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03-04-2010, 08:30 PM
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Rivet Master 
1999 23' Safari
Perrysburg
, Ann Arbor
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 916
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Originally Posted by nilesrob
Beer.
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Didja' drink those few beers I brought ya' to say "thanks" for helping me out? Thirsty already?
Ryanh
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03-04-2010, 08:53 PM
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Certifiable
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,467
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Must get expensive after awhile...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Whirlaway
(I religiously Torch each tire prior to every trip it use to drive my old boyfriend CRAZY! It's a girl thing)
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  How long did your ex put up with it? 
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"IT'S A MAGICAL WORLD, HOBBES, OL' BUDDY... LET'S GO EXPLORING!" ~ CALVIN
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03-04-2010, 09:29 PM
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Kmpro
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Lubbock
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 301
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Top Ten Essentials for Road Trip
1. Co-Pilot, since I don't follow directions well, she reminds me or asks questions.
2. GPS-Tom-Tom in the m/h Nuvi in the toad.
3. Tool Kit in 50 Cal. Ammo Box and carry tool bag. CTB consists of the following: 3 pr channelocks 3 pr pliers 2 pr needlenose pliers 1/4 " drive socket set Drill bits 1/16 thru 1/3 inch Multimeter 8 oz ball peen hammer all position mechanics mirror 3 phillips screwdrivers 3 flat blade screwdrivers Razor blade scraper Razor Knife Hacksaw Square head screwdriver Stubby #2 screwdriver Headlight type flashlight Small Maglite Electrical tape Duct tape. The 50 Cal. box has too much to list.
4. Personal firearms and 12 ga in the motorhome
5. 50 ft & 10 ft water hoses plus extension for dump hose and donut
6. 50-30 Amp elec pigtail 30-20 Amp adapter Polarity indicator plug
7. Spare fuel filter
8. Medications
9. I-Phone
19. Money
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That's Some Bad Hat Harry-Jaws 1978
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03-04-2010, 09:30 PM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 683
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must carrys -
a. patience - everything takes longer than you expect
b. a plan 'b' - for when plan 'a' falls through (and a plan 'c' & 'd' if possible)
c. a sense of humor - see a. and b.
b. a REALLY good bottle of single malt - because life is too short to drink cheap booze. and also because of a., b. and c.
az-streamer 
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Jon & Deb
Phoebe & Ellis - The Airstreaming Mini-Schauzers
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03-04-2010, 10:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 28' Ambassador
Morada
, California
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,584
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In no particular order:
1. key to the stick house.
2. Tequila
3. GPS
4. XM radio
5. Moist wipes
6. Spouse
7. paper towels
8. Spam
9. toothbrush
10 room for ten more essentials... 
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03-05-2010, 12:35 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2006 23' Safari SE
Newport Beach
, California
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mexray
In no particular order:
1. key to the stick house.
2. Tequila
3. GPS
4. XM radio
5. Moist wipes
6. Spouse
7. paper towels
8. Spam
9. toothbrush
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Come on, you know that Tequila comes ahead of the key to the stick house !
A well stocked bar is the most important thing for a road trip, Cheers !
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03-06-2010, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,499
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 Top Ten Essentials for Road Trip
Still working on my list. #1 item is filling up fast!
1. Utility trailer to haul last nine essentials.
2. Libations,
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverRanger
.... and whiskey.
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Originally Posted by MsRivet
Liqueur (For the coffee of course. You know you'll start drink'n early. Might as well begin with breakfast. That's how I roll.)
Extra Chairs (Everyone ends up at our camp . . . Wonder why? Gulp! Gulp!
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Originally Posted by AirsDream
Didja' drink those few beers I brought ya' to say "thanks" for helping me out? Thirsty already?
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Originally Posted by az-streamer
must carrys -
b. a REALLY good bottle of single malt - because life is too short to drink cheap booze. and also because of a., b. and c.
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Originally Posted by Mexray
In no particular order:
2. Tequila
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Originally Posted by [B
nilesrob][/B] 
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and Little Bride says I'm in the minority! Sounds like I'm in good company 
- Lots of great ideas, keep them comming!
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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." Lewis Carroll
AIR #38011
TAC TN-4
NOVA
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03-07-2010, 04:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2010 16' Sport
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 91
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Thanks everyone,
Seems the essentials are as follows:
1. Plenty of craft brewed beer or top shelf spirits
2. Tool Kit
3. Electrical Adapters and Extension Cords
4. Water Thiefs
5. Leveling Blocks
6. Tire Blocks
7. Security Device (Bat, Gun, Vicious Dog etc.)
8. Soapy Water
9. Significant Other
10. Good Tunes
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03-07-2010, 04:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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1. anything that says "table wine" or vins de pays
2. nouveau wine
3. german red
4. alsace red
5. loire red
6. dolcetto
7. lambrusco
8. eastern european red
9. ruby port
10. corkscrew
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03-07-2010, 04:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2010 16' Sport
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 91
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Not a huge wine fan but I would go with
1. Bottle Opener
2. Rogue Dead Guy Ale
3. Bells Two Hearted Ale
4. New Belgium Arrow
5. Central Water IPA
6. Ale Asylum Ballistic IPA
7. Tyranena Bitter Woman
8. Pabst
9. New Glarus Spotted Cow
10. Full Sail Pale Ale
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03-07-2010, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boutdoors
8. Pabst
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PBR ME ASAP
'member that?
LOL
It was always a toss-up between PBR, Schlitz (next morning "the schlitz were running!"), Red White & Blue
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03-07-2010, 05:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2010 16' Sport
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 91
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Back in my "real" drinking days it was the "beast is loose" when when we had one to many Milwaukees Best
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03-07-2010, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boutdoors
Back in my "real" drinking days it was the "beast is loose" when when we had one to many Milwaukees Best
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well, at least the brew's consistent
got a kick out of this:
Amazon.com: Schlitz Beer Can Diversion Safe: Kitchen & Dining
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03-07-2010, 05:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2010 16' Sport
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 91
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That can safe is actually not a bad idea for the road.
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03-08-2010, 06:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,499
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We went to Myrtle Beach for a Halloween outing and the six of us went as a six-pack of Milwaukee's Best! It was a HOOT, got lots of compliments, and a few wanted to......., uh......., well....., never mind. 
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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." Lewis Carroll
AIR #38011
TAC TN-4
NOVA
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03-08-2010, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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IMHO you CANNOT embark on any road trip without RED TWIZZLERS!!!!!
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WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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03-08-2010, 07:06 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Our rule while packing....if you think of it, you pack it.
The question... "is the do-wacky packed?" is never uttered. NOT
By the end of your trip your list will be complete.
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I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
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03-09-2010, 11:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boutdoors
Not a huge wine fan but I would go with
1. Bottle Opener
2. Rogue Dead Guy Ale
3. Bells Two Hearted Ale
4. New Belgium Arrow
5. Central Water IPA
6. Ale Asylum Ballistic IPA
7. Tyranena Bitter Woman
8. Pabst
9. New Glarus Spotted Cow
10. Full Sail Pale Ale
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Ok, Good ol' hard Etoh (aka: C2H 5OH) for the colder days, and Ale's/Brews for the summer, 'xcept good old Tanqueray & Tonic, which is good anytime, Just added a few off your list to try this summer
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I know you think you understand what you though I said, but I'm not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!
"If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." Lewis Carroll
AIR #38011
TAC TN-4
NOVA
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03-09-2010, 11:18 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
danville
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 53
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1.lagunitas IPA
2. serria nevada pale ale
3. lots of food if going for 3 days bring enough food for 4 days
4. basic first aid kit.
5. lug wrench and air compressor
6. bottle jack
6a. yoga mat, can be had for cheap and helps when having to crawl under a vehicle on a gravel road.
7. fuses and bulbs
8. Tool box in bed of tv, has all my tools, blankets, and recovery gear
9. CB radio
10. Maps and a GOOD navigator dont let someone who cant read maps help navigate. (my gf will NEVER help navigate of maps, if have written directions she great off a map not so much, I hope she never reads this.)
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03-10-2010, 07:20 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 19' International CCD
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
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1. Cocktail Shaker
2. Dry Vermouth
3. Swedish Vodka
4. Dewars Black label 12 year
5. 2+ bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Pinot Noir or a good rose
6. Ice
7. Olives stiffed with garlic cloves
8. The correct beverage glass; always packed in the trailer
9. Chairs, table and rug for enjoying the above outdoors
10. Cheese, etc to enjoy with the above.
Ah the good life.
eleighj
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