the moment to buy a new vehicle, so im going to buy a beater fwd car when i get up there
 
Nick, following the good advice in the prior posts will get you to your destination safe and sound. However, when you arrive I would immediately stock up on as much bottled water as you can. Good luck in your new endeavor.
 
Maybe one last quick yard sale to lighten the load? Do you really need 2 coffee makers? Just kidding, safe travels, Nick.:beer:
 
@GOLDY did i see you harbor freight about an hour ago?

@Funner this is just pre-lim basic needs move, the BIG move will be months from now, that will include big trucks.
 
good luck :cheers:

and take breaks - don't fall asleep at the wheel :eek:
 
fengler said:
@GOLDY did i see you harbor freight about an hour ago?

@Funner this is just pre-lim basic needs move, the BIG move will be months from now, that will include big trucks.
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It wan't me , but thanks for reminding me to get over there and pick up another small dolly and complimentary flashlight
 
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