2000 Miles, What should I take?
 

I have an 83 300sd I am going to drive from Athens, GA to Kalamazoo next month. I will be pulling a small pop-up camper. What do you think I should take with me? I plan on fuel filters and tools what else do you think I need?


Jon

I usually carry a spare set of belts (the old ones from the last replacement), a couple of small fuel filters, a big fuel filter, and assortment of fuses, light bulbs, etc., and enough tools for minor repairs. If you car uses any oil, I would carry a jug of whatever you like to use. It's probably more important to check out the car before you leave.

I just helped someone the other day with a blown hose far away from home.
Check your hoses and maybe bring plumbing repair tape, You'll probably have extra water on hand.

Don't forget the duct tape!

also the battery fluid levels

Bring lots of money for fuel!

inspect oil cooler lines.:D

a spare engine in case the timing chain takes a dump.:eek:

Charlie

Voltage regulator, if you haven't replaced it yet.

I second the voltage regulator-- although you can get some more miles out of a worn out one by smacking it, should it wear down to the point where it no longer makes contact.

Also, being a diesel you can drive forever without one- if the sun doesn't go down and you dont like radio/AC etc...

That said, replace it- cheap.

The only part to ever leave me stranded in 10 years- knock on wood.

I'm at your destination. Let me know if you need any assistance, tools, working area/garage once you arrive. Happy to help if I can.

If you post your route, you're likely to find plenty of help along the way!

You might want to throw in a couple pairs of nitril or latex gloves and a few shop towels, in the unfortunate event that you have to get your hands dirty.

Also, I always carry some zip ties - you never know what might shake loose!

transmission fluid, oil, water. If you have a spare car battery laying around they can come in use when you leave your light on at a restaurant or something.

As my old boss used to say, Pack everything you would hope you would never need.

Exactly!

I keep a set of tools, a gallon of oil, duct tape, two gallons of water and two quarts of trans fluid in the car at all times. I also carry a gallon container of B100 -- works as a lubricity additive when buying Dino D and comes in handy if you run out inthe middle of nowhere at least you got 20miles on that gallon :D Since I have switched to B100, I also carry two primary filters and one secondary filter. I also carry last year's fuses around for emergency spares (I change them yearly regardless of if they work or not)