Getting ready for a road trip

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I am leaving tomorrow for a road trip in the Ram. Going from PA to Miami FL. I am trying to think if there is anything that I am forgetting to check.

Here is what I did so far:
Check all fluids (oil, tranny, coolant, power steering, windshield washer)
Cleaned air filter
Check air pressure in all tires (including spare)
Checked all lights (turn signals, head, tail, reverse)
Washed and Fukken waxed (bugs will come off easier with fresh wax I hope)
GPS in and programmed and road atlas in map pocket even though I know the way by heart.
Jumper cables, air compressor, tire iron, jack, emergency triangle and flares packet
tool box packet (wrenches, sockets, pliers, ect)
Ipod updated and has a **** load of songs
Cell phone with charger
Cash and Credit card ready to go

Anything I am missing?
 

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do you have A LOT of money for gas?
 

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check the spare tire for proper PSI . dont want a flat and find out the spare is also low on air
 
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I took the spare off and check the pressure today......AND I reinstalled it
 

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Don't forget a can of Fukken in the truck with a few microfiber towels. Just in case it rains, you want to look pimpin' when you show up!
 
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Don't forget a can of Fukken in the truck with a few microfiber towels. Just in case it rains, you want to look pimpin' when you show up!

I am going to add that...got to look good cruising south beach
 

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I guessed your Headin South But maybe a pair of Oakleys if not for the Sun at least for the Cool factor Maybe, Oh and Licence and registration Please! Drive safe Man, I love Florida.
 

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and a empty milk jug ... so you can pee .
 

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Don't forget a can of Fukken in the truck with a few microfiber towels. Just in case it rains, you want to look pimpin' when you show up!

*****!!! OMG you are just...wow
 
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I guessed your Headin South But maybe a pair of Oakleys if not for the Sun at least for the Cool factor Maybe, Oh and Licence and registration Please! Drive safe Man, I love Florida.

Got my Bolle polarized shades in the truck. I did make sure I have current license, registration, and insurance card.


and a empty milk jug ... so you can pee .

Full BIG MOUTH 1L mountain dew bottle. When empty, it will be the pee bottle
 

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Uhh check the fluid in the rear diff. You'll be fine. I pulled a trailer from MO to Tampa. Ran well all the way down and I passed any and everything...except of course for the gas station. GL and be safe man.
 

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That's a nice trip... enjoy!
 

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I am leaving tomorrow for a road trip in the Ram. Going from PA to Miami FL. I am trying to think if there is anything that I am forgetting to check.

Here is what I did so far:
Check all fluids (oil, tranny, coolant, power steering, windshield washer)
Cleaned air filter
Check air pressure in all tires (including spare)
Checked all lights (turn signals, head, tail, reverse)
Washed and Fukken waxed (bugs will come off easier with fresh wax I hope)
GPS in and programmed and road atlas in map pocket even though I know the way by heart.
Jumper cables, air compressor, tire iron, jack, emergency triangle and flares packet
tool box packet (wrenches, sockets, pliers, ect)
Ipod updated and has a **** load of songs
Cell phone with charger
Cash and Credit card ready to go

Anything I am missing?
Yeah ME!!! gf is driving me nuts!! lol
Have fun , be safe I'll be in carlisle for the truck show. Might be there fri, def, sat. good luck bud, sounds like you got your **** together.
 
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Well I am heading out in an hour. Should be on I95 by 4pm, the the fun begins. I think I95 from Fredricksburg VA to Florida is the most boring drive in the world.
 

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good luck man.....that is a long boring drive
 

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i've done it twice....dont' care to ever do it again...LOL
 
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