Road trip ahead: What do I bring?

[Daniel Worm]

About to embark on a 3,000+ mile family road trip, and we will be taking my Raptor due to the amount of crap we need to bring (3 kids, wife, bikes, etc). I want to make sure I'm prepared for any on-road happenings, so looking to hear what others bring with in terms of tools, emergency items, etc. Truck will be getting an oil change before we leave, as well as an inspection with my local Ford dealership.

So far, my plans are to:
1. Make sure I have a firm understanding of how to replace a flat with the onboard spare. This will be tricky as the back seat needs to fold down, which is where I will have three car seats...
2. Have enough tools to fix any potential minor issues, as well as my M18 impact gun w/impact socket to make quick work of lug nuts.
3. Pack a roadside emergency kit, as well as a first-aid kit.
4. Ensure insurance cards are up-to-date.
5. Pick-up a radar detector (not breakdown related, but more so "heavy foot" related). Also review different states laws on said detector...

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Not sure what the weather will be like, but if you got a flat, it would be nice to have a small tarp to lay on or kneel on, when pulling that spare out of there. A flashlight is always good. I keep an electric blanket with me for going over the mountains. I keep a sharp knife, utility tool and tie wraps and a roll of electrical tape.

 

[Gdog]

Take the spare tire kit out from behind the back seat before you pack all your stuff and put it somewhere convenient. A lot of the rest of the prep depends on where you are travelling this time of year..

 

[Daniel Worm]

Take the spare tire kit out from behind the back seat before you pack all your stuff and put it somewhere convenient. A lot of the rest of the prep depends on where you are travelling this time of year..

Good call. I was thinking about doing this, just didn't really know where I would stash the spare kit. Assuming it's fairly compact and could fit in a tote in the back with my tools?

 

[Daniel Worm]

Not sure what the weather will be like, but if you got a flat, it would be nice to have a small tarp to lay on or kneel on, when pulling that spare out of there. A flashlight is always good. I keep an electric blanket with me for going over the mountains. I keep a sharp knife, utility tool and tie wraps and a roll of electrical tape.

Great ideas. We are heading south (Arizona), so hoping the weather gets progressively better as we go.

 

[2slo4u]

Tow strap or kinetic rope. I never used one for me but I’ve come across several stranded vehicles that needed help


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[The Car Stereo Company]

a better jack if you get a flat

 

[realjones88]

If you're going to be on paved roads in cell service the whole time I don't think you need to go too crazy. Some extra food, water, blankets. If offroading or far from gas stations maybe a five gallon gas can.

Technically you could call Ford Roadside to come change your tire anyway. The stock jack is horrible. The somewhat cheap 3 ton Long Reach harbor freight jack will let you change a tire in less than ten minutes.

 

[goblues38]

About to embark on a 3,000+ mile family road trip, and we will be taking my Raptor due to the amount of crap we need to bring (3 kids, wife, bikes, etc). I want to make sure I'm prepared for any on-road happenings, so looking to hear what others bring with in terms of tools, emergency items, etc. Truck will be getting an oil change before we leave, as well as an inspection with my local Ford dealership.

So far, my plans are to:
1. Make sure I have a firm understanding of how to replace a flat with the onboard spare. This will be tricky as the back seat needs to fold down, which is where I will have three car seats...
2. Have enough tools to fix any potential minor issues, as well as my M18 impact gun w/impact socket to make quick work of lug nuts.
3. Pack a roadside emergency kit, as well as a first-aid kit.
4. Ensure insurance cards are up-to-date.
5. Pick-up a radar detector (not breakdown related, but more so "heavy foot" related). Also review different states laws on said detector...

It is a brand new truck...stop over thinking it. Check the oil and drive man.

 

[D11gnccer]

I like to throw in an m12 inflator, gloves, and a tire plug kit. If it’s just a nail, a plug can get you rolling pretty quick.