Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2019 08:15:36 -0700
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
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I am not sure if this is overkill or not but I've seen I guy changing a
flat tire at a campground using a cordless Makita drill/impact driver to
remove the lug nuts.
On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 10:28 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> Actually 1 of these 2 might be closer in quality to the 1 I have ~
>
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CMJ2KU/ref=psdc_15709141_t1_B071FV7XVM
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> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SEXO3E/ref=psdc_15709141_t3_B000CMJ2KU
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> On 2 Oct , 2019, at 11:16 PM, OlRivrRat wrote:
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> > I keep 1 of these in My VDub & All Times ~ Works Great ~
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> > https://tinyurl.com/yyw6mc8k
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> >
> > On 2 Oct , 2019, at 7:01 PM, Richard Koerner wrote:
> >
> >> Stephan, you are TOTALLY right about this observation. In the old
> days, with 14" wheels, I would just go to Costco; at the time, it was an
> appropriate solution. Switched to GoWesty 16" wheels after an on road blow
> out. I now go to Discount Tire. I'm happy with those guys. But....
> >>
> >>
> >> As I remember, I added a little smear of anti-seize grease to threads
> and faces of bolts. And,....I added a 2 foot length of pipe...in my
> storage area...to be able to loosen those bolts in the case of an
> on-the-road emergency. Honestly? I do not know if I could change a tire
> now. I haven't tried. Ugh.
> >>
> >> The Coscto Supervisor, back then, was pretty adament about torquing
> wheel fasteners to 133 foot pounds. That's a lot. I said, "Well then how
> am I supposed to get those bolts off? When off on the side of the road in
> the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere??" No solution was
> reached.
> >>
> >>
> >> Suggestions are welcomed.
> >> Rich
> >> San Diego
> >>
> >> On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 5:31:13 PM PDT, Stephen Grisanti <
> bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Ground level: Did a tire shop last tighten the lug nuts/bolts on your
> wheels? Make sure you can remove them with the lug wrench you have before
> setting out.
> >> Stephen
> >> On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 08:21:52 PM EDT, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello. I'm getting ready to do a Vanagon roadtrip from San Diego to
> Portland, OR. About 1,000 miles one way; about 3,000 miles
> roundtrip...given little extra excursions. I've been doing this since 1974
> with my Baywindow, and since 1987 with my 85 Tintop. Trip will be about
> 2-3 weeks. Mid-October. Here is how I prep for it.
> >>
> >> I start at the ground. Tires, all 5, in good shape; inflated to proper
> pressure. Motor: fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and
> full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles. Starter
> and House batteries all check out just fine, less than 4 years. Wheel
> bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual
> brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes (standard disc
> on front and drum on rear) working fine....no funny stuff. Clutch is good,
> replaced with Subie conversion.
> >>
> >>
> >> I move up to the next level: interior. Sleeping bags clean, Mr Buddy
> Heater ready to go with extra propane cylinders, and also an extra sleeping
> bag and an extra comforter to toss on top. Luci Light (solar) ready.
> Dishes and pans and cutlery sorta clean! Plastic ice chest clean. Extra
> water in jugs under rear seat. Some DVD's ready to watch. Laptop computer
> all updated and charged. CELLPHONE!!!..it's ready too, especially with the
> Kampnik app installed, that is great. All necessary charging cables for
> all of these.
> >>
> >> I always travel with a paper map. Road Atlas or something; AAA fold up
> maps are awesome. When out in the boonies, they are worth their weight in
> gold.
> >>
> >>
> >> In drawers, I've got a couple little baggies of powdered detergent and
> a bagful of quarters...to do laundry on the road. And some extra money,
> about $40 in $1 bills. Makes it easy at some of those campgrounds.
> And....a hidden extra credit card...just in case.
> >>
> >> Next level up....exterior. 2nd and 3rd coats of Carnuba Wax,
> especially on front end where bugs hit. All instrumentation working good.
> Cruise Control (Audiovox CCS-100) works like a champ. Clean windows.
> Whisk broom and shakeout on carpeting.
> >>
> >>
> >> Food? I kinda get that on the road. Whatever I'm in the mood for, as
> it happens. Between Garmin Nuvi GPS and Smartphone, it works out pretty
> easily to find resources. Wow, such luxury compared to when I did this
> stuff in the 70's! My A/C works too...but probably won't need it for this
> trip.
> >>
> >>
> >> That's all I can think of for now. No....I tried AAA a few years
> ago...I decided better spend the money on preventative maintenance instead.
> >>
> >>
> >> Rich
> >> San Diego
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