Road trip mods...

What did you do to prepare to a cross country road trip?

what I have
-dashtop mount qi charger
-Better headlight bulbs
-KC amber fogs
-oem bed mat
-seat riser drive side
-arb compressor (locker! edit add)

Future plans:
-windshield tent strip since I will be almost all east/west.
-no more interior chrome

let me know what you did and how it worked out!

 

I took a bag and filled it with snacks. It worked ok, but I soon got tired of my snacks and bought better looking replacements at various gas stations on my trip.

 

GPS, cooler, spares (fuses, tires, etc).

 

Itinerary left to loved ones; when you should expect to get to point A, point B, etc.

Plan on a routine follow up, whether it be a text or a call, that way others know you're safe.

Plan on emergency break downs; what will you do, who will you call, do you have the extra funds to cover a tow and night in a hotel, etc.

This isn't 3rd gen related, or even Tacoma related, but something that anyone could follow when going on a long trip

PS Done many across the US trips in my time

 

and freakin snacks! You’ll want them after putting out the fire and changing the tires. Just sayin.

but seriously, where you headed on this adventure?

 

Especially this.

My TWSS sent me a 3 pack

 

i actually did setup my truck for the highway mainly. this is some of that:
- high caster alignment (UCAs etc)
- E range tires, because i love how they ride on the highway
- rear sway bar ( Hellwig )
- Hammer Hangers
- custom bucketed driver's seat
- dark tint
- big bass stereo
- leather wrapped steering wheel
- a tonneau to reduce getting blown around as much in high wind
- and then all the driving stuff like OVT, ADM, Core shifter, etc.
- list can keep going I'm sure, lots of little things

i live to drive and the highway is my zone.

 

Plush toilet paper.

Works great when you need it.

 

Do cars randomly blow fuses these days? I know I carry extras, but in 20 yrs and 500,000 total miles of driving, I’ve never had a fuse blow. I also don’t think I know of it happening to anyone I know.

 

Honestly, just enjoy It. Pack battery packs to charge the phone so you can can take lots of pics. Other than that make sure you have advil and eye drops for long drives. And a good play list

 

Sometimes 12v power outlets blow fuses due to operator error.

I think that’s about it these days tho

 

This time of year I’d throw in a set of chains as well.

 

Kwik Trip rewards card and a phone charging cable is all I need.

 

Cap/Canopy/Shell

 

Thanks all. Forgot to add my Arb compressor. I will update main list..

Regardinf where, its a few differing states. Next year is CO, following year might be WY. Hunting elk, mule deer, antelope etc,

tires are C rated cooler at3.

ive thought about a cap/shell but havent come across a deal. It would make the coolers s lot harder to deal with once loaded but offers a lot of security.

 

Wisconsin reporting in!

OP, vehicle-specific stuff aside, I'd suggest packing climate appropriate gear in a small bag/tote/tub. During the winter, especially in the midwest/east, this includes items like a spare jacket, boots, socks, hat, gloves, wiper fluid, traction chains (for boots), shovel, etc.

Snacks any time of year are a must, just try to be healthier with them and watch the sodium/sugar intake.

 

Post didnt save right.

Im more worried about the actual mods more than gear.

i will be bringing coolers, gps, shovel, likely get traction boards, hi-lift, first aide kit etc