What's your road trip checklist?

[oakback]

This past weekend I took my LC 8 hours each way on vacation, and next week I'll be taking it 12 hours each way on another. With the age and high mileage I can't help but worry a little, also considering my front diff had a rapid unscheduled disassembly on the highway 9 hours from home last year.

Normally I check fluids and tire pressure, and monitor trans temps when towing our camper (with the Torque app). Oil change and driveshafts/u-joints lubed very recently. What are some reasonable checkpoints to add to the list? What do you check before long trips?

 

[501Cruiser]

Check your heater t's, if they look brown or white, they need to be changed. That's all I can think of.

 

[GOLIGHTLY]

Gas, flip flops, snacks.

And ya, heater Ts. Going anywhere fun?

 

[oakback]

Gas, flip flops, snacks.

And ya, heater Ts. Going anywhere fun?

Heater Ts replaced a couple years ago, so far so good.

Heading to the Keys for 10 days of camping and catching lobsters with a bunch of friends. Boats, scuba, RVs, should be a good time.

Last week was a spur-of-the-moment trip to Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee, it was a nice break from the oppressive heat and humidity.

 

[Jwoodywild]

I am driving our LX 470, with 293,000 miles from GA to CA with the family and the dog. Just had it given a once over but looking forward to the drive!

 

[David310]

Great question especially when traveling with family in tow.

I normally perform the following when driving over 500 miles:

Service

• Oil and oil/air filters
• Grease driveshaft
• Check fluids: tranny, power steering, brakes, coolant, and AHC
• Rotate tires and set air pressure

And the following stays in the tailgate storage at all times except for air compressor due to size.

Parts

• @medtro Immobilizer Fix kit
• @LandCruiserPhil Jack adapter
• @TheForger CV Axle Puller
• NOCO battery jumper
• Jumper cables
• VIAIR 88P air compressor
• Tire patch kit
• Denso fuel pump
• Serpentine belt
• Key ignition cylinder
• 2 ignition plugs with 2 spark plugs
• Tow strap with shackles
• Duct tape and zip ties
• 3/8 10mm-24mm shallow socket set with 3/8 ratchet and 6" extension

 

[GTV]

Depends on how current you are on maintenance. Sometimes I have some jobs to do, sometimes I can just fill it and go.

 

[ScotyDosentKnow]

Check all fluids
Check for any leaks (coolant/oil)
Check CV's
Check tire air pressure
Make sure all items in my recovery/spares box are in place (extra parts/tools etc)

Thats pretty much it really. Our 100 has almost 230K miles and has been to Colorado and Utah the last 3 years in a row with no issues. I try to keep it in tip top shape though.

 

[GOLIGHTLY]

Heater Ts replaced a couple years ago, so far so good.

Heading to the Keys for 10 days of camping and catching lobsters with a bunch of friends. Boats, scuba, RVs, should be a good time.

Last week was a spur-of-the-moment trip to Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee, it was a nice break from the oppressive heat and humidity.

This sounds awesome, enjoy and eat well for me lol

 

[Couvi]

Just did 8 hrs to and from the beach in our ‘04 LC w/253k — checked fluids and changed oil — great roadtrip vehicle.

 

[krice118]

Gas and snacks…. But I’ve also spent ~$5k the last few years on maintenance

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Check re-torque front brake caliper bolts if needed.
Check coolant fluid and top off if needed.
Check tire pressures all around including spare tire.

 

[DDabs]

Good to have a portable battery/jumpbox or some jumper cables in the truck just in case.
Tow straps/ratchet straps
Basic first aid kit
Cooler

 

[Live to Ski]

beer....welll for the destination, not the drive. you did say road trip correct?

 

[rexington14]

I pop the hood and spend 1 minute checking fluids and looking for leaks. Maybe a tire pressure check if I haven't checked in a while.

But, more importantly, I like to do a full exterior and interior detailing before a long road trip. Gotta be looking good on the outside, and clean on the inside.