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Dale Beaman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Aug 2002 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 11:51 AM I am driving my Prowler to the Texas Stampede. Without the luxury of a car hauler or a trailer I was wondering what the experienced traveler would recommend for a tool kit or parts to take along. My thoughts: 1) Transmission sensors 2) Tire repair/plug kit. 3) Air compressor powered by car. 4) Air pressure gauge. 5) Small tool kit I got at Sears. It has an assortment of sockets and wrenches. The case is about the size of a large book. 6) ? Other thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!
Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 12:04 PM Radar Dectector, Sunscreen, Max Care Warranty Card and a cell phone to call them if anything breaks. Please don't forget to take a comb for Alley Cat and some wax for Ed ------------------ Larry (Cruise Control) Lord Larry@FMBbox.com Products for your Prowler and Trailer: Upright Trailer Storage Stands - Trailer Latch Reinforcement Kits - KatRack Stowable Cargo Carriers - Deck Lid Hinge Protectors - Pro-Strap Velcro Tie Straps - Keyed Alike Chrome Locksets - Logo Caps - Chrome Receiver Locks - Chrome Coupler Locks FMB Prowler Products.
prwlyn POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Fred's Lord Of The Looks From:Richmond, Texas USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 12:29 PM First thing to pack is the confidence that nothing is going to go wrong with the Kat! Then follow Larry's advise. We have taken our to both Colorado and Tennessee and no problem other than turning 50,000 miles in Tenn. ------------------ Fred J. Henkel "Prowler is the Lord Of The Looks" http://www.lordofthelooks.com
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 01:01 PM Try to hook up with someone else and travel together. We are leaving Saturday am and will drive to about Texarkana then about 5 hours or so into Austin on Sunday. Dale - I just drove Louisville to Dallas last night. It's 10 hours to Texarkana. So should be just slightly more from Lexington assuming you'll take BluegrassParkway to E town and then head South. Marty
Dale Beaman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Aug 2002 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 01:18 PM I am leaving Saturday AM also. Lets plan to meet up at the rest stop just south of ETown sometime that morning.
obi-wan Prowler Junkie From:Los Altos, CA, USA Registered: Feb 2003 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 01:48 PM Sounds like you've got a good start on the road kit. I would also suggest: 1.Windschield spray and good paper towels to really clean the glass. 2.Make sure your tools are metric-that's what the whole car uses. 3.Shop towels-just a few along with a small container of hand cleaner(you don't want to mess up the steering wheel if your hands are dirty)4. I am going out on a limb here-I do recommend an OBTII unit. There available at most auto stores for about 90.oo now. They are easy to use and can really shed some light on problems that CAN happened on modern cars. You can use it on ANY car made after 1996-'cus there all the same after that. 5. A good flashlight with geed(new) batteries. These are MY min's. on any trip. Hope this helps. Obi-Wan
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 01:55 PM After Cruising the Coast 2002 I believe the best thing to take along on a road trip is Bob & CJ Longstreth. They come complete with smiles, mechanical knowledge, GPS and usually a trailer! What more could you ask for???? Sometimes for insurance they will bring Jerry (a Prowler engineer) and Marcia with them also.
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 02:05 PM Dale, Make sure you take a deep socket for the sensors. Good sunglasses and a hat, chapstick since you will be smiling all week and the wind will dry out your lips. I would join you all but you said early and that is too early for me, whatever time that is. lol Thanks for remembering me, Larry L. lol
Al's Prowler Prowler Junkie From:DeWitt, Mi Registered: Jan 2002 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 04:33 PM quote: Originally posted by obi-wan: I am going out on a limb here-I do recommend an OBTII unit. There available at most auto stores for about 90.oo I was going to recommend that but I'm not sure how much good it would do you without a service manual, as for the price I think to get a good OBDII code scanner you'll be looking at more like $150 http://www.sunpro.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=cp9135.htm&cart_id=7002594_6849 . A good OBDII system tester runs close to $400 http://www.sunpro.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=km9615.htm&cart_id=1439179_6887 ( this is the one I have ).
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2002 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 11:11 PM 3 trips to Texas (so far) in the Prowler.. from Wisconsin..... I pack light.... Clothes (whatever will fit).... and Faith
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 04-30-2004 11:19 PM Faith Hill? Good choice.
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-01-2004 12:57 AM lol
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-01-2004 08:24 AM blubyu - It takes a 1" deep socket to remove a tranny sensor. I carry a Gorilla breaking bar to remove lugnuts, if needed, so I bought a deep 1" socket to fit on the breaking bar. Looks like you got most everything else covered. Two-way radio with extra batteries. Larry Lord - I'm bringing along a set of ear plugs,,,,,,incase I draw the hotel room next to your honeymoon suite. I can't sleep at night if your going to have that headboard bouncing off the commom wall
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-01-2004 09:20 AM Travel in Packs!! ------------------ "
L. E. CAT 2 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Mesa, Arizona Registered: Mar 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-01-2004 11:35 PM AC's travel tool pack,,,,,minus his tire gauge. One breaking bar Lugnut sockets 1" deep socket for sensor changing One input and one output tranny sensors Small sockets for misc Fuses Rubber or latex gloves Popsicle stick for center cap removal 10 pack of Trogans Tire gauge Extra batteries for two-way radio All fits in a Craftsmen narrow plastic box that sits in the bottom of the cat trunk between the hinges. Takes up very little room. ------------------ Life Begins at 125 Miles Per Hour! Proud member of the Arizona Prowler Trash This message has been edited by L. E. CAT 2 on 05-01-2004 at 11:47 PM
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 12:13 AM HMMMM Rubber gloves breaking bar DEEP socket extra batteries Popsicle stick And a 10 pack of Trojans That sounds a little weird???? ------------------ "
prowlrman Prowler Junkie From:Phoenix, AZ USA Registered: Feb 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 12:17 AM The Trojans are used for impromptu water balloon fights....
thecatos POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Copperas Cove, Texas Registered: Oct 2001 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 05:22 AM Bring naked girls. ------------------ Back off man, I'm a scientist!! This message has been edited by thecatos on 05-02-2004 at 05:24 AM
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 08:38 AM quote: Originally posted by cnote6: HMMMM Rubber gloves breaking bar DEEP socket extra batteries Popsicle stick And a 10 pack of Trojans That sounds a little weird???? Chris - Weird? Who ya calling weird? You never know when a lot lizard will jump out at you at a truck stop, lol. You need to travel more Prowlrman - good idea about the balloon fight! Use to do that out on the lakes with the boat,,,,,condom balloon fights can be exciting
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 10:38 AM quote: Originally posted by cnote6: HMMMM Rubber gloves breaking bar DEEP socket extra batteries Popsicle stick And a 10 pack of Trojans That sounds a little weird???? I thought you used them all at the same time??? ------------------ "
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 05:54 PM quote: After Cruising the Coast 2002 I believe the best thing to take along on a road trip is Bob & CJ Longstreth. They come complete with smiles, mechanical knowledge, GPS and usually a trailer! What more could you ask for???? Sometimes for insurance they will bring Jerry (a Prowler engineer) and Marcia with them also. Got all of that covered, Marty.......including Jerry and Marcia.......see you Friday night!! Westward Ho!! Hey A/C.......don't forget the wheel chocks!!
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-02-2004 10:12 PM "Hey A/C.......don't forget the wheel chocks!!" CJ - No problem,,,will have,,,OR, we can use Lethia's purse. This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 05-02-2004 at 10:12 PM
Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA Registered: Jul 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-03-2004 07:19 AM In my car at all times... tire plug kit portable air compressor 10mm wrench...(fits most things that would be trouble) cable ties (in case anything starts flapping) epoxy-resin hardener kit (in case anything falls off...LOL) quality tire guage Mag Light The tranny sensors seems a bit excessive though I know the recent threads concerning them. It seems in a pinch, you can clean off the sensor and it's good again. ------------------
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-03-2004 07:50 AM "The tranny sensors seems a bit excessive though I know the recent threads concerning them. It seems in a pinch, you can clean off the sensor and it's good again." Don't bet on that!
Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA Registered: Jul 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-03-2004 07:52 AM AC...the tranny sensors fouling is THAT common? Is there a certain amount of miles where they start acting up?

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