The road trip ammo can

[Bjkearns]

I am going to be taking a road trip this summer from here in California to Auburn, Alabama.
2400ish miles
I am transferring to Auburn University for school.
War Eagle!

I am doing many many repairs and fresh parts into my car.
Yes I have got AAA and its the premium highest level.

The car is a 1993 BMW 325i sedan

But theres always the chance of the ohh no...

So I have thrown some stuff together in a 50caliber ammo can

1 can of brake cleaner
1 can of Boeshield T9
1 can of PB blaster
roll of duct tape
4 36"? HVAC zipties
handful of 11" zip ties
paracord
JB weld



Do you guys have any other suggestions for stuff I should put in?

 

[Tjc]

No idea besides basic tool kit, spare tire fixa flat a pump food and a flashlight, my cousin is also going to auburn when it starts!

 

[Automatic Slim]

case of beer, bag of weed, pack of smokes, cigarette lighter, and some p*ssy.......... whoa eagle!! Dem bama boys going think your real purty driving that beamer too, hope you don't dye your hair blonde as well - j/k. have a safe trip and quit thinking like an old man - live dangerously my friend!!

Tell Guz hello from auto as well, woooo-pig-sooooiiiiieeeee!!

 

[Bjkearns]

Im thinking of adding the following
Rescue tape (the self sealing silicone tape)
Bailing wire

 

[CNGsaves]

Crescent wrench, pliers, channel-lock pliers, screwdrivers, fuses, electrical tape, etc.

Good idea for the AAA membership but think you could get by on the basic plan once you get settled. I've always kept the basic and had need to upgrade when a 16 ft trailer (with broken axle) didn't qualify for flatbed hauling unless I had RV-level AAA plan and I just upgraded over the phone that day for rest of year - - - it was around $110 a year. Scaled back to basic AAA plan the next renewal.

Good luck on the roadtrip.

 

[NorthernVA]

My ammo cans are directly bolted on

 

[c4cruiser]

The AAA membership and the highest level is always a good thing to have. The towing is very important but so is the jump-start and gas delivery features. Make sure you take a 12-v charging cord for your cell phone. If you are using a GPS< make sure it has the latest updates.

Use the AAA Travel Agency for making all of your motel reservations. AAA can plan the entire trip for you and even provide the route that will work best for you.

While you can put gas on credit cards, I would have at least one major oil credit card. Most stations affiliated with an oil company will have discounts for gas if you use their card instead of a credit card.

Take some cash too. Maybe a couple hundred? You may find yourself in some place that doesn't take credit cards. Or at least have a list of ATM's along your route that will accept your credit or debit card.

 

[Super Mech]

1993 325? I'd take a waterpump and a radiator for a 2400 mile trip in a car like that!!!

 

[Twiggss]

i'd take all that and throw it away and add use the space for some tools.

 

[Bjkearns]

Well obviously I would have tools with me...

 

[nehog]

about six feet of 18 AWG electrical wire. About six feet of 12 AWG electrical wire. Roll of good (Scotch 33) electrical tape. Bailing wire, about six feet. Spare fuse kit compatible with your car.

 

[bjmac]

Do you really think you will stop along thw way to clean your brakes??

 

[MadMark]

hose clamps, can of flat fix

 

[pop pop]

Before I'd go to Auburn, I'd dump the stuff and stay home.

 

[Bjkearns]

Before I'd go to Auburn, I'd dump the stuff and stay home.

Thanks for the support sweetheart

 

[barlow]

Forget the fix a flat. Get a tire plugging kit and a 12 volt pump. Nothing pisses me off more than busting down a tire with that smelly messy **** in it.

 

[gunguy]

Jumper cables, small tube of waterless hand cleaner, half roll of toilet paper, some rags, quart or two of your favorite oil, gallon of 50/50 coolant, few hundred in cash-nothing larger than a ten dollar bill.

just some suggestions.

Jim

 

[Fixnair]

I always carry bars leak or alumiseal.

 

[gunguy]

Oh yeah, a small first aid kit to include headache medication, something for an upset stomach and something to stop the shits...

Hopefully you'll have enough room left for an overnight bag or two...

Good luck at school.

Jim

 

[49tandc]

Small MagLight flashlight with either paracord or electrical tape wrapped around the handle.


49T&C

 

[bullitt67]

flares and water

 

[Chaznsc]

A roll of quarters.

 

[Sureshot]

You are going to have enough **** to go across Africa. I would take money, condoms, and a change of clothes. Those will get you out of an emergency the rest you can get along the way if needed.

 

[uniballer]

Dont forget your rubbers!

 

[CreekWV]

A ziploc bag with some disposable latex or nitrile gloves.
Maybe something to lay on if you have to get under the car. Or just use your floor mats.

Have fun man! Those kind of drives are great.

 

[STClurker]

Forget the fix a flat. Get a tire plugging kit and a 12 volt pump. Nothing pisses me off more than busting down a tire with that smelly messy **** in it.

ditto, I haven't had to bust a tire with slime in it, but every tire guy out there will hate you for it, and likely charge at least double to fix the tire.

OP, for a trip like that, pics are required...but you knew that right?

 

[barks]

Ammo in the can and something to throw it.

 

[Stuart in MN]

With older BMWs it's a good idea to keep a spare main relay and fuel pump relay in the glove box.

 

[bibman]

Bug Spray

 

[celticbhoy]

ROLL TIDE!!!

I'd leave the brake cleaner and get a tool bag with a ratchets, sockets, wrenches, the usually tools you use on your bmw. I'd also go to HF and get a 24" breaker bar. Works great for changing tires and as an intimidating piece of bad ***.

 

[cheechi]

You'll have either one of two situations. Either you won't hardly drive at all once you get there because there is NOTHING in Auburn, or you will drive very long distances every weekend because there is NOTHING in Auburn.

Plan accordingly with the maintenance.

 

[inphx]

tools - sockets, razor blade, spare hose clamp

 

[NUTTSGT]

A roll of toilet paper in a ziplock bag unless of course you're happy using some blue shop paper towels.

 

[DIC]

A small trailer to haul all this stuff

 

[crazytrain]

A U-haul truck for all this ****, a tow dolly for the car and U-hauls phone number! If it breaks down, call them it's their problem.


Just pack some basic tools, a first aid kit and duct tape. Have a great trip and post lots of pics on here of the trip.

 

[Les Brock]

Take two things..............

If it don't move and it should use WD40 - if it does move and shouldn't use Duct-tape

Seriously tho

Keep kit basic - have your mobile and recovery number and enjoy

 

[2012 LML]

Cell Phone, done.

 

[BD1]

What about throw a way coveralls ? A buddy to use all this stuff!

 

[BellyUpFish]

Hope you don't like watching quality football..

Roll Tide..

 

[OctoMan]

I would add safety wire, hammer, Vise Grips, duct tape, lock-tite.