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Since some of the other Freaks are taking care of keeping track of who is registered for PT08, where they are staying and what routes they are taking to get there and back, I thought I would maintain a thread primarily for the “newbie” first timers regarding tools, spare parts and safety equipment (veterans probably already have all this stuff anyhow, but I’m sure they will contribute from their vast knowledge and experience, if anything has been omitted).
Note: I will amend this list from time to time, to include other contributions.
Documentation:
It's a given that you will ensure you have the following;
- Valid driver’s license (for every driver).
- Vehicle documentation (Registration & Insurance)
- Health Insurance documentation
- Documentation for the Power Tour; (copies of current valid; Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Insurance)
- Hotel Information (addresses, telephone numbers, reservation confirmation numbers, maps/directions to hotels and venue)
- Maps (from home to first venue, Power Tour route, then back home again)
- Money and credit cards
- Rolls of nickels, dimes, and quarters for the toll roads.
- Address / contact book
- Business cards (with contact info, screen name, real name, and car description).
Tools:
- Working jack (with all parts)
- basic mechanical tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers)
- knife / cutter
- hammer (don’t laugh)
- flashlight
- tape (electrical, duct)
- 4’ length of 2”x4” (again, don’t laugh)
- electric tire air pump
- tire plugs (fix a flat cans if you are so inclined)
- jumper cables or jumper box (battery charger)
- RTV type sealer
- work or latex gloves
- hand wipes / rags or hand cleaner
- Card-board (creeper to lay on the ground to work on your car)
- Water faucet key
Spare Parts:
- spare tire (inflated with good tread, full size if possible)
- new wipers and / or Rain-X
- engine belts (or a 3x5 card with the lengths of all your fanbelts. there are too many autozone/advance type places to justify carrying them, just know what you need, because they won't)
- liquids (i.e. anti-freeze, brake fluid, transmission, power steering, etc)
- light bulbs (headlight, taillight, brake & indicators)
- distributor rotor and condenser
- spark plugs
- fuses
- flasher can
- special order items (radiator hoses, 100 amp alternator, etc.)
- hose repair kit (bulk hoses, clamps and couplers - various sizes)
- ignition coil or module
- electric fuel pump
- EFI - common failing but hard to get sensors and components; coil, module, cam sensor, and MAF
Safety Equipment:
- flares or warning signs
- First Aid kit
- fire extinguisher
- Tow rope
- cell phone and charger
- handheld radio (walkie talkie)
- emergency telephone numbers
- GPS systems (for the hi-tech)
- Radar detector (know the laws, each state differs)
Other:
- Clothes (don't over-pack, get some on tour) Long Pants, Short Pants, Shirts, Underware, Socks, Shoes/Sandels, Light Jacket, belt, Hat, shower kit,
- Prescriptions
- Cell phone (don't forget the charger – also listed in Safety)
- Music (radio, tapes, CD's, etc.)
- Clip board for driving instructions
- Gallon or two of water
- Cleaning supplies & bucket (eg bug remover you know what you need)
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- Still or video camera (extra film, cds, sticks, etc.)
- Good folding chair (one per person)
- Blankets / Sleeping bags
- Cooler (with wheels and drain plug, makes a great seat, card playing table, or lunch table, stocked with ice, water, sodas, food, etc.)
- Umbrella (larger golf type, non-metal handle preferred)
- 10’x10’ Folding Canopy
- Large and small zip lock bags
Obviously, this is too much stuff for the average car to carry, so split it up between others, if you are traveling in a group. Otherwise, prioritize the best you can. And remember, when you pass someone pulled over, stop and see if they need any help. I remember laughing at a story a veteran Long Hauler told me, "I pulled over to have a pee, and twenty other cars stopped to help. Most of them also had a pee, while they were there".
;D
Note: I will amend this list from time to time, to include other contributions.
Documentation:
It's a given that you will ensure you have the following;
- Valid driver’s license (for every driver).
- Vehicle documentation (Registration & Insurance)
- Health Insurance documentation
- Documentation for the Power Tour; (copies of current valid; Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Insurance)
- Hotel Information (addresses, telephone numbers, reservation confirmation numbers, maps/directions to hotels and venue)
- Maps (from home to first venue, Power Tour route, then back home again)
- Money and credit cards
- Rolls of nickels, dimes, and quarters for the toll roads.
- Address / contact book
- Business cards (with contact info, screen name, real name, and car description).
Tools:
- Working jack (with all parts)
- basic mechanical tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers)
- knife / cutter
- hammer (don’t laugh)
- flashlight
- tape (electrical, duct)
- 4’ length of 2”x4” (again, don’t laugh)
- electric tire air pump
- tire plugs (fix a flat cans if you are so inclined)
- jumper cables or jumper box (battery charger)
- RTV type sealer
- work or latex gloves
- hand wipes / rags or hand cleaner
- Card-board (creeper to lay on the ground to work on your car)
- Water faucet key
Spare Parts:
- spare tire (inflated with good tread, full size if possible)
- new wipers and / or Rain-X
- engine belts (or a 3x5 card with the lengths of all your fanbelts. there are too many autozone/advance type places to justify carrying them, just know what you need, because they won't)
- liquids (i.e. anti-freeze, brake fluid, transmission, power steering, etc)
- light bulbs (headlight, taillight, brake & indicators)
- distributor rotor and condenser
- spark plugs
- fuses
- flasher can
- special order items (radiator hoses, 100 amp alternator, etc.)
- hose repair kit (bulk hoses, clamps and couplers - various sizes)
- ignition coil or module
- electric fuel pump
- EFI - common failing but hard to get sensors and components; coil, module, cam sensor, and MAF
Safety Equipment:
- flares or warning signs
- First Aid kit
- fire extinguisher
- Tow rope
- cell phone and charger
- handheld radio (walkie talkie)
- emergency telephone numbers
- GPS systems (for the hi-tech)
- Radar detector (know the laws, each state differs)
Other:
- Clothes (don't over-pack, get some on tour) Long Pants, Short Pants, Shirts, Underware, Socks, Shoes/Sandels, Light Jacket, belt, Hat, shower kit,
- Prescriptions
- Cell phone (don't forget the charger – also listed in Safety)
- Music (radio, tapes, CD's, etc.)
- Clip board for driving instructions
- Gallon or two of water
- Cleaning supplies & bucket (eg bug remover you know what you need)
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- Still or video camera (extra film, cds, sticks, etc.)
- Good folding chair (one per person)
- Blankets / Sleeping bags
- Cooler (with wheels and drain plug, makes a great seat, card playing table, or lunch table, stocked with ice, water, sodas, food, etc.)
- Umbrella (larger golf type, non-metal handle preferred)
- 10’x10’ Folding Canopy
- Large and small zip lock bags
Obviously, this is too much stuff for the average car to carry, so split it up between others, if you are traveling in a group. Otherwise, prioritize the best you can. And remember, when you pass someone pulled over, stop and see if they need any help. I remember laughing at a story a veteran Long Hauler told me, "I pulled over to have a pee, and twenty other cars stopped to help. Most of them also had a pee, while they were there".
;D
, 2013 LH, 2014 LH
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