Croos Country trip w00!

[fodive]

starting tuesday, im drving from cali to north carolina, and im trying to decide what would be some stuff that i should bring, so far, ive got

cd's
sunglasses
sun tan lotion (going in a vert)

unfortunatly, i wont be taking my car, but i was wondering if any of you have done something like this, my dad and I are going to drive an average of 612 miles a day, with the longest being Salt Lake City to  Lincoln, NE at a whoppping 880 miles...just thought i'd share this info with ya, in hopes of starting a good topic

[S13FREEAAK]

I would also take some snacks and drinks too.

[Jeff240sx]

I've driven all over the place...and i can tell you this: &nbsp;Break your odometer first <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &nbsp;

Ummm, if you are going for time, beef jerky and coke. &nbsp;I stopped 3 times between florida and michigan....made it in 18 hours with alotta construction.

If you are going for leisure, bring all the food and drink you want because who cares about time.

Lots of music...you'll be sick of most of your cd's by 800 miles into the trip.

A book (if you like that sort of crap...)

An atlas helps.

Paper and pen (maybe crayons...) &nbsp;Playing 20 questions and hangman kills time well.

Cell phone, car charger, roadside hazard kit /w lights, cables, hose patch etc..

Make sure your car is in good repair before leaving. &nbsp;Belts and fluids..definately washer fluid.

I think thats about all u should need. &nbsp;Staying non-bored is the hardest part.

-Al

[rampid360]

This is why jeff has 1000 posts.....
because he doesn't sign out. &nbsp; I tell him..i tell him again.
Nope...still leaves it on.

Bah.

[Yosho]

Hmmm, for a trip that long...

Books on tape or Books on CD really really help. &nbsp;Get something good like a Tom Clancy novel.

Bring some basic tools... like some plyers/screw drivers/maybe a small socket set and an adjustable wrench. &nbsp;All the other emergancy gear that Jeff pointed out. &nbsp;If something does go wrong, it'll probably be a belt/hose/or tire related problem.

Can of fix a flat (but don't forget your spare/jack)

AAA road trip "trip ticks"/AAA membership would be a good idea. &nbsp;I recommend AAA Plus.

[KiDyNomiTe]

If you had one of those handheld DVD players or an in car DVD player it would really help, then you could get a bunch of DVDs, but we are all not rich. Umm bring a pillow when you switch positions, and some toilet paper, you never know <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> \
Since its summer bring lots of water.