Long distance hauling check list (before I leave for a tourney)
Truck:
Check oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, brake fluid, tranny fluid, and top off any that need it.
Top off windshield wiper fluid.
Check tire pressure, including spare.
Check all lights to make sure they're working.
Bring:
Jumper cables
cell phone
maps
quart of oil
gallon of premixed antifreeze
tool kit
brake fluid
power steering fluid
can of fix a flat
gallon of distilled water
hydraulic 2.5 ton jack
tire iron (4 way, so it works on truck AND trailer)
100' of hvy nylon rope
Tow strap
spare clothes(Usually already packed anyway)
and enough CD's to last through "dead" zones on the radio for the trip.
Boat:
Change plugs, and bring spare set or sets.
Check tire pressure.
Check lower unit lube and top off as needed.
Check battery fluid level, top off, and charge.
Top off 2 cycle oil and bring 2 spare gallons.
Check brake fluid on trailer and top off.
Check all lights to be sure they work.
1st aid kit.
Have all registration and insurance cards for boat and truck in glove box with extra set of keys for boat. Extra set of keys for truck, in the boat!
Check all bolts and connections on hitch, trailer, wire harness, and tongue, etc.
My own pillow from home as I don't often like those at hotels. Too fluffy.
Top off gas tank on truck and add injector cleaner and head out!
