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[3Wliners]

I’m in SoCal so I’d go North because it’s different. Maybe Montana&Wyoming? Just something you don’t see posted on a lot and probably some good exploring.

I’d just do regular maintenance. Torque everything and check fluids. Maybe a couple squirts of grease for slimey stuff. 1 thing I think is overlooked and underrated sometimes is organization. Where is everything that you ARE going to need, will PROBABLY need, and MAY need? How is all that set up and does it make sense.

At this point, a storage box might be necessary XD, at least so we know where all the messy things are.

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[3Wliners]

Back in 2009 my wife and I took a fly/rent driving trip from Denver Airport, in a rented H2, Wranglers were not available. We then drove to S Dakota to see Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, then to Wyoming and Devils Tower. Then west to the East entrance of Yellowstone, mind you this was in June and in the mountain pass between Interstate 25 and leading into Yellowstone we ran into a complete white out snow squall, that had already dumped 8” still on the road! There were all kinds of vehicles making u turns, but not us in the H2 and a Wrangler. That was quite ride. Especially coming down the other side out of the squall completely to no snow and total sunshine. We ended up staying three days in the Yellowstone and Jackson Hole areas. Then off to some fossil beds and museum. Mostly all in Wyoming, one very interesting place was after we came to Hells Half Acre, that looks like nowhere else on Earth. Then to the geological center of the State, on a 112 mile dirt trail/road leading to a through The Hole In The Wall, where outlaws used to hideout in. On the road/trail the only other vehicles we saw were side by sides, lots of snow. Finally got back to Interstate 25, where the low tire light came on the last couple miles. We barely made it back to pavement to jack up and put the spare on. The entire trip added 1,200 miles on the H2.

That sounds incredibly risky! Many of the replies to the post mentioned carefully checking the vehicle before setting off. Of course, after all these years, I'm sure you wouldn't do that again, lol.

 

[3Wliners]

Whole-heartedly agree with Colorado and Utah. Just came back from 3 weeks going cross country and they were the highlight for sure. Next on my list is Idaho!

Colorado got 3 times!

 

[3Wliners]

The eastern Sierras are amazing. Hey 395 travels N/S up and down the east boarder of California, dipping its toe into Nevada. I’ve been a few times and had people from all over the world say it’s one of the most amazing places. There are a bunch of hot springs along the way, Death Valley NP is amazing. Mono lake is gorgeous. And Yosemite is right next to it too. If you headed south you could make your way to Route 66. I believe it’s turning 100 years old this year.

I just got my jeeps a few years ago and I am not a jeep guy yet but I always had extra fluid for my Land Rover. Torqueing lug nuts is a good idea. I would probably get an oil change done and also if other fluid services are coming up. A code reader/ clearing tool is great.
first aid kit, blankets and a couple backpack meals with water and some way to heat them.

Love your car's color, it's looks like so cool.

 

[3Wliners]

Get your tires rebalanced and a front end alignment before you go. Carry oil, antifreeze, power steering juice. If your travels take you to CO,UT,WY, ID, MT, NV carry a set of tire chains, real ones not that cable crap. Water, blankets, and food. In these states Any time of year travel can drop extreme weather surprises on you.

Because I live in ID, my next trip is straight west to Astoria OR, then following the coast all the way to the Mexico border.

Extreme weather is a real headache. Last time we encountered a hurricane and had to stay on the road for a day.

 

[3Wliners]

We're currently planning a road trip for early June to go camping in the Grand Tetons and then into Idaho - Craters of the Moon, Twin Falls area, then into Boise. Hopefully a little off-roading in there too. I can't wait to get out!

I like to give the vehicle a going over before a long road trip - check tires, spare, fluid levels, battery charge - the basics. My Gladiator is only a year old, but as it gets older, sometimes I'll even have a mechanic just give it a go-over about 2 or 3 weeks before a long trip. Also, like Bandit's Lair said, I like to make sure all my camping equipment and whatever gear I need are all organized to make sure we have what we'll need and packed in a way that makes sense and will load in the truck easily. I have tendancy to overpack though, so sometimes I have to think - do I REALLY need ALL of that!?

If you're worried about overpacking, a large-capacity storage box can solve all your problems, allowing you to take everything with you on your trip.

 

[3Wliners]

I live here, and am therefore biased, but the drive from Seattle to Anchorage, AK is one for a lifetime. And that's NOT driving up the ALCAN Highway. Driving the Inside passage through British Columbia, up through the Yukon and then continuing onto the Taylor (Top of the World) highway, then back into Alaska, down the Richardson Highway and into Anchorage.

Its worth every penny. Come in May-late July.
If you'd like help planning for that trip, I've made it multiple times. Please feel free to DM me, and I'll help out as much as I can.

For example, the first picture is Kenai Lake in March. Yes, the water is actually that color.
The second is in September in Palmer, facing the Knik River Valley. The moose decided to hide.

Come and see.

So beautiful views.... It was truly a worthwhile trip.

 

[ArcticDreadnought]

So beautiful views.... It was truly a worthwhile trip.

Not really a trip here. More like down the road and around the bend.

The city of Anchorage, by the square mileage is almost the same size as Rhode Island. Driving an hour from point to point, in state, is just a quick drive.

4 hours is a normal single direction drive.

It takes 8 hours to drive one way from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Or from Anchorage down to Homer.

New people here have a hard time grasping how immense Alaska really is.

Heck, I fly to work 635 miles every two weeks. In state.

So, if you do ever want to plan a trip up here, remember this.

Stick to one section of the state at a time.

You STILL wont likely see all you want to see of it, even with a full two weeks to explore.

Its rather a big place. Plan accordingly.

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