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Old 07-13-2016, 11:19 AM   #1
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Long trip rituals

We are leaving for a week and a half trip to the Rocky Mountains in about two weeks. I have already started my long trip rituals with my truck and TT. These rituals include but not limited to checking all fluids, tire condition, grease suspension, cleaning and reviewing the check list of necessities in the camper. What long trip rituals do some of you all have?


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Old 07-13-2016, 11:27 AM   #2
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Make sure I have two credit cards. A little cash. The wife. Jump in RV and head out. Anything I need I can get 95% at Walmart.

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Jack, lots and lots of Jack...

Flush and drain the water system before every trip.

All lights checked as well as bulb and fuse supply.
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Jack, lots and lots of Jack...



Flush and drain the water system before every trip.



All lights checked as well as bulb and fuse supply.

The dw is really stepping up this vacation. Spare fuses and bulbs are one thing she put in the list.


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I don't know where you're coming from, but if it's far away from home, you might want to let your credit card company/bank know you'll be out of town. That way, no refused CC purchases. We had to do that last time we went somewhere far away.
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I don't know where you're coming from, but if it's far away from home, you might want to let your credit card company/bank know you'll be out of town. That way, no refused CC purchases. We had to do that last time we went somewhere far away.
Very Good advice,when CC starts to show Purchase's in different States this can cause a Red Flag! Call before you go,saves some aggravation/embarrassment while on a Trip! Youroo!!
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I don't do anything different for long trips vs short ones except pack more food and clothes.


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Most has been covered, a few that came to mind:
Pack enough meds for the trip and a few extra. We always take spare keys to the truck and camper. If your going into remote areas a handheld GPS is good.
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Very Good advice,when CC starts to show Purchase's in different States this can cause a Red Flag! Call before you go,saves some aggravation/embarrassment while on a Trip! Youroo!!

Luckily the only time I've had any issues with CC was when we went to Cancun. I just paid with the always accepted cash.


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Most has been covered, a few that came to mind:
Pack enough meds for the trip and a few extra. We always take spare keys to the truck and camper. If your going into remote areas a handheld GPS is good.

Spare keys reminds me of our first trip with a camper. Locked ourselves out and we had to drive an hour home to get the spare keys.

I told the dw to remind me to pick up a map when we get into South Dakota and Colorado. Not knowing how the reception will be or how long we will be away from the truck, an old fashion map never runs out of batteries. Now if I could only learn how to fold one!😳


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Repack/inspect wheel bearings. Maybe its over kill, but I do it every year. Also gives me a chance to look over the brakes.
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Spare keys reminds me of our first trip with a camper. Locked ourselves out and we had to drive an hour home to get the spare keys.
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Wife locked the keys in the 5'er second time out. Had to call AAA to have locksmith open it up.

I now use an older realtor combination lock box and attach it to the handrail by the door before anything else is done.
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I've now lost my RV twice. Both times I've managed to recover them but not without alot of searching. I've since bought a few of those Tile Bluetooth trackers and placed one on the RV keyring.

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Talking My long trip ritual begins with paying homage...

My long trip ritual begins with paying homage.

I pay homage to the campground reservation site…
I pay homage to the gas station…
I pay homage to the grocery store…
I pay homage to the liquor store…
I pay homage to the ice vendor…

And I want to extend my long trip, I start the paying homage process over.

Finally, I pay homage to my credit card company for all the stuff I forgot.

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I've now lost my RV twice. Both times I've managed to recover them but not without alot of searching. I've since bought a few of those Tile Bluetooth trackers and placed one on the RV keyring.

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I saw that too-- funny.

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My long trip ritual begins with paying homage.



I pay homage to the campground reservation site…

I pay homage to the gas station…

I pay homage to the grocery store…

I pay homage to the liquor store…

I pay homage to the ice vendor…



And I want to extend my long trip, I start the paying homage process over.



Finally, I pay homage to my credit card company for all the stuff I forgot.




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Very Good advice,when CC starts to show Purchase's in different States this can cause a Red Flag! Call before you go,saves some aggravation/embarrassment while on a Trip! Youroo!!
Especially if you're using Glenn's cards Gary.
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I don't know where you're coming from, but if it's far away from home, you might want to let your credit card company/bank know you'll be out of town. That way, no refused CC purchases. We had to do that last time we went somewhere far away.
Great advice. Happened to us when when went from NC to Mich recently. Denied us when we tried x-action over $50, but bank then called us and got it fixed. Used to happen every time we went on a cruise. Never could remember to call them.
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