hello everyone, new to this forum. Recently purchased my 2004 f-150 lariat Scab and planning on taking it from Ca to Tx for the first time. Anything you guys recommended on checking before I head out? Out here in CA on my 1st year of college and going out to visit family for thanksgiving. Thanks in advance!

 

1. Check all fluid levels are OK (Engine oil, XMSN fluid, power steering, brake, radiator).

2. Ensure tire pressures are good, including the spare...and that you have a jack and lug wrench, etc.

3. Have a parts place (Auto-zone, Advance, O'Reillys, etc) check your battery and charging system (most will do that for free in the parking lot).

4. There are long stretches of nothing on that trip. Have some water, food, and a couple blankets stashed somewhere in your packing list...just in case.

 

^X2 on that advice, the water, food and blankets are a great idea. I have been stuck before waiting on a tow truck in other vehicles (not my f150) and I had to wait about 4 hours for a tow truck that towed me to a place that didn't open for about 3 more hours. Good luck on the trip, take pictures of the truck and post to the Trucks in Fall pic thread.
Tom

 

Great advice^^

Bring a self defense tool, a lighter and a gas can full of gas with you as well.
Make sure to carry some cash on you too..

A fresh oil change for the truck is mandatory in my book. Unless your oil is only 2-3k miles old.

That drive will be desolate at times, but it's a beauty...

 

Where you going to school? Not many California guys on here it seems. Good luck on your trip, as everyone else suggested pack extra food and water just in case.

 

Get the tunes going and keep her at 85 baby!

 

It's a nice drive I need to do it again but going opposite I'm in TX but my family is in CA I've made that trip several times. Like everyone said check your fluids tire pressure and enjoy the open road

 

[MENTION=30523]60DRB[/MENTION] thanks for the advice definitely going to check all my fluids and pack those extra blankets I hear it's really cold over there haha. I was driving it around today heard a grumbling coming from my front drivers tire and turns out I need new pads so going to absolutely do that as well before my trip.

[MENTION=180982]Brady_bot[/MENTION] I go to UC Merced. and yes everyone out here drives chevy lol

[MENTION=194608]hmbjohn[/MENTION] tgoing to do more than 85 and see what this baby can handle lol

Everyone else thanks and I will upload pictures as soon as I get out there!!!