What to Pack for Long Trips -- Member Suggestions
Here are some tips from AMC Eagle Nest Members for items you may want to consider taking along on those longer road trips:
Cell phone. regular or prepaid. people are getting less likely to stop any more and I have even been passed by state agencies Water, drinking. 1 gallon per day per person with 2 days worth in reserve. vehical fluids. oil, antifreeze( anymore i just get the premiked makes life easier), brakefluid, 1/2 tank of fuel, as a lot are from the east you know that 1/2 tank of fuel can keep you alive!!!!!! spare tire and tools needed to change a tire.
As I normally do not spend a lot of time off the major highways I do not carry a lot of tools and extra parts but if you are going to be then it is a must to at least cahhy a spare fan belt.
In the tools department Craftsman has some good tool cases that have most all the tools you will need for a emergency repair. A complet set of fanbelts and watterhoses. Duct tape. Radiator sealant. JW Weld Extra starter relay. Clean rags. Watterless soap. Trow blancket to get under the car. Medium First Aid kit 2 jacks one bottle or sccisor type an another one a bumper type preferly a High Lift. Tow Strap and chain. Work gloves and a overalll (something that is loose fiting). If the vehicle is automatic a spare starter. Spare fuses. some electrical wire. Some safety wire. Rope. Cylicone. If posible a spare water pump. Assorted nuts, bolts and screws. Tire hole plugs and a quick flat can. Small air compressor. Battery booster. 2 flash lights and spare batteries for them. Good quality knife (the multy tool knifes are great for this). And best of all if you are going off roading another vehicle. If legal in your area a .22 hand gun with some snake shoot at least. 2 cellphones with spare battery and chargers.
