Roadtrip Checklist!

cpferris · Newbie Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 11 City: South Bend

Well, in three weeks we'll be taking our boat on our very first extended road trip. We are heading down to Lake of the Ozarks for 6 days. Been trying to make sure that I've got my bases covered before we hit the road. Here's what I have though of so far.

1. Trailer check-up (tires, lights, fuses, etc)
2. Spare tire (lug wrench & jack)
3. Boat cover
4. Extra fuses, bulbs, plugs for boat
5. Extra prop and wrench
6. Fire extinguisher
7. Life jackets
8. Orange flag (MO state law for skiing/boarding)
9. Extra ropes and bumpers
10. Toolbox
11. GPS
12. Distress & First Aid kits
13. Anchor

Would appreciate any additions to the list! Want to make sure I am road-ready!

Thanks,
Chad

sstojak · Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 49 City: Keller, TX

May want to add a pre- assebled hub assembly and a grease gun incase you have and bearing problems on the road.

Tranner · Posted: Jun 02, 2005 1:27 pm Post subject:

I was just about to also chime in on the trailer bearings. Make sure they're greased up and ready to go.

pointblank12 · Soul Rider Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 313

have a good time..dont forget that one.

KurtInCincy · Addict Joined: 06 Mar 2003 Posts: 645 City: Cincinnati OH

battery charger + extension cord, or jump box

revelation · Outlaw Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 213 City: Annapolis

Tire pressure gauge. Check them every time that you stop.

...Don't forget the beer.

tWaker2 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jul 2003 Posts: 375 City: Gilroy, CA

wakeboards....? And necessary accessories, such as a rope/handle. Maybe that was all the obvious stuff, but it never hurts to check.. Have fun on your trip!

tea boy · Posted: Jun 03, 2005 3:17 am Post subject:

Keys, spare boat and hitch.

Just put them safe, it may just be me, but I am always loosing keys.

tball · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 3953

"Don't forget to bring a towel...I have no idea what's goin' on."

tball · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 3953

Leggester · Posted: Jun 03, 2005 5:20 am Post subject:

Sun block, and Heavily agree on spare hub. Best 60 bucks you'll spend.

Why on earth would you need a GPS? Can't read maps? Very Happy

Dees · Posted: Jun 04, 2005 9:56 am Post subject:

The four B's

Boat, Board, Beer, Boobs

revelation · Outlaw Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 213 City: Annapolis

D420 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 279 City: NAPLES

how about booty Very Happy

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

Prop puller, extra key. For extended trailering, take off the prop. Lots of dings from stones and road debris. It only takes a few minutes to put back on and your prop is safe.

Wheel chocks. If you have to park the trailer on a slope, you will need them.

Spare drain plugs. Put them in a plastic bag and stow them in the boat with a couple of sprays of WD-40.

Spare belt and impleller with the tools to change them. Again, put the tools in a plastic bag with a few squirts of WD-40.

Dees · Posted: Jun 13, 2005 9:03 am Post subject:

justsomeguy · Guest

Comealong, tow strap and tie downs (to strap an axle up).

Also, guard rail repellent so that you don't take a corner too tight and bury your fender into a guard rail, bending a wheel and tweaking your axle, as my buddy did yesterday...

Hockeyplayer · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 2:24 pm Post subject:

Make sure to bring gasoline.

Rheyzar · Outlaw Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 196 City: Nor, Cal

Dees, whooohooo!

cpferris, boat buddy line and a ground stake, slime, spare boat key... hat and sunglasses, beef jerky.

Rheyzar -

_Jason_ · Soul Rider Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 275

beef jerky.........yuuuuuuum lol. beer, babes, wakeboards :p

SupraBoarder · Posted: Jun 17, 2005 7:26 am Post subject:

Geez, why not just bring along your mechanic and all his tools.

vawakemonster · Posted: Jul 22, 2005 8:08 am Post subject:

Any more ideas for backinf the boat or packing in my suitcase?
were leaving for a 3-4 hour trip tom. where can i get a spare hub and some grease? autozone?

Ruune · Posted: Jul 22, 2005 11:51 am Post subject:

sstojak · Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 49 City: Keller, TX

Most any auto parts store will have the parts you need but i am not sure if all trailers us a universal size of bearings etc. I my extra hub when i all ready had one of mine taken apart so they could match up the parts. So i don't know how they would match without a dis- assebled hub. As for the grease, i prefer the white, as in the color, marine grease and this can sometimes be hard to find. Good luck and have a safe trip

jon4pres · Addict Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 589 City: Fort Scott

VISA can fix almost anything. That is the one thing you should never leave home without.