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road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:02 pm
by suzukisteve
alrite guys!
goin on a bit of a road trip next month to dartmoor
its not amazingly far from bournemouth but does anyone have an opinion on what spares to take.. (besides a inflatable dingy for the rain)
not that its gonna brake down.. ahem.
but better to be safe than sorry IMO
cheers
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:31 pm
by suzukisteve
also seein as i aint got my zuke with me what size caro net would be ideal for the bonnet?
cheers
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:48 pm
by Highlander
70 miles??
I've got a wee kit I carry..
complete spare distributer
a couple of long plug leads
spark plug
fan belt
alternator
small tool kit (sockets/screwdriverspliers etc)
cable ties
tape
length of wire (electrical and fencing wire)
radweld
tyre weld (check your spare before you go, especially if its been hidden under the cover for a year or two)
torch
ratchet straps (invaluable for holding drivetrain/chassis/suspension parts in place)
breakdown cover!
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:51 pm
by turbo-tom
x2 on highlander
1.mars bar and can of coke
2.various strops n shackles
3.mobile phone
4.cb radio
5.gloves
6. various sizes of ratchet spanners
7.socket set
8. big hammer
9.little hammer
10. wd40 (must have
)
11. gaffa tape n few zip ties
12.wire cutters, cable , fuses etc
13. breaker bar
14,suitable jack
15. bit of water for rad
and 16 the most important thing ever
think thats it
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:21 pm
by suzukisteve
lol cheers lads.
i had most of that in mind, although i dont have a spare alternator lol
got a recovery strop attached at all times
i have do doubt she'll be ok but its always best to be prepared!!
some new rear tyres are goin on, and it was recently serviced when i done the head gasket
im gonna be just outside tavistock so im hoping to find some nice trails out there to explore! nothing too crazy seein as im pretty far from home but should be cool.
wanna find a cargo net for me bonnet too
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:36 pm
by Highlander
offroad trip too??
Winch, ground anchor and hilift jack too then
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:08 pm
by suzukisteve
dammit lol
basically, she's gonna be used as a bit of a work horse for a few days, moving equipment about.
seen some sort of green lanes/ gravel/ rocky tracks to get me to where i want.
doesnt look to harsh, but ill go prepared.
its not heavy stuff, but the zuke goes where everyones 'normal cars' dont go, so it has the advantage
Re: road trip
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:27 pm
by ferris
This is the cargo net i use.....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/draper-bungee ... hook/71754
Perfect size for a SJ bonnet.
Re: road trip
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:32 am
by suzukisteve
ah awesome! i was lookin at this last nite
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Luggage-Cargo-T ... K2K05XDKDL
startin to think it woulb be too big now