 |
08-20-2011, 06:59 PM
|
#1
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 198
M.O.C. #8573
|
Getting Ready to hit the road
DW and I are headed out in a couple weeks for two weeks on the road. Destination is Wine country and then south to Palm springs. With the anticipated heat we are sure to encounter, I have been completing extra maintenance to insure a great trip. Today I waxed and buffed the trailer, lube the wheel bearings and wax the truck. I will check air just prior to leaving. Any ideas on some maintenance items I should complete. Truck checked for fluids etc and all works well.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Not our choice for going to the hottest area in the country in September. Brothers not doing well and we want to visit with him.
|
|
|
|
08-22-2011, 12:18 PM
|
#2
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
|
If you do not have one, you might want to invest in an infared heat sensor. It looks like a gun that you hold in your hand and point at tires, hubs, anything that might overheat. Good early warning device. About $50. Use at any stop for immediate feedback.
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2011, 01:30 PM
|
#3
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
|
What wine country are you going to?
Frank
|
|
|
|
|
08-23-2011, 10:59 AM
|
#4
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Grand Junction
Posts: 246
M.O.C. #4854
|
Great idea to pack your wheel bearings. Don't forget to stop and torque your lug nuts after driving a few miles. Palm Springs in August??? you are brave. We spend the winter out there and enjoy it a lot. You can always take the cable car to the top of the mountain to cool off. Also, we brought home 3 casase of Walmart $1.97 a bottle Oak Leaf wine. You can buy one bottel at a time to test it. Wine is expensive in Colorado. Sgt. Thanks for keeping us safe.
Jerry
|
|
|
|
|
08-25-2011, 10:51 AM
|
#5
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 198
M.O.C. #8573
|
We are headed to the Napa valley, then south. Not looking like a stop in Palm Springs, but will now hit Las Vegas. That should be hot enough. Getting amped as its been awhile for a good trip.
|
|
|
|
|
08-25-2011, 04:09 PM
|
#6
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
|
I had not traveled in 3 years, so I back-washed the water heater, changed out the heating element, anode as well as the safety relief valve.
this way, the water heater will be like new and not a worry.
Just a good P.M. measure, and very little cost.
|
|
|
|
|
08-25-2011, 04:14 PM
|
#7
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
|
I live in the wine country in Amador County about 35 miles East of Sacramento, Ca. Grapes and wineries all over this area.
Frank
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disclaimer:
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:21 AM.
