Vehicle back up plan

[Wrench]

All ya need for a timing chain is a 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19mm sockets, a 6mm Allen key, a Phillip's and a flat head, some RTV, and 8 hours!

Unless it was a v6, then you also need tin snips.

And a pan to catch the coolant.

 

[Rich M]

this year I decided I want to start getting set up to hunt other states and I’m set up for the most part other than one thing. I have horrible luck with vehicles they always pick the most inconvenient time to break down on me. Just wondering what everybody’s back up plan is Incase your a long distance from home and your vehicle let’s you down?

I'm 30 hours+ each way from western hunting. We rent a truck and use that.

2019 I had a 2020 Tacoma 4x4 with 300 miles on it. Had about 5000 on it when we got back. 500 for truck, 500 for gas...

 

[Squamch]

And a pan to catch the coolant.

Good call!

 

[87TT]

Backup plans are for sissies. Just go.

 

[rayporter]

maintenance is most important.

but what you going to do about them thar sealed front wheel bearings?

4 horses on and it starts to squall as i get to pagosa. and the only one around is in Albuquerque and it will take 4 days to get it to the shop. i left the truck and my bud took our horses up and we went hunting.

 

[Wrench]

maintenance is most important.

but what you going to do about them thar sealed front wheel bearings?

4 horses on and it starts to squall as i get to pagosa. and the only one around is in Albuquerque and it will take 4 days to get it to the shop. i left the truck and my bud took our horses up and we went hunting.

On a Ford, pull the abs sensor and use a large syringe to push grease into the bearings.

Dodge is a bit more difficult, but Google adding grease zirk to dodge hub and it'll show where to drill and the rest is history.

 

[Laramie]

Peace of mind is worth a lot to me. I don't want to think about potential vehicle problems during hunting season. I currently drive a newer truck that I don't stress but before I could afford one, I used to rent yearly. I split the cost with a hunting buddy and we would have a brand new full size for every hunt. Enterprise used to be my go to- roughly $400 for a week for a full size truck. No clue what rates are now but I'm guessing you can find some deals.

 

[fmyth]

I'm 30 hours+ each way from western hunting. We rent a truck and use that.

2019 I had a 2020 Tacoma 4x4 with 300 miles on it. Had about 5000 on it when we got back. 500 for truck, 500 for gas...

Who did you rent it from?

 

[fish impaler]

All ya need for a timing chain is a 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19mm sockets, a 6mm Allen key, a Phillip's and a flat head, some RTV, and 8 hours!

Unless it was a v6, then you also need tin snips.

And a few valves, and a new head and water pump, and a way to drop the pin to get 10k pieces of old chain out.

 

[rayporter]

any tricks for a carrier bearing on a dodge?

the only other trouble i have had with my own vehicles was a carrier bearing that went to flopping 3 miles from home and i limped in.

my pard had a few nasty ones over 35 years of driving from ohio.
once he had a new chevy that was maybe 2 months old and he pulled into Arkansas the dash was smoking.
we had planned to drive out with his new rig but he took it to a dealer and we hooked the horse trailer to my old dodge and we kept rolling.

 

[Rich M]

Who did you rent it from?

Budget/Avis

Shop it and make the reservations when you find them being offered at a good rate. If you find better, then book and cancel. I didn't switch once I booked but the prices will fluctuate week to week and can be considerable. It went up and down quite a bit while I was looking.

Would have saved some stress if I had just booked when I started looking.

 

[SWOHTR]

Just bring a spare vehicle with you!!!

Kidding aside, we used OnStar last year on a cross country trip. Thought it was a total crock up until then but they helped. Regular maintenance also helps, as discussed above.

 

[fmyth]

Budget/Avis

Shop it and make the reservations when you find them being offered at a good rate. If you find better, then book and cancel. I didn't switch once I booked but the prices will fluctuate week to week and can be considerable. It went up and down quite a bit while I was looking.

Would have saved some stress if I had just booked when I started looking.

Thanks.

 

[livefromthetree]

Make sure I always have a mechanic along for the ride

 

[Shortstop07]

Anything can happen to any vehicle at any time, new/used doesn't matter. Do all the PM you can well before you leave and have enough money to rent a replacement if it breaks down. Carry tools and know how to use them.

Lots of prayers things go well and that mountain bike doesn't get a flat if the truck breaks down haha

 

[SRK]

scheduled and preventive maintenance and a little bit of good luck along the way! I am a service tech by trade and hate having to work on my own vehicles but it is the best way to keep them on the road longer

 

[Mosby]

Join AAA. It has saved my butt more than a few times when traveling and my vehicle broke down. Well worth the expense IMO. It also provides discounts on hotels and I get my wife's car serviced at AAA approved shops that provide a discount to members.