cross country prep... Any tips?

It's not looking good for me here in So-Cal with losing my job, losing my house, and not having the money to keep myself afloat. So I'm thinking I'll end up moving back to West Virginia. I have a lil list wrote out of what I need to do to prep my bee for the long haul. It contains what I remember from highschool auto tech and this sites feedback. Sooo here it is;

Check and replace (if needed) -
Fluids - oil, tranny, power steering, coolant, a/c, brake and washer.
Filters - air, fuel, tranny, oil and in-cabin
And also check - tire condition and pressure, alignment, wipers, axles, cv's, hoses and belts.
I'm thinking I covered everything but I wanted to post here to be Absolutely positive. Please, all comments accepted. (also, if anyone knows of anything else I need or should have or know about a cross country trip, feel free to chime in. I've been on atleast 3 and drove from WV to TX and back before but this time I think I'll be doing it alone)
thanks in advance...

Richard



Also, when I get the funds, I will be more contributive to the vx.info site and to the Monchas. I feel kinda like an outcast not being able tohelp out like evryone else and I have seen how some don't really feel the same about nonsupporters as they do about supporters. I just wish I could afford todo more.

A gallon of 50/50 antifreeze, a flash light, drinking water and a cell phone.

doesnt have to be activated... 911 works no matter what..

Good luck

Jeff

I always carry spare serpentine & supercharger belts, upper & lower radiator hoses + 4-5 ft. of heater hose & an assortment of hose clamps.
Duct tape, basic hand tools & an assortment of fuses can also come in handy...:_wrench:
Extra motor oil & ATF

things i always keep in my vx...

fire extinguisher
rubber mallet
socket set w/ deep sockets
screwdriver with many different heads
mechanics gloves
pipe pliers

Come out to Moab and say hello on your way East.

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Originally Posted by So-CalVX

It's not looking good for me here in So-Cal with losing my job, losing my house, and not having the money to keep myself afloat. So I'm thinking I'll end up moving back to West Virginia.

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Are you looking for a new job? What do you do? I know of a bunch of tech jobs in Colorado... in which case you'd only have to drive /halfway/ across the nation. :)

Tire sealant/inflator might be a good idea. They sell them in any autoparts for $2-3 bucks.

well I never had a career of any kind. I had my auto-tech license in WV but it died when I couldn't get a job there after 3 years. And I left all the tools I had aquired out there, out there. I was a parts driver for a Honda dealership here and right now I work p/t at an Abercrombie & Fitch. I'm hoping to get hired at a water place delivering water softeners and move up but if that doesn't happen I'll be kinda screwed and have to crash on my neighbors couch untill either I find another real job or get everything settled and can drive back to WV to live with my dad and get a job where he works or others I know can help me out.

I would be happy to stop by and visit any vxers along the way. If I do end up having to vacate Cali I will post up my drive. Anyone nearby my route should chime in and tell how to get to their residence or a local hang.

And thanx for the input and advice guys. Anybody think of anything I should do to the VX besides what I mentioned?

Richard

Why dont you just get a sales position somewhere like a car salesman or something real quick. Those types of jobs are everywhere. Get on career bulider.com or monster.com.