Advice for road trip

[Wintermute]

Ever wonder how people who travel around the world for months manage to do so with only a couple of reasonable suitcases? Well some don't, but true travellers do. The secret is to pack clothes that can be used for more than one thing. For example, pants that are comfortable to be worn around town, but by throwing on a blazer can be come instantly more formal. Stick with solid colors as these mix and match better than patterned shirts or pants. This should help you minimize your packing requirements and give you more space for other essentials like an emergency road kit, water, extra oil, washer fluid (if desired), etc.

Your emergency road kit should have:
1. Road flares
2. Jumper cables
3. Fix-a-flat
4. Compressor
5. First-aid kit
6. Flat and phillps screwdrivers
7. Pliers

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by Wintermute

Ever wonder how people who travel around the world for months manage to do so with only a couple of reasonable suitcases? Well some don't, but true travellers do. The secret is to pack clothes that can be used for more than one thing. For example, pants that are comfortable to be worn around town, but by throwing on a blazer can be come instantly more formal. Stick with solid colors as these mix and match better than patterned shirts or pants. This should help you minimize your packing requirements and give you more space for other essentials like an emergency road kit, water, extra oil, washer fluid (if desired), etc....

Actually, one trick I learned on several long motorcyle trips is to mail yourself some of your clothes.....

[donv]

12@400+ mile days is one heck of a drive. Hope you have a great time!

If you average about 75 MPH overall you're going to need nearly 70 hours of music to do that distance and not repeat...

Anything you think may melt should be in the passenger compartment with you - deodorant, emergency candles, chocolate bars, etc. Storage areas get too hot.

Coppertone makes a dry spray suntan lotion that works well to keep from getting the goop on the steering wheel, etc.

Obviously, cell phone is a must and your Porsche roadside assistance card (if they still bundle that with the new car) or AAA. One thing that may not be obvious is that you may want to have more than one cell phone - network technologies vary in many off the main drag/out of cities locations and with a single-band phone you're going to see a lot of "no bars". You can get cheap (~$20) disposable phones with GSM or CDMA or TDMA network coverage from www.tracfone.com or similar if you want to be sure to have at least some signal coverage nearly everywhere (if you go for tracfone, PM me and I can get you some free additional service time).

Duct tape and a metal coat hanger (or heavy gauge electrical ground wire). Universal fix-it supplies! (Hopefully not needed for the car, but you never know what else could need fixin'!)

[coiguy]

GPS. TomTom or the like.

Have AAA do a route plan for you. They'll actually map out your route with stops, mileage, time, et c. and all the maps and tour books for each state. in case your GPS breaks down.

hand soap. the kind that doesn't need water, or baby wipes.

a good camera.

if you're going to booneys, consider getting another cellphone (like someone already suggested) or a CB radio.

books on tape/cd.

[ohioboxster]

Get numbers for long distance car haulers, lol. Just kiddin. Have a nice trip

[AUDIOGUY]

I dont want to bring you down but be prepared for some major stone chips in the front of your car and mirrors. The first time I took a long trip in one of my other cars, I was horrified by how badly damaged my bumper, hood and mirrors were. Try to get a 3m clear bra installed before you go... It will be well worth it.
Just my 2 cents...

[SD987]

I always carry a bottle of distilled water in my car and a light-blanket (like the kind they give you on airplanes).

Driving a 987 a long distance you may want to familiarize yourself with the tire repair tips and purchase the plug-kit mentioned in this post.

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6260