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Road Trip- what should I look for before taking off

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Gunner90, May 23, 2017.

  1. May 23, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    Gunner90

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    Hey guys, taking a road trip in my 09 With 92k miles on it. Getting the oil changed today (200 miles overdue), and checking the battery at the local autozone, other than that y'all got any ideas on any preventive measures I should take? Little nervous, never taken one of my vehicles on this trip. Usually take the ladies civic or rent something. Trying to be as tedious as possible. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. May 23, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    How far? What about emergency supplies?
     
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  3. May 23, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    It's only a 12 hour trip, just going from Florida to north ga and Birmingham, AL. Ya I'll have the 1911, flashlight, water, snacks... jack is in good condition. Spare tire is golden. Just trying to think of anything else. Truck hasn't given me any issues but never to early to worry I guess
     
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  4. May 23, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    I have a '13 with 60k miles, 3" lift, and 35/12.5/17's... I just drove it 700 miles one way to Virginia loaded down with shit, with my wife and our 10 month old, 14hrs one way down I95... truck did awesome. You won't brag about your gas mileage, but it is a really comfortable ride at least.
     
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  5. May 23, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    Spare serpentine belt.. jumper cables...hand tools jack work ok all rods for jack all fluids topped off spare has proper air filled flashlight grease up all grease zerks on drive shaft
     
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  6. May 23, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    Just make sure you check the front of your truck and if the grill says Toyota or has the Toyota symbol your good to go. ;)
     
  7. May 23, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    Might not hurt to check out all your lights and blinkers.
     
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  8. May 23, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Check fluid levels, lights, tires, pack up on snacks and drinks, and enjoy!
     
  9. May 23, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    This right here ^^^ If you're travelling major interstates, you'll be able to find help or at least have a cell phone signal to call someone. No need to over think it; you're not in the desert or mountains in the middle of nowhere. As long as the truck is in good operating condition, you're fine.
     
  10. May 23, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    if you've not recently changed your transmission fluid - it wouldn't be a bad time - similarly, what does your coolant look like?

    Road trips aren't that strenuous if things are cooled & lubricated.
     
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  11. May 23, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    That's a good point. I'll make sure everything's topped off and the coolant looks solid. Thanks
     
  12. May 23, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    Have you changed yours before? I think it is not a roadside job unfortunately. It's not bad on a lift, but definitely one of the most difficult. However the spare would help keep you from getting ripped off somewhere.

    I would definitely check this for major cracking or damage - these are some tough heavy duty belts that I have very rarely heard of breaking.

    Spare tire, jack, jumpers, mobile air compressor and tire plug kit.
     
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  13. May 23, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    This^^^ and bring cash. It's amazing how easy it is to fix problems on the road with green dollar bills.

    Seriously, just give it a once over (tires, fluids, wiper blades, etc.) and as long as you have kept up with maint. a 12 hour trip in a 90K truck is no big deal.
     
  14. May 23, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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    Get the oil changed since it's overdue, check fluids and tire pressure. Insert key, turn key, drive.
     
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  15. May 23, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    And crank the radio. Vacation is on!
     
  16. May 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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    Fix a flat in case of emergency.
     
  17. May 23, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    I'm going on a 25 he road trip from MO to CA and I usually bring snacks water first aid kit lights knife blankets and the usual fluids topped off spare and tires and wiper blades check
     
  18. May 23, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Changed mine out to a Gates serpentine belt (K080948) for 5.7 V8 all ya need is 14mm socket 3/8 drive with a 18" breaker bar and a 0.24 inch drill bit use as a dowel pin took me 20 min change out had diagram of belt routing downloaded to phone
     
  19. May 23, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    Love this advice!
     
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  20. May 23, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    Other helpful tool is the lug wrench i bought at local auto store one that extends out for better leverage 1495567615200815158218.jpg one that comes with truck is crap
     
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    Not reliability related, but all of my vehicles have an oh-shit bag. Reflective vests, flashlights, waterproof matches, emergency blankets, water, food, hand cranked radio, parachute cord, compass, collapsable hand shovel,knives, etc etc.
     
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    I've got something similar to these. I got it mostly in case I'm somewhere isolated and need a jump as opposed to a road trip. It also charges phones, laptops, etc. I haven't needed it for me (yet) but have helped a couple of people in parking lots. Works great, much easier than jumper cables.

    https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/pocket-sized-jump-starters/
     
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    Thata pretty cool!
     
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    I like it. My son in law is a mechanic and he uses one almost daily. He did say that if you try to turn over a seized engine, the thing will overheat and swell up like a balloon.
     
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    Thanks for this. I just ordered off Amazon. $68 isn't bad even. Though I have roadside for 3 yrs it might just come in handym
     
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