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Old 07-07-2022 | 03:56 AM
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Default 928 Road Trip Survival Gear. Suggestions?

Next week I set off for PVGP.. Taking the scenic route. 7 days, 3500 miles. While I hope all goes smoothly, gotta plan for mishap. Here's what's currently on my list for survival gear:
  • Basic tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, socket set, pliers, etc
  • Duct tape, zip ties, jb weld, sealant
  • Spare relays: starter, fuel pump and fuel injection
  • Spare fuses (print out of fuse and relay chart)
  • Full size spare wheel and tire (jack and tire iron)
  • Can of fix-a-flat
  • Battery jump starter pack
  • Flashlight
  • Spare key
  • Umbrella
  • Fire extinguisher
  • AAA Platinum Membership
[UPDATED LIST from suggestions below]
  • Case of water (food)
  • Oil, ATF, Coolant
  • Multimeter
  • Gloves
  • Floor mat
  • Jack stands
  • Tire plug kit
  • Tire pressure gage
  • Paper maps
  • Trash bags
  • Reflective roadside markers
  • Jack and jacking board

What do you keep in your 928 to deal with the unexpected?

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07-07-2022, 08:00 AM
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You'll be fine this time Nate - I promise!
Old 07-07-2022 | 05:26 AM
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Fluids, auxilliary belts, multimeter, insulation tape?

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Old 07-07-2022 | 08:00 AM
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Old 07-07-2022 | 08:11 AM
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I think your list is sound. Having to lug a full size spare around is painful, as it will occupy a significant chunk of your storage space. But based on my recent trip, linked below, I would say that a flat tire ranked right up there as to my most probable issue.
I know it's a stretch but on the scenic route, cell service goes away for long stretches. Is there anyway you could swing a sat phone as part of your gear?

newhillgarage.com Cayman Road Trip 4 part series linked on the home page
Old 07-07-2022 | 09:07 AM
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Tow Ring, Blanket or something to lay on, work gloves.
Old 07-07-2022 | 10:04 AM
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I don't have my DE reminder list handy, but something that jumps out at me that you didn't list is a pair of jack stands.
Old 07-07-2022 | 10:13 AM
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Just a few ideas, some more on the "I'll never need that" end than others

Cash
Checks
Fuel pump relay jumper.
12v air pump
Tire plug kit (I prefer the mushroom style)
Valve stem cores
Tire pressure gauge
Consider a cheap TPMS system. Valve stem caps, cigarette lighter receiver.
If you're driving through areas with no cell service, consider a SPOT messenger
Paper maps
Oil
Water (for you and the car)
Knife or multitool
Microfibers or rags that you don't mind getting dirty and throwing away later
Work gloves (sometimes things are hot but you don't want to wait for them to cool down to effect a repair)
Disposable gloves
A couple of trash bags to store dirty things (tools, clothes, rags, etc).
A change of clothes specifically for working on things.
Flares
If you have room, consider a 2x6 or similar board for under the jack if you have to use it on gravel.
If you have room, consider an old blanket for laying on if you have to get under the car. Not just for your comfort, but to catch things that fall and a clean place to lay parts/fasteners.
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Unless they have all been changed... Every size of fuel hose on the car with associated clamps, (and barb inserts to roadside repair a fuel hose with original swaged fittings)
Old 07-07-2022 | 12:08 PM
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If you bring everything suggested, you will have your entire car filled with tools and parts.
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Huh, I just jump in and drive 2000 miles and don't give it a second thought. Have gone from Eastern Iowa to Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Vail, Vegas, Houston and other places afar with no spares or anything. Always get there and home with no issues. Got 159,000 on it too.
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Originally Posted by fiatrn
If you bring everything suggested, you will have your entire car filled with tools and parts.
And every Part you carry won’t break down!
Old 07-07-2022 | 12:48 PM
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Last October decided last minute to take the 87 to twin cities. At that time haven't driven the car since fall of 2019. Putting together my usual emergency pack I tossed these in to box too since I had them on the shelf:







Originally Posted by jeff spahn
Huh, I just jump in and drive 2000 miles and don't give it a second thought. Have gone from Eastern Iowa to Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Vail, Vegas, Houston and other places afar with no spares or anything. Always get there and home with no issues. Got 159,000 on it too.
I'd rather plan ahead since simply having a spare relay in the glovebox could be the difference of a 10 minute delay in my trip versus calling a tow truck. Last time I had to do so was a 5 hour wait, luckily in town so the car was in a safe place.
The factory is so confident they include a tool kit, spare belts, tire, jack, bulbs, and an air compressor.
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I can speak with some authority, since I have made road repairs several times using tools I brought in the car.

I travel with a basic set of tools (1/4" & 3/8" sockets & wrenches in 8-19mm, various screwdrivers and pliers, a set of allen keys), and basic electrical stuff (a multimeter, wire pliers, a few crimp connectors, a roll of electrical tape, some short lengths of wire, a full set of fuses and a couple of the common relays). I also have nitrile and work gloves. I generally have a jump pack along.

I also have a small speed jack from HF, and a 1/2" breaker bar with a 19mm impact socket.

The jack is critical. You can have every tool in the world, but they're useless if you can't get under the car.

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I carry almost all of that all the time. Fits inside the full sized spare tire and takes up half of the area behind the rear seats.
Old 07-07-2022 | 01:17 PM
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Best to have a convoy of 928's with you so you can scavenge what you need off the other cars ....
sounds like a great trip. Have fun!
And take lots of pics of #1 and the last 928


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